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WEC Energy

106.96 USD
-1.43
1.32%
At close Apr 21, 4:00 PM EDT
After hours
106.96
+0.00
0.00%
1 day
-1.32%
5 days
0.12%
1 month
0.14%
3 months
6.71%
6 months
7.57%
Year to date
13.80%
1 year
30.49%
5 years
12.42%
10 years
113.20%
 

About: WEC Energy Group's electric and gas utility businesses serve electric and gas customers in Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin service territories. The company also owns a 60% stake in American Transmission Co. WEC's asset mix is approximately 49% electric generation and distribution, 34% gas distribution, 10% electric transmission, and 7% unregulated renewable energy.

Employees: 7,017

0
Funds holding %
of 7,419 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 3 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

105% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 156 | Existing positions closed: 76

57% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 7 [Q3] → 11 (+4) [Q4]

28% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 453 | Existing positions reduced: 355

5% more funds holding

Funds holding: 1,117 [Q3] → 1,175 (+58) [Q4]

2.43% more ownership

Funds ownership: 79.77% [Q3] → 82.19% (+2.43%) [Q4]

1% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $24.2B [Q3] → $24.5B (+$259M) [Q4]

32% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $39.9M | Put options by funds: $58.6M

Research analyst outlook

3 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$100
7%
downside
Avg. target
$108
1%
upside
High target
$115
8%
upside

3 analyst ratings

positive
33%
neutral
67%
negative
0%
JP Morgan
Jeremy Tonet
58% 1-year accuracy
21 / 36 met price target
1%upside
$108
Neutral
Upgraded
8 Apr 2025
BMO Capital
James Thalacker
73% 1-year accuracy
53 / 73 met price target
7%downside
$100
Market Perform
Maintained
5 Feb 2025
Wells Fargo
Neil Kalton
63% 1-year accuracy
30 / 48 met price target
8%upside
$115
Overweight
Maintained
5 Feb 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 9 articles about WEC published over the past 30 days

Neutral
PRNewsWire
4 days ago
Wisconsin Electric declares quarterly dividends
MILWAUKEE , April 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wisconsin Electric board of directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 90 cents per share on the company's Preferred Stock, 3.60% Series, payable June 1, 2025, to stockholders of record on May 14, 2025. The board also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.50 per share on the company's Six Per Cent Preferred Stock, payable July 31, 2025, to stockholders of record on July 14, 2025.
Wisconsin Electric declares quarterly dividends
Neutral
PRNewsWire
4 days ago
WEC Energy Group declares quarterly dividend
MILWAUKEE , April 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 89.25 cents per share on the company's common stock. The dividend is payable June 1, 2025, to stockholders of record on May 14, 2025.
WEC Energy Group declares quarterly dividend
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
5 Renewable Energy Stocks to Buy Amid Growing Market Demand
Five renewable energy stocks with strong long-term potential are: AES, OGE, WEC, NI, CMS.
5 Renewable Energy Stocks to Buy Amid Growing Market Demand
Positive
Investors Business Daily
1 week ago
WEC Stock: Well Insulated From Tariff Impacts With Strong Fundamentals
WEC stock has benefited from steady demand for electricity, which has contributed to consistent earnings growth. The post WEC Stock: Well Insulated From Tariff Impacts With Strong Fundamentals appeared first on Investor's Business Daily.
WEC Stock: Well Insulated From Tariff Impacts With Strong Fundamentals
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
5 Defensive Stocks to Buy for a Safe Portfolio Amid Tariff-Led Mayhem
Five defensive stocks to buy at this soaring volatility are TAP, CNP, WEC, BSX, HCA.
5 Defensive Stocks to Buy for a Safe Portfolio Amid Tariff-Led Mayhem
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Buy 5 Low-Beta High-Yielding Stocks Amid Trump Tariffs and Market Rout
Five low-beta stocks with high dividend yield look attractive at current market scenario. These are: ATO, WEC, EXC, CMS, CNP.
Buy 5 Low-Beta High-Yielding Stocks Amid Trump Tariffs and Market Rout
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
EXC or WEC: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
Investors looking for stocks in the Utility - Electric Power sector might want to consider either Exelon (EXC) or WEC Energy Group (WEC). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?
EXC or WEC: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Here's Why You Should Add WEC Energy Stock to Your Portfolio Now
WEC makes a strong case for investment, given its growth prospects, return on equity, solvency and capability to increase shareholders' value.
Here's Why You Should Add WEC Energy Stock to Your Portfolio Now
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
Forget Tech: Buy These 5 Non-Tech High Flyers of Q1
Here we discuss five non-tech stocks that have provided double-digit returns year to date, defying the negative trends of U.S. stock markets. These are TPR, WEC, CNP, CME and CEH.
Forget Tech: Buy These 5 Non-Tech High Flyers of Q1
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
WEC Energy (WEC) Up 3.6% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
WEC Energy (WEC) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
WEC Energy (WEC) Up 3.6% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
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