WECUtilities · Utilities - Regulated ElectricThe 19 Wall Street analysts covering WEC Energy Group, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $121 — +13.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 52 of 100 as at 8 Sept 2026 — in the upper half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores WEC Energy Group, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Volatility (95): The share price has been relatively steady.
Issuance (30): The company has been issuing shares or taking on financing, diluting existing holders.
Size (7): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on WEC, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +13.0% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 2 moved their price target up and 5 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold | $122 → $114 |
| 23 July 2026 | Keybanc | Maintains | Overweight | $126 → $117 |
| 23 July 2026 | Keybanc | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 22 July 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 22 July 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Market Perform | $120 → $117 |
| 16 July 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | $120 → $124 |
| 16 July 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 16 July 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold | $119 → $122 |
| 16 July 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 18 May 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold | $124 → $119 |
| 18 May 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 14 May 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 14 May 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | $125 → $120 |
| 21 Apr 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 21 Apr 2026 | Truist Securities | Initiates | Hold | — |
| 24 Mar 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 4 Mar 2026 | Keybanc | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 6 Feb 2026 | Mizuho | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 28 Jan 2026 | Jefferies | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 22 Jan 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. WEC appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 8 Sept 2026, WEC Energy Group, Inc. returned +3.1% against +19.4% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
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Higher than 72% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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WEC Energy Group, Inc. has a market value of $34.9B and an enterprise value of $57.9B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $10.1B. The latest quarter grew 2.6% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $1.7B, a 16.7% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $5.16.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: −$1.4B, after $4.9B of capital spending.
WEC Energy Group, Inc. spent $1.2B on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 20.8×; forward P/E: 17.8× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 3.56%, paying out 72% of earnings.
WEC Energy Group, Inc. employs 7,000 people — $1.4M of revenue per employee.
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WEC Energy Group reported earnings 30 days ago, and its stock has declined 3.4% since that report. The article examines what may lie ahead for the company following the earnings release.
Why it matters — WEC watchers would care because the post-earnings share decline raises questions about the company's recent performance and near-term outlook.
WEC Energy Group released its 2025 Corporate Responsibility Report, outlining progress in delivering safe, reliable and affordable energy while investing in the infrastructure, generation resources and technologies needed to serve growing customer demand across the Midwest.
Why it matters — The report gives WEC watchers insight into the company's reliability, sustainability and long-term value commitments as it prepares for growing regional customer demand.
WEC Energy Group was upgraded to a buy, citing stable fundamentals, robust Q2 cash flow, and long-term capital expenditure plans tied to AI-driven energy demand. The company's $37.5B CAPEX through 2030 supports Wisconsin data center growth, with cash generation funding 100% of recent capital expenditures, while Q2 EPS beat consensus by 10% and rose 20% year-over-year despite climate-driven demand reduction.
Why it matters — The item highlights WEC's growth outlook through AI-driven data center demand and its ability to fund capital expenditures with operating cash flow, factors relevant to the company's long-term financial prospects.
WEC Energy Group reported second-quarter 2026 earnings of $0.91 per diluted share, an increase of $0.15 from the same period a year earlier. The company reaffirmed its full-year earnings guidance of $5.51 to $5.61 per share, assuming normal weather for the remainder of the year.
Why it matters — The earnings beat the prior year and reaffirmed guidance signal to WEC watchers that the company expects to meet its stated full-year performance range under normal weather conditions.
WEC Energy Group reported Q2 earnings that exceeded estimates, driven by rate base growth and infrastructure improvements, while revenues increased year over year and the company's $37.5 billion capital plan continues to advance.
Why it matters — This signals that WEC's long-term investment strategy and infrastructure spending are translating into stronger financial results, which underpins the company's growth outlook.
The 19 Wall Street analysts covering WEC Energy Group, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $121, with estimates ranging from $109 to $140. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 19 analysts covering WEC Energy Group, Inc., 8 rate it a Buy, 10 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks WEC Energy Group, Inc. 52 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 8 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 8 Sept 2026, WEC Energy Group, Inc. ranks 52 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (95 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 19 analysts implies +13.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks WEC Energy Group, Inc. 52 out of 100 as at 8 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering WEC Energy Group, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for WEC are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $109 to $140 over the next 12 months.
WEC Energy Group, Inc. returned +3.1% over the 12 months to 8 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
WEC Energy Group Inc. is a utility holding company that provides regulated electricity and natural gas services across the Upper Midwest.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 28 Aug 2026): "Why Is WEC Energy (WEC) Down 3.4% Since Last Earnings Report?". WEC Energy Group reported earnings 30 days ago, and its stock has declined 3.4% since that report. The article examines what may lie ahead for the company following the earnings release.
WEC Energy Group Inc. is a utility holding company that provides regulated electricity and natural gas services across the Upper Midwest. WEC Energy Group supplies power generation, electric transmission, and gas distribution through a portfolio of operating subsidiaries serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, and Minnesota. Its business also includes non-utility energy infrastructure and renewable energy activities, supporting a diversified mix of regulated and contracted energy operations. The company’s core role in the market is to deliver essential energy services and maintain the infrastructure that supports local communities, businesses, and regional economic activity. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, WEC Energy Group is organized around utility segments that emphasize reliability, system operations, and long-term service to customers across its service territories.
CEO Mr. Scott J. Lauber CPA · 7,000 employees · United States · https://www.wecenergygroup.com
