WEC Energy Group stock gains on 2026 EPS guidance
Published on 09/08/2026 at 15:13 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
WEC Energy Group stock (ISIN US92939U1060) traded at USD 105.79 after opening on September 8, 2026, while the company now carries a market value of USD 34.47 billion and a 12-month range of USD 102.95 to USD 119.91. The move comes after the latest quarterly update and a guidance backdrop that keeps investors focused on earnings delivery.
EPS beats, revenue misses
In the quarter reported on July 29, 2026, the utility earned USD 0.91 a share, ahead of the USD 0.80 consensus by USD 0.11, while revenue reached USD 2.06 billion versus USD 2.11 billion expected. The same quarter last year produced USD 0.76 a share, so earnings rose by USD 0.15 year over year.
MarketBeat also said the company has set FY 2026 guidance at USD 5.51 to USD 5.61 per share, with analysts looking for USD 5.59 for the current fiscal year. That puts the midpoint at USD 5.56 and leaves the stock priced against a utility that is still growing earnings, even if revenue came in below estimates.
Analysts stay constructive
MarketBeat's consensus view on September 8, 2026 was Moderate Buy, with a consensus target price of USD 121.91. MarketBeat also showed JPMorgan lifting its target from USD 120.00 to USD 124.00 on July 16, 2026, while KeyCorp cut its target to USD 117.00 on July 23, 2026.
The spread matters because the stock's opening price of USD 105.79 is still well below the consensus target, while the 52-week low of USD 102.95 leaves only limited room before the lower end of the range is tested again. For investors, the next question is whether the company can keep the USD 5.51 to USD 5.61 guidance intact through the second half of 2026.
Dividend and capital plans
WEC also paid a quarterly dividend of USD 0.9525 on September 1, 2026, which annualizes to USD 3.81 and implies a 3.6 percent yield on the MarketBeat snapshot. That payout trail supports the utility profile, but it also leaves the payout ratio at 73.84 percent.
Utility growth story
The product story is the regulated utility network itself, backed by the company's long-running investment program and the 2026 guidance range. MarketBeat quoted a return on equity of 12.90 percent and a net margin of 16.69 percent for the latest quarter, numbers that help frame why the stock still attracts income and defensive investors.
Stock near support
At USD 105.79, WEC Energy Group stock is trading close to the bottom of its 52-week band of USD 102.95 to USD 119.91 as of September 8, 2026. The open and the range make the current setup easy to read: earnings guidance is holding, but the share price remains anchored near the lower end of the yearly corridor.
WEC Energy Group stock data
- Company: WEC Energy Group, Inc.
- ISIN: US92939U1060
- Ticker: WEC
- Trading venue: NYSE
- Price (as of September 8, 2026): USD 105.79
- Market capitalization: USD 34.47 billion
- Sector / Industry: Utilities / Regulated Electric
- Index membership: S&P 500
