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WEC·WEC Energy Group, Inc.

$105.91
+1.00 (+0.95%)
Overnight$105.87-0.04 (-0.04%)
High
$106.15
Open
$105.47
Market Cap
34.23B
52W High
$120.17
Low
$103.74
P. Close
$105.91
P/E
20.22
52W Low
$99.80
Fwd P/E
17.65
DailyIQ Est.
$120.68
Inst. Ownership
50.2%
Short Interest
4.41%
Days to Cover
4.4
Div. Yield
3.54%
Next Ex-Div
~Nov 14
Div. Growth
10+ yrs
Technical Score (1D)
27
BEARISH
News Sentiment
25
BEARISH
On Oct 13, JPMorgan lowered its price target for WEC Energy from $121 to $116, citing a reassessment of the company’s growth prospects. The downgrade was driven by concerns over rising operating costs and a slower‑than‑expected expansion of renewable projects. JPMorgan noted that the revised target suggests a modest downside for the stock, but it does not indicate a fundamental shift in WEC’s long‑term outlook. The move underscores the sensitivity of WEC’s valuation to project execution timelines and cost controls. Investors may view the cut as a warning that earnings could lag behind prior expectations.
LOW TARGET
$109 +2.5%
2 analysts
MEAN TARGET
$120 +13.6%
16 analysts
HIGH TARGET
$135 +27.5%
7 analysts
PRICE RANGE
$108.50 - $135.00
SB / B / H / S / SS
4/6/12/2/1
DAILYIQ EST.
$120.68 (+14.0%)
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Utilities - Regulated Electric
Exchange
NYQ
Country
United States
Symbol
WEC
Description
WEC Energy Group, Inc. is a U.S.-based utility company primarily engaged in the regulated distribution of electricity and natural gas. The company's operations span across multiple states, including Wisconsin and Illinois, and are organized into distinct segments that cover electric transmission and non-utility energy infrastructure. WEC generates electricity from a diverse portfolio of resources, including coal, natural gas, nuclear, and renewable sources like wind and solar, while also managing the distribution and transportation of natural gas. With extensive infrastructure, including tens of thousands of miles of distribution lines and gas mains, WEC Energy Group provides essential energy services to its customers. Founded in 1896 and headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the company has a long history of providing energy solutions.
Bought (1Y)
0 shares
$0
Sold (1Y)
5,645 shares
$621K
STANEK MARY ELLEN-
Award/Grant351.328 shares2026-10-07
Lane Thomas K-
Award/Grant302.869 shares2026-10-07
Cunningham Danny L-
Award/Grant363.443 shares2026-10-07
Krueger DanielEVP WEC Infrastructure
I2,800 shares2026-08-27
PAYNE ULICE JR-
Sell980 shares2026-08-11
77/ 100
Bullish
Overall: Bullish
✓Revenue growing year over year
✓Positive net margin
✓Positive operating cash flow
Net Margin
15.9%
Revenue CAGR
5.7%
Current Ratio
0.59x
Debt / Equity
1.42x
Return on Equity
11.1%
Earnings Summary
WEC Energy Group, Inc. is a U.S. regulated utility that distributes electricity and natural gas across Wisconsin and Illinois, operating a diversified generation portfolio that includes coal, natural gas, nuclear, wind, and solar. The company’s regulated cash flows and extensive infrastructure place it firmly within the utilities sector, specifically regulated electric utilities. In the most recent quarter (Q1 2026), WEC reported an EPS of $2.45 versus an estimate of $0.84, a substantial beat driven by higher-than-expected operating revenue of $3.43 billion against an estimate of $2.02 billion. The prior quarter (Q4 2025) saw EPS of $1.42 versus an estimate of $1.41, with revenue of $2.54 billion beating the $2.18 billion estimate. Compared to the two quarters before Q1 2026, EPS growth accelerated from $0.76 in Q2 2025 to $2.45 in Q1 2026, while revenue rose from $2.01 billion to $3.43 billion, indicating a sharp uptick in top-line performance. Historically, WEC has posted YoY revenue growth in each of the last four quarters, with EPS consistently beating estimates in three of those periods, though the company has occasionally missed revenue targets. This pattern suggests that while the utility can generate earnings above expectations, revenue growth remains somewhat volatile, likely tied to rate‑base expansion and regulatory cycles. Recent news highlights a 41% return over three years and a $37.5 billion capital plan aimed at data‑center power and renewable expansion, which may pressure short‑term earnings but position the company for long‑term growth. Analysts have trimmed price targets modestly, reflecting concerns over capital spending and competitive renewable costs.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.44$1.01$1.58$2.14$2.71Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$0.96 - -
Q2'26$0.81$0.91+11.7%
Q1'26$0.84$2.45+191.4%
Q4'25$1.41$1.42+0.6%
Q3'25$0.81$0.83+2.2%
Q2'25$0.71$0.76+7.6%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$1.8B$2.3B$2.7B$3.2B$3.6BQ2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$2.3B - -
Q2'26$2.1B$2.1B-0.2%
Q1'26$2.0B$3.4B+69.8%
Q4'25$2.2B$2.5B+16.3%
Q3'25 - $2.1B -
Q2'25 - $2.0B -

