WEC Energy Group, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides regulated natural gas and electricity, and nonregulated renewable energy services in the United States. The company operates through six segments: Wisconsin, Illinois, Other States, Electric Transmission, Non-Utility Energy Infrastructure, and Corporate and Other. It generates and distributes electricity from coal, natural gas, oil, hydroelectric, wind, and biomass sources; provides electricity transmission services; offers retail natural gas distribution services; transports customer-owned natural gas; and generates, distributes, and sells steam. The company offers electricity to approximately 1.6 million residential, small and large commercial and industrial, and other customers; and natural gas to 2.8 million residential, and commercial and industrial customers. As of December 31, 2017, it operated approximately 37,100 miles of overhead distribution lines and 32,500 miles of underground distribution cable, as well as approximately 500 distribution substations and 495,500 line transformers; and approximately 47,900 miles of natural gas distribution mains, as well as 1,200 miles of natural gas transmission mains. In addition, WEC Energy Group, Inc. invests in and develops real estate properties, including business parks and other commercial real estate projects primarily in southeastern Wisconsin. The company was formerly known as Wisconsin Energy Corporation and changed its name to WEC Energy Group, Inc. in June 2015. WEC Energy Group, Inc. was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NYSE
Industry Electric & other services combined
Sub-IndustryMulti-Utilities
SectorUtilities
SymbolNYSE:WEC
CUSIP97665710
Phone414-221-2345
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.89
Current Ratio0.55
Quick Ratio0.45
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio20.82
Forward P/E Ratio19.80
P/E Growth4.76
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$7.65 billion
Price / Sales2.70
Cash Flow$5.7274 per share
Price / Cash11.41
Book Value$29.98 per share
Price / Book2.18
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$3.14
Net Income$1.20 billion
Net Margins16.23%
Return on Equity11.01%
Return on Assets3.30%
Miscellaneous
Employees8,129
Outstanding Shares315,550,000
Market Cap$20,485.15
WEC Energy Group (NYSE:WEC) Frequently Asked Questions
What is WEC Energy Group's stock symbol?
WEC Energy Group trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "WEC."
How often does WEC Energy Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for WEC Energy Group?
WEC Energy Group announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, April 19th. Shareholders of record on Monday, May 14th will be given a dividend of $0.5525 per share on Friday, June 1st. This represents a $2.21 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.38%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, May 11th. View WEC Energy Group's Dividend History.
How were WEC Energy Group's earnings last quarter?
WEC Energy Group Inc (NYSE:WEC) announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, May, 1st. The utilities provider reported $1.23 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.17 by $0.06. The utilities provider had revenue of $2.29 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $2.33 billion. WEC Energy Group had a net margin of 16.23% and a return on equity of 11.01%. The company's revenue was down .8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $1.12 EPS. View WEC Energy Group's Earnings History.
When is WEC Energy Group's next earnings date?
What guidance has WEC Energy Group issued on next quarter's earnings?
WEC Energy Group issued an update on its FY18 earnings guidance on Tuesday, May, 1st. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $3.26-3.30 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus estimate of $3.29.
What price target have analysts set for WEC?
8 equities research analysts have issued 1-year price targets for WEC Energy Group's stock. Their forecasts range from $63.00 to $71.00. On average, they expect WEC Energy Group's share price to reach $67.7143 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 3.4% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Ratings for WEC Energy Group.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for WEC Energy Group?
8 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for WEC Energy Group in the last year. There are currently 6 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold."
Who are some of WEC Energy Group's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to WEC Energy Group include Duke Energy (DUK), Exelon (EXC), Public Service Enterprise Group (PEG), Consolidated Edison (ED), E.ON SE Sponsored ADR (Germany) (EONGY), PG&E (PCG), Ameren (AEE), CMS Energy (CMS), Alliant Energy (LNT), NiSource (NI), Westar Energy (WR), United Utilities Group (UUGRY), SCANA (SCG), ALLETE (ALE) and Avista (AVA).
Who are WEC Energy Group's key executives?
WEC Energy Group's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Gale E. Klappa, Chairman & CEO (Age 67)
- Mr. Allen Lewis Leverett, Pres & Director (Leave of Absence) (Age 51)
- Mr. Scott J. Lauber, Exec. VP & CFO (Age 52)
- Mr. Robert M. Garvin, Exec. VP of External Affairs (Age 51)
- Mr. James Patrick Keyes, Exec. VP of Strategy (Age 52)
Has WEC Energy Group been receiving favorable news coverage?
News headlines about WEC stock have trended positive on Thursday, according to Accern Sentiment. The research group scores the sentiment of media coverage by monitoring more than twenty million blog and news sources in real time. Accern ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative one to one, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. WEC Energy Group earned a media sentiment score of 0.25 on Accern's scale. They also gave news articles about the utilities provider an impact score of 45.70 out of 100, meaning that recent media coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the next several days.
Who are WEC Energy Group's major shareholders?
WEC Energy Group's stock is owned by a number of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Rathbone Brothers plc (0.25%), Gateway Investment Advisers LLC (0.22%), Bank of Montreal Can (0.18%), Retirement Systems of Alabama (0.16%), Baillie Gifford & Co. (0.07%) and GWM Advisors LLC (0.05%). Company insiders that own WEC Energy Group stock include Allen L Leverett, Barbara L Bowles, Gale E Klappa, James A Schubilske, Robert M Garvin, Scott J Lauber, Susan H Martin, Tom Metcalfe and Ulice Payne, Jr. View Institutional Ownership Trends for WEC Energy Group.
Which major investors are selling WEC Energy Group stock?
WEC stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Bank of Montreal Can, Meag Munich Ergo Kapitalanlagegesellschaft MBH, NN Investment Partners Holdings N.V., Reilly Financial Advisors LLC, Miller Howard Investments Inc. NY, Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank, Boston Advisors LLC and Gateway Investment Advisers LLC. Company insiders that have sold WEC Energy Group company stock in the last year include Barbara L Bowles, Gale E Klappa, Scott J Lauber, Susan H Martin, Tom Metcalfe and Ulice Payne, Jr. View Insider Buying and Selling for WEC Energy Group.
Which major investors are buying WEC Energy Group stock?
WEC stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Retirement Systems of Alabama, Rathbone Brothers plc, Municipal Employees Retirement System of Michigan, Baillie Gifford & Co., State of Alaska Department of Revenue, GWM Advisors LLC, IFM Investors Pty Ltd and Patten & Patten Inc. TN. View Insider Buying and Selling for WEC Energy Group.
How do I buy shares of WEC Energy Group?
Shares of WEC can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is WEC Energy Group's stock price today?
One share of WEC stock can currently be purchased for approximately $65.48.
How big of a company is WEC Energy Group?
WEC Energy Group has a market capitalization of $20.49 billion and generates $7.65 billion in revenue each year. The utilities provider earns $1.20 billion in net income (profit) each year or $3.14 on an earnings per share basis. WEC Energy Group employs 8,129 workers across the globe.
How can I contact WEC Energy Group?
WEC Energy Group's mailing address is 231 WEST MICHIGAN STREET P O BOX 1331, MILWAUKEE WI, 53201. The utilities provider can be reached via phone at 414-221-2345.
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