Wec Energy Group, Inc. (WEC) Stock Forecast Oct. 16, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 16, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · NYSE
Wec Energy Group, Inc. (WEC) stock forecast summary
Our AI ranks Wec Energy Group, Inc. outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
Wec Energy Group, Inc. is a large-cap company with a market capitalization of $35.42B. It ranks number 6 by market capitalization among the 16 Electric & Other Services Combined issuers in our coverage with a current forecast. Its ROE of 11.6% is the highest of the 15 peers that report one.
For WEC, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 7.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 2.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.8%, buy ≥ +0.2%, sell < -0.9%, strong sell < -1.2% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-16 signals)
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How WEC ranks among 5184 stocks
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Wec Energy Group, Inc. (WEC) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Electric & Other Services Combined peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | WEC | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $35.42B | 6/16 |
| P/E Ratio | 21.15x | 6/15 |
| P/B Ratio | 2.43x | 2/16 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.39% | 5/12 |
| EPS | $5.14 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $44.72 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $31.11 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | WEC | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 11.6% | 1/15 |
| ROA | 3.2% | 4/16 |
| ROIC | 4.9% | 7/17 |
| Gross Margin | 65.7% | 3/5 |
| Operating Margin | 22.8% | 7/14 |
| Net Margin | 16.7% | 3/13 |
| EBT Margin | 17.9% | 5/14 |
| Tax Rate | 6.5% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | WEC | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.53x | 11/17 |
| D/E Ratio | 2.62x | 5/16 |
| Financial Leverage | 3.62x | 8/16 |
| Interest Coverage | 1.9x | 5/17 |
| Working Capital | -$2.43B | 15/17 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | WEC | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $3.57B | 7/17 |
| OCF Growth YoY | 7.4% | 7/15 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | WEC | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.19x | 7/13 |
| Receivables Turnover | 6.6x | 9/11 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 0.2x | 5/9 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 55 days | 3/11 |
| Payables Period | 107 days | 3/5 |
Income Statement
| Metric | WEC | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $10.14B | 6/13 |
| Operating Income | $2.32B | 7/17 |
| Net Income | $1.69B | 7/16 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $3.48B | 2/5 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | WEC | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $3.68 | – |
| Payout Ratio | 71.6% | 1/12 |
| Shares Outstanding | 326M | – |
| Net Income Growth | 1.7% | 11/15 |
| EPS Growth | -1.5% | 12/15 |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $2.78B | 5.3% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $50M | 0.1% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $1.53B | 2.9% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $38.18B | 72.4% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $4.19B | 7.9% of assets |
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Wec Energy Group, Inc. (WEC) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Wec Energy Group, Inc. (Electric & Other Services Combined): 17 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Alpha) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| WEC Wec Energy Group, Inc. | ▼ | $35.42B |
| DUK Duke Energy Corp | ▼ | $94.46B |
| XEL Xcel Energy Inc | ▼ | $47.67B |
| EXC Exelon Corp | ▼ | $43.95B |
| ED Consolidated Edison Inc | ▼ | $40.52B |
| PEG Public Service Enterprise Group Inc | ▼ | $35.63B |
| AEE Ameren Corp | ▼ | $29.37B |
| PCG Pg&E Corp | ▶ | $28.83B |
| CMS Cms Energy Corp | ▼ | $21.54B |
| NI Nisource Inc. | ▼ | $20.47B |
| EVRG Evergy, Inc. | ▼ | $19.18B |
| LNT Alliant Energy Corp | ▼ | $17.56B |
| AVA Avista Corp | ▼ | $3.07B |
| UTL Unitil Corp | ▼ | $986M |
| GNE Genie Energy Ltd. | ▼ | $434M |
| GRDX Gridai Technologies Corp. | ▼ | $30M |
| CPWR Ocean Thermal Energy Corp | ▲ | N/A |
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Wec Energy Group, Inc. (WEC) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Wec Energy Group, Inc. (WEC) stock forecast?
Our AI ranks Wec Energy Group, Inc. outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
How accurate are Wec Energy Group, Inc. stock predictions?
For WEC, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 7.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 2.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Wec Energy Group, Inc. forecasts updated?
Wec Energy Group, Inc. forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 16, 2026.
Which companies are Wec Energy Group, Inc.'s industry peers?
17 issuers in our coverage, WEC included, share the SEC industry code Electric & Other Services Combined. The largest are: Duke Energy Corp (DUK), Xcel Energy Inc (XEL), Exelon Corp (EXC), Consolidated Edison Inc (ED), Public Service Enterprise Group Inc (PEG), Ameren Corp (AEE).
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