WEC Energy Group Surges 0.66% as Earnings and Revenue Beat Boost Confidence Ranks 411th in Trading Volume Amid $28B Investment Plan

On July 31, 2025, WEC Energy Group (WEC) closed with a 0.66% gain on a trading volume of $360 million, ranking 411th in market activity. The utility operator reported Q2 2025 earnings of $0.76 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 7% and rising 13.4% year-over-year. Revenue reached $2.01 billion, surpassing expectations by 8.2% and reflecting a 13.4% annual increase. Operating income totaled $404.9 million, up 11% from the prior year, driven by higher electricity sales volumes and stable retail delivery growth despite rising operating expenses. The company reaffirmed its 2025 earnings guidance of $5.17-$5.27 per share, aligning with the Zacks Consensus of $5.23, while announcing $28 billion in planned investments for the 2025-2029 period.

WEC’s financial position showed $23 million in cash and cash equivalents as of June 30, 2025, with long-term debt remaining stable at $17.11 billion. Net operating cash flow for the first half of 2025 reached $2.01 billion, a 5.8% increase compared to the prior year. Electricity consumption by commercial and industrial customers rose 0.6%-0.8%, while weather-normalized retail deliveries increased 1.1%. Total sales volume hit 10.66 million megawatt-hours, up 2.7% year-over-year, amid a 10.1% rise in interest expenses to $220.8 million.

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