WEC Energy Group (LTS:0LSL) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.39 (As of Mar. 2026) — 42% Below Median


LTS:0LSL WEC Energy Group Inc LTS:0LSL
81 GF Score
Price $114.58
GF Value $108.74
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 11 Warning Signs
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What is WEC Energy Group Dividend Payout Ratio?

WEC Energy Group LTS:0LSL +0.88% 81 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39 as of Mar. 2026, which is 42% below its 10-year median of 0.67. GuruFocus rates LTS:0LSL with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $108.74 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 373 Utilities - Regulated companies, WEC Energy Group ranks worse than 68.63% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. WEC Energy Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.39.

The historical rank and industry rank for WEC Energy Group's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

LTS:0LSL' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.66   Med: 0.67   Max: 0.68
Current: 0.67

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of WEC Energy Group was 0.68. The lowest was 0.66. And the median was 0.67.

LTS:0LSL's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
68.63% of 373 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 0.54 vs LTS:0LSL: 0.67

As of today (2026-06-24), the Dividend Yield % of WEC Energy Group is 3.22%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of WEC Energy Group was 4.15%. The lowest was 2.25%. And the median was 3.12%.

WEC Energy Group's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.95.

During the past 12 months, WEC Energy Group's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.90% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.10% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.20% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.10% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of WEC Energy Group was 24.40% per year. The lowest was -20.00% per year. And the median was 6.65% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

WEC Energy Group (LTS:0LSL) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

WEC Energy Group Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

WEC Energy Group Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for WEC Energy Group's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

WEC Energy Group Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

WEC Energy Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.66 0.66 0.67 0.68 0.68

WEC Energy Group Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.39 1.18 1.08 0.63 0.39

LTS:0LSL vs PCG, ED, PEG: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, WEC Energy Group's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

WEC Energy Group Dividend Payout Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, WEC Energy Group's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where WEC Energy Group's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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WEC Energy Group Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.

WEC Energy Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
=3.57/ 5.27
=0.68

WEC Energy Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=0.953/ 2.45
=0.39

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.39 mean?
WEC Energy Group (LTS:0LSL) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.39 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on WEC Energy Group and its competitors. This is 42% below median its historical median of 0.67. Over the past decade, WEC Energy Group's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.66 to 0.68. According to the industry distribution chart, WEC Energy Group ranks #256 out of 373 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 68.6%.
Is WEC Energy Group's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
WEC Energy Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.39 is 42% below median its 10-year median of 0.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.66 to a high of 0.68. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.54. WEC Energy Group's value of 0.39 is 27.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WEC Energy Group ranks #256 out of 373 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, WEC Energy Group has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WEC Energy Group's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to PCG and ED?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, WEC Energy Group ranks #256 out of 373 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places WEC Energy Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.54. WEC Energy Group's value of 0.39 is 27.8% below this benchmark. Historically, WEC Energy Group's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.66 to 0.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.67 vs. the industry median of 0.54, WEC Energy Group has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 0.54, based on 373 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. WEC Energy Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.39 is 27.8% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on WEC Energy Group and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WEC Energy Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 0.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WEC Energy Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WEC Energy Group (LTS:0LSL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $108.74, compared to a current price of $114.58 — trading 5.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 0.67 and 27.8% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 0.54. WEC Energy Group's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 11 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For WEC Energy Group (LTS:0LSL), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is WEC Energy Group (LTS:0LSL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WEC Energy Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $114.58 is trading 5.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $108.74. GuruFocus considers WEC Energy Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0LSL:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.39 (42% below median its 10-year median of 0.67)
  • GF Value™: $108.74 vs. price of $114.58 (5.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 11 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 27.8% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#256 of 373)

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WEC Energy Group Business Description

Address 231 West Michigan Street, P.O. Box 1331, Milwaukee, WI, USA, 53201
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, 30% gas distribution, 10% electric transmission, 9% unregulated renewable energy, and 2% LNG distribution and generation.
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