WEC Energy Group (WEC) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$101.55 +0.20 (+0.20%)

(As of 05:54 PM ET)

WEC Energy Group - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 11 Analyst Ratings

Sell
3

Hold
4

Buy
4

Based on 11 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for WEC Energy Group in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 11 analysts, 3 have given a sell rating, 4 have given a hold rating, and 4 have given a buy rating for WEC.

Consensus Price Target

$94.45
-6.99% Downside

According to the 11 analysts' twelve-month price targets for WEC Energy Group, the average price target is $94.45. The highest price target for WEC is $108.00, while the lowest price target for WEC is $84.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -6.99% from the current price of $101.55.

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WEC Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 11/27/23 to 11/26/24	1 Month Ago 10/28/23 to 10/27/24	3 Months Ago 8/29/23 to 8/28/24	1 Year Ago 11/27/22 to 11/27/23
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	4 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)
Hold	4 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)
Sell	3 Sell rating(s)	3 Sell rating(s)	3 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$94.45	$94.45	$88.85	$90.17
Forecasted Upside	-6.99% Downside	-2.81% Downside	-4.25% Downside	9.67% Upside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Hold

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WEC Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

WEC Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

WEC Energy Group Stock vs. The Competition

Type	WEC Energy Group	Utilities Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.09	2.50	2.50
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	-6.98% Downside	21.52% Upside	6.71% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent WEC News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
10/22/2024	KeyCorp 3 of 5 stars	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$103.00 ➝ $108.00	+8.79%
10/16/2024	Wells Fargo & Company 3 of 5 stars	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$103.00 ➝ $106.00	+8.01%
10/7/2024	Barclays 3 of 5 stars	Boost Target	Underweight ➝ Underweight	$86.00 ➝ $89.00	-5.44%
9/19/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Hold	$102.00	+8.77%
8/29/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Underperform ➝ Underperform	$88.00 ➝ $90.00	-2.49%
8/23/2024	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Market Perform ➝ Market Perform	$91.00 ➝ $93.00	+0.04%
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8/20/2024	Scotiabank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Sector Outperform ➝ Sector Outperform	$90.00 ➝ $103.00	+13.50%
4/10/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Neutral	$88.00	+7.43%
2/8/2024	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Sector Perform ➝ Sector Perform	$95.00 ➝ $90.00	+15.96%
2/2/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Neutral ➝ Underweight	$90.00 ➝ $84.00	+2.69%
12/18/2023	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$88.00 ➝ $86.00	+4.46%
10/9/2023	Guggenheim Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target		$94.00 ➝ $84.00	+3.69%
10/4/2023	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$87.00 ➝ $80.00	+1.55%
9/11/2023	LADENBURG THALM/SH SH Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Neutral	$85.00	+0.39%
6/30/2023	888 Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Reiterates
6/9/2023	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target		$98.00 ➝ $91.00	+0.70%

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Should I Buy WEC Energy Group Stock? WEC Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Monday, November 25, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these WEC Energy Group pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

WEC Energy Group
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in WEC Energy Group, Inc.:

The stock recently traded at approximately $90.00, which is within a reasonable range compared to its twelve-month high of $101.43, indicating potential for growth.
WEC Energy Group, Inc. reported a quarterly earnings per share (EPS) of $0.82, surpassing the consensus estimate of $0.70, showcasing strong financial performance.
The company has a solid dividend yield of 3.32%, providing a reliable income stream for investors, which is attractive in the current market environment.
Institutional investors hold 77.20% of the company's stock, reflecting strong confidence in WEC Energy Group, Inc. from major financial entities.
Analysts have recently upgraded their price targets for the stock, with some projecting a target as high as $108.00, suggesting positive future performance expectations.

WEC Energy Group
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in WEC Energy Group, Inc. for these reasons:

The company's revenue for the latest quarter was down 4.8% year-over-year, which may indicate challenges in maintaining growth.
WEC Energy Group, Inc. has a relatively high payout ratio of 81.66%, which could limit its ability to reinvest in growth opportunities.
The stock has a beta of 0.44, suggesting lower volatility compared to the market, which may not appeal to investors seeking high-risk, high-reward opportunities.
Despite beating EPS estimates, the revenue fell short of expectations, which could raise concerns about future performance.
Some analysts have issued "underperform" ratings, indicating a lack of confidence in the stock's ability to outperform the market in the near term.

WEC Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 11 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for WEC Energy Group is $94.45, with a high forecast of $108.00 and a low forecast of $84.00.
: 11 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for WEC Energy Group in the last year. There are currently 3 sell ratings, 4 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" WEC shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in WEC, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
: According to analysts, WEC Energy Group's stock has a predicted downside of -6.99% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: WEC Energy Group has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, Jefferies Financial Group, KeyCorp, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like WEC Energy Group less than other "utilities" companies. The consensus rating score for WEC Energy Group is 2.09 while the average consensus rating score for "utilities" companies is 2.50. Learn more on how WEC compares to other companies.

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This page (NYSE:WEC) was last updated on 11/26/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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WEC Energy Group (WEC) Stock Forecast & Price Target