WEC Dividend History & Analysis | 3.4% Yield

WEC has a dividend yield of 3.4% and paid 4.52 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.37%
Payout Ratio 94.0%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 7.13%
Consistency Lifetime 98.3%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.16%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 40
Dividend Rating 72.52%
Ex-Dividend in 9 days: Buy before Feb 13, 2026 to receive the next dividend.

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 13.1%
Total Return 5y: 49.7%

Top Dividend Payers in Multi-Utilities

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
VIE 25,675 M 4.61% 7.69%
AVA 3,360 M 5.04% 6.61%
BIP 16,895 M 5.22% 5.98%
NGG 84,736 M 4.30% 7.18%
BKH 5,508 M 4.39% 6.82%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
VIE 25,675 M 18.9% 94.9%
CNP 26,004 M 7.87% 94.9%
AEE 27,937 M 6.59% 96.5%
NI 20,780 M 6.21% 93.0%
CMS 21,756 M 5.68% 84.7%

WEC Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-02-13 2026-02-13 2026-03-01 Quarterly 0.95 6.4% N/A
2025-11-14 2025-11-14 2025-12-01 Quarterly 0.8925 0% 0.8%
2025-08-14 2025-08-14 2025-09-01 Quarterly 0.8925 0% 0.82%
2025-05-14 2025-05-14 2025-06-01 Quarterly 0.8925 0% 0.87%
2025-02-14 2025-02-14 2025-03-01 Quarterly 0.8925 6.9% 0.87%
2024-11-14 2024-11-14 2024-12-01 Quarterly 0.835 0% 0.86%
2024-08-14 2024-08-14 2024-09-01 Quarterly 0.835 0% 0.95%
2024-05-13 2024-05-14 2024-06-01 Quarterly 0.835 0% 0.99%
2024-02-13 2024-02-14 2024-03-01 Quarterly 0.835 7.1% 1.08%
2023-11-13 2023-11-14 2023-12-01 Quarterly 0.78 0% 0.98%
2023-08-11 2023-08-14 2023-09-01 Quarterly 0.78 0% 0.9%
2023-05-11 2023-05-12 2023-06-01 Quarterly 0.78 0% 0.82%
2023-02-13 2023-02-14 2023-03-01 Quarterly 0.78 7.2% 0.84%
2022-11-10 2022-11-14 2022-12-01 Quarterly 0.7275 0% 0.79%
2022-08-11 2022-08-12 2022-09-01 Quarterly 0.7275 0% 0.7%
2022-05-12 2022-05-13 2022-06-01 Quarterly 0.7275 0% 0.72%
2022-02-11 2022-02-14 2022-03-01 Quarterly 0.7275 7.4% 0.79%
2021-11-10 2021-11-12 2021-12-01 Quarterly 0.6775 0% 0.76%
2021-08-12 2021-08-13 2021-09-01 Quarterly 0.6775 0% 0.71%
2021-05-13 2021-05-14 2021-06-01 Quarterly 0.6775 0% 0.72%
2021-02-11 2021-02-14 2021-03-01 Quarterly 0.6775 7.1% 0.8%
2020-11-12 2020-11-13 2020-12-01 Quarterly 0.6325 0% N/A
2020-08-13 2020-08-14 2020-09-01 Quarterly 0.6325 0% N/A
2020-05-13 2020-05-14 2020-06-01 Quarterly 0.6325 0% N/A
2020-02-13 2020-02-14 2020-03-01 Quarterly 0.6325 7.2% N/A
2019-11-13 2019-11-14 2019-12-01 Quarterly 0.59 0% N/A
2019-08-13 2019-08-14 2019-09-01 Quarterly 0.59 0% N/A
2019-05-13 2019-05-14 2019-06-01 Quarterly 0.59 0% N/A
2019-02-13 2019-02-14 2019-03-01 Quarterly 0.59 6.8% N/A
2018-11-13 2018-11-14 2018-12-01 Quarterly 0.5525 0% N/A
2018-08-13 2018-08-14 2018-09-01 Quarterly 0.5525 0% N/A
2018-05-11 2018-05-14 2018-06-01 Quarterly 0.5525 0% N/A
2018-02-13 2018-02-14 2018-03-01 Quarterly 0.5525 6.3% N/A
2017-11-13 2017-11-14 2017-12-01 Quarterly 0.52 0% N/A
2017-08-10 2017-08-14 2017-09-01 Quarterly 0.52 0% N/A
2017-05-10 2017-05-12 2017-06-01 Quarterly 0.52 0% N/A
2017-02-10 2017-02-14 2017-03-01 Quarterly 0.52 5.1% N/A
2016-11-09 2016-11-14 2016-12-01 Quarterly 0.495 0% N/A
2016-08-10 2016-08-12 2016-09-01 Quarterly 0.495 0% N/A
2016-05-11 2016-05-13 2016-06-01 Quarterly 0.495 0% N/A
2016-02-10 2016-02-12 2016-03-01 Quarterly 0.495 8.2% N/A
2015-11-10 2015-11-13 2015-12-01 Quarterly 0.4575 95.7% N/A
2015-08-12 2015-08-14 2015-09-01 Quarterly 0.2337 13.1% N/A
2015-06-30 2015-06-26 2015-07-06 Quarterly 0.2067 -51.1% N/A
2015-05-12 2015-05-14 2015-06-01 Quarterly 0.4225 0% N/A
2015-02-11 2015-02-13 2015-03-01 Quarterly 0.4225 8.3% N/A
2014-11-12 2014-11-14 2014-12-01 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2014-08-12 2014-08-14 2014-09-01 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2014-05-12 2014-05-14 2014-06-01 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2014-02-12 2014-02-14 2014-03-01 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A

