WEC Energy Group (WEC) Stock Overview
Through its subsidiaries, provides regulated natural gas and electricity, and renewable and nonregulated renewable energy services in the United States. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 1/6 |
| Future Growth | 1/6 |
| Past Performance | 2/6 |
| Financial Health | 0/6 |
| Dividends | 4/6 |
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Analyst Price Targets
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$117.94 |
| 52 Week High | US$119.62 |
| 52 Week Low | US$100.61 |
| Beta | 0.52 |
| 1 Month Change | 1.87% |
| 3 Month Change | 6.57% |
| 1 Year Change | 8.41% |
| 3 Year Change | 23.69% |
| 5 Year Change | 20.41% |
| Change since IPO | 4,167.18% |
Recent News & Updates
WEC: Data Center Capex And Dividend Moves Will Shape Fairly Balanced Outlook
Analysts have raised the average price target for WEC Energy Group by about $1.61 to $124.69, citing recent target increases linked to updated capital plans, data center related load expectations, and reaffirmed earnings guidance as key drivers of the change. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates around WEC Energy Group give you a mix of optimism and caution, with several firms revising price targets and views as they digest the company’s larger capital plan, data center related demand, and updated guidance.WEC Energy: The Time To Buy Has Now Passed (Rating Downgrade)
Apr 21WEC: Data Center Capex Plan And Dividend Policy Will Shape Future Trajectory
Narrative Update on WEC Energy Group The analyst price target for WEC Energy Group has been raised by a low single digit amount, with recent research pointing to reaffirmed long term EPS guidance, a larger $37.5b capex plan tied to hyperscale data center demand, and adjusted margin and growth inputs in valuation models. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on WEC Energy Group has centered on refreshed price targets and updated assumptions around earnings visibility, capital spending, and future load from data centers.WEC: Data Center Capex And Dividend Path Will Shape Future Profile
Analysts have nudged their average price target on WEC Energy Group higher to $123, reflecting updated views on long term earnings potential tied to an expanded capex plan and projected data center driven demand, while overall valuation assumptions, including the discount rate and future P/E, remain largely consistent. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on WEC Energy Group shows a mix of optimism and caution as analysts update models around earnings visibility, capital spending plans, and data center exposure.Recent updates
WEC: Data Center Capex And Dividend Moves Will Shape Fairly Balanced Outlook
Analysts have raised the average price target for WEC Energy Group by about $1.61 to $124.69, citing recent target increases linked to updated capital plans, data center related load expectations, and reaffirmed earnings guidance as key drivers of the change. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates around WEC Energy Group give you a mix of optimism and caution, with several firms revising price targets and views as they digest the company’s larger capital plan, data center related demand, and updated guidance.WEC Energy: The Time To Buy Has Now Passed (Rating Downgrade)
Apr 21WEC: Data Center Capex Plan And Dividend Policy Will Shape Future Trajectory
Narrative Update on WEC Energy Group The analyst price target for WEC Energy Group has been raised by a low single digit amount, with recent research pointing to reaffirmed long term EPS guidance, a larger $37.5b capex plan tied to hyperscale data center demand, and adjusted margin and growth inputs in valuation models. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on WEC Energy Group has centered on refreshed price targets and updated assumptions around earnings visibility, capital spending, and future load from data centers.WEC: Data Center Capex And Dividend Path Will Shape Future Profile
Analysts have nudged their average price target on WEC Energy Group higher to $123, reflecting updated views on long term earnings potential tied to an expanded capex plan and projected data center driven demand, while overall valuation assumptions, including the discount rate and future P/E, remain largely consistent. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on WEC Energy Group shows a mix of optimism and caution as analysts update models around earnings visibility, capital spending plans, and data center exposure.WEC: Data Center Capex And Dividend Growth Will Shape Future Premium Profile
The analyst price target for WEC Energy Group has edged higher to $122.26. This reflects modest model changes and analyst focus on recent price target revisions tied to solid quarterly results, reaffirmed guidance, and updated capital plans linked to data center demand.WEC: Dividend Increases And EPS Guidance Will Steer Premium Position
Analysts have in aggregate nudged their price targets for WEC Energy Group modestly higher, with a net move of about $1. This reflects recent mixed revisions that balance slightly higher revenue growth expectations with a small adjustment to profit margin and future P/E assumptions.WEC Energy Group's (NYSE:WEC) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year
Feb 09
WEC: Dividend Trajectory And EPS Guidance Will Shape Premium Position
Analysts have nudged their price targets for WEC Energy Group higher by around $1, reflecting small adjustments to expected long term growth, profitability, and future P/E assumptions following recent mixed target moves at several firms. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on WEC Energy Group have pulled price targets in different directions, with some firms lifting their views and others trimming theirs.WEC: Premium Position Will Depend On Dividend Path And Equity Issuance Execution
Analysts have modestly reduced their price expectations for WEC Energy Group, trimming the fair value estimate by about US$0.88 to US$120.21. This change reflects a balance between slightly higher revenue growth assumptions and marginally lower profit margin and future P/E inputs following recent mixed target moves from major banks.WEC Energy Group (NYSE:WEC) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.9525
Jan 23WEC: Premium Position Will Rely On Constructive Regulation And Execution Consistency
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for WEC Energy Group slightly lower to about $121 from roughly $121.40. This adjustment reflects a modest recalibration of revenue growth assumptions, a slightly higher projected profit margin, and updated Street price targets clustered in the $120 to $131 range.WEC Energy Group (NYSE:WEC) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.9525
Jan 07Is Now The Time To Put WEC Energy Group (NYSE:WEC) On Your Watchlist?
