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WEC Energy Group, Inc. WEC

Utilities — Utilities Regulated Electric
S&P 500 Member Dividend Champion (5y) Cash Flow Champion (3y)
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Insider Decisions

Total sells
5.86
in millions of $
Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 Aug 26
Buy — — — — — — — — — — — —
Sell — 1 — — 5 — — 1 — — 1 —
Insider Ownership
0.16%

Capital & Financial Ratios

Market Cap
34,130.00
Revenue
10,137.40
Net Income
1,694.10
Free Cash Flow
(1,519.30)
Net Debt
22,929.70
Current Ratio
0.53
Debt/Equity
1.58
P/E ratio
20.14
P/S ratio
3.37
P/B ratio
2.35
Past 5Y EPS Growth
6.15%
This Y EPS Growth
6.28%
Next Y EPS Growth
7.07%
Next 5Y EPS Growth
7.17%
in millions of $

Dividends

Payout Ratio
0.71
Annual Dividend Rate
3.07
Annual Dividend Yield
4.31%
total individual payouts
2028 ‡‡‡‡‡
2027 ‡‡‡‡‡
2026 3.81
—
—
—
2025 3.57
—
—
—
—
2024 3.34
—
—
—
—
2023 3.12
—
—
—
—
2022 3.64
—
—
—
—
—
2021 2.71
—
—
—
—
2020 2.53
—
—
—
—
2019 2.36
—
—
—
—
2018 2.21
—
—
—
—
2017 2.08
—
—
—
—
2016 2.48
—
—
—
—
—
predictions in italic, special payouts not included in total or ratios

Assets vs Liabilities

2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Cash 42.90 9.80 27.60 50.00
Receivables 1,503.20 1,669.30 2,062.70 1,529.20
Inventory 775.20 813.20 803.40 744.60
Other 223.70 121.90 119.80 197.00
2,795.70 2,911.70 3,284.70 2,781.80
2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Payables 896.60 1,137.10 1,140.10 1,018.60
ST’ Debt 3,285.10 2,845.60 3,444.10 3,347.60
Other 933.10 859.20 1,009.20 842.20
5,114.80 4,841.90 5,593.40 5,208.40
in millions of $

Compound Annual Growth

10y 5y 3y
Sales ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Cash Flow ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Earnings ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Book Value ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡

Revenue

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 3,434.20 2,062.10 — —
—
’25 3,149.50 2,009.50 2,104.00 2,537.10
9,800.10
’24 2,680.20 1,772.00 1,863.50 2,284.20
8,599.90
’23 2,888.10 1,830.00 1,957.40 2,217.50
8,893.00
’22 2,908.10 2,127.90 2,003.00 2,558.40
9,597.40
’21 2,691.40 1,676.20 1,746.50 2,201.90
8,316.00
’20 2,108.60 1,548.70 1,651.00 1,933.40
7,241.70
in millions of $

Operating Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 1,218.40 992.30 — —
—
’25 1,162.60 853.30 938.90 424.60
3,379.40
’24 863.60 1,037.40 729.00 581.80
3,211.80
’23 796.10 958.20 784.10 480.00
3,018.40
’22 1,076.80 685.80 296.90 1.20
2,060.70
’21 395.20 831.00 780.50 26.00
2,032.70
’20 690.50 689.10 570.10 246.30
2,196.00
in millions of $

Free Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 346.40 (306.30) — —
—
’25 419.20 (20.90) (538.60) (1,020.80)
(1,161.10)
’24 407.00 325.30 (37.00) (310.10)
385.20
’23 296.70 414.30 128.30 (377.50)
461.80
’22 703.00 95.80 (371.00) (677.70)
(249.90)
’21 (64.10) 301.00 163.50 (598.60)
(198.20)
’20 195.70 148.80 (3.70) (363.30)
(22.50)
in millions of $

EPS

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 2.45 0.91 — —
—
’25 2.27 0.76 0.83 0.97
4.81
’24 1.97 0.67 0.76 1.43
4.83
’23 1.61 0.92 1.00 0.69
4.22
’22 1.79 0.91 0.96 0.80
4.45
’21 1.61 0.87 0.92 0.71
4.11
’20 1.43 0.76 0.84 0.76
3.79

Target Price Range

High
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Average
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Low
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Recommendation Rating

