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
3.1%
Payout Ratio
73.7%
Watch
Dividend Streak
22 years
WEC Dividend Income Check
Safety
73.7% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
22 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.9% and trend is rising.
WEC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.1%
Trailing DPS$3.50
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout73.7%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak22 years
3Y CAGR7.1%
5Y CAGR7.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.9%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield3.1%
1Y Total Return11.6%
5Y Total Return43.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)18.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$14,35410Y ago$22,22720Y ago$76,689
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.
WEC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (41 years of payments)
WEC Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
WEC Energy Group, Inc. distributes 73.7% of earnings as dividends (Watch).
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
WEC has raised its dividend for 22 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: 3.1% dividend yield, 0.0% buyback yield, 3.1% 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 43.5%, with dividends contributing 18.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $22,227 today.
WEC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$16.20
Avg/Payment$0.8100
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2026Latest | $0.9525 | — | 3.31% | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | $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 |
WEC Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.1%
#3 of 9
Safety
Watch
73.7% payout
Streak
22Y
7.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.1%
#3 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd WECWEC Energy Group, In… | $36.5B | 3.1% | 73.7% | 22 | Watch |
 DTEDTE Energy Company | $30.7B | 2.9% | 59.6% | 16 | Sustainable |
 CMSCMS Energy Corporati… | $22.7B | 3.0% | 61.9% | 18 | Watch |
2nd  EVRGEvergy, Inc. | $19.0B | 3.2% | 71.7% | 22 | Watch |
 NINiSource Inc. | $22.7B | 2.4% | 57.1% | 14 | Sustainable |
 AEEAmeren Corporation | $30.1B | 2.6% | 52.7% | 12 | Sustainable |
1st  OGEOGE Energy Corp. | $9.8B | 3.6% | 72.6% | 19 | Watch |
 MGEEMGE Energy, Inc. | $2.8B | 2.4% | 49.7% | 39 | Sustainable |
 SOThe Southern Company | $104.9B | 2.9% | 69.5% | 25 | Watch |
WEC Annual Dividend History (1986–2026)
41 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.91 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.1% |
| 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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WEC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying WEC stock.
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 +3.1%. Payments are made Semi-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 Semi-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 22 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 22 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 Semi-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 $14,354 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 +3.1% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.