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WEC Dividend History & Analysis | 3.8% Yield

WEC has a dividend yield of 3.8% and paid 4.41 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.84%
Dividends per Share 12m 4.41
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 7.19%
Overall Dividend Rating 68.48%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.04%
Payout Ratio 68.4%
Payouts in the last 12m 5
Payout Consistency 5y 98.36%

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.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 24.4% (S&P 500: 19.6%)
Total Return 5y: 31.1% (S&P 500: 123.3%)

Top Dividend Payers in Multi-Utilities

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
VIE 25,253 M 4.80% 10.7%
AVA 3,151 M 5.08% 7.23%
BIP 15,844 M 4.94% 7.29%
NGG 74,452 M 4.07% 7.10%
ED 36,494 M 4.36% 6.35%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
VIE 25,253 M 26.9% 94.7%
AEE 28,342 M 7.59% 96.3%
WEC 37,282 M 7.19% 98.2%
CMS 22,384 M 6.03% 59.5%
NI 20,543 M 5.99% 92.8%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare WEC Dividends with its Peer-Group

VIE
Veolia
 4.80% Yield
BIP
Brookfield
 4.94% Yield
AVA
Avista
 5.08% Yield
AEE
Ameren
 3.43% Yield
NI
NiSource
 3.26% Yield
BKH
Black Hills
 4.20% Yield

WEC Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of October 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-11-14 2025-11-14 2025-12-01 Quarterly 0.8925 0% N/A
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% 0.61%
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 2% N/A
2013-11-12 2013-11-14 2013-12-01 Quarterly 0.3825 0% N/A

WEC Dividend FAQ

WEC Energy Group, Inc. (NYSE: WEC) is a regulated utility that delivers natural gas, electricity, and a suite of renewable-energy services across the United States. Its operations are organized into five segments-Wisconsin, Illinois, Other States, Electric Transmission, and Non-Utility Energy Infrastructure-covering both traditional generation (coal, natural gas, oil, nuclear) and expanding renewable assets (wind, solar, hydro, biomass). The company rebranded from Wisconsin Energy Corporation in June 2015, but its corporate lineage dates back to 1896 and its headquarters remain in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

What is the Dividend Yield of WEC?

As of October 2025, WEC`s dividend yield is 3.84%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 4.41 USD by the current share price of 114.58.

Does WEC pay a dividend?

As of October 2025, WEC paid a dividend of 4.41 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-14 and the payout was 0.8925 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 2025-11-14.

Will WEC pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.8925 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-14. The next Ex-Dividend date for WEC Energy (WEC) is 2025-11-14.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for WEC?

The next Ex-Dividend date for WEC Energy (WEC) is 2025-11-14.

What is the Dividend Growth of WEC?

WEC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 7.19% 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 5.04%. If you bought WEC's shares at 87.43 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (4.41 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.04% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of WEC?

WEC Payout Consistency is 98.2%. 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 3.84% 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 68.4%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of WEC?

WEC`s Overall Dividend Rating is 68.48%. 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 (CAGR)?

WEC Energy`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.77% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: 100.0%), negatively influencing the share price.

Has WEC Energy ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2011-03-02 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
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 320,700,000 +1.01%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-10-20 04:43