2.4
1
Buy
2
3
Hold
4
5
Sell
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 80.82 75.47 75.13 91.94 — — —
Low Price
‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 108.39 99.26 102.79 118.19 — — —
High Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 7,022 7,000 7,017 7,151 — — —
Employees
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1.37 1.27 1.23 1.37 — — —
Revenue/Emp
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 9,597.40 8,893.00 8,599.90 9,800.10 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Revenue
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 54.58% 64.12% 69.12% 66.68% — — —
Gross Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1,732.60 1,536.30 1,746.30 1,673.50 — — —
EBT
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 18.05% 17.28% 20.31% 17.08% ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
EBT Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1,409.70 1,331.70 1,524.30 1,555.50 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Net Income
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1,122.60 1,264.20 1,354.50 1,478.50 — — —
Depreciation
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 30.43 28.20 27.20 30.44 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Revenue/Sh
‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ 4.46 4.22 4.83 4.84 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Earnings/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 6.53 9.57 10.16 10.50 — — —
Cash Flow/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (7.33) (8.11) (8.94) (14.11) ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Capex/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (0.79) 1.46 1.22 (3.61) — — —
Free CF/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 36.83 38.27 40.49 43.66 — — —
Book Value/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 315.40 315.40 316.20 321.90 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Shares
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 21.11 20.46 19.47 21.70 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡
PE Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 3.09 3.06 3.46 3.46 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
PS Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2.56 2.26 2.33 2.42 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
PB Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 4.89 5.17 5.82 5.74 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡
EV/Sales
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (203.57) 99.57 129.94 (48.43) — — —
EV/FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2,060.70 3,018.40 3,211.80 3,379.40 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Op' Cash Flow
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (2,310.60) (2,556.60) (2,826.60) (4,540.50) ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ —
Capex
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (249.90) 461.80 385.20 (1,161.10) — — —
FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (1,423.30) (2,319.10) (1,930.20) (2,308.70) — — —
Working Cap'
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 17,294.50 18,797.90 20,327.00 22,314.20 — — —
Total Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 17,265.60 18,755.00 20,317.20 22,286.60 — — —
Net Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 11,616.60 12,071.50 12,801.90 14,052.80 — — —
Sh' Equity
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 3.48% 3.10% 3.35% 3.15% — — —
ROA
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 4.16% 3.87% 4.06% 3.86% — — —
ROIC
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 12.42% 11.27% 12.31% 11.63% — — —
ROE
predictions in italic, sparklines do not include predictions

Analyst Commentary (Summary)

WEC Energy Group, a stalwart Midwest utility prized for its steady dividends and regulated moat, faces a contrarian reckoning amid ballooning debt that has doubled to $20.3 billion since 2016, erratic free cash flow devoured by surging capex for renewables, and a wave of insider sells totaling $18.4 million with zero buys. While revenue per share has climbed 15% to $27.20 and profitability metrics like EBT margins hit 20.3% in 2024, underlying volatility from weather disruptions, regulatory hurdles, and post-COVID sags raises doubts about rosy analyst projections of 14% revenue rebounds and 20% net income surges through 2027.

Cash flow tells a stark tale: operating cash flow rose to $3.21 billion, but capex explosions—forecast at 61% growth to $4.54 billion in 2025—could plunge FCF into negative territory, threatening dividend sustainability in a rising rate environment that amplifies leverage risks. Stock resilience near $100+ highs masks these cracks, with multiples like 19.5x PE appearing reasonable yet blind to headwinds such as Midwest storms, nuclear retirements, and supply chain snarls.

Consensus chases yield in this energy transition play, but insiders’ exits and historical parallels to utility debt crises signal overowned complacency. Is WEC’s defensive allure fading? Dive into the full analysis for the data-driven case to wait for a 10-15% pullback before engaging.

Read full commentary →

WEC Energy Group, Inc. (WEC) Latest News

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7 Aug

3 transcript www.fool.com, 8:02 PM
WEC Energy Group reported Q2 2026 results during its earnings call, covering financial performance, operational updates, and forward guidance for the utility business. Quarterly earnings data and guidance provide moderate updates to financial trajectory and investor positioning.

1 Aug

3 transcript www.marketbeat.com, 2:03 AM
WEC Energy Group reported Q2 financial results and outlook during its earnings call, covering revenue, earnings per share and operational updates. Quarterly earnings and guidance updates can shift near-term investor views and trading activity but rarely reset long-term company direction.

