WEC dividend history

MILWAUKEE, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At WEC Energy Group's (NYSE:WEC) annual meeting of stockholders today, Scott Lauber, president and CEO, highlighted another strong year on virtually every meaningful measure — from customer satisfaction, to financial performance, to steady execution of the company's capital plan. He also emphasized how the company is supporting business growth and progress in the region with a focus on safe and reliable energy to millions of customers across the Midwest. The 2026 annual meeting marked the end of Gale Klappa's tenure on WEC Energy Group's board of directors. Consistent with its stated plans, the board appointed Lauber chairman of the board upon Klappa's

MILWAUKEE, April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wisconsin Electric board of directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 90 cents per share on the company's Preferred Stock, 3.60% Series, payable June 1, 2026, to stockholders of record on May 14, 2026. The board also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.50 per share on the company's Six Per Cent Preferred Stock, payable July 31, 2026, to stockholders of record on July 14, 2026. Wisconsin Electric Power Co., doing business as We Energies, is a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group (NYSE:WEC). The company serves more than 1.1 million electric customers and more than 490,000 natural gas customers in Wisconsin. Go to the We Energies website

MILWAUKEE, April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of WEC Energy Group (NYSE:WEC) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 95.25 cents per share on the company's common stock. The dividend is payable June 1, 2026, to stockholders of record on May 14, 2026. This marks the 335th consecutive quarter — dating back to 1942 — that the company will have paid a dividend to its stockholders.WEC Energy Group (NYSE:WEC), based in Milwaukee, is one of the nation's premier energy companies, serving 4.8 million customers in Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan and Minnesota. The company's principal utilities are We Energies, Wisconsin Public Service, Peoples Gas, North Shore Gas, Michigan Gas Ut

Lauber to be appointed Chairman MILWAUKEE, Jan. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of WEC Energy Group (NYSE:WEC) today announced that consistent with the company's guidelines, Gale Klappa, 75, will not be standing for election and will retire from the board following the annual meeting in May. Klappa joined Wisconsin Energy as president in April 2003. He was elected to the company's board of directors in December 2003. From May 2004, Klappa served as chairman and chief executive officer of Wisconsin Energy and We Energies. Under his leadership, the company successfully completed its 2015 acquisition of Integrys Energy Group, at which time he assumed those same roles for WEC En

MILWAUKEE, Jan. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wisconsin Electric board of directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 90 cents per share on the company's Preferred Stock, 3.60% Series, payable March 1, 2026, to stockholders of record on Feb. 13, 2026. The board also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.50 per share on the company's Six Per Cent Preferred Stock, payable April 30, 2026, to stockholders of record on April 14, 2026. Wisconsin Electric Power Co., doing business as We Energies, is a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group (NYSE:WEC). The company serves more than 1.1 million electric customers and more than 490,000 natural gas customers in Wisconsin. Go to the We Energies webs

MILWAUKEE, Jan. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of WEC Energy Group (NYSE:WEC) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 95.25 cents per share on the company's common stock, an increase of 6.7 percent over the current quarterly dividend of 89.25 cents per share. This raises the annual dividend rate to $3.81 per share. The higher dividend is payable March 1, 2026, to stockholders of record on Feb. 13, 2026. This marks the 334th consecutive quarter — dating back to 1942 — that the company will have paid a dividend to its stockholders. "With today's action by our board, 2026 will be the 23rd consecutive year of dividend increases for our stockholders," said Scott Lauber, pres

MILWAUKEE, Dec. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of WEC Energy Group (NYSE:WEC) today announced that it is planning to raise the quarterly dividend on the company's common stock to 95.25 cents per share in the first quarter of 2026. This would represent an increase of 6.0 cents per share, or 6.7 percent. The directors expect to declare the new dividend at their regularly scheduled meeting in January. The dividend — which would be equivalent to an annual rate of $3.81 per share — would be payable March 1, 2026, to stockholders of record on Feb. 13, 2026. "The board's review today is consistent with our ongoing plan targeting a dividend payout ratio of 65 to 70 percent of earnin

MILWAUKEE, Oct. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wisconsin Electric board of directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 90 cents per share on the company's Preferred Stock, 3.60% Series, payable Dec. 1, 2025, to stockholders of record on Nov. 14, 2025. The board also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.50 per share on the company's Six Per Cent Preferred Stock, payable Jan. 31, 2026, to stockholders of record on Jan. 14, 2026. Wisconsin Electric Power Co., doing business as We Energies, is a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group (NYSE:WEC). The company serves more than 1.1 million electric customers and more than 490,000 natural gas customers in Wisconsin. Go to the We Energies website

