Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported first quarter 2025 earnings of $2.27 per share, reflecting a $0.30 increase compared to the first quarter of 2024 [17] - The earnings guidance for 2025 is reaffirmed at $5.17 to $5.27 per share, assuming normal weather conditions for the remainder of the year [23][24] - The long-term compound annual growth rate (CAGR) target remains at 6.5% to 7% [5][23] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Utility operations earnings increased by $0.28 compared to the first quarter of 2024, driven by weather impacts and rate-based growth [18][19] - Earnings from the American Transmission Company increased by $0.02, attributed to continued capital investment [21] - The Energy Infrastructure segment saw a $0.05 increase in earnings, primarily due to higher production tax credits [21][22] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Wisconsin's unemployment rate stands at 3.2%, below the national average, indicating strong economic conditions [5] - Weather-normalized retail electric delivery grew by 0.7% in the first quarter, led by large commercial and industrial classes [20] - Significant economic developments include Microsoft's data center complex and Eli Lilly's $3 billion expansion in Wisconsin [6][7][8] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on a $28 billion capital investment plan aimed at economic growth and reliability [9] - A new Very Large Customer (VLC) tariff proposal has been filed to accommodate economic growth and attract data center investments [13][14] - The company is actively working on transitioning its coal units to gas and integrating renewable energy sources into its generation mix [31][70] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the economic development in Southeastern Wisconsin, particularly regarding data center demand [6][42] - The company is monitoring tariff impacts on its supply chain and capital plan, estimating a 2% to 3% overall exposure [9][10] - Management remains optimistic about continued growth in the region and the company's future prospects [25] Other Important Information - The company has no active rate cases currently and is preparing for future rate proceedings related to its capital investments [12][16] - The company is closely monitoring developments related to the Inflation Reduction Act and its potential impacts on renewable projects [11][53] Q&A Session Summary Question: Thoughts on recent MISO capacity auction results and CapEx for data centers - Management noted a tight auction and is working to ensure sufficient capacity to meet demand, with plans for additional gas generation [29][30] Question: Pipeline safety modernization program in Illinois and CapEx opportunities - Management indicated that the program will ramp up in 2026 and 2027, with expected spending of over $500 million annually [39] Question: Updates on Microsoft and data center developments - Management confirmed ongoing positive discussions with Microsoft, with strong demand forecasts for the region [42] Question: Impact of equity issuance on market uncertainty - Management acknowledged that stock price, cash needs, and market conditions all influence equity issuance plans [44] Question: Impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act and tax credit transferability - Management expressed confidence in managing potential impacts, noting that most projects are already integrated with IRA benefits [50][54] Question: Details on the VLC tariff and its competitiveness - Management emphasized the fair and balanced nature of the VLC tariff, designed to attract large customers without subsidizing costs for others [60][61] Question: Drivers of strong residential electric load growth - Management attributed growth to normalization of weather conditions compared to the previous year, which was unusually warm [67] Question: Generation needs for Cloverleaf data center project - Management indicated that the generation mix will likely include both gas and renewables, with further details expected in the third quarter [70][72]

Core Viewpoint - WEC Energy Group reported quarterly earnings of $2.27 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.19 per share, and showing an increase from $1.97 per share a year ago, indicating a positive earnings surprise of 3.65% [1] Financial Performance - The company achieved revenues of $3.15 billion for the quarter ended March 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 11.85%, compared to $2.68 billion in the same quarter last year [2] - Over the last four quarters, WEC Energy has exceeded consensus EPS estimates three times [2] Stock Performance - WEC Energy shares have increased approximately 15.6% since the beginning of the year, contrasting with a decline of 3.9% in the S&P 500 [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy), indicating expectations of outperforming the market in the near future [6] Earnings Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.75 on revenues of $1.87 billion, and for the current fiscal year, it is $5.24 on revenues of $9.34 billion [7] - The trend of estimate revisions for WEC Energy is favorable, which could influence future stock movements [6] Industry Context - The Utility - Electric Power industry, to which WEC Energy belongs, is currently ranked in the top 20% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting a strong performance potential [8]

Exhibit 99.1 From: Brendan Conway (media) 414-221-4444 brendan.conway@wecenergygroup.com Beth Straka (investment community) 414-221-4639 beth.straka@wecenergygroup.com May 6, 2025 WEC Energy Group reports first-quarter results MILWAUKEE – WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today reported net income of $724.2 million, or $2.27 per share, for the first quarter of 2025. This compares to earnings of $622.3 million, or $1.97 per share, for last year's first quarter. Consolidated revenues totaled $3.1 billion, up $469. ...

The upcoming report from WEC Energy Group (WEC) is expected to reveal quarterly earnings of $2.19 per share, indicating an increase of 11.2% compared to the year-ago period. Analysts forecast revenues of $2.82 billion, representing an increase of 5.1% year over year.Over the past 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been adjusted downward by 6.3% to its current level. This demonstrates the covering analysts' collective reassessment of their initial projections during this period.Before a ...

MILWAUKEE, April 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group Inc. (NYSE: WEC) will issue its 2025 first-quarter earnings news release before the stock market opens Tuesday, May 6. A conference call for investors and security analysts is scheduled for the same day at 1 p.m. Central time.Detailed financial information will be available on the WEC Energy Group website by 6:30 a.m. Central time May 6.To listen to webcast Go to wecenergygroup.com. Under 'Webcasts,' select 'Q1 Earnings' at any point within 15 minut ...

