WEC
WEC Energy GroupNYSEUtilitiesUtilities - Regulated ElectricSnapshot 2026-05-08
As of May 8, 2026, WEC has a composite score of 12.6 and a signal label of "mild favorable." This score is influenced by a medium confidence level of 75.8 and reflects various factors, including macroeconomic conditions and sector trends. The top drivers affecting the score include macro rates, labor, inflation, and growth. The analysis is provisional.
Price
Daily closes from AlphaVantage. Earnings/event dots are placed inline.
Factor signals
Read top-to-bottom: thesis (is this a strong company over a 1–3 year hold), watch flags (has something changed worth re-reading), and position context (how violent might the path be). Each pill is a parallel diagnostic — never aggregated into a single score.
Thesis
— is this a strong company over a 1–3 year hold?Why this rank
- Direction share1.00
- Slope (norm)-0.17
- Bonus0.00
Why this rank
Trailing four: 2011-Q2, 2011-Q3, 2012-Q2, 2012-Q3
Why this rank
Watch
— has something changed worth re-reading?Why this setup
EPS estimate $0.89 → $0.81 (-7.9% / 30d). 0 raised, 1 cut, 4 covering analysts.
0 upgrades, 0 downgrades / 30d, 1 maintained. 40% of analysts rate Buy.
4 PT revisions / 30d. Avg target 6.6% above current price.
1 positive, 0 negative / 30d. See F4 management tile for the event list.
F4 · Management deep-dive — recent events, stated priorities, guidance track record
Recent 8-K events
No recent events recorded.
Stated priorities
3 priorityies extracted from earnings transcripts (as of 2026-05-08).
- 1.Enhance value for customers and stockholdersgrowthbehind14% progressprovisional
2/5: “CEO: 'We continue to see significant growth opportunities ahead. And we remain focused on enhancing value for our customers and stockholders.'”
Why this status
Newly stated in 2025-Q4. The company reported net income of $1.6 billion for 2025, up from $1.5 billion in 2024, and consolidated revenues for the full year were $9.8 billion, up $1.2 billion from 2024. The trajectory shows growth in financial performance, aligning with the stated focus on enhancing value.
- 2.Reaffirm 2026 EPS guidance of $5.51 to $5.61growthbehind14% progress
5/5: “The company is reaffirming its 2026 earnings guidance of $5.51 to $5.61 per share.”
Why this status
Stated in 2 of last 2 quarters. The company reaffirmed its 2026 EPS guidance of $5.51 to $5.61 per share. With net income of $388.5 million in 2025-Q4 and $270.2 million in 2025-Q3, the financial trajectory supports the guidance range.
- 3.Increase dividends for 23rd consecutive yearcapital allocationmixed44% progressprovisional
2/5: “The board declared a quarterly cash dividend of 95.25 cents per share, an increase of 6.7% over the previous rate.”
Why this status
Newly stated in 2025-Q4. The board declared a quarterly cash dividend of 95.25 cents per share, marking a 6.7% increase over the previous rate. This continues the company's 23-year trend of increasing dividends, demonstrating a commitment to returning value to shareholders.
Guidance track record
Insufficient guidance history for this ticker.
Position context
— how violent might the path be while I hold it?Why this risk level
Recent vol — 30d annualized 17%; 252d 15%.
Drawdown — Max 1y −11%. Bad day move −1%.
Beta to sector ETF (XLU) — 0.04 over 1y.
Liquidity — score 100/100.
Sub-scores — vol 75/100, drawdown 78/100, beta 4/100, earnings vol —.
via XLU
Tailwind = sector leading the S&P 500; headwind = trailing. Both can be constructive — historically, headwind regimes have averaged stronger forward returns than tailwind.
Context label only — describes the market state (e.g. real bear vs narrative panic, healthy uptrend vs late-stage froth). It is not a per-ticker buy/sell signal and does not predict factor performance.
Not investment advice. As of 2026-05-08.
What changed
The most important moves since the prior daily snapshot.
- No material changes since the prior snapshot.
No material changes since the prior snapshot.
as of 2026-05-08
Management scorecard
How management runs the business — capital, margins, balance sheet, and how reliably they guide and deliver.
What management is focused on
Priorities management has stated in recent disclosures, with status and evidence drawn from earnings calls, filings, and press releases.
