What are Xcel Energy's updated earnings per share (EPS) projections?

Xcel Energy management is projecting EPS of $2.30 for the full year 2001 and expects EPS to be in the range of $2.40 to $2.50 for the full year 2002.

How is Xcel Energy expecting its different business segments to contribute to 2002 earnings?

For 2002, the Electric & Gas Utility segment is expected to contribute EPS between $1.83 and $1.90. NRG Energy is projected to contribute $0.70 to $0.72, while Xcel Enterprises is expected to have a negative contribution between ($0.03) and $0.00. Unallocated interest is estimated to be between ($0.12) and ($0.10).

What key strategic initiatives is Xcel Energy pursuing?

Xcel Energy is focusing on sharpening its focus to core operations, aiming to grow its energy supply, and executing its operating and regulatory strategy to unlock and retain the value of its regulated businesses.

How have Marketing and Trading margins and unrecovered energy costs changed?

Total Marketing & Trading Margins increased to $237 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2001, up from $133 million for the full year 2000. Unrecovered energy costs in Colorado decreased to $41 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2001, from $75 million for the full year 2000.

XEL/XELLL 8-K SEC Disclosure

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Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) filed this Form 8-K on October 29, 2001, to report on upcoming investor presentations scheduled for October 30, 2001. The key takeaway for investors is the company's updated earnings guidance. Management will present annual earnings per share targets of $2.30 for 2001 and a projected range of $2.40-$2.50 for 2002. The presentation will also break down the expected earnings contribution for 2002 by segment, with the Electric & Gas Utility projected to be the primary driver. Additionally, Xcel Energy outlined strategic initiatives focused on core operations, growing energy supply, and optimizing regulated businesses. The filing also provides updated figures on Marketing and Trading margins and a reduction in unrecovered energy costs in Colorado.

Key Highlights

1Xcel Energy management will present to the financial community on October 30, 2001, with a live webcast available.
2Updated earnings per share (EPS) targets: $2.30 for fiscal year 2001 and $2.40 - $2.50 for fiscal year 2002.
3Projected 2002 EPS breakdown: Electric & Gas Utility ($1.83 - $1.90), NRG Energy ($0.70 - $0.72), Xcel Enterprises ($0.03) - ($0.00), and Unallocated interest ($0.12) - ($0.10).
4Strategic initiatives include sharpening focus on core operations, growing energy supply, and executing strategies to enhance the value of regulated businesses.
5Marketing and Trading margins show an increase, with total margins rising to $237 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2001, compared to $133 million for the full year 2000.
6Unrecovered energy costs in Colorado have decreased to $41 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2001, down from $75 million for the full year 2000.

XCEL ENERGY INC 8-K Report (Oct 29, 2001)

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