WEC Energy Group, Inc. (WEC)

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WEC Energy Group, Inc. (WEC) is up 6.3% since the beginning of the year. At $110 per share, WEC is trading 7.8% below its 52-week high of $120. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of WEC shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,391.

WEC Energy Group, Inc. (WEC) has returned 6.31% so far this year and 6.26% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, WEC has returned 9.49% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.75% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 26, 1984, WEC's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.02%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.7 years.

Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Jan 1988 with a return of +16.1%, while the worst month was Jan 1999 at -17.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, WEC closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +13.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 20, 2020 at -18.1%.

WEC Energy Group, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 8.32%, beta of 0.44, and R2 of 0.17 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 29, 1984.

• This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (46.58%) than losses (15.20%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
• Beta of 0.44 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.17 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
• R2 of 0.17 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

WEC ranks 50 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for WEC Energy Group, Inc. (WEC) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.

WEC Energy Group, Inc. provided a 3.35% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.69 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 24 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for WEC Energy Group, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the WEC Energy Group, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the WEC Energy Group, Inc. was 45.06%, occurring on Mar 8, 2000. Recovery took 804 trading sessions.

The current WEC Energy Group, Inc. drawdown is 6.40%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of WEC Energy Group, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how WEC Energy Group, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Utilities - Regulated Electric industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.