Market Data

WEC Stock Snapshot

BEARISH27/100
$105.87−$0.04 (0.0%)
Market cap
34.23B
P/E ratio
20.2
Day range
$103.74 – $106.15
News sentiment
25/100 · Bearish
Analyst target
$120.26 (+13.6%)
Consensus
Hold · 25 analysts
52-week range+6.1% off low · -11.9% from high
$99.80$120.17
Price $105.87 DailyIQ Est. $120.68

The chart on WEC has not stabilised: price is in the lower half of its 52-week range and the trend is still down. Earnings and guidance carry more weight than macro data at this capitalisation.

Behaviour On Record

What WEC's own history says about today's numbers

Realized volatility (21d)
14.2% 26th pct
Below its peak
-12.7%
vs 200-day average
-6.7%
Up days (1y)
45%

WEC Energy Group, Inc. is currently running 14.2% annualised volatility over the last 21 sessions. Measured against WEC's own 13 years of daily returns rather than a market-wide average, that is the 26th percentile — on the quiet side for this stock, against a typical reading of 17.1%. The distinction matters because a number that looks calm for one stock is turbulent for another, and the absolute figure on its own tells you neither.

WEC is trading -12.7% below its running peak. Across 12 full years on file, its median worst-drawdown-in-a-year was -12.5%, and the deepest was -32.3% in 2020. The current drawdown is already deeper than this stock's typical annual low point, which puts it in the part of its range where past recoveries began — and where past declines also continued.

Price sits -6.7% from its 200-day moving average. Against every other day in its history, that gap ranks at the 8th percentile — a narrower gap than it typically runs. Over the past year WEC closed higher on 45% of sessions, and it is currently 2 sessions into a rising streak.

On October specifically: over 13 years of records, WEC finished the month higher 8 of 13 times, with a median return of +2.3% and an average of +2.7%. Its strongest month historically has been March at +3.9% on average, its weakest February at -1.6%. Seasonality is a weak signal on its own — a decade is a small sample and regimes change — but it is a real distribution rather than a rule of thumb.

Overnight risk is measurable too: WEC has opened more than 2% away from the prior close in 51 of 3,266 sessions (1.6% of the time), with the largest gaps running +7.8% and -6.1%. For anyone holding through an event, that rate is a better guide to overnight exposure than the intraday range.

Across the last 3 dated reports on file, WEC moved an average of 1.1% in the session after earnings, closing higher 0 of those 3 times, with a median move of -1.4% and a largest of -1.7%.

All figures computed from 3,267 daily closes between 2013-10-14 and 2026-10-09, split-adjusted, recomputed daily. Percentiles are against WEC's own 13-year history, not a peer group or index.

Sector Rotation

Is money rotating into or out of WEC's sector?

WEC Energy Group, Inc. sits in the Utilities sector, currently ranked 5th of 12 GICS sectors by relative-strength rotation score (improving).

Sector rank
#5 of 12
Sector state
Improving
Sector rotation score
55

Options Market

What is the options market pricing for WEC?

CallsPuts

For WEC Energy Group, Inc.'s nearest expiry (2026-10-16, 2 days out), open interest is call-heavy, a bullish tilt (put/call ratio of 0.02), with at-the-money implied volatility around 12.5%. The options market is pricing roughly a ±0.9% move by that expiry — a range of about $101.12–$103.00.

Put/call ratio (2026-10-16)
0.02
ATM implied volatility
12.5%
Total open interest
99
Expected move by 2026-10-16
±0.9% ($101.12–$103.00)

Analyst Rating Changes

Are analysts turning bullish or bearish on WEC?

