08:24 AM EDT, 04/25/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Xcel Energy ( XEL ) reported Q1 earnings Thursday of $0.88 per diluted share, up from $0.76 a year earlier.

Analysts polled by Capital IQ expected $0.79.

Operating revenue for the quarter ended March 31 was $3.65 billion, down from $4.08 billion a year earlier.

Analysts surveyed by Capital IQ expected $4.13 billion.

Xcel Energy ( XEL ) said it continues to expect 2024 EPS of $3.50 to $3.60. Analysts polled by Capital IQ expect $3.57.