MILWAUKEE, Oct. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of WEC Energy Group (NYSE:WEC) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 89.25 cents per share on the company's common stock. The dividend is payable Dec. 1, 2025, to stockholders of record on Nov. 14, 2025. This marks the 333rd consecutive quarter — dating back to 1942 — that the company will have paid a dividend to its stockholders. WEC Energy Group (NYSE:WEC), based in Milwaukee, is one of the nation's premier energy companies, serving 4.7 million customers in Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan and Minnesota. The company's principal utilities are We Energies, Wisconsin Public Service, Peoples Gas, North Shore Gas, Michigan Gas

MILWAUKEE , Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group (NYSE:WEC) today released its 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report. The report outlines the progress made by WEC Energy Group's family of companies on major projects and the company's mission to deliver affordable, reliable and clean energy across the Midwest. The report also examines the company's climate strategy and the research and development of emerging technologies such as natural gas heat pumps, renewable natural gas and long-duration battery storage. "Across the Midwest, our 4.7 million customers depend on us to power and heat their homes and businesses safely and reliably," said Scott Lauber, president and CEO. "To help cha

MILWAUKEE, July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wisconsin Electric board of directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 90 cents per share on the company's Preferred Stock, 3.60% Series, payable Sept. 1, 2025, to stockholders of record on Aug. 14, 2025. The board also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.50 per share on the company's Six Per Cent Preferred Stock, payable Oct. 31, 2025, to stockholders of record on Oct. 14, 2025. Wisconsin Electric Power Co., doing business as We Energies, is a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group (NYSE:WEC). The company serves more than 1.1 million electric customers and more than 490,000 natural gas customers in Wisconsin. Go to the We Energies websit

MILWAUKEE, July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of WEC Energy Group (NYSE:WEC) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 89.25 cents per share on the company's common stock. The dividend is payable Sept. 1, 2025, to stockholders of record on Aug. 14, 2025. This marks the 332nd consecutive quarter — dating back to 1942 — that the company will have paid a dividend to its stockholders. WEC Energy Group (NYSE:WEC), based in Milwaukee, is one of the nation's premier energy companies, serving 4.7 million customers in Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan and Minnesota. The company's principal utilities are We Energies, Wisconsin Public Service, Peoples Gas, North Shore Gas, Michigan Ga

MILWAUKEE, May 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- At WEC Energy Group's (NYSE:WEC) annual meeting of stockholders today, Gale Klappa, chairman of the board, and Scott Lauber, president and CEO, highlighted another strong year on virtually every meaningful measure — from customer satisfaction, to financial performance, to steady execution of the company's capital plan. They also emphasized that it was a year of growth and dedication to the company's mission of delivering affordable, reliable and clean energy to millions of customers across the Midwest. Company highlights Developed the largest five-year capital plan in company history — with a focus on supporting energy reliability and economic growth.A

MILWAUKEE, April 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wisconsin Electric board of directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 90 cents per share on the company's Preferred Stock, 3.60% Series, payable June 1, 2025, to stockholders of record on May 14, 2025. The board also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.50 per share on the company's Six Per Cent Preferred Stock, payable July 31, 2025, to stockholders of record on July 14, 2025. Wisconsin Electric Power Co., doing business as We Energies, is a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group (NYSE:WEC). The company serves more than 1.1 million electric customers and more than 490,000 natural gas customers in Wisconsin. Go to the We Energies website

MILWAUKEE, April 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of WEC Energy Group (NYSE:WEC) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 89.25 cents per share on the company's common stock. The dividend is payable June 1, 2025, to stockholders of record on May 14, 2025. This marks the 331st consecutive quarter — dating back to 1942 — that the company will have paid a dividend to its stockholders. WEC Energy Group (NYSE:WEC), based in Milwaukee, is one of the nation's premier energy companies, serving 4.7 million customers in Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan and Minnesota. The company's principal utilities are We Energies, Wisconsin Public Service, Peoples Gas, North Shore Gas, Michigan Gas

