Overall Fundamental outlook

Business Operations:

Sector: Utilities
Industry: Utilities - Regulated Electric

WEC Energy Group, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides regulated natural gas and electricity, and renewable and nonregulated renewable energy services in the United States. The company operates through Wisconsin, Illinois, Other States, Electric Transmission, and Non-Utility Energy Infrastructure segments. It generates and distributes electricity from coal, natural gas, oil, and nuclear, as well as renewable energy resources, including wind, solar, hydroelectric, and biomass; and distributes and hydroelectric natural gas. The company also owns, maintains, monitors, and operates electric transmission systems; and generates, distributes, and sells steam. As of December 31, 2025, the company operated approximately 35,200 miles of overhead distribution lines and 37,600 miles of underground distribution cables, as well as 420 electric distribution substations and 649,500 line transformers; approximately 47,200 miles of natural gas distribution mains; 1,300 miles of natural gas transmission mains; 2.4 million natural gas lateral services; 510 natural gas distribution and transmission gate stations; and 67.0 billion cubic feet of working gas capacities in underground natural gas storage fields. The company was formerly known as Wisconsin Energy Corporation and changed its name to WEC Energy Group, Inc. in June 2015. WEC Energy Group, Inc. was founded in 1896 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Revenue projections:

Revenue projections for WEC
Revenue projections for WEC

With WEC's revenue expected to be lower than the previous year, investors may become cautious. Declining revenues often negatively impact the bottom line, reducing profitability and raising concerns among investors about the company's ability to maintain strong financial performance moving forward.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 0.653000
forwardPE 19.015238
debtToEquity 155.836000
earningsGrowth -0.241000
revenueGrowth -0.048000
grossMargins 0.430730
operatingMargins 0.213200
trailingEps 4.090000
forwardEps 5.220000

WEC's current ratio is 0.653, suggesting that its cash reserves and current assets may not be sufficient to cover short-term debts. This indicates potential liquidity challenges, meaning the company might face difficulty meeting its immediate financial obligations without securing additional funds.
WEC's Forward PE is positioned well, reflecting a favorable balance between stock price and earnings. The stock isn't overpriced, offering room for growth and making it a potentially rewarding investment as its value has room to rise further.
WEC's elevated debt-to-equity ratio reflects substantial leverage, meaning the company relies heavily on borrowed funds. This could increase financial risk, particularly in times of economic uncertainty or if the company's profitability declines.
With both earnings and revenue growth in low territory, WEC is likely to see shrinking profits. This signals a possible downturn in the company's financial health and may raise concerns about its future profitability.
WEC's positive gross and operating margins highlight its strong profitability. The company's ability to control costs while generating revenue indicates efficient operations and a healthy financial position.
WEC Energy Group, Inc.'s forward EPS surpassing its trailing EPS signals that the company is anticipated to be more profitable this year than last. This growth expectation highlights WEC Energy Group, Inc.'s potential for increased earnings and a stronger financial performance in the upcoming year.

Price projections:

Price projections for WEC
Price projections for WEC

Price projections for WEC have consistently been revised upward, suggesting that analysts are increasingly optimistic about the company's performance. This trend reflects a positive outlook for WEC's future.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for WEC
Recommendations trend for WEC


A recent sell bias from analysts toward WEC suggests caution, but investors should look beyond this sentiment. It's advisable to consider a broad range of market indicators to make well-informed decisions, ensuring a deeper understanding of the stock's potential and market behavior.