Xcel Energy (XEL) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.54 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.55 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.52 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for nonrecurring items. This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -1.82%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this utility would post earnings of $0.80 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.88, delivering a surprise of 10%. Over the last four quarters, the company has sur ...