WEC Dividend FAQ

WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) is a diversified utility that delivers regulated natural-gas and electricity services across Wisconsin, Illinois and several other states, while also operating non-regulated renewable-energy and transmission businesses. Its generation mix includes coal, natural gas, oil, nuclear and a growing portfolio of wind, solar, hydroelectric and biomass assets; the firm also owns extensive electric-distribution and natural-gas-distribution infrastructure, encompassing roughly 35,300 mi of overhead lines, 37,100 mi of underground cables, 47,000 mi of gas mains and 67 billion cf of underground storage capacity.

What is the Dividend Yield of WEC?

As of February 2026, WEC`s dividend yield is 3.37%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 4.52 USD by the current share price of 109.84.

Does WEC pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, WEC paid a dividend of 4.52 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-02-13 and the payout was 0.95 USD.

How often does WEC pay dividends?

WEC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, WEC has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-02-13.

WEC dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for WEC for the next 4 payments are between 0.914 (-3.8%) and 0.946 (-0.4%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will WEC pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.95 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-02-13. The next Ex-Dividend date for WEC Energy (WEC) is 2026-02-13.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for WEC?

The next Ex-Dividend date for WEC Energy (WEC) is 2026-02-13.

What is the Dividend Growth of WEC?

WEC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 7.13% per year.
Strong growth: WEC's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of WEC?

WEC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 6.16%. If you bought WEC's shares at 73.39 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (4.52 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 6.16% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of WEC?

WEC Payout Consistency is 98.3%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: WEC Energy has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does WEC have a good Dividend Yield?

WEC`s 3.37% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of WEC?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of WEC is 94.0%. Very high - REITs and BDCs are required by law to distribute 90% or more of their taxable income as dividends, making high payout ratios standard. Otherwise, proceed with caution.

What is the Dividend Rating of WEC?

WEC`s Overall Dividend Rating is 72.52%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

WEC Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in WEC's Outstanding Shares?

WEC Energy's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 1.54% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has WEC ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Mar 2, 2011 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 199,634,000
1986 199,634,000
1987 199,638,000 +0%
1988 201,974,000 +1.17%
1989 201,974,000
1990 201,972,000 -0%
1991 201,972,000
1992 206,785,700 +2.38%
1993 217,142,900 +5.01%
1994 219,298,200 +0.99%
1995 220,350,900 +0.48%
1996 225,500,000 +2.34%
1997 227,907,000 +1.07%
1998 232,608,700 +2.06%
1999 239,024,000 +2.76%
2000 237,400,000 -0.68%
2001 232,000,000 -2.27%
2002 233,800,000 +0.78%
2003 240,400,000 +2.82%
2004 236,600,000 -1.58%
2005 237,000,000 +0.17%
2006 237,400,000 +0.17%
2007 236,600,000 -0.34%
2008 236,000,000 -0.25%
2009 236,800,000 +0.34%
2010 236,600,000 -0.08%
2011 233,600,000 -1.27%
2012 231,900,000 -0.73%
2013 228,200,000 -1.6%
2014 227,400,000 -0.35%
2015 317,100,000 +39.45%
2016 316,700,000 -0.13%
2017 317,200,000 +0.16%
2018 316,900,000 -0.09%
2019 316,700,000 -0.06%
2020 316,500,000 -0.06%
2021 316,200,000 -0.09%
2022 315,900,000 -0.09%
2023 315,800,000 -0.03%
2024 317,500,000 +0.54%
2025 325,600,000 +2.55%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-01-26 02:15