Keybanc most recently reiterated its rating on WEC Energy Group, Inc. to Overweight on Oct 13, 2026 with a price target of $111 (from $117). Over the last 90 days, coverage has run 0 upgrades against 0 downgrades, a net mixed lean.

Latest action
Keybanc — Overweight
90-day upgrades
0
90-day downgrades
0
Net rating momentum
0
DateFirmActionRatingPrice target
Oct 13, 2026KeybancMaintainedOverweight$117 → $111
Aug 13, 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainedHold$122 → $114
Jul 23, 2026KeybancMaintainedOverweight$126 → $117
Jul 22, 2026BMO CapitalMaintainedMarket Perform$120 → $117
Jul 16, 2026JP MorganMaintainedNeutral$120 → $124
Jul 16, 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainedHold$119 → $122
May 18, 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainedHold$124 → $119
May 14, 2026JP MorganMaintainedNeutral$125 → $120
Apr 21, 2026BarclaysMaintainedEqual-Weight$111 → $117
Apr 21, 2026Truist SecuritiesInitiatedHold$124
Mar 24, 2026BarclaysMaintainedEqual-Weight$110 → $111
Mar 4, 2026KeybancMaintainedOverweight$117 → $126

Peers & ETF holders

WEC peers & ETF holders

News Sentiment Analysis

Sentiment gathered from recent headlines

25/100
Strong NegativeNeutralStrong Positive
BEARISH

Recent News Coverage

Most recent articles, ranked by recency (click to expand).

10+ articles
What did this article say?
JPMorgan lowered its price target for WEC Energy from $121 to $116 on October 13, citing a reassessment of the company’s growth prospects. The downgrade reflects concerns over rising operating costs and a slower-than-expected expansion of renewable projects. The bank’s revised target suggests a modest downside for the stock, but it does not indicate a fundamental shift in WEC’s long‑term outlook. Investors may view the cut as a warning that earnings could lag behind prior expectations. The move underscores the sensitivity of WEC’s valuation to project execution timelines and cost controls.
What did this article say?
KeyBanc Capital Markets reduced its price target for WEC Energy Group from $117 to $111, signaling a downgrade in the bank’s outlook for the company. The adjustment reflects concerns about WEC’s earnings growth and competitive pressures in the renewable energy sector. The revised target suggests the bank now expects lower revenue and profit margins for the upcoming fiscal year. This downgrade may influence investor sentiment and could affect WEC’s market valuation.
What did this article say?
Keybanc analyst Sophie Karp reduced WEC Energy Group’s price target from $117 to $111 while keeping an Overweight rating. The downgrade reflects concerns over the company’s earnings outlook and competitive pressures. The move signals a modest negative view on WEC’s near‑term valuation prospects.
What did this article say?
Analyst upgraded WEC Energy Group to a buy rating, citing a projected acceleration in diluted EPS growth and a robust A‑rated balance sheet. The company is in talks with large‑scale data center clients for 400‑500 MW projects, potentially boosting future revenue. Shares were trading at a 9% discount to the analyst’s fair value estimate, suggesting upside potential of over 11% annual total returns. The upgrade reflects a shift in market sentiment toward regulated utilities amid rising demand for modern energy solutions.
What did this article say?
Scotiabank reduced its price target for WEC Energy from $140 to $117 while maintaining an outperform rating for the sector. The downgrade reflects a reassessment of the company’s valuation relative to peers. The change signals a modest negative outlook for WEC’s future earnings potential. Analysts noted that the adjustment does not alter the overall positive stance on the renewable energy sector.
What did this article say?
WEC Energy Group’s share price fell as higher risk‑free rates pressured utilities, pushing the stock into a more attractive valuation range. The decline was driven by the 10‑year Treasury approaching 5% and expectations of sustained inflation. Analysts noted that the lower valuation could make WEC a compelling buy for value‑oriented investors. The move is seen as a temporary correction rather than a fundamental shift in the company’s prospects.
What did this article say?
WEC Energy Group’s share price has slipped in recent weeks, but the company’s 41% three‑year return remains a key point of analysis. Investors are debating whether the current valuation reflects the sustainability of its roughly $100.90 per share dividend stream. The utility’s business model relies on regulated cash flows, which support predictable payouts but also tie dividend capacity to capital expenditures and allowed returns. A 19.4x P/E ratio offers an alternative valuation lens, prompting comparisons with other regulated and infrastructure peers.
What did this article say?
WEC Energy Group’s current Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold) and weaker earnings revision activity compared to PG&E’s #2 (Buy) signal a modest valuation headwind. The comparison highlights that WEC’s price may be less attractive for value investors, potentially dampening short‑term demand.
What did this article say?
Over the past year WEC Energy has lagged the Dow, yet analysts continue to issue moderately bullish ratings. The divergence suggests that while the stock’s recent performance has been weak, expectations for future earnings growth remain positive.