Jan 04WEC: Execution And Regulation Will Support Premium Position Amid Sector Tailwinds
Analysts have modestly trimmed their fair value estimate for WEC Energy Group to approximately $121.38 per share from $122.50. This reflects a still premium but slightly less aggressive outlook as they balance solid execution, constructive regulation, and improving growth metrics against increasingly high sector expectations.WEC Energy Group's (NYSE:WEC) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year
Dec 08WEC: Operational Execution And Regulatory Support Will Define Upcoming Performance Outlook
WEC Energy Group's analyst price target has risen from $117 to as high as $131 per share in recent weeks. This reflects analysts' recognition of the company's consistent operational performance and solid growth outlook.WEC: Operational Execution And Regulatory Support Will Shape Near-Term Stock Trends
WEC Energy Group's average analyst price target has been modestly increased by approximately $0.59 to $122.62 per share. Analysts cite improving long-term growth prospects and consistent operational execution, which support a more constructive outlook.WEC: Strong Execution And Regulatory Support Will Drive Balanced Outlook Ahead
Analysts have modestly increased their average price target for WEC Energy Group, raising fair value estimates from $118.54 to $122.03 per share. They cite expectations for stronger earnings growth, robust management execution, and constructive regulatory support.WEC Energy Group, Inc. Just Beat Revenue Estimates By 11%
Nov 01Data Centers And Renewables Will Drive Future Energy Infrastructure
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for WEC Energy Group by approximately $5 to $118.54. They cite improved operational execution and ongoing optimism around the company’s growth prospects and regulatory backdrop.Data Centers And Renewables Will Drive Future Energy Infrastructure
Analysts have raised their price target for WEC Energy Group to $107 from $105, citing improved fair value as well as slightly stronger revenue growth and profit margin expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent evaluations have offered a balanced perspective on WEC Energy Group, reflecting both optimism about its outlook and awareness of potential challenges ahead.Slowing Rates Of Return At WEC Energy Group (NYSE:WEC) Leave Little Room For Excitement
Sep 22WEC Energy Group, Inc.'s (NYSE:WEC) Price Is Out Of Tune With Earnings
Aug 21Estimating The Fair Value Of WEC Energy Group, Inc. (NYSE:WEC)
Jul 06Return Trends At WEC Energy Group (NYSE:WEC) Aren't Appealing
Jun 22Subdued Growth No Barrier To WEC Energy Group, Inc.'s (NYSE:WEC) Price
May 04Infrastructure, Stability, Income: The Real WEC Energy Story
Apr 26WEC Energy: Buy Now After The Latest Dividend Hike
Feb 12WEC Energy: A Consistent Dividend Grower To Buy Now
Nov 27WEC Energy: 3 Reasons Why The Stock Isn't A Sell Going Into Q3 Earnings
Oct 28WEC Energy: A Rare Combo Of Value And Dividend Growth
Aug 01WEC Energy: Still An Attractive Utility Play While NextEra Energy Surges
Jun 03Shareholder Returns
| WEC | US Integrated Utilities | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| 1Y | 8.4% | 13.0% | 28.7% |
Return vs Industry: WEC underperformed the US Integrated Utilities industry which returned 9.8% over the past year.
Return vs Market: WEC underperformed the US Market which returned 27.6% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| WEC volatility | |
|---|---|
| WEC Average Weekly Movement | 2.4% |
| Integrated Utilities Industry Average Movement | 2.7% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.2% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.3% |
Stable Share Price: WEC has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: WEC's weekly volatility (2%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1896 | 7,151 | Scott Lauber | www.wecenergygroup.com |
WEC Energy Group, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides regulated natural gas and electricity, and renewable and nonregulated renewable energy services in the United States. The company operates through Wisconsin, Illinois, Other States, Electric Transmission, and Non-Utility Energy Infrastructure segments. It generates and distributes electricity from coal, natural gas, oil, and nuclear, as well as renewable energy resources, including wind, solar, hydroelectric, and biomass; and distributes and hydroelectric natural gas.
WEC Energy Group, Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| WEC fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$37.30b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$1.56b |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$9.80b |
24.7x
P/E Ratio3.9x
P/S RatioIs WEC overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| WEC income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$9.80b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$5.65b |
| Gross Profit | US$4.15b |
| Other Expenses | US$2.60b |
| Earnings | US$1.56b |
Last Reported Earnings
Dec 31, 2025
Next Earnings Date
May 05, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 4.78 |
| Gross Margin | 42.38% |
| Net Profit Margin | 15.89% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 156.1% |
How did WEC perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
3.2%
Current Dividend Yield74%
Payout RatioDoes WEC pay a reliable dividends?
See WEC dividend history and benchmarks| WEC Energy Group dividend dates | |
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| Ex Dividend Date | May 14 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Jun 01 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 13 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 31 days |
Does WEC pay a reliable dividends?
See WEC dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/04/30 05:39 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/04/30 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
WEC Energy Group, Inc. is covered by 28 analysts. 15 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Jacob Kilstein | Argus Research Company |
| David Parker | Baird |
| Daniel Ford | Barclays |