MILWAUKEE, Jan. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wisconsin Electric board of directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 90 cents per share on the company's Preferred Stock, 3.60% Series, payable March 1, 2025, to stockholders of record on Feb. 14, 2025. The board also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.50 per share on the company's Six Per Cent Preferred Stock, payable April 30, 2025, to stockholders of record on April 14, 2025. Wisconsin Electric Power Co., doing business as We Energies, is a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group (NYSE:WEC). The company serves more than 1.1 million electric customers and more than 490,000 natural gas customers in Wisconsin. Go to the We Energies webs

MILWAUKEE, Jan. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of WEC Energy Group (NYSE:WEC) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 89.25 cents per share on the company's common stock, an increase of 6.9 percent over the current quarterly dividend of 83.50 cents per share. This raises the annual dividend rate to $3.57 per share. The higher dividend is payable March 1, 2025, to stockholders of record on Feb. 14, 2025. This marks the 330th consecutive quarter — dating back to 1942 — that the company will have paid a dividend to its stockholders. "With today's action by our board, 2025 will be the 22nd consecutive year of dividend increases for our stockholders," said Scott Lauber, pres

MILWAUKEE, Dec. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of WEC Energy Group (NYSE:WEC) today announced that it is planning to raise the quarterly dividend on the company's common stock to 89.25 cents per share in the first quarter of 2025. This would represent an increase of 5.75 cents per share, or 6.9 percent. The directors expect to declare the new dividend at their regularly scheduled meeting in January. The dividend — which would be equivalent to an annual rate of $3.57 per share — would be payable March 1, 2025, to stockholders of record on Feb. 14, 2025. "The board's review today is consistent with our ongoing plan targeting a dividend payout ratio of 65 to 70 percent of earni

MILWAUKEE, Oct. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wisconsin Electric board of directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 90 cents per share on the company's Preferred Stock, 3.60% Series, payable Dec. 1, 2024, to stockholders of record on Nov. 14, 2024. The board also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.50 per share on the company's Six Per Cent Preferred Stock, payable Jan. 31, 2025, to stockholders of record on Jan. 14, 2025. Wisconsin Electric Power Co., doing business as We Energies, is a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group (NYSE:WEC). The company serves more than 1.1 million electric customers and more than 490,000 natural gas customers in Wisconsin. Go to the We Energies website

MILWAUKEE, Oct. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of WEC Energy Group (NYSE:WEC) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 83.50 cents per share on the company's common stock. The dividend is payable Dec. 1, 2024, to stockholders of record on Nov. 14, 2024. This marks the 329th consecutive quarter — dating back to 1942 — that the company will have paid a dividend to its stockholders. WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC), based in Milwaukee, is one of the nation's premier energy companies, serving 4.7 million customers in Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan and Minnesota. The company's principal utilities are We Energies, Wisconsin Public Service, Peoples Gas, North Shore Gas, Michigan Gas

MILWAUKEE, Aug. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group (NYSE:WEC) today released its 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report. The report provides a comprehensive overview of the company's environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance. The report outlines the progress made by WEC Energy Group and its family of companies on major projects and the company's mission to deliver affordable, reliable and clean energy across the Midwest. The report also examines the company's climate strategy and the research and development of emerging technologies such as renewable natural gas, hydrogen power and long-duration battery storage. "We're pleased to report that we continued to make solid prog

MILWAUKEE, July 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wisconsin Electric board of directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 90 cents per share on the company's Preferred Stock, 3.60% Series, payable Sept. 1, 2024, to stockholders of record on Aug. 14, 2024. The board also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.50 per share on the company's Six Per Cent Preferred Stock, payable Oct. 31, 2024, to stockholders of record on Oct. 11, 2024. Wisconsin Electric Power Co., doing business as We Energies, is a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group (NYSE:WEC). The company serves more than 1.1 million electric customers and more than 490,000 natural gas customers in Wisconsin. Go to the We Energies websit

MILWAUKEE, July 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of WEC Energy Group (NYSE:WEC) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 83.50 cents per share on the company's common stock. The dividend is payable Sept. 1, 2024, to stockholders of record on Aug. 14, 2024. This marks the 328th consecutive quarter — dating back to 1942 — that the company will have paid a dividend to its stockholders. WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC), based in Milwaukee, is one of the nation's premier energy companies, serving 4.7 million customers in Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan and Minnesota. The company's principal utilities are We Energies, Wisconsin Public Service, Peoples Gas, North Shore Gas, Michigan Ga