Technical Analysis

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27
BEARISH
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Institutional & Hedge Fund Ownership
25 tracked managers · $14.94B combined position · 15 adding, 10 trimming, 0 unchanged (latest 13F filings)
ManagerTrendShares Held% of Co.Position ValueFiled
Vanguard Group Inc▲ Buy41,099,95112.71%$4.33B2026-01-29
BlackRock, Inc.▲ Buy33,321,27710.31%$3.89B2026-08-07
Geode Capital Management, LLC▲ Buy9,240,3742.86%$1.08B2026-08-12
Bank of America Corp▲ Buy8,605,7482.66%$1.00B2026-08-14
Wells Fargo & Company▲ Buy8,572,8552.65%$1.00B2026-08-14
JPMorgan Chase & Co▼ Sell5,161,3781.60%$611.31M2026-08-12
Invesco Ltd.▼ Sell4,618,9481.43%$539.35M2026-08-14
Morgan Stanley▼ Sell4,291,7701.33%$501.15M2026-08-13
Wellington Management Group LLP▼ Sell3,572,4561.10%$417.16M2026-08-14
Northern Trust Corp▲ Buy3,490,2691.08%$407.56M2026-08-13
Goldman Sachs Group Inc▼ Sell1,812,5990.56%$211.66M2026-08-14
Citigroup Inc▲ Buy1,563,7550.48%$182.60M2026-08-03
FMR LLC (Fidelity)▼ Sell1,219,9600.38%$142.45M2026-08-13
Squarepoint Ops LLC▼ Sell848,6970.26%$99.10M2026-08-14
Janus Henderson Group plc▲ Buy700,5270.22%$81.10M2026-05-18
AQR Capital Management LLC▼ Sell580,5020.18%$67.79M2026-08-14
Soros Fund Management LLC▲ Buy528,3690.16%$61.70M2026-08-14
Citadel Advisors LLC▲ Buy474,5430.15%$55.41M2026-09-02
Neuberger Berman Group LLC▼ Sell361,2210.11%$42.18M2026-08-13
AllianceBernstein L.P.▲ Buy343,4060.11%$39.76M2026-08-14
Millennium Management LLC▲ Buy314,5160.10%$36.73M2026-08-14
Brevan Howard Capital Management LP▲ Buy30,023,4809.29%$36.64M2026-08-14
Gotham Asset Management, LLC▲ Buy301,8820.09%$35.25M2026-08-14
Renaissance Technologies LLC▲ Buy275,5750.09%$32.18M2026-08-13
Marshall Wace, LLP▼ Sell259,5340.08%$30.31M2026-08-13
Q2 2026 flow:16.98M sh bought ($252.01M)2.50M sh sold ($292.59M)net +14.48M sh (−$40.58M)
Congressional Trading Activity
11 disclosed trades · ~$88.0K est. traded value · 5 buys, 6 sells
MemberChamberStateTypeAmountTradedFiled
Julie JohnsonHouseTX32▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-09-252025-10-07
Julie JohnsonHouseTX32▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-09-232026-08-05
Julie JohnsonHouseTX32▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-09-232026-08-05
Rob BresnahanHousePA08▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-05-152025-05-31
Rob BresnahanHousePA08▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-04-082025-05-08
Shelley Moore CapitoSenateWV▼ Sell$1K - $15K2022-05-252022-06-12
Shelley Moore CapitoSenateWV▲ Buy$1K - $15K2018-04-242019-05-09
Shelley Moore CapitoSenateWV▲ Buy$1K - $15K2018-04-052019-05-09
Shelley Moore CapitoSenateWV▲ Buy$1K - $15K2017-09-052017-10-06
Sheldon WhitehouseSenateRI▼ Sell$1K - $15K2016-09-222016-10-07
Susan M. CollinsSenateME▼ Sell$1K - $15K2014-07-232015-07-20