WEC Energy Group’s SEC filings document operating results, governance and financing activity for a Midwest electric and natural gas utility holding company. Form 8-K reports furnish quarterly and annual earnings releases, Regulation FD investor presentations, material-event disclosures, and debt offerings, including senior notes issued under shelf registration statements.
Proxy materials cover board elections, executive compensation, stockholder voting items and governance practices. The company’s disclosures also address capital plans, rate case activity, Illinois utility rider proceedings, sales volumes, credit metrics, environmental matters, weather, fuel and purchased-power costs, and risks tied to the availability of generation and distribution systems.
WEC Energy Group Vice President and Treasurer Anthony Reese reported a discretionary transaction involving phantom stock units tied to WEC common stock. On this date, 950.6571 phantom stock units were credited at a reference price of $112.58 per unit under the company’s Executive Deferred Compensation Plan.
Following the transaction, Reese held a total of 1,787.424 phantom stock units. These units are to be settled in line with the plan’s terms and include amounts accrued through a dividend reinvestment feature. The filing does not reflect an open-market buy or sell of WEC shares.
WEC Energy Group reported the results of its annual shareholder meeting held on May 7, 2026. Stockholders re-elected all 12 director nominees for terms expiring in 2027, with each receiving over 235 million votes in favor.
Shareholders also approved the ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditors for 2026, with 272,998,864 votes for and 14,173,423 against, and passed the advisory "say-on-pay" vote on named executive officer compensation.
However, proposals to amend the Restated Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws to eliminate supermajority voting requirements did not receive sufficient support, and a stockholder proposal to govern by majority vote was also not approved.
WEC Energy Group is sharing an investor update outlining its long-term growth strategy, capital plan and regulatory agenda. The company targets adjusted earnings per share growth of 7.0%-8.0% annually from a 2025 midpoint of $5.22, supported by a $37.5 billion capital plan for 2026-2030 focused entirely on regulated businesses.
WEC highlights a history of consistent performance, including approximately 6.7% EPS and 6.9% dividend compound annual growth since 2015 and 22 consecutive years of meeting or exceeding the top end of earnings guidance on an adjusted basis. The annual dividend was raised by 6.7% to $3.81 per share and is expected to grow 6.5%-7% with a payout target of 65%-70% of earnings.
The plan includes large investments in regulated renewables, thermal generation, LNG storage, transmission and gas distribution, as well as substantial projects to serve data centers and other very large customers. WEC also describes pending rate reviews in Wisconsin and Illinois, a proposed $2.3 billion Illinois settlement, and its goal to eliminate coal as an energy source by the end of 2032 while maintaining strong credit metrics.
WEC Energy Group, Inc. disclosed that Gale Klappa completed his service as Chairman of the Board on May 7, 2026 after reaching the retirement age set in the company’s Corporate Governance Guidelines.
On May 4, 2026, the Compensation Committee approved accelerating the vesting of Mr. Klappa’s unvested restricted stock awards, covering approximately 1,616 shares, effective the date he completed his service as Chairman. This action recognizes his years of service and contributions to the company.
WEC Energy Group reported higher results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. Operating revenues rose to $3,434.2 million from $3,149.5 million, driven by stronger electric and natural gas utility revenues across Wisconsin and other states and higher other operating revenues.
Net income reached $806.1 million versus $725.5 million, with net income attributed to common shareholders of $804.4 million. Diluted EPS increased to $2.45 from $2.27 as earnings grew faster than share count. Operating cash flow was strong at $1,218.4 million, funding substantial capital expenditures of $817.9 million while the company also refinanced and added long‑term debt.
The balance sheet showed total assets of $51.7 billion, long‑term debt (including current portion) of $19.9 billion, and common shareholders’ equity of $14.1 billion. WEC continued investing in renewable and regulated infrastructure, managed credit losses under regulatory mechanisms, and maintained a quarterly dividend of $0.9525 per share.
WEC Energy Group reported stronger results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. Net income attributed to common shareholders rose to $804.4 million, or $2.45 diluted earnings per share, compared with $724.2 million, or $2.27, a year earlier.
Operating revenues increased to $3.43 billion from $3.15 billion, with operating income improving to $980.0 million. Retail electricity deliveries excluding the Michigan iron ore mine grew modestly, led by a 2.7% increase from large commercial and industrial customers and a 0.7% rise from small commercial and industrial customers.
Natural gas deliveries in Wisconsin excluding power generation declined 3.5%, and were 2.1% lower on a weather-normal basis. The company generated $1.22 billion in cash from operating activities and continued significant capital investment with $817.9 million in capital expenditures. WEC reaffirmed its 2026 earnings guidance of $5.51 to $5.61 per share, assuming normal weather.
WEC Energy Group Inc ownership filing reports that Vanguard Capital Management beneficially owned 24,576,995 shares of Common Stock, representing 7.54% of the class as of 03/31/2026. The filing states Vanguard has sole dispositive power over 24,576,995 shares and sole voting power over 3,429,789 shares. The filing is signed by Ashley Grim on 04/30/2026.
WEC Energy Group Inc reports a Schedule 13G filing by Vanguard Portfolio Management reporting beneficial ownership of 16,812,132 shares (representing 5.16% of the class). The filing states Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC and specified affiliates exercise dispositive power over these shares; sole voting power is reported as 40,524 shares while sole dispositive power is 16,812,132 shares. The filing is signed by Ashley Grim as Head of Global Fund Administration.
WEC Energy Group director Mary Ellen Stanek acquired additional phantom stock units through deferred director fees. She received 308.734 phantom stock units, each linked one-for-one to WEC common stock, at a reference price of $117.415 per unit. Following this grant, her balance under the WEC Energy Group, Inc. Director's Deferred Compensation Plan (DDCP) increased to 53,525.009 phantom stock units, including amounts accrued through a dividend reinvestment feature. These awards are settled in accordance with the DDCP’s terms and are exempt transactions under Section 16 rules.
Lane Thomas K reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
WEC Energy Group director Lane Thomas K received a grant of 296.4501 Phantom Stock Units tied one-for-one to common stock, awarded as deferred director fees under the company’s Director's Deferred Compensation Plan. After this award, his balance under the plan totals 17,728.3859 phantom units.