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WEC Energy Group, Inc. (WEC) Stock Analysis

SellVALUE-TRAP 2/5Moderate Confidence

Utilities · Utilities - Regulated Electric

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $110.65 — A.R:R 0.2:1 is below the 1.5:1 minimum. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: V7 low-quality RISK_OFF penalty: -0.5 (Q=4.9).

WEC Energy Group is a regulated utility holding company headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, serving ~1.7 million electric and ~1.5 million gas customers across Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, and Minnesota through six reportable segments. Electric generation comes primarily from... Read more

$110.65+1.2% A.UpsideScore 5.2/10#23 of 40 Utilities - Regulated Electric
QualityF-score7 / 9FCF yield-5.69%
IncomeYield3.42%(5y avg 3.25%)Payout72.75%
Stop $107.01Target $111.98(analyst − 10%)A.R:R 0.2:1
Analyst target$124.42+12.4%18 analysts
$111.98our TP
$110.65price
$124.42mean
$140

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $110.65 — A.R:R 0.2:1 is below the 1.5:1 minimum. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: V7 low-quality RISK_OFF penalty: -0.5 (Q=4.9). Chart setup: No recognized chart pattern (not a breakout, bounce, continuation, recovery, falling knife, or range) — technicals mixed. Score 5.2/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 6/8 gates (positive momentum, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, earnings proximity 69d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: moderate.

Recent Developments — WEC Energy Group, Inc.

Generated 2026-05-20T21:06:21Z.

Thesis

Rewards
Sector modifier (Utilities): +1.0
Strong earnings beat streak (3/4)
Risks
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining
V7 low-quality RISK_OFF penalty: -0.5 (Q=4.9)
Leverage penalty (D/E 1.5): -1.0

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)22.3
P/E (Fwd)18.6
Mkt Cap$36.3B
EV/EBITDA15.0
Profit Mgn16.2%
ROE11.7%
Rev Growth9.0%
Beta0.49
Dividend3.42%
Rating analysts24

Quality Signals

Piotroski F7/9

Options Flow

P/C1.19bearish
IV33%normal

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Rating Breakdown

10 dimensions · all in-band

GatesA.R:R 0.2 < 1.5@spotMomentum 4.7<5.5 (soft — BUY_NOW allowed but watch)Momentum 4.7>=4.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsEARNINGS PROXIMITY 69d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARSuitability: Moderate
RSI
27 · Oversold
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $108.78Resistance $118.20

Price Targets

$107
$112
A.Upside+1.2%
A.R:R0.2:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeRisk-Off

Risk Alerts

! Target reached (1.2% upside)
! Reward/Risk 0.2:1 at current price — below 1.5:1 minimum

Earnings

B
B
B
M
3/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-07-29 (69d)

Verdict History

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Frequently Asked Questions
Is WEC stock a buy right now?

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $110.65 — A.R:R 0.2:1 is below the 1.5:1 minimum. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: V7 low-quality RISK_OFF penalty: -0.5 (Q=4.9). Chart setup: No recognized chart pattern (not a breakout, bounce, continuation, recovery, falling knife, or range) — technicals mixed. Prior stop was $107.01. Score 5.2/10, moderate confidence.

What is the WEC stock price target?

Take-profit target: $111.98 (+1.2% upside). Prior stop was $107.01. Stop-loss: $107.01.

What are the risks of investing in WEC?

Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; V7 low-quality RISK_OFF penalty: -0.5 (Q=4.9); Leverage penalty (D/E 1.5): -1.0.

Is WEC overvalued or undervalued?

WEC Energy Group, Inc. trades at a P/E of 22.3 (forward 18.6). TrendMatrix value score: 5.4/10. Verdict: Sell.

What do analysts say about WEC?

24 analysts cover WEC with a consensus score of 3.6/5. Average price target: $124.

What does WEC Energy Group, Inc. do?WEC Energy Group is a regulated utility holding company headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, serving ~1.7 million electric...

WEC Energy Group is a regulated utility holding company headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, serving ~1.7 million electric and ~1.5 million gas customers across Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, and Minnesota through six reportable segments. Electric generation comes primarily from natural gas (~33% of supply), coal (~31%), and nuclear power purchase agreements (~20%), regulated primarily by the PSCW.

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