Trailing Dividend / Share
$3.50
WEC Energy Group, Inc. (WEC) Dividend History
Income profile from 1986 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.0%
Payout Ratio
73.7%
Watch
Dividend Streak
23 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
73.7% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
23 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.9% and trend is rising.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.0%
Trailing DPS$3.50
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout73.7%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak23 years
3Y CAGR7.1%
5Y CAGR7.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.9%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield3.0%
1Y Total Return13.0%
5Y Total Return60.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)19.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$16,05110Y ago$25,59520Y ago$75,658
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (41 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
WEC Energy Group, Inc. distributes 73.7% of earnings as dividends (Watch).
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
WEC has raised its dividend for 23 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 7.1% and 5-year CAGR of 7.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, WEC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.0% dividend yield, 0.0% buyback yield, 3.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.9% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 60.5%, with dividends contributing 19.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $25,595 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$15.92
Avg/Payment$0.7962
Latest Change+6.7%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2026Latest | $0.9525 | ↑ +6.7% | 3.13% | Mar 1, 2026 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | $0.8925 | — | 3.22% | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Aug 14, 2025 | $0.8925 | — | 3.25% | Sep 1, 2025 |
| May 14, 2025 | $0.8925 | — | 3.38% | Jun 1, 2025 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | $0.8925 | ↑ +6.9% | 3.30% | Mar 1, 2025 |
| Nov 14, 2024 | $0.8350 | — | 3.47% | Dec 1, 2024 |
| Aug 14, 2024 | $0.8350 | — | 3.66% | Sep 1, 2024 |
| May 13, 2024 | $0.8350 | — | 3.81% | Jun 1, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Electric and gas combination utilities
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.0%
#2 of 9
Safety
Watch
73.7% payout
Streak
23Y
7.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.0%
#2 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd WECWEC Energy Group, In… | $38.1B | 3.0% | 73.7% | 23 | Watch |
XELXcel Energy Inc. | $49.3B | 2.5% | 60.7% | 16 | Watch |
ETREntergy Corporation | $48.5B | 2.2% | 60.6% | 11 | Watch |
PEGPublic Service Enter… | $42.9B | 2.2% | 44.7% | 0 | Sustainable |
AEEAmeren Corporation | $31.3B | 2.5% | 52.7% | 16 | Sustainable |
FTSFortis Inc. | $29.2B | 2.1% | 48.5% | 4 | Sustainable |
1st ESEversource Energy | $28.6B | 3.7% | 1.2% | 23 | Sustainable |
EDConsolidated Edison,… | $26.5B | 2.8% | — | 0 | Unknown |
3rd DTEDTE Energy Company | $20.6B | 2.8% | 59.6% | 3 | Sustainable |
Annual Dividend History
41 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.95 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.1% |
| 2025 | $3.57 | 6.9% | 4 | $4.83 | 73.9% | 1.35x | 3.9% |
| 2024 | $3.34 | 7.1% | 4 | $4.83 | 69.2% | 1.45x | 3.7% |
| 2023 | $3.12 | 7.2% | 4 | $4.22 | 73.9% | 1.35x | 3.5% |
| 2022 | $2.91 | 7.4% | 4 | $4.45 | 65.4% | 1.53x | 3.2% |
| 2021 | $2.71 | 7.1% | 4 | $4.11 | 65.9% | 1.52x | 3.0% |
| 2020 | $2.53 | 7.2% | 4 | $3.79 | 66.8% | 1.50x | 2.8% |
| 2019 | $2.36 | 6.8% | 4 | $3.58 | 65.9% | 1.52x | 2.6% |
| 2018 | $2.21 | 6.2% | 4 | $3.35 | 66.0% | 1.52x | 2.4% |
| 2017 | $2.08 | 5.1% | 4 | $3.79 | 54.9% | 1.82x | 2.3% |
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How much dividend does WEC pay per share?
WEC Energy Group, Inc. (WEC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $3.50 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.0%. Payments are made Annual.
When is WEC's next ex-dividend date?
WEC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. WEC typically pays dividends Annual.
Is WEC's dividend safe?
WEC's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +73.7% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. With 23 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is WEC a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, WEC Energy Group, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 23 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +7.1%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does WEC pay dividends?
WEC Energy Group, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $3.50 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 40+ years from 1986 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in WEC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in WEC five years ago would be worth approximately $16,051 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is WEC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
WEC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.9% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.0% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.