XCEL ENERGY INC (XEL) director granted 2,253-share equivalent stock award
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
KAMPLING PATRICIA L reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
XCEL ENERGY INC director Patricia L. Kampling received a compensatory stock award of 2,253.944 common shares-equivalent. The award was reported at a price of $0.00 per share, indicating it was a grant rather than an open-market purchase. After this award, she directly holds 24,550.638 common shares-equivalent, including stock equivalent units that mirror the value of common stock. A portion of these stock equivalent units was accumulated through the reinvestment of dividend equivalents, and whole units are payable in common shares after she leaves the board.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
KAMPLING PATRICIA L
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 2,253.944 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 24,550.638 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Includes 0.944 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 71.567 stock equivalent units acquired pursuant to the reinvestment of dividend equivalents.
Key Figures
Stock award: 2,253.944 shares
Price per share: $0.00 per share
Holdings after transaction: 24,550.638 shares-equivalent
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Stock award
2,253.944 shares
Grant of common stock-equivalent on 2026-05-21
Price per share
$0.00 per share
Indicates compensatory grant, not market purchase
Holdings after transaction
24,550.638 shares-equivalent
Total direct common stock-equivalent holdings after grant
Stock equivalent units (fractional)
0.944 units
Included in total; economically equal to common stock
Dividend reinvestment units
71.567 units
Stock equivalent units from reinvested dividend equivalents
Key Terms
stock equivalent units, dividend equivalents, grant, award, or other acquisition, Form 4
4 terms
stock equivalent units financial
"Includes 0.944 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 71.567 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.
grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description: Grant, award, or other acquisition"
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.
FAQ
What did XCEL ENERGY INC director Patricia Kampling report on this Form 4 for XEL?
Director Patricia L. Kampling reported receiving a grant of 2,253.944 common stock shares-equivalent in XCEL ENERGY INC. This was a compensatory award at no cash cost, increasing her direct holdings to 24,550.638 common shares-equivalent, including stock equivalent units tied to common stock value.
What are stock equivalent units mentioned in Patricia Kampling’s XEL Form 4?
Stock equivalent units are instruments economically equal to one XCEL ENERGY INC common share. Whole units are payable in common stock after a director’s service ends, while fractional units are paid in cash. They mirror share value but are generally settled later, not immediately tradable like regular shares.
How many stock equivalent units are included in Patricia Kampling’s XEL holdings?
Her reported total includes 0.944 stock equivalent units and 71.567 additional units from dividend-equivalent reinvestment. These stock equivalent units are economically equivalent to common shares of XCEL ENERGY INC and are settled in stock or cash, typically after her board service concludes.
Does this XCEL ENERGY INC Form 4 indicate a significant insider signal for XEL stock?
The Form 4 reflects a routine director compensation grant rather than a discretionary market trade. It shows an increase in Patricia Kampling’s holdings through a non-cash award, which is generally viewed as standard board compensation rather than a directional bet on XEL’s share price.