Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) reported second-quarter 2024 operating earnings of 54 cents per share, which lagged the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 55 cents by 1%. The bottom line increased 3.8% from the year-ago quarter's 52 cents. It reported GAAP earnings of 54 cents in the second quarter compared with 52 cents in the year-ago quarter. Total Revenues The company's revenues of $3.03 billion missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.28 billion by 7.8%. The figure improved 0.2% from the year-ago quarter's $3.02 bill ...