30 Jul

3 , 2:26 PM
WEC Energy Group surpassed Q2 earnings expectations on rate base growth while revenues increased year over year. Rate base growth and higher revenues support sustained earnings expansion in core regulated operations.

29 Jul

4 transcript , 11:01 PM
WEC Energy Group reported strong EPS growth and robust performance in its Q2 2026 earnings call. Strong EPS growth signals improved financial results likely to lift investor sentiment and share price.

3 , 11:57 PM
WEC Energy Group reaffirms 2026 outlook after reporting higher second-quarter profit. Higher quarterly profit and reaffirmed long-term outlook point to steady financial results that can support moderate investor sentiment.

3 transcript app.moby.co, 9:06 PM
WEC Energy Group reported Q2 2026 financial results and outlook during its earnings call. Quarterly earnings updates provide financial metrics that moderately shape near-term investor sentiment for the utility.

3 investorshub.advfn.com, 9:41 AM
WEC Energy Group beat earnings forecasts but missed revenue targets, with its outlook weighing on shares. Mixed earnings outcome with revenue shortfall and cautious guidance points to moderate short-term effects on valuation and sentiment.

3 , 7:00 AM
WEC Energy Group reported second-quarter results. Quarterly results update financial performance and may shift near-term investor views.

9 Jun

3 Simply Wall St., 10:12 PM
WEC Energy Group climbed the Fortune 500 after posting 14% revenue growth, triggering fresh valuation assessment of the utility. 14% revenue growth and Fortune 500 climb signal moderate positive momentum without indicating major strategic or regulatory shifts.

23 May

3 247wallst.com, 9:00 AM
WEC Energy Group maintains a $2.29 annual dividend that continues to exceed Treasury yields even as interest rates rise. Dividend yield advantage over Treasuries supports investor demand and share price stability for WEC.

12 May

3 Simply Wall St., 5:09 AM
WEC Energy Group reported strong Q1 results with earnings beating estimates and steady full-year guidance, prompting analysis on whether this strengthens the bull case amid solid utility demand and regulated returns. Strong Q1 results enhance financial performance and sentiment but steady guidance prevents major trajectory shifts.

10 May

3 Insider Monkey, 11:01 PM
WEC Energy Group reported Q1 earnings and revenue that exceeded analyst estimates, driven by solid performance across its utilities and strong customer growth. Beating Q1 estimates improves short-term financial outlook and investor confidence without fundamentally altering long-term trajectory.

9 May

3 Insider Monkey, 10:49 PM
WEC Energy Group (WEC) beat earnings estimates, earning praise as the best utility stock amid strong performance in the sector. Beating earnings estimates positively influences financial performance and investor sentiment but remains typical for stable utilities.

7 May

3 PR Newswire, 4:05 PM
Lauber highlights exceptional year for WEC Energy Group amid strong performance. Exceptional year achievement signals strong operational success with moderate positive influence on future financial performance and investor sentiment.

3 Zacks, 1:00 PM
WEC Energy Group reported first-quarter earnings surpassing analyst estimates, with revenues increasing year-over-year. Q1 earnings beat and revenue growth signal solid financial performance with moderate positive influence on market sentiment and trajectory.

5 May

4 app.moby.co, 4:55 PM
WEC Energy Group, Inc. released Q1 2026 earnings call summary detailing financial results, operational updates, and forward guidance. Quarterly earnings call summary discloses financial performance and outlook, significantly impacting stock price and investor sentiment.

3 Zacks, 8:25 AM
WEC Energy Group (WEC) reported first-quarter earnings and revenues that exceeded analyst estimates. Beating Q1 earnings estimates moderately enhances financial performance and market sentiment without fundamentally altering long-term trajectory.

3 PR Newswire, 7:00 AM
WEC Energy Group reported first-quarter results. First-quarter earnings directly affect WEC's financial performance and short-term market sentiment.

30 Apr

3 Insider Monkey, 5:29 AM
WEC Energy Group, Inc. (WEC) appears better positioned for success than market perceptions indicate, due to strong fundamentals and growth prospects. Reassessment of WEC's favorable positioning expected to moderately enhance investor sentiment and financial outlook.

