Core Viewpoint - WEC Energy Group, Inc. is a significant player in the regulated natural gas and electric service market, with a market cap of $36.7 billion, and operates across several U.S. states, providing a mix of energy solutions [1] Performance Summary - Over the past 52 weeks, WEC stock has risen 11.6%, underperforming the S&P 500 Index, which increased by 14.4%. However, on a year-to-date basis, WEC shares are up 7.1%, outperforming the S&P 500's 1.4% gain [2] - The company's stock has slightly lagged behind the State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF, which returned 11.9% over the same period [3] Financial Performance - In Q4 2025, WEC Energy reported adjusted EPS of $1.42 and revenue of $2.54 billion, beating expectations. However, shares fell 1.2% due to a significant year-over-year decline in GAAP earnings, which dropped to $316.6 million ($0.97 per share) from $453.5 million ($1.43 per share) in Q4 2024, primarily due to an Illinois settlement charge [5] - For the fiscal year ending in December 2026, analysts project WEC's adjusted EPS to grow by 6.3% year-over-year to $5.60. The company has a strong earnings surprise history, beating consensus estimates in the last four quarters [6] Analyst Ratings and Price Targets - The consensus rating among 19 analysts covering WEC is a "Moderate Buy," consisting of eight "Strong Buy" ratings, 10 "Holds," and one "Strong Sell" [6] - TD Cowen analyst Shelby Tucker reiterated a "Hold" rating on WEC and maintained a price target of $125. The mean price target of $121.26 suggests a premium of 7.4% to current levels, while the highest price target of $140 indicates a potential upside of nearly 24% [7]