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WEC Energy Group (WEC) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$103.77 +0.16 (+0.16%)
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WEC Energy Group - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
10
Buy
7

Based on 17 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 17 analysts, 10 have given a hold rating, 6 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for WEC.

Consensus Price Target

$121.30
16.89% Upside
According to the 17 analysts' twelve-month price targets for WEC Energy Group, the average price target is $121.30. The highest price target for WEC is $135.00, while the lowest price target for WEC is $110.50. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 16.89% from the current price of $103.77.
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.
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WEC Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
10/9/25 to 10/9/26
1 Month Ago
9/9/25 to 9/9/26
3 Months Ago
7/11/25 to 7/11/26
1 Year Ago
10/9/24 to 10/9/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
6 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
Hold
10 Hold rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$121.30$121.91$123.60$110.70
Forecasted Upside16.89% Upside14.79% Upside7.39% Upside-2.79% Downside
Consensus RatingHoldModerate BuyModerate BuyHold

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.
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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.
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WEC Energy Group Stock vs. The Competition

TypeWEC Energy GroupUtilities CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.47
2.41
2.52
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside17.05% Upside66.42% Upside19.64% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Report Date
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/25/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
3 of 5 stars
 DowngradeBuy (B) ➝ Buy (B-)
8/13/2026
Truist Financial Corporation logo
Truist Financial
3 of 5 stars
Lower TargetHold$122.00 ➝ $114.00+3.80%
8/4/2026 DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$110.50+1.03%
7/23/2026Lower TargetOverweight$126.00 ➝ $117.00+3.21%
7/22/2026Lower TargetMarket Perform$120.00 ➝ $117.00+3.69%
7/16/2026Boost TargetNeutral$120.00 ➝ $124.00+8.99%
5/6/2026 Set Target$124.00+8.70%
4/21/2026 Reiterated RatingOverweight$127.00+10.30%
4/20/2026Boost TargetEqual Weight$111.00 ➝ $117.00+0.87%
2/9/2026 UpgradeStrong-Buy
1/30/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$135.00+22.45%
1/28/2026Lower TargetHold$124.00 ➝ $121.00+9.89%
1/23/2026Reiterated RatingSector Perform$127.00+16.95%
12/31/2025 Set Target$116.00+9.33%
12/17/2025Lower TargetNeutral$119.00 ➝ $115.00+10.16%
10/31/2025Boost TargetOutperform$129.00 ➝ $130.00+16.12%
10/16/2025 Initiated CoverageHold$125.00+6.58%
10/3/2025Initiated CoverageBuy$131.00+16.99%
6/25/2025DowngradeNeutral ➝ Sell$106.00 ➝ $100.00-5.12%

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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 Wednesday, October 7, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these WEC Energy Group pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

WEC Energy Group
Bull Case

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

  • WEC Energy Group, Inc. recently reported second-quarter earnings that exceeded analyst expectations, delivering $0.91 in earnings per share compared to the consensus estimate of $0.80, which demonstrates the company's ability to outperform market forecasts and generate strong profitability for shareholders.
  • The company offers a compelling dividend yield of 3.69% based on the current stock price of $103.15, providing a reliable income stream for investors who prioritize steady cash flow over aggressive capital appreciation.
  • With a beta of 0.45, WEC Energy Group, Inc. exhibits significantly lower volatility than the broader market, making it a defensive asset that can help stabilize a portfolio during periods of economic uncertainty or market turbulence.
  • Analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating with a price target of $121.91, suggesting that the current trading price of $103.15 represents a potential upside opportunity as the stock trades well below the average professional valuation.
  • Recent institutional activity, such as Envestnet Asset Management Inc. increasing its stake by 3.1% in the second quarter, indicates that large investors are accumulating shares, which can signal confidence in the company's long-term stability and growth prospects.

WEC Energy Group
Bear Case

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

  • The stock recently hit a 52-week low of $99.80, indicating significant downward price momentum and potential investor concern about the company's near-term performance or valuation relative to its recent highs.
  • WEC Energy Group, Inc. carries a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.35, which is relatively high for a utility company and suggests that the firm relies heavily on borrowed capital, potentially increasing financial risk if interest rates remain elevated or credit conditions tighten.
  • Several prominent financial institutions, including BMO Capital Markets and KeyCorp, have recently lowered their price targets on the stock, reflecting a cautious outlook on the company's future earnings potential and valuation ceiling.
  • Corporate insiders, including CEO Scott J. Lauber and Director Ulice Payne Jr., have engaged in recent stock sales, which some investors may interpret as a signal that company leadership believes the stock is fairly valued or overvalued at current levels.
  • The company's current ratio of 0.53 and quick ratio of 0.39 indicate limited short-term liquidity, meaning WEC Energy Group, Inc. may face challenges covering its immediate obligations with its most liquid assets, which could be a concern in a tightening economic environment.

WEC Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 17 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for WEC Energy Group is $121.30, with a high forecast of $135.00 and a low forecast of $110.50.

17 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for WEC Energy Group in the last year. There are currently 10 hold ratings, 6 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street 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 upside of 16.89% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, WEC Energy Group's stock had 3 downgrades and 1 upgrade by analysts.

WEC Energy Group has been rated by research analysts at BMO Capital Markets, JPMorgan Chase & Co., KeyCorp, LADENBURG THALM/SH SH, Truist Financial, and Weiss Ratings in the past 90 days.

Analysts like WEC Energy Group more than other "utilities" companies. The consensus rating score for WEC Energy Group is 2.47 while the average consensus rating score for "utilities" companies is 2.41. Learn more on how WEC compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for WEC Energy Group analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 9/25/2026.
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