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WEC Energy Group, Inc. (WEC)

NYSE Utilities Regulated Electric
$109.33 ▲ +2.49%
Market Cap
$35.61B
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Regulated Electric
Beta
0.46
52-Wk Range
102.95-119.91
CEO
Scott J. Lauber
Country
US
Currency
USD

WEC Energy Group, Inc. operates in the Regulated Electric industry of the Utilities sector, headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, US. The stock last traded at $109.33, up 2.49% on the session, giving a market capitalisation of $35.61B. On trailing twelve-month figures it carries a trailing P/E of 21.03, a net margin of 16.7%. Its beta of 0.46 implies it has historically moved less than the broad market.

Valuation & profitability (TTM)
P/E
21.03
Price / Sales
3.51
Price / Book
2.52
EV / EBITDA
14.24
Gross margin
62.0%
Operating margin
24.1%
Net margin
16.7%
Return on equity
Debt / equity
1.63
Current ratio
0.45
Dividend yield
3.4%
Payout ratio
70.9%
Company profile
Exchange
New York Stock Exchange
Employees
7,151
IPO date
1980-03-17
Headquarters
Milwaukee, WI, US
About WEC Energy Group, Inc.

WEC Energy Group, Inc. is a major energy provider operating across the United States, delivering regulated natural gas and electricity, as well as both regulated and non-regulated renewable energy services. The company's operations are divided into six main business segments: Wisconsin, Illinois, Other States, Electric Transmission, Non-Utility Energy Infrastructure, and Corporate and Other. Its electricity generation relies on a diverse portfolio of sources, including coal, natural gas, oil, hydroelectric, wind, solar, and biomass. Beyond power generation, WEC Energy Group also provides electric transmission services, manages retail natural gas distribution, handles natural gas transportation, and is involved in the production, distribution, and sale of steam. As of December 31, 2021, the company's vast infrastructure network included approximately 35,800 miles of overhead electricity distribution lines and 35,600 miles of underground cables. This electrical system was supported by 440 distribution substations and 510,500 line transformers. For natural gas, its network comprised 50,900 miles of distribution mains, 1,200 miles of transmission mains, 2.3 million lateral services, and 500 distribution and transmission gate stations. Furthermore, WEC Energy Group managed 68.2 billion cubic feet of working gas capacity within its underground natural gas storage facilities. The company, founded in 1981, was previously known as Wisconsin Energy Corporation until it officially adopted the name WEC Energy Group, Inc. in June 2015. Its corporate headquarters are located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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