WEC Dividend Yield 2026: WEC Energy Group, Inc.

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Data last updated: Sep 06, 2026

Snapshot (as of Sep 06, 2026): WEC Energy Group, Inc. (WEC) pays a $3.75 annual dividend ($0.95 quarterly), yielding 3.54% at $105.94/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-08-14. 13 consecutive years of dividend growth. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.

Dividend Yield: 3.54%

Annual Dividend: $3.75 per share

Payout Ratio: 70.9%

Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-08-14

Dividend Frequency: quarterly

Sector: Utilities

Years of Dividend History: 41

About WEC Energy Group, Inc. Dividend

WEC Energy Group, Inc. delivers regulated natural gas and electricity across multiple U.S. states, with operations spanning Wisconsin, Illinois, and beyond. The WEC Energy Group, Inc. dividend currently yields 3.54%, paid quarterly at $0.9525 per share, with the next ex-dividend date on August 14, 2026. Trailing annual payments total $3.75 per share. With a beta of 0.457, WEC stock moves at less than half the volatility of the broader market, making it a natural fit for income-focused investors who prioritize steadiness over price swings.

Dividend Safety

WEC Energy Group, Inc. pays out 70.9% of earnings as dividends, a payout ratio classified as elevated (60–75%). That level is supported by the company's regulated utility operations, which generate demand for electricity and natural gas distribution across a large, multi-state infrastructure network. WEC Energy Group, Inc. dividend safety is anchored by the predictable nature of regulated revenue, though a payout ratio near the upper end of the typical range leaves limited room to absorb earnings pressure without affecting the dividend.

WEC Energy Group, Inc. (WEC) Dividend Growth Rate, CAGR, and History

WEC Energy Group, Inc. dividend history shows a CAGR of 5.5% per year from 2012 to 2025. Per-share payments grew from $1.20 to $3.57 over that window (2026 data is partial and excluded from the rate calculation). The largest single-year jump was 20.4% in 2013, though annual increases have been more measured in recent years, and the data window contains at least one year-over-year decline exceeding 5%.

WEC Energy Group, Inc. Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR)

Period	CAGR	From	To
3-Year	+7.0%	$2.91 (2022)	$3.57 (2025)
5-Year	+7.1%	$2.53 (2020)	$3.57 (2025)
10-Year	+7.4%	$1.74 (2015)	$3.57 (2025)

Is WEC Energy Group, Inc. a Good Dividend Stock?

WEC Energy Group, Inc. suits income-focused investors who want exposure to regulated utility operations with a moderate, growing payout. The current yield of 3.54% sits above the 5-year average of 2.95%, meaning buyers today are locking in a higher income rate than the stock has historically offered. Growth at 5.5% per year is real but not fast. The trade-off is a payout ratio of 70.9%, classified as moderate (2–4%) yield with elevated payout, which means income is the primary draw and dividend acceleration is not the story here.

Recent WEC Energy Group, Inc. Dividend Payments

Payment Date	Amount per Share
2026-08-14	$0.9525
2026-05-14	$0.9525
2026-02-13	$0.9525
2025-11-14	$0.8925
2025-08-14	$0.8925
2025-05-14	$0.8925
2025-02-14	$0.8925
2024-11-14	$0.8350
2024-08-14	$0.8350
2024-05-13	$0.8350

WEC Energy Group, Inc. Annual Dividend History

Year	Total Dividends
2026	$2.8575
2025	$3.5700
2024	$3.3400
2023	$3.1200
2022	$2.9115

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does WEC pay dividends?

Yes, WEC Energy Group, Inc. (WEC) pays a $0.95 quarterly dividend per share, yielding 3.54%.

How often does WEC Energy Group, Inc. pay dividends?

WEC Energy Group, Inc. pays dividends quarterly. The most recent payment was $0.9525 per share, with the next ex-dividend date set for August 14, 2026.

What is WEC Energy Group, Inc.'s current dividend yield?

The current WEC dividend yield is 3.54%, which is above the stock's 5-year average yield of 2.95%, reflecting a higher income rate than investors have typically received in recent years.

Has WEC Energy Group, Inc. ever cut its dividend?

The available 15-year history from 2012 to 2025 shows no annual dividend cut, though the data window does contain at least one year-over-year decline exceeding 5%. No cut appears in the data on record.

How fast has WEC Energy Group, Inc. grown its dividend?

WEC has grown its dividend at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5% per year from 2012 to 2025, with per-share payments rising from $1.20 to $3.57 over that period.

Is WEC Energy Group, Inc. a good dividend stock for income investors?

WEC Energy Group, Inc. offers a 3.54% yield above its 5-year average, 13 consecutive years of dividend increases, and a regulated utility business that generates recurring demand. The payout ratio of 70.9% is elevated, so income is the primary characteristic, not aggressive growth.

Is WEC Energy Group, Inc. dividend safe?

The 70.9% payout ratio is elevated but supported by regulated utility operations across electricity and natural gas distribution. There is limited cushion for earnings declines, but no cut appears in the 15-year data window.

What type of investor is WEC Energy Group, Inc. best suited for?

WEC Energy Group, Inc. fits income-focused investors who prioritize low volatility (beta of 0.457) and a moderate, growing yield over capital appreciation or fast dividend acceleration.

How does WEC Energy Group, Inc. compare to its own historical yield?

The current yield of 3.54% is above the 5-year average of 2.95%, meaning today's income rate is higher than what the stock has typically offered over the past five years.

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