Where it trades today
trading 2% of the way up its 52-week range
How the price has moved
What to weigh before acting
What Matters Now
- Rate sensitivity and regulatory visibility matter because the market tends to reward predictable cash generation here.
- WEC trades at 20.0x earnings, well above the utilities average of 16.0x, so the market is already pricing in above-consensus execution.
- WEC carries a beta of 0.46, which means the stock should be judged on how it affects total portfolio swings, not just on standalone upside.
- WEC remains in a bearish short-term trend and sits 14.0% below its high, which raises the bar for any thesis that depends on fast multiple expansion.
Portfolio Use Case
- WEC is more relevant for investors who want some income support alongside price appreciation, not just pure growth exposure.
- The beta profile suggests it can fit a quality or lower-volatility sleeve more naturally than a high-octane tactical basket.
- This page is most useful for deciding whether the stock deserves a permanent slot in the portfolio or just a place on the watchlist.
What Would Change the View
- A reset in earnings expectations or a faster peer catch-up could compress the premium valuation currently embedded in WEC.
- A recovery in price alone would not be enough to improve the view; the thesis needs confirmation from improving business or valuation signals.
- Volatility is already above the sector norm, so even a correct long-term thesis can be painful if the position size is too aggressive.
Methodology
- Price, market cap, beta, yield, and liquidity fields for WEC come from Yahoo Finance quote and summary data.
- 30-day volatility is calculated from recent daily returns and annualized using a 252-trading-day convention.
- Sector context uses stored benchmark averages for Utilities so each page compares the ticker against a stable peer baseline rather than against the whole market.
- Peer comparisons use the Portfolio Terminal coverage set and highlight nearby listed alternatives such as NEE, DUK, SO.
Sources
- Yahoo Finance quote dataopen →
Live quote, valuation, beta, yield, and volume fields used for WEC. Last refresh: Sep 18, 2026, 10:56 PM.
- Portfolio Terminal methodologyopen →
Explains how analytics, refresh cadence, and portfolio interpretation work across the product.
- Peer set and coverage context
Comparative context for this page is anchored around nearby tracked names such as NEE, DUK, SO.
What WEC Energy Group does
WEC Energy Group, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides regulated natural gas and electricity, and renewable and nonregulated renewable energy services in the United States. The company operates through Wisconsin, Illinois, Other States, Electric Transmission, and Non-Utility Energy Infrastructure segments. It generates and distributes electricity from coal, natural gas, oil, and nuclear, as well as renewable energy resources, including wind, solar, hydroelectric, and biomass; and distributes and hydroelectric natural gas. The company also owns, maintains, monitors, and operates electric transmission systems; and generates, distributes, and sells steam. As of December 31, 2025, the…
Employees
7,000
Industry
Utilities - Regulated Electric
Headquarters
Milwaukee, United States
What analysts expect
WEC carries a buy consensus from 17 analysts, with an average price target of $121.62 versus $103.17 today (+17.9%). Targets are estimates and can move quickly after earnings.
Consensus aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Targets are estimates, not forecasts.
How the business is doing
WEC generated $10.14B in trailing revenue (2.6% year over year), with a 16.7% net margin, and -$2.35B of free cash flow, against $22.97B of net debt.
The numbers, year by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Gross profit | Operating income | Net income | EPS | Free cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9.80B | $4.13B | $2.37B | $1.56B | $4.84 | -$1.02B |
| 2024 | $8.60B | $3.79B | $2.16B | $1.53B | $4.83 | $430.70M |
| 2023 | $8.89B | $3.60B | $2.09B | $1.33B | $4.22 | $525.50M |
| 2022 | $9.60B | $3.30B | $1.92B | $1.41B | $4.46 | -$254.20M |
When it reports next
Estimates aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Dates move and estimates change until the report lands.
How it sits in utilities
Stable, regulated sector providing electricity, gas, and water services.
The companies it competes with
WEC beside the utilities names it is usually measured against.
What the chart is saying
WEC Energy Group trades at $103.17, 14.0% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 0.46, it shows less sensitivity to what the wider market does.
Questions people ask about it
Is WEC a good buy right now?
WEC Energy Group trades at 20.0x earnings. This is near market average. Current risk level is Medium based on 15.6% volatility.
Does WEC pay dividends?
Yes, WEC Energy Group offers a dividend yield of 3.64%. That is roughly $3.76 per share a year.
How volatile is WEC?
With 30-day annualized volatility of 15.6% and beta of 0.46, WEC is classified as Medium risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.
What is the analyst price target for WEC?
The average analyst price target for WEC Energy Group (WEC) is $121.62 based on 17 analyst estimates, about 17.9% above the current price of $103.17. The published range runs from $108.50 to $140.00.
How much revenue does WEC generate?
WEC Energy Group reported $10.14B in trailing twelve-month revenue. Revenue growth is running at 2.6% year over year. Net margin sits at 16.7%. Figures are aggregated from company filings by Yahoo Finance and refresh on an hourly cadence.