28 Apr

3 Zacks, 11:08 AM
WEC Energy Group prepares to release Q1 earnings, with analysts eyeing potential stock movements based on results and outlook. Q1 earnings preview influences short-term investor expectations and stock volatility around financial performance.

8 Apr

4 Simply Wall St., 10:12 PM
WEC Energy Group's outlook evolves with surging data center power demand driving revenue growth, offset by escalating capital expenditure risks from infrastructure investments. Data center expansion promises substantial revenue for WEC but amplifies capex risks that could reshape financial trajectory and investor outlook.

3 Simply Wall St., 5:10 PM
WEC Energy Group proposes eliminating supermajority voting thresholds to enable majority-rule decisions on key matters, prompting investor reactions including support for enhanced shareholder rights and concerns over increased activist influence. Governance reform via eliminating supermajority voting moderately influences shareholder dynamics and investor sentiment without fundamentally changing operations.

20 Mar

4 www.jsonline.com, 6:01 AM
Wisconsin regulators approved two new solar projects totaling $360 million for WEC Energy Group, Inc. Regulatory approval enables $360 million investment in solar projects, advancing WEC's renewable strategy and growth outlook.

24 Feb

4 Simply Wall St., 3:07 PM
WEC Energy Group's narrative shifts due to mixed analyst price targets and updated company guidance. Updated guidance and mixed analyst targets indicate significant potential shifts in WEC's financial trajectory and investor sentiment.

13 Feb

3 Simply Wall St., 6:01 AM
WEC Energy Group, Inc. (WEC) is being evaluated for its quality as a stock investment. Analysts are considering various factors such as financial performance, market position, and future growth potential. The company is noted for its stability and consistent dividends, which may appeal to investors seeking reliable returns. However, potential challenges in the energy sector and regulatory changes could impact its performance. Overall, WEC's reputation and operational strategies are under scrutiny as investors weigh the risks and rewards of holding its stock. WEC's financial performance and market position are stable, but potential regulatory changes could introduce moderate risks.

12 Feb

3 Zacks, 11:45 AM
WEC Energy Group, Inc. reported its fourth-quarter earnings, surpassing estimates but falling short on sales. The company also announced an increase in its capital expenditure plan, indicating a focus on growth and infrastructure investment despite the sales miss. The earnings beat suggests positive financial performance, but the sales miss and increased capex may limit overall impact.

11 Feb

3 ZacksSimply Wall St.Simply Wall St., 11:40 AM
WEC Energy Group, Inc. (WEC) and Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEP) are compared in terms of value investment potential. Key metrics such as price-to-earnings ratios, dividend yields, and growth prospects are analyzed to determine which stock offers better value for investors. The analysis highlights WEC's strong financial performance and stability in the energy sector, while KEP faces challenges related to regulatory changes and market conditions. Investors are encouraged to consider these factors when making investment decisions. WEC's financial performance and stability may influence investor sentiment and market positioning, but broader market factors could balance the overall effect.

3 Zacks, 10:27 AM
WEC Energy Group, Inc. reported fourth-quarter earnings that exceeded analysts' expectations, with year-over-year revenue growth. The company highlighted strong performance across its segments, contributing to a positive outlook for future operations. Earnings surpassing estimates and revenue growth indicate a moderately noticeable influence on financial performance.

3 www.barchart.com, 8:43 AM
WEC Energy Group, Inc. (WEC) has garnered attention from Wall Street analysts, with varying opinions on its stock performance. Some analysts express bullish sentiments, citing strong fundamentals and growth prospects, while others remain cautious due to potential regulatory challenges and market volatility. The overall sentiment reflects a mix of optimism and concern, indicating that investors should closely monitor developments affecting the company's operations and market conditions. Analyst opinions indicate a moderately noticeable influence on WEC's financial performance and market sentiment.

9 Feb

3 Simply Wall St., 7:00 AM
WEC Energy Group, Inc. has faced challenges as its returns have stagnated, raising concerns among investors about the company's growth prospects. Analysts suggest that various factors, including regulatory pressures and market conditions, have contributed to this slowdown. The company's performance metrics indicate a need for strategic reassessment to regain momentum and enhance shareholder value. Stagnant returns indicate potential challenges that may moderately influence financial performance and investor sentiment.
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