WEC Energy Group Past Earnings Performance
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WEC Energy Group has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 5.1%, while the Integrated Utilities industry saw earnings growing at 7.5% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 3.3% per year. WEC Energy Group's return on equity is 11.1%, and it has net margins of 15.9%.
Key information
5.10%
Earnings growth rate
4.85%
EPS growth rate
| Integrated Utilities Industry Growth | 5.10% |
| Revenue growth rate | 3.30% |
| Return on equity | 11.06% |
| Net Margin | 15.89% |
| Next Earnings Update | 05 May 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
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 22Infrastructure, 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 03Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How WEC Energy Group makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 25 | 9,800 | 1,558 | 5 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 9,547 | 1,694 | -81 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 9,307 | 1,663 | -78 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 9,069 | 1,629 | -75 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 8,600 | 1,527 | -78 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 8,533 | 1,292 | -66 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 8,627 | 1,368 | -75 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 8,685 | 1,447 | -83 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 8,893 | 1,332 | -92 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 9,234 | 1,366 | -68 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 9,280 | 1,352 | -77 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 9,577 | 1,350 | -88 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 9,597 | 1,408 | -97 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 9,241 | 1,380 | -98 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 8,984 | 1,368 | -90 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 8,533 | 1,356 | -79 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 8,316 | 1,300 | -69 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 8,048 | 1,315 | -71 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 7,952 | 1,292 | -58 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 7,825 | 1,258 | -42 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 7,242 | 1,200 | -35 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 7,256 | 1,205 | -35 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 7,213 | 1,172 | -34 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 7,254 | 1,166 | -38 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 7,523 | 1,134 | -30 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 7,652 | 1,095 | -32 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 7,688 | 1,094 | -28 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 7,770 | 1,089 | -21 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 7,680 | 1,059 | -19 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 7,658 | 1,287 | -20 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 7,672 | 1,269 | -15 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 7,631 | 1,237 | -15 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 7,649 | 1,204 | -2 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 7,557 | 966 | -4 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 7,612 | 967 | -3 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 7,582 | 949 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 7,472 | 939 | 14 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 7,358 | 924 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 7,344 | 889 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 6,733 | 789 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 5,926 | 639 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 5,303 | 581 | 35 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 4,638 | 524 | 35 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: WEC has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: WEC's current net profit margins (15.9%) are lower than last year (17.8%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: WEC's earnings have grown by 5.1% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: WEC's earnings growth over the past year (2%) is below its 5-year average (5.1% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: WEC earnings growth over the past year (2%) did not outperform the Integrated Utilities industry 7.9%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: WEC's Return on Equity (11.1%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/04 22:04 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/04 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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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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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 |