MILWAUKEE, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- At WEC Energy Group's (NYSE:WEC) annual meeting of stockholders today, Gale Klappa, executive chairman, and Scott Lauber, president and CEO, highlighted another strong year on virtually every meaningful measure — from customer satisfaction, to financial performance, to steady execution of the company's capital plan. They also emphasized that it was a year of growth and dedication to the company's mission of delivering affordable, reliable and clean energy to millions of customers across the Midwest. Company highlights Developed the largest five-year capital plan in company history — including nearly 3,800 megawatts of new renewable capacity to serve th

MILWAUKEE, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wisconsin Electric board of directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 90 cents per share on the company's Preferred Stock, 3.60% Series, payable June 1, 2024, to stockholders of record on May 14, 2024. The board also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.50 per share on the company's Six Per Cent Preferred Stock, payable July 31, 2024, to stockholders of record on July 12, 2024. Wisconsin Electric Power Co., doing business as We Energies, is a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group (NYSE:WEC). The company serves more than 1.1 million electric customers and more than 490,000 natural gas customers in Wisconsin. Go to the We Energies website

MILWAUKEE, April 18, 2024  /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of WEC Energy Group (NYSE:WEC) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 83.50 cents per share on the company's common stock. The dividend is payable June 1, 2024, to stockholders of record on May 14, 2024. This marks the 327th consecutive quarter — dating back to 1942 — that the company will have paid a dividend to its stockholders. WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC), based in Milwaukee, is one of the nation's premier energy companies, serving 4.7 million customers in Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan and Minnesota. The company's principal utilities are We Energies, Wisconsin Public Service, Peoples Gas, North Shore Gas, Michigan Ga

MILWAUKEE, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wisconsin Electric board of directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 90 cents per share on the company's Preferred Stock, 3.60% Series, payable March 1, 2024, to stockholders of record on Feb. 14, 2024. The board also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.50 per share on the company's Six Per Cent Preferred Stock, payable April 30, 2024, to stockholders of record on April 12, 2024. Wisconsin Electric Power Co., doing business as We Energies, is a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group (NYSE:WEC). The company serves more than 1.1 million electric customers and more than 490,000 natural gas customers in Wisconsin. Go to the We Energies webs

MILWAUKEE, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of WEC Energy Group (NYSE:WEC) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 83.50 cents per share on the company's common stock, an increase of 7 percent over the current quarterly dividend of 78 cents per share. This raises the annual dividend rate to $3.34 per share. The higher dividend is payable March 1, 2024, to stockholders of record on Feb. 14, 2024. This marks the 326th consecutive quarter — dating back to 1942 — that the company will have paid a dividend to its stockholders. "With today's action by our board, 2024 will be the twenty-first consecutive year of dividend increases for our stockholders," said Gale Klappa, ex

MILWAUKEE, Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of WEC Energy Group (NYSE:WEC) today announced that it is planning to raise the quarterly dividend on the company's common stock to 83.50 cents per share in the first quarter of 2024. This would represent an increase of 5.5 cents per share, or 7 percent. The directors expect to declare the new dividend at their regularly scheduled meeting in January. The dividend — which would be equivalent to an annual rate of $3.34 per share — would be payable March 1, 2024, to stockholders of record on Feb. 14, 2024. "The board's review today is consistent with our ongoing plan targeting a dividend payout ratio of 65 to 70 percent of earning

MILWAUKEE, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wisconsin Electric board of directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 90 cents per share on the company's Preferred Stock, 3.60% Series, payable Sept. 1, 2023, to stockholders of record on Aug. 14, 2023. The board also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.50 per share on the company's Six Per Cent Preferred Stock, payable Oct. 31, 2023, to stockholders of record on Oct. 13, 2023. Wisconsin Electric Power Co., doing business as We Energies, is a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group (NYSE:WEC). The company serves more than 1.1 million electric customers and more than 490,000 natural gas customers in Wisconsin. Visit the We Energies website

MILWAUKEE, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of WEC Energy Group (NYSE:WEC) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 78 cents per share on the company's common stock. The dividend is payable Sept. 1, 2023, to stockholders of record on Aug. 14, 2023. This marks the 324th consecutive quarter — dating back to 1942 — that the company will have paid a dividend to its stockholders. WEC Energy Group (NYSE:WEC), based in Milwaukee, is one of the nation's premier energy companies, serving 4.6 million customers in Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan and Minnesota. The company's principal utilities are We Energies, Wisconsin Public Service, Peoples Gas, North Shore Gas, Michigan Gas Ut

