WEC Energy Group (WEC Energy Group) Retained Earnings

: $7,613 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)

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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. WEC Energy Group's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $7,613 Mil.

WEC Energy Group's quarterly retained earnings increased from Jun. 2023 ($7,570 Mil) to Sep. 2023 ($7,640 Mil) but then declined from Sep. 2023 ($7,640 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($7,613 Mil).

WEC Energy Group's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2021 ($6,775 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($7,265 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2022 ($7,265 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($7,613 Mil).

WEC Energy Group Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for WEC Energy Group's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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WEC Energy Group Annual Data

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Dec23

Retained Earnings

5,927.70

6,329.60

6,775.10

7,265.30

7,612.80

WEC Energy Group Quarterly Data
	Mar19	Jun19	Sep19	Dec19	Mar20	Jun20	Sep20	Dec20	Mar21	Jun21	Sep21	Dec21	Mar22	Jun22	Sep22	Dec22	Mar23	Jun23	Sep23	Dec23
Retained Earnings																7,265.30	7,526.70	7,570.40	7,640.40	7,612.80

WEC Energy Group Retained Earnings Calculation

Retained Earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Because the net income was not distributed to shareholders, shareholders' equity is increased by the same amount.

Of course, if a company loses, it is called retained losses, or accumulated losses.

WEC Energy Group (NYSE:WEC) Retained Earnings Explanation

Historically profitable companies sometimes have negative retained earnings. This is because they have cumulatively paid out more to shareholders than they reported in profits.

For example, in 2011, Microsoft had negative retained earnings. This does not mean the company lost more money than it made over the years. It just means it paid out more money than it earned.

If a company has negative retained earnings, investors should check the 10-year financial results. They should not assume that negative retained earnings prove a company has generally lost money in the past.

Of course, many companies with negative retained earnings have indeed lost money in the past.

Retained Earnings: Warren Buffett's Secret.

One of the most important indicators of durable competitive advantage. Net earnings can be paid out as dividends, used to buy back shares or retained for growth.

If the company loses more than it has accumulated, retained earnings is negative.

If a company isn't adding to its retained earnings, it isn't growing its net worth.

Rate of growth of retained earnings is good indicator whether it's benefiting from a competitive advantage.

Microsoft is negative because it chose to buyback stock and pay dividends.

The more earnings retained, the faster it grows and increases growth rate for future earnings.

WEC Energy Group (WEC Energy Group) Business Description

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Address

231 West Michigan Street, P.O. Box 1331, Milwaukee, WI, USA, 53201

Website

https://www.wecenergygroup.com

WEC Energy Group's electric and gas utility businesses serve electric and gas customers in Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin service territories. The company also owns a 60% stake in American Transmission Co. WEC's asset mix is approximately 49% electric generation and distribution, 36% gas distribution, 10% electric transmission, and 5% unregulated renewable energy.

Executives

Ulice Jr Payne	director	MANPOWERGROUP INC., 100 MANPOWER PLACE, MILWAUKEE WI 53212
Ave M Bie	director	231 WEST MICHIGAN STREET, MILWAUKEE WI 53203
Scott J Lauber	officer: Vice President and Treasurer	231 W. MICHIGAN STREET, MILWAUKEE WI 53203
Joshua M Erickson	officer: VP and Deputy General Counsel	231 WEST MICHIGAN STREET, MILWAUKEE WI 53203
Glen E Tellock	director	1725 SHEPHERD ROAD, CHATTANOOGA TN 37421
William Mastoris	officer: EVP-Cust. Svc. and Operations	231 WEST MICHIGAN STREET, MILWAUKEE WI 53203
Robert M Garvin	officer: Senior Vice President	231 W. MICHIGAN STREET, MILWAUKEE WI 53203
Molly A Mulroy	officer: EVP & Chief Admin Officer	231 WEST MICHIGAN STREET, MILWAUKEE WI 53203
Anthony Reese	officer: Vice President and Treasurer	231 WEST MICHIGAN STREET, MILWAUKEE WI 53203
Tom Metcalfe	officer: Exec. VP - Generation	231 W. MICHIGAN STREET, MILWAUKEE WI 53203
Thomas K Lane	director	51 JOHN F. KENNEDY PARKWAY, SUITE 200, SHORT HILLS NJ 07078
Cristina A Garcia-thomas	director	231 WEST MICHIGAN STREET, MILWAUKEE WI 53203
Charles R Matthews	officer: President & CEO - PGL/NSG	231 W. MICHIGAN STREET, MILWAUKEE WI 53203
Xia Liu	officer: EVP and CFO	ONE ENERGY PLACE, PENSACOLA FL 32520
Gale E Klappa	director, officer: President	231 W. MICHIGAN STREET, MILWAUKEE WI 53203