WECUtilities · Utilities - Regulated ElectricThe 19 Wall Street analysts covering WEC Energy Group, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $117 — +9.6% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 55 of 100 as at 14 Oct 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 (93): 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 +9.6% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 2 moved their price target up and 6 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct 2026 | Keybanc | Maintains | Overweight | $117 → $111 |
| 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 | — |
| 18 May 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold | $124 → $119 |
| 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 | — |
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 14 Oct 2026, WEC Energy Group, Inc. returned −5.3% against +17.5% 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.
Cheaper than 36% of US stocks
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Higher than 33% of US stocks
Higher than 60% of US stocks
Higher than 54% of US stocks
Higher than 81% of US stocks
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Higher than 68% of US stocks
Higher than 65% of US stocks
Higher than 89% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
WEC Energy Group, Inc. has a market value of $34.5B 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: 20.6×; forward P/E: 17.6× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 3.60%, paying out 72% of earnings.
WEC Energy Group, Inc. employs 7,000 people — $1.4M of revenue per employee.
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Wisconsin Electric declared quarterly cash dividends of $0.90 per share on its 3.60% Series Preferred Stock, payable Dec. 1, 2026, and $1.50 per share on its Six Per Cent Preferred Stock, payable Jan. 31, 2027.
Why it matters — The dividend declarations provide WEC watchers with information about payouts on Wisconsin Electric’s preferred shares and their payment dates.
WEC Energy Group’s board declared a quarterly cash dividend of 95.25 cents per share. It is payable Dec. 1, 2026, to stockholders of record on Nov. 13, 2026.
Why it matters — WEC watchers may note the declared dividend amount and the payment and record dates.
The article discusses five utility stocks with dividend yields it considers meaningful and dividend coverage it describes as strong, amid rising interest rates and shifting demand that are testing utilities’ predictable-dividend appeal.
Why it matters — WEC watchers may find the article relevant as it frames dividend reliability across utilities against current interest-rate and demand pressures, but the excerpt does not say whether WEC is among the five stocks.
A Seeking Alpha article upgrades its rating on WEC Energy Group after a significant sell-off since June. It notes active discussions with prospective data center and other very large-scale customers, and strong interest coverage in H1 2026.
Why it matters — WEC watchers may note the reported prospective large-customer discussions and strong H1 2026 interest coverage alongside the rating change.
WEC Energy Group has seen its share price decline due to higher risk-free rates, which has pushed the stock to a more attractive valuation. The company's consistent earnings growth and strong record of dividend growth are noted as positives despite short-term volatility.
Why it matters — A WEC watcher would care because the stock's valuation has become more attractive for long-term dividend growth investors amid the share-price decline.
The 19 Wall Street analysts covering WEC Energy Group, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $117, with estimates ranging from $109 to $135. 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. 55 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 14 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 14 Oct 2026, WEC Energy Group, Inc. ranks 55 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 (93 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 19 analysts implies +9.6% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks WEC Energy Group, Inc. 55 out of 100 as at 14 Oct 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 $135 over the next 12 months.
WEC Energy Group, Inc. returned -5.3% over the 12 months to 14 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
WEC Energy Group Inc. is a diversified energy holding company that provides regulated electricity and natural gas services across the Upper Midwest.
The most recent item we track (PRNewsWire, 15 Oct 2026): "Wisconsin Electric declares quarterly dividends". Wisconsin Electric declared quarterly cash dividends of $0.90 per share on its 3.60% Series Preferred Stock, payable Dec. 1, 2026, and $1.50 per share on its Six Per Cent Preferred Stock, payable Jan. 31, 2027.
WEC Energy Group Inc. is a diversified energy holding company that provides regulated electricity and natural gas services across the Upper Midwest. Through subsidiaries such as We Energies, Wisconsin Public Service, Peoples Gas, North Shore Gas, Michigan Gas Utilities, and Minnesota Energy Resources, the company serves residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, and Minnesota. Its operations include electric generation, power distribution, natural gas delivery, electric transmission, and energy infrastructure, supporting essential utility service across urban and regional markets. WEC Energy Group also has exposure to renewable energy and non-utility energy infrastructure assets, including generation and gas storage facilities. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the company plays a central role in delivering reliable energy to millions of customers and maintaining the utility networks that support daily life and economic activity in the region.
CEO Mr. Scott J. Lauber CPA · 7,000 employees · United States · https://www.wecenergygroup.com
