WEC Energy Group, Inc. (WEC) AI Stock Analysis

WEC Energy Group, Inc., operating through its subsidiaries, is a provider of regulated natural gas, electricity, and renewable energy services across the United States. It operates across six segments: Wisconsin, Illinois, Other States, Electric Transmission, Non-Utility Energy Infrastructure, and Corporate and Other. Its generation assets include coal, natural gas, oil, hydroelectric, wind, solar, and biomass sources. WEC Energy Group also provides electric transmission, retail natural gas distribution, natural gas transportation, and steam generation. As of December 31, 2021, its infrastructure spanned approximately 35,800 miles of overhead distribution lines and 35,600 miles of underground distribution cables serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers.

Between FY2020 and FY2025, WEC Energy Group grew its revenue at a 5-year CAGR of 6.2%. Annual revenue reached $9.80B in FY2025, up 14.0% year-over-year, following declines of 7.3% in FY2023 and 3.3% in FY2024. FY2025 net income stood at $1.56B with an operating margin of 24.2% and EPS of $5.28, up from $4.11 in FY2021. For the trailing twelve months ending June 30, 2026, revenue totaled $10.14B with EPS of $5.15 and an operating margin of 21.8%. In the latest quarter ending June 30, 2026, quarterly revenue increased 2.6% year-over-year, while quarterly earnings expanded 19.7%.

As of June 30, 2026, WEC Energy Group held $50.0M in cash and short-term investments against $22.98B in total debt, resulting in net debt of $22.93B and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.63. The company reported a current ratio of 0.45. Operating cash flow reached $3.38B in FY2025. Capital expenditures of $4.40B exceeded operating cash generation, leading to free cash flow of -$1.02B. Cash outlays during FY2025 also included $1.15B paid in dividends and $1.3M in share buybacks, while the share count increased 4.0% over five years.

At $108.71, WEC Energy Group trades at a trailing P/E of 21.1x and a forward P/E of 16.9x, compared to medians of 20.9x and 16.0x for its S&P 500 Utilities peers. Its price-to-sales ratio is 3.5x versus the peer median of 2.9x, and its EV/EBITDA is 13.2x compared to the peer median of 12.2x. Over the past year, WEC returned -3.2% while the S&P 500 returned 16.8%. Over five years, the stock gained 43.2% compared to an 83.0% return for the benchmark.

WEC Energy Group pays an annualized forward dividend of $3.81 per share, representing a 3.50% dividend yield and a payout ratio of 66.8%. The company has distributed dividends for 41 consecutive years. Its dividend has grown at an annualized rate of 7.1% over the past five years, with distributions made on a quarterly schedule.

Consensus analyst coverage includes 6 Strong Buy, 2 Buy, 10 Hold, and 1 Strong Sell recommendations. The mean price target of $118.91 implies 9.4% upside from the October 16, 2026 close of $108.71. For the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, analysts estimate EPS of $5.60 on revenue of $10.27B. The company beat EPS estimates in each of the last 4 quarters, with next earnings scheduled for October 29, 2026.

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