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Market Overview - Wall Street experienced significant losses, with the Dow recording back-to-back losses exceeding 1,500 points on April 3 and 4, including a drop of 2,231 points on April 4, marking one of the highest single-day declines in history [4] - The S&P 500 index fell more than 10% over the last two trading days of the previous week, with a 6% drop on April 6, its worst day since March 2020, currently in correction territory with a 17% decline from its February peak [5] - The Nasdaq Composite also plummeted 6% on each of the last two trading days, now in bear territory with a 22% drop from its recent high, while the CBOE VIX reached 45 on April 4, indicating extreme market fear [6] Defensive Stocks Recommendations - Investing in defensive sectors such as consumer staples, utilities, and healthcare is recommended, with five stocks identified: Molson Coors Beverage Co. (TAP), CenterPoint Energy Inc. (CNP), WEC Energy Group Inc. (WEC), Abbott Laboratories (ABT), and HCA Healthcare Inc. (HCA) [3][7] Company Insights Molson Coors Beverage Co. (TAP) - TAP has shown strong performance in Canada and EMEA&APAC, with Q4 2024 results surpassing estimates and year-over-year earnings growth [11] - Projected sales growth for 2025 is in low-single digits, with underlying EPS expected to grow in high-single digits [12] - Current revenue and earnings growth rates are 0.1% and 6.9%, respectively, with a dividend yield of 3.07% [13] CenterPoint Energy Inc. (CNP) - CNP is positioned to benefit from rising electricity demand due to the electrification of transportation and investments in renewable energy [14] - The company is investing in infrastructure to support electric vehicle (EV) growth, including off-road electrification initiatives [16] - Expected revenue and earnings growth rates for the current year are 3.2% and 8%, respectively, with a dividend yield of 2.44% [17] WEC Energy Group Inc. (WEC) - WEC is benefiting from both organic and inorganic growth, with strategic investments aimed at enhancing infrastructure and achieving net carbon neutrality by 2050 [18] - Demand from commercial and residential customers is improving, with expected revenue growth in the 2025-2027 period [19] - Current revenue and earnings growth rates are 9.2% and 8.5%, respectively, with a dividend yield of 3.42% [20] Abbott Laboratories (ABT) - ABT utilizes AI for healthcare solutions, including advanced medical imaging and predictive algorithms for heart attack prevention [21] - The company holds a strong position in point-of-care testing across various health areas [22] - Expected revenue and earnings growth rates for the current year are 5.9% and 10.3%, respectively, with a dividend yield of 1.90% [23] HCA Healthcare Inc. (HCA) - HCA's revenues are increasing due to growth in admissions and surgeries, with projected revenues for 2025 between $72.8 billion and $75.8 billion, indicating a 5.2% rise from 2024 [24] - The company has benefited from acquisitions and its telemedicine business, with operating cash flows rising 11.5% year over year in 2024 [25] - Expected revenue and earnings growth rates for the current year are 5.8% and 13.8%, respectively, with a dividend yield of 0.87% [25]

Core Viewpoint - Investors in the Utility - Electric Power sector should consider Exelon (EXC) and WEC Energy Group (WEC) as potential undervalued stocks [1] Group 1: Investment Metrics - Both Exelon and WEC Energy Group currently hold a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy), indicating a positive earnings outlook due to favorable analyst estimate revisions [3] - Value investors typically analyze traditional metrics such as P/E ratio, P/S ratio, earnings yield, and cash flow per share to identify undervalued stocks [4] Group 2: Valuation Comparisons - Exelon has a forward P/E ratio of 17.31, while WEC has a forward P/E of 20.79, suggesting Exelon may be the more attractive option based on this metric [5] - Exelon’s PEG ratio is 3.03, compared to WEC’s PEG ratio of 3.06, indicating similar expected earnings growth rates [5] - Exelon has a P/B ratio of 1.72, while WEC’s P/B ratio is 2.70, further supporting Exelon’s stronger valuation profile [6] - Based on these valuation metrics, Exelon is rated with a Value grade of B, while WEC has a Value grade of D, highlighting Exelon as the superior value option [6][7]

Company Performance - WEC Energy Group reported Q4 2024 earnings of $1.43 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.44 by 0.7%, but showing a 30% increase from $1.10 in the same quarter last year [2] - Operating revenues for the quarter were $2.28 billion, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.6 billion by approximately 12.1%, but up 2.7% from $2.22 billion year-over-year [3] - Total operating expenses decreased to $1.69 billion, down 10% from $1.88 billion a year ago, leading to an operating income of $590.9 million, which is a 73.1% increase from $341.4 million in the previous year [5] Financial Position - As of December 31, 2024, WEC had cash and cash equivalents of $9.8 million, a decrease from $42.9 million as of December 31, 2023, and long-term debt increased to $17.2 billion from $15.4 billion [6] - Net cash provided by operating activities during 2024 was $3.21 billion, compared to $3.02 billion in the prior year [6] Guidance and Outlook - WEC reaffirmed its 2025 earnings projection in the range of $5.17-$5.27 per share, with the Zacks Consensus Estimate at $5.23 per share, indicating a positive outlook [7] - The company plans to invest $28 billion in the period from 2025 to 2029 [7] - Estimates for the stock have been trending upward, suggesting a promising outlook for the upcoming months [10] Industry Context - WEC Energy is part of the Zacks Utility - Electric Power industry, which has seen mixed performance; for instance, NextEra Energy reported a revenue decline of 21.7% year-over-year [11] - NextEra's earnings for the current quarter are expected to be $0.99 per share, reflecting an 8.8% increase from the previous year [12]