- #1
Enhance value for customers and stockholders
GrowthFocus on operational efficiency, customer care, and financial performance to enhance value.
BehindNewly stated in 2025-Q4. The company reported net income of $1.6 billion for 2025, up from $1.5 billion in 2024, and consolidated revenues for the full year were $9.8 billion, up $1.2 billion from 2024. The trajectory shows growth in financial performance, aligning with the stated focus on enhancing value.
14%CEO/CFO:“CEO: 'We continue to see significant growth opportunities ahead. And we remain focused on enhancing value for our customers and stockholders.'”Press releaseSource dated 2026-02-05Stated 1 of last 8 quartersFirst seen 2026-02-05provisionalShow history (1)
- 2025-Q4Press release
“CEO: 'We continue to see significant growth opportunities ahead. And we remain focused on enhancing value for our customers and stockholders.'”
- #2
Reaffirm 2026 EPS guidance of $5.51 to $5.61
GrowthNew since 2026-05-05Maintain earnings guidance for 2026 within the range of $5.51 to $5.61 per share.
BehindStated in 2 of last 2 quarters. The company reaffirmed its 2026 EPS guidance of $5.51 to $5.61 per share. With net income of $388.5 million in 2025-Q4 and $270.2 million in 2025-Q3, the financial trajectory supports the guidance range.
14%CEO/CFO:“The company is reaffirming its 2026 earnings guidance of $5.51 to $5.61 per share.”Press releaseSource dated 2026-05-05Stated 2 of last 8 quartersFirst seen 2026-05-05Show history (2)
- 2025-Q4Press release
“The company reaffirmed its earnings guidance for 2026. Calendar year 2026 earnings are expected to be in a range of $5.51 to $5.61 per share.”
- 2025-Q3Press release
“The company is reaffirming its 2026 earnings guidance of $5.51 to $5.61 per share.”
- #3
Increase dividends for 23rd consecutive year
Capital allocationContinue the trend of increasing dividends, marking the 23rd consecutive year of higher dividends.
MixedNewly stated in 2025-Q4. The board declared a quarterly cash dividend of 95.25 cents per share, marking a 6.7% increase over the previous rate. This continues the company's 23-year trend of increasing dividends, demonstrating a commitment to returning value to shareholders.
Quarterly cash dividend increased by 6.7%44%CEO/CFO:“The board declared a quarterly cash dividend of 95.25 cents per share, an increase of 6.7% over the previous rate.”Press releaseSource dated 2026-02-05Stated 1 of last 8 quartersFirst seen 2026-02-05provisionalShow history (1)
- 2025-Q4Press release
“The board declared a quarterly cash dividend of 95.25 cents per share, an increase of 6.7% over the previous rate.”
How this stock is priced
Two ways to read price: against peers in the same business, and against the company's own history.
Looks more expensive than peers.
Around its own typical valuation.
P/E over the last 5 years
71 monthly pointsHow this compares
A side-by-side read on composite, valuation, and risk versus peers.
| Stock | Composite | Valuation | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
WEC WEC Energy Group | +13 | fair | moderate |
NEE NextEra Energy | +19 | full | moderate |
CEG Constellation Energy | +16 | full | elevated |
SO Southern Company | +19 | fair | moderate |
DUK Duke Energy | +28 | inexpensive | moderate |
Risk — how this stock moves
What a normal day looks like, what a bad day looks like, and the worst the last year has thrown at it.
What could change this view
Conditional scenarios — if X happens, the score would shift by about Y points. These are not predictions.
- If utilities sector trend rises from -0.04 into 'improving' (>= +0.20)+5.0 pts
- If next-quarter guidance is raised (currently NEW as of 2026-05-05)+4.0 pts
- If next-quarter guidance is cut (currently NEW as of 2026-05-05)-8.0 pts
- If rates state reverses from -0.37 (negative) to +0.37 (positive)-7.3 pts
- If utilities sector trend falls from -0.04 into 'weakening' (<= -0.20)-5.0 pts
Material updates
Recent SEC 8-K filings ranked by likely impact, confidence, and recency.
- 2026-05-054d agoItem 2.02
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, WEC Energy Group, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. A copy of the press release is being furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission as Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
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Score history
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