WEC Energy Group (WEC) Stock Price, Fundamentals & Analysis

What WEC does

WEC Energy Group (WEC) is a US stock in the Utilities sector, specifically the Utilities - Regulated Electric industry, headquartered in Milwaukee, United States. The company, which employs 7,000 people, operates through subsidiaries that provide regulated natural gas and electricity, as well as renewable and nonregulated renewable energy services. It generates and distributes electricity from coal, natural gas, oil, and nuclear sources, alongside renewable resources such as wind, solar, hydroelectric, and biomass, and also distributes and hydroelectric natural gas. Additionally, WEC Energy Group owns, maintains, monitors, and operates electric transmission systems and generates, distributes, and sells steam.

Key numbers explained

• The current price is 101.17 USD, down 1.61% today.
• The trailing P/E ratio of 19.6 compares the stock price to the last 12 months of earnings, while the forward P/E ratio of 16.9 uses expected future earnings.
• The dividend yield is 3.71%, meaning the company paid out 72% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends, with the next ex-dividend date on 14 aug. 2026.
• Earnings per share over the trailing 12 months were 5.15 USD.
• The beta of 0.46 indicates the stock has historically been less volatile than the overall market.
• The 52-week price range is 101 – 119.91, and the price is down 8.2% over the past year.
• The debt-to-equity ratio of 158 shows the company uses more debt than equity to finance its assets.
• WEC Energy Group is part of the S&P 500, and investors often compare it with peers such as Public Service Enterprise Group (PEG), NRG Energy (NRG), Xcel Energy (XEL), Atmos Energy (ATO), and Entergy (ETR).

Recent news

Recent headlines highlight a comparison of WEC Energy Group with other utility stocks, noting its value profile relative to peers. Other stories discuss the broader demand environment for utilities, including the impact of AI data centers on power needs, and reference the stock's performance relative to the Dow and other dividend-paying utilities. One headline specifically questions the stock's recent underperformance since its last earnings report.

What to watch

For a regulated utility like WEC Energy Group, key factors include regulatory decisions on electricity rates and grid investments, which directly affect revenue and margins. The company's capital-intensive nature means its debt-to-equity ratio and interest costs are important for assessing financial health. Dividend sustainability is tied to earnings growth and the payout ratio, while the beta helps investors understand the stock's sensitivity to broader market moves. Comparing valuation multiples such as the P/E ratio with those of CMS Energy (CMS) or other regulated peers can provide context for the stock's current level.