WEC Energy Group Inc.
S&P 500Last update: Mar 25, 2026 at 04:53
About WEC Energy Group Inc.
WEC Energy Group Inc. is a holding company that operates electric and natural gas utility businesses across Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, and Minnesota. It generates and distributes electricity from a diverse mix including coal, natural gas, nuclear, oil, and renewables such as wind, solar, hydroelectric, and biomass, while also managing extensive electric transmission and natural gas distribution networks. The company functions through key segments: Wisconsin for electric and gas utilities, Illinois for natural gas operations, Other States covering additional gas utilities, Electric Transmission with a significant ownership in American Transmission Co., Non-Utility Energy Infrastructure for power generation and leasing, and Corporate activities. Subsidiaries like We Energies, Wisconsin Public Service, North Shore Gas, Peoples Gas, Minnesota Energy Resources, and Michigan Gas Utilities deliver reliable energy services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Founded in 1981 and headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, WEC Energy Group Inc. plays a vital role in the Midwest's energy infrastructure, emphasizing reliability and a balanced energy portfolio.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
3.08%
Annual Dividend
$3.63
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
74.22%
FCF Payout Ratio
-112.67%
Stock Price
$113.08
52-Week Range
$100.61 – $118.53
Dividend Health Score
WEC's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 74.2% earnings payout ratio & 35.3% cfo payout ratio. Areas of concern: -112.7% fcf payout ratio & 2.9x interest coverage. The dividend has been growing at a 7.14% 5-year CAGR. As a utility, higher payout ratios and leverage are typical for this regulated sector.
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WEC earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Next Ex-Dividend Date
February 13, 2026
Next Payment Date
March 1, 2026
Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
7.07%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
7.14%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
7.44%
3-Year Total Growth
22.73%
5-Year Total Growth
41.17%
10-Year Total Growth
104.92%
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