WEC Energy Group (WEC) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$110.38 -0.32 (-0.29%)

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$111.56 +1.18 (+1.07%)

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WEC Energy Group - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 10 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
6

Buy
3

Based on 10 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for WEC Energy Group in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 10 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 6 have given a hold rating, and 3 have given a buy rating for WEC.

Consensus Price Target

$106.40
-3.61% Downside

According to the 10 analysts' twelve-month price targets for WEC Energy Group, the average price target is $106.40. The highest price target for WEC is $124.00, while the lowest price target for WEC is $98.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -3.61% from the current price of $110.38.

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WEC Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 8/10/24 to 8/10/25	1 Month Ago 7/11/24 to 7/11/25	3 Months Ago 5/12/24 to 5/12/25	1 Year Ago 8/11/23 to 8/10/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	3 Buy rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)
Hold	6 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$106.40	$106.40	$107.13	$87.31
Forecasted Upside	-3.61% Downside	0.86% Upside	2.21% Upside	-0.76% Downside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Hold

WEC Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

WEC Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

WEC Energy Group Stock vs. The Competition

Type	WEC Energy Group	Utilities Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.20	2.47	2.53
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	-3.61% Downside	16.08% Upside	13.84% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent WEC News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
7/11/2025	UBS Group 4 of 5 stars	Ross Fowler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$105.00 ➝ $107.00	+1.06%
6/25/2025	The Goldman Sachs Group 3 of 5 stars	Carly Davenport Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Neutral ➝ Sell	$106.00 ➝ $100.00	-5.12%
5/7/2025	Scotiabank 4 of 5 stars	Andrew Weisel Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$115.00	+4.97%
5/7/2025	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Neil Kalton Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$115.00 ➝ $124.00	+13.19%
4/29/2025	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	N. Campanella Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$99.00 ➝ $101.00	-6.86%
4/8/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Jeremy Tonet Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Underweight ➝ Neutral	$106.00 ➝ $108.00	+4.74%
2/5/2025	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	James Thalacker Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Market Perform ➝ Market Perform	$95.00 ➝ $100.00	-0.68%
12/12/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Underperform ➝ Neutral	$90.00 ➝ $98.00	+2.50%
12/4/2024	KeyCorp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$108.00 ➝ $109.00	+11.28%
9/19/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Hold	$102.00	+8.77%
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2/8/2024	Royal Bank Of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Sector Perform ➝ Sector Perform	$95.00 ➝ $90.00	+15.96%
12/18/2023	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$88.00 ➝ $86.00	+4.46%
10/9/2023	Guggenheim Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		$94.00 ➝ $84.00	+3.69%
9/11/2023	LADENBURG THALM/SH SH Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Neutral	$85.00	+0.39%

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Should I Buy WEC Energy Group Stock? WEC Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these WEC Energy Group pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

WEC Energy Group
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in WEC Energy Group, Inc.:

The company has demonstrated strong financial performance, with a recent quarterly revenue increase of over 13% compared to the same period last year, indicating robust growth potential.
WEC Energy Group, Inc. has a solid net margin of nearly 18%, which suggests effective cost management and profitability, making it an attractive option for investors seeking stable returns.
The current stock price is around $106, which is close to the consensus target price of $106.40, indicating that the stock may be fairly valued at this time.
With a dividend yield of approximately 3.2% and a payout ratio of 68.39%, the company offers a reliable income stream for investors, which is particularly appealing in a low-interest-rate environment.
Institutional ownership is high at 77.20%, suggesting that large investors have confidence in the company's future prospects, which can be a positive signal for retail investors.

WEC Energy Group
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in WEC Energy Group, Inc. for these reasons:

Recent downgrades from analysts, including a shift from "neutral" to "sell" by Goldman Sachs, may indicate concerns about the company's future performance and could lead to downward pressure on the stock price.
Despite the recent revenue growth, the company has cut its dividend, which could signal financial strain or a shift in strategy that may not favor shareholders in the long run.
Analysts have mixed ratings on the stock, with two sell ratings, which may create uncertainty for potential investors regarding the stock's future trajectory.
The company's return on equity is at 12.90%, which, while decent, may not be competitive compared to other companies in the energy sector, potentially limiting its attractiveness to growth-focused investors.
Market volatility and economic uncertainties could impact the utility sector, including WEC Energy Group, Inc., making it a riskier investment in the current climate.

WEC Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 10 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for WEC Energy Group is $106.40, with a high forecast of $124.00 and a low forecast of $98.00.
: 10 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for WEC Energy Group in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 6 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" WEC shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in WEC, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
: According to analysts, WEC Energy Group's stock has a predicted downside of -3.61% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, WEC Energy Group's stock had 1 downgrade by analysts.
: WEC Energy Group has been rated by research analysts at The Goldman Sachs Group, and UBS Group in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like WEC Energy Group less than other "utilities" companies. The consensus rating score for WEC Energy Group is 2.20 while the average consensus rating score for "utilities" companies is 2.47. Learn more on how WEC compares to other companies.

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WEC Energy Group (WEC) Stock Forecast & Price Target