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MILWAUKEE, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wisconsin Electric board of directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 90 cents per share on the company's Preferred Stock, 3.60% Series, payable Dec. 1, 2026, to stockholders of record on Nov. 13, 2026. The board also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.50 per share on the company's Six Per Cent Preferred Stock, payable Jan. 31, 2027, to stockholders of record on Jan. 14, 2027.
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 95.25 cents per share on the company's common stock. The dividend is payable Dec. 1, 2026, to stockholders of record on Nov. 13, 2026.
Regulated utilities promise predictable dividends, but rising interest rates and shifting demand are testing that promise right now.
Since my hold article in June, WEC Energy Group (WEC) has sold off significantly. The regulated utility is engaged in active discussions with various prospective data center and very large-scale customers in the 400 to 500-megawatt range. WEC Energy Group's interest coverage ratio was strong in H1 2026.
WEC Energy Group (WEC) has been facing pressure due to higher risk-free rates, pushing it to a more attractive valuation. The company's consistent earnings growth based on predictable underlying business has led to a strong record of dividend growth. With that, the valuation has now presented a better opportunity for a dividend growth investor for the long term, despite short-term volatility.
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Corient Private Wealth LP increased its position in WEC Energy Group, Inc. (NYSE: WEC) by 68.0% in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 189,670 shares of the utilities provider's stock after buying an additional 76,784 shares during the period. Corient Private Wealth LP
Data centers are doubling their power demands almost overnight, and regulated utilities that lock in long-term supply contracts stand to collect that revenue for decades.
California State Teachers Retirement System raised its position in shares of WEC Energy Group, Inc. (NYSE: WEC) by 11,738.1% in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 44,289,343 shares of the utilities provider's stock after buying an additional 43,915,218 shares
Hsbc Holdings PLC increased its stake in shares of WEC Energy Group, Inc. (NYSE: WEC) by 16.9% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 617,881 shares of the utilities provider's stock after buying an additional 89,140
WEC Energy (WEC) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
Callan Family Office LLC bought a new stake in WEC Energy Group, Inc. (NYSE: WEC) during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 8,279 shares of the utilities provider's stock, valued at approximately $967,000. Other institutional
Advisors Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in WEC Energy Group, Inc. (NYSE: WEC) in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm bought 6,362 shares of the utilities provider's stock, valued at approximately $743,000. Several other hedge funds
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WEC Energy Group's 2025 Corporate Responsibility Report highlights reliability, sustainability and long-term value PR Newswire
MILWAUKEE, Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today released its 2025 Corporate Responsibility Report. The report outlines the company's 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.
WEC Energy Group is upgraded to a buy, reflecting stable fundamentals, robust Q2 cash flow, and long-term CAPEX tied to AI-driven energy demand. WEC's $37.5B CAPEX through 2030 supports data center growth in Wisconsin, with cash generation funding 100% of recent capital expenditures. Q2 EPS beat consensus by 10%, rising 20% YoY despite climate-driven demand reduction, underscoring operational strength.
WEC Energy Group NYSE: WEC reported second-quarter 2026 earnings of $0.91 per diluted share, up $0.15 from the same period a year earlier, and reaffirmed its full-year earnings guidance of $5.51 to $5.61 per share, assuming normal weather for the remainder of the year.
WEC Energy's Q2 earnings beat estimates as rate base growth and infrastructure gains lift profit, while revenues rise and its $37.5B plan advances.
Earnings Per Share (EPS): Second quarter 2026 earnings of $0.91 per share, up $0.15 from the second quarter of 2025.Earnings Guidance: Reaffirmed 2026 earnings