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Yield 12m 3.36%
Dividends per Share 12m 3.40
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 5.71%
Overall Dividend Rating 66.34%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.17%
Payout Ratio 69.5%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 98.1%
Total Return 12m: 39.75%
#3 in Group
Total Return 5y: 33.04%
#15 in Group
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Highest Dividend Yields in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)		 Dividend Yield Yield on Cost
WEC 33,161m 3.36% 4.17%
NGG 67,268m 10.5% 17.4%
VIE 23,379m 8.85% 17.5%
RENE 2,174m 5.98% 9.01%
Highest Dividend Growth Rate in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)		 Growth Rate Payout Ratio
WEC 33,161m 5.71% 69.5%
VIE 23,379m 21.0% 85.6%
AEE 26,651m 6.03% 59.3%
NI 18,114m 4.76% 62.3%

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WEC Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (USD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
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 0.86%
2024-08-14 2024-08-14 2024-09-01 Quarterly 0.835 0.95%
2024-05-13 2024-05-14 2024-06-01 Quarterly 0.835 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 0.98%
2023-08-11 2023-08-14 2023-09-01 Quarterly 0.78 0.9%
2023-05-11 2023-05-12 2023-06-01 Quarterly 0.78 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 0.79%
2022-08-11 2022-08-12 2022-09-01 Quarterly 0.7275 0.7%
2022-05-12 2022-05-13 2022-06-01 Quarterly 0.7275 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 0.76%
2021-08-12 2021-08-13 2021-09-01 Quarterly 0.6775 0.71%
2021-05-13 2021-05-14 2021-06-01 Quarterly 0.6775 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 0.61%
2020-08-13 2020-08-14 2020-09-01 Quarterly 0.6325 0.69%
2020-05-13 2020-05-14 2020-06-01 Quarterly 0.6325 0.75%
2020-02-13 2020-02-14 2020-03-01 Quarterly 0.6325 7.2%
2019-11-13 2019-11-14 2019-12-01 Quarterly 0.59
2019-08-13 2019-08-14 2019-09-01 Quarterly 0.59
2019-05-13 2019-05-14 2019-06-01 Quarterly 0.59
2019-02-13 2019-02-14 2019-03-01 Quarterly 0.59 6.8%
2018-11-13 2018-11-14 2018-12-01 Quarterly 0.5525
2018-08-13 2018-08-14 2018-09-01 Quarterly 0.5525
2018-05-11 2018-05-14 2018-06-01 Quarterly 0.5525
2018-02-13 2018-02-14 2018-03-01 Quarterly 0.5525 6.3%
2017-11-13 2017-11-14 2017-12-01 Quarterly 0.52
2017-08-10 2017-08-14 2017-09-01 Quarterly 0.52
2017-05-10 2017-05-12 2017-06-01 Quarterly 0.52
2017-02-10 2017-02-14 2017-03-01 Quarterly 0.52 5.1%
2016-11-09 2016-11-14 2016-12-01 Quarterly 0.495
2016-08-10 2016-08-12 2016-09-01 Quarterly 0.495
2016-05-11 2016-05-13 2016-06-01 Quarterly 0.495
2016-02-10 2016-02-12 2016-03-01 Quarterly 0.495 8.2%
2015-11-10 2015-11-13 2015-12-01 Quarterly 0.4575 95.7%
2015-08-12 2015-08-14 2015-09-01 Quarterly 0.2337 13.1%
2015-06-30 2015-06-26 2015-07-06 Quarterly 0.2067

WEC Dividend FAQ

Does WEC pay dividends?

Yes, as of April 2025, WEC paid a dividend of 3.40 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-02-14.

What is the Dividend Yield of WEC?

As of April 2025, WEC`s dividend yield is 3.36%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.40 USD by the current share price of 108.39.

How often does WEC pay dividends?

WEC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), WEC has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for WEC?

The next ex-dividend date for WEC Energy (WEC) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of WEC?

WEC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.71% per year.
Strong growth: Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of WEC?

WEC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.17%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought WEC Energy five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (3.40) divided by the purchase price five years ago (81.47):

What is the Payout Consistency of WEC?

WEC Payout Consistency is 98.1%.
Highly consistent: WEC Energy has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does WEC have a good Dividend Yield?

WEC`s 3.36% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of WEC?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of WEC is 69.5%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of WEC?

WEC`s Overall Dividend Rating is 66.34%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

WEC Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in WEC`s Outstanding Shares?

WEC Energy`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.06% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: 0.0%), negatively influencing stock price.

Has WEC Energy ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, 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%