WEC Energy Group Stock Forecast, Price & News

WEC Energy Group (NYSE:WEC) Frequently Asked Questions

Is WEC Energy Group a buy right now?

6 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for WEC Energy Group in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 1 hold rating and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" WEC Energy Group stock.
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When is WEC Energy Group's next earnings date?

WEC Energy Group is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, November 2nd 2021.
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How were WEC Energy Group's earnings last quarter?

WEC Energy Group, Inc. (NYSE:WEC) issued its earnings results on Tuesday, August, 3rd. The utilities provider reported $0.87 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.79 by $0.08. The utilities provider had revenue of $1.68 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.60 billion. WEC Energy Group had a net margin of 16.26% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 12.00%. The company's quarterly revenue was up 8.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $0.76 EPS.
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How has WEC Energy Group's stock been impacted by Coronavirus?

WEC Energy Group's stock was trading at $97.45 on March 11th, 2020 when Coronavirus reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Since then, WEC shares have decreased by 7.6% and is now trading at $90.00.
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How often does WEC Energy Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for WEC Energy Group?

WEC Energy Group declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, July 15th. Stockholders of record on Friday, August 13th will be paid a dividend of $0.6775 per share on Wednesday, September 1st. This represents a $2.71 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.01%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, August 12th.
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Is WEC Energy Group a good dividend stock?

WEC Energy Group pays an annual dividend of $2.71 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.00%. WEC Energy Group does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio of WEC Energy Group is 71.50%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, WEC Energy Group will have a dividend payout ratio of 62.88% next year. This indicates that WEC Energy Group will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What guidance has WEC Energy Group issued on next quarter's earnings?

WEC Energy Group updated its FY 2021 earnings guidance on Tuesday, September, 21st. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $4.050-$4.050 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus estimate of $4.040. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

What price target have analysts set for WEC?

6 analysts have issued 1-year price targets for WEC Energy Group's shares. Their forecasts range from $83.00 to $104.00. On average, they expect WEC Energy Group's stock price to reach $96.67 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 7.4% from the stock's current price.
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Who are WEC Energy Group's key executives?

WEC Energy Group's management team includes the following people:

• Joseph Kevin Fletcher, President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
• Scott J. Lauber, Chief Operating Officer & Senior Executive VP
• Xia Liu, Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President
• Molly Mulroy, Chief Information Officer & Vice President
• Margaret C. Kelsey, Secretary, Executive VP & General Counsel

Who are some of WEC Energy Group's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to WEC Energy Group include Dominion Energy (D), Sempra Energy (SRE), Public Service Enterprise Group (PEG), Consolidated Edison (ED), PG&E (PCG), DTE Energy (DTE), Ameren (AEE), CMS Energy (CMS), CenterPoint Energy (CNP), NiSource (NI), MDU Resources Group (MDU), Black Hills (BKH) and Avista (AVA).
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What other stocks do shareholders of WEC Energy Group own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other WEC Energy Group investors own include AT&T (T), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Verizon Communications (VZ), Exxon Mobil (XOM), The Procter & Gamble (PG), Intel (INTC), (XEL), Altria Group (MO), Pfizer (PFE) and Walmart (WMT).

What is WEC Energy Group's stock symbol?

WEC Energy Group trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "WEC."

Who are WEC Energy Group's major shareholders?

WEC Energy Group's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Vanguard Group Inc. (12.14%), BlackRock Inc. (8.35%), Magellan Asset Management Ltd (6.44%), State Street Corp (5.22%), Wells Fargo & Company MN (2.40%) and Deutsche Bank AG (1.92%). Company insiders that own WEC Energy Group stock include Barbara L Bowles, Charles R Matthews, Gale E Klappa, Joshua M Erickson, Maria C Green, Robert M Garvin, Thomas K Lane, Tom Metcalfe and Ulice Payne, Jr.
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Which institutional investors are selling WEC Energy Group stock?

WEC stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Magellan Asset Management Ltd, Clearbridge Investments LLC, BlackRock Inc., Swiss National Bank, Wells Fargo & Company MN, Epoch Investment Partners Inc., Victory Capital Management Inc., and Neuberger Berman Group LLC. Company insiders that have sold WEC Energy Group company stock in the last year include Charles R Matthews, Gale E Klappa, Joshua M Erickson, Robert M Garvin, and Ulice Payne, Jr.
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Which institutional investors are buying WEC Energy Group stock?

WEC stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Millennium Management LLC, Invesco Ltd., Amundi, OLD Republic International Corp, Geode Capital Management LLC, First Trust Advisors LP, Renaissance Technologies LLC, and FMR LLC.
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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 WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is WEC Energy Group's stock price today?

One share of WEC stock can currently be purchased for approximately $90.00.

How much money does WEC Energy Group make?

WEC Energy Group has a market capitalization of $28.39 billion and generates $7.24 billion in revenue each year. The utilities provider earns $1.20 billion in net income (profit) each year or $3.79 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does WEC Energy Group have?

WEC Energy Group employs 7,273 workers across the globe.

Does WEC Energy Group have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiares of WEC Energy Group: ATC Development Manager Inc., ATC Holdco LLC, ATC Holding LLC, ATC Management Inc., American Transmission Company LLC, BGS Kimball Gas Storage LLC, Bishop Hill Energy III Holdings LLC, Blooming Grove Wind Energy Center Holdings LLC, Bluewater Gas Storage LLC, Bluewater Natural Gas Holding LLC, Coyote Ridge Wind LLC, Elm Road Generating Station Supercritical LLC, Elm Road Services LLC, Integrys Energy Group, Integrys Holding Inc., Michigan Gas Utilities Corporation, Minnesota Energy Resources Corporation, North Shore Gas Company, Peoples Energy LLC, Peoples Energy Ventures LLC, Port Washington Generating Station LLC, Tatanka Ridge Wind LLC, The Peoples Gas Light and Coke Company, Upper Michigan Energy Resources Corporation, Upstream Wind Energy Holdings LLC, W.E. Power LLC, WEC Business Services LLC, WEC Infrastructure LLC, WEC Infrastructure Wind Holding I LLC, WEC Investments LLC, WISPARK LLC, WPS Power Development LLC, WPS Visions Inc., Wicor, Wisconsin Electric Power Company, Wisconsin Energy Capital Corporation, Wisconsin Gas LLC, Wisconsin Public Service Corporation, Wisconsin River Power Company, Wisconsin Valley Improvement Company, and Wisvest LLC.

When was WEC Energy Group founded?

WEC Energy Group was founded in 1981.

What is WEC Energy Group's official website?

The official website for WEC Energy Group is www.wecenergygroup.com.

Where are WEC Energy Group's headquarters?

WEC Energy Group is headquartered at 231 WEST MICHIGAN STREET P O BOX 1331, MILWAUKEE WI, 53201.

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 or via email at [email protected].