Xcel Energy (XEL) director awarded 2,254 stock equivalent units, now holding 19,339
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Johnson Netha N. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
XCEL ENERGY INC director Netha N. Johnson received an award of 2,253.944 stock equivalent units tied to common stock. The grant was recorded at $0.00 per unit and brings the director’s direct holdings to 19,339.585 stock equivalent units.
According to the footnotes, each stock equivalent unit is economically equal to one share of common stock and will be settled after the director’s service ends, in shares for whole units and cash for fractional units. The grant includes 486.951 units accumulated through the reinvestment of dividend equivalents.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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Insider
Johnson Netha N.
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 2,253.944 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 19,339.585 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents stock equivalent units. Each stock equivalent unit is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock. Whole stock equivalent units are payable in shares of common stock following termination of the reporting person's service as a director, and fractional units are payable at such time in cash. Includes 486.951 stock equivalent units acquired pursuant to the reinvestment of dividend equivalents.
Key Figures
Stock equivalent units granted: 2,253.944 units
Holdings after transaction: 19,339.585 units
Dividend equivalent reinvestment: 486.951 units
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Stock equivalent units granted
2,253.944 units
Award on 2026-05-21
Holdings after transaction
19,339.585 units
Total stock equivalent units directly held after grant
Dividend equivalent reinvestment
486.951 units
Portion of units from reinvested dividend equivalents
Grant price per unit
$0.00 per unit
Reported transaction price for stock equivalent units
Key Terms
stock equivalent units, dividend equivalents, Form 4, Grant, award, or other acquisition
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stock equivalent units financial
"Represents stock equivalent units. Each stock equivalent unit is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock."
Stock equivalent units are financial claims or instruments that are treated as if they were actual shares for purposes like calculating ownership, dilution, and earnings per share. Think of them as promises or placeholders for future slices of company pie—options, restricted units, or convertible securities—that don’t yet sit on the table but will reduce each existing slice when converted. Investors track them because they change how much of a company each share really represents and can affect valuation and voting power.
dividend equivalents financial
"Includes 486.951 stock equivalent units acquired pursuant to the reinvestment of dividend equivalents."
Payments tied to employee or contractor equity awards that mirror the cash dividends paid on the company’s stock; they give the holder the same economic benefit as owning the shares without transferring actual shares—often paid in cash or additional award units when the award becomes payable. Investors care because these payments affect a company’s compensation costs, cash flow and potential share dilution, and they signal how management is being rewarded and aligned with shareholders.
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
Grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description": "Grant, award, or other acquisition""
FAQ
What did XEL director Netha N. Johnson report on this Form 4?
Netha N. Johnson reported receiving an award of stock equivalent units linked to Xcel Energy common stock. The transaction reflects an acquisition rather than a sale, increasing the director’s direct holdings and documenting a routine change in equity-based interests.
How many Xcel Energy (XEL) stock equivalent units were granted to Netha N. Johnson?
Netha N. Johnson was granted 2,253.944 stock equivalent units in this transaction. These units are economically equal to the same number of Xcel Energy common shares and are recorded at a grant price of $0.00 per unit on the reported date.
What are stock equivalent units in the Xcel Energy (XEL) Form 4 filing?
Stock equivalent units are instruments economically equal to one share of Xcel Energy common stock. Whole units will be paid in shares after the director’s service ends, while fractional units will be settled in cash at that time, according to the filing’s footnotes.
How many Xcel Energy (XEL) units does Netha N. Johnson hold after this grant?
After the reported award, Netha N. Johnson directly holds 19,339.585 stock equivalent units. This figure reflects the cumulative position following the new grant and is based on the total shares following the transaction disclosed in the Form 4 data.
What portion of Netha N. Johnson’s XEL grant came from dividend equivalents?
The filing states that 486.951 of the stock equivalent units were acquired via reinvested dividend equivalents. These reinvested amounts increase the director’s total stock equivalent units without separate open-market transactions in Xcel Energy common shares.