MILWAUKEE, May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- At WEC Energy Group's (NYSE:WEC) annual meeting of stockholders today, Gale Klappa, executive chairman, and Scott Lauber, president and CEO highlighted another strong year on virtually every meaningful measure, from employee safety and customer satisfaction to growth in earnings per share. They also emphasized that the company remains committed to a mission that matters — strengthening the fabric of communities across the Midwest, leading by example, and delivering affordable, reliable and clean energy to millions of customers. Company highlights Reduced carbon emissions from electric generation by nearly 50 percent below 2005 levels.Developed the large

MILWAUKEE, May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group (NYSE:WEC) today reported net income of $507.5 million, or $1.61 per share, for the first quarter of 2023 — down from $565.9 million, or $1.79 per share, in last year's first quarter. Consolidated revenues totaled $2.9 billion, down $20.0 million from the first quarter a year ago. "We experienced one of the mildest winters in history. For example, this was the second- warmest first quarter in Milwaukee since 1891," said Gale Klappa, executive chairman. "We continue to focus on the fundamentals of our business — financial discipline, operating efficiency, and customer satisfaction. And we're confident that we can deliver another year of

MILWAUKEE, April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wisconsin Electric board of directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 90 cents per share on the company's Preferred Stock, 3.60% Series, payable June 1, 2023, to stockholders of record on May 12, 2023. The board also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.50 per share on the company's Six Per Cent Preferred Stock, payable July 31, 2023, to stockholders of record on July 14, 2023. Wisconsin Electric Power Co., doing business as We Energies, is a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group (NYSE:WEC). The company serves more than 1.1 million electric customers and more than 490,000 natural gas customers in Wisconsin. Visit the We Energies website

MILWAUKEE, April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of WEC Energy Group (NYSE:WEC) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 78 cents per share on the company's common stock. The dividend is payable June 1, 2023, to stockholders of record on May 12, 2023. This marks the 323rd consecutive quarter — dating back to 1942 — that the company will have paid a dividend to its stockholders. WEC Energy Group (NYSE:WEC), based in Milwaukee, is one of the nation's premier energy companies, serving 4.6 million customers in Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan and Minnesota. The company's principal utilities are We Energies, Wisconsin Public Service, Peoples Gas, North Shore Gas, Michigan Gas Ut

MILWAUKEE, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wisconsin Electric board of directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 90 cents per share on the company's Preferred Stock, 3.60% Series, payable March 1, 2023, to stockholders of record on Feb. 14, 2023. The board also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.50 per share on the company's Six Per Cent Preferred Stock, payable April 30, 2023, to stockholders of record on April 14, 2023. Wisconsin Electric Power Co., doing business as We Energies, is a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group (NYSE:WEC). The company serves more than 1.1 million electric customers and more than 490,000 natural gas customers in Wisconsin. Visit the We Energies websi

MILWAUKEE, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of WEC Energy Group (NYSE:WEC) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 78 cents per share on the company's common stock, an increase of 7.2 percent over the current quarterly dividend of 72.75 cents per share. This raises the annual dividend rate to $3.12 per share. The higher dividend is payable March 1, 2023, to stockholders of record on Feb. 14, 2023. This marks the 322nd consecutive quarter — dating back to 1942 — that the company will have paid a dividend to its stockholders. "With today's action by our board, 2023 will be the twentieth consecutive year of dividend increases for our stockholders," said Gale Klappa, exec

MILWAUKEE, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of WEC Energy Group (NYSE:WEC) today announced that it is planning to raise the quarterly dividend on the company's common stock to 78 cents per share in the first quarter of 2023. This would represent an increase of 5.25 cents per share, or 7.2 percent. The directors expect to declare the new dividend at their regularly scheduled meeting in January. The dividend — which would be equivalent to an annual rate of $3.12 per share — would be payable March 1, 2023, to stockholders of record on Feb. 14, 2023. "The board's review today is consistent with our ongoing plan targeting a dividend payout ratio of 65 to 70 percent of earnings

MILWAUKEE, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wisconsin Electric board of directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 90 cents per share on the company's Preferred Stock, 3.60% Series, payable Dec. 1, 2022, to stockholders of record on Nov. 14, 2022. The board also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.50 per share on the company's Six Per Cent Preferred Stock, payable Jan. 31, 2023, to stockholders of record on Jan. 13, 2023. Wisconsin Electric Power Co., doing business as We Energies, is a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group (NYSE:WEC). The company serves more than 1.1 million electric customers and more than 490,000 natural gas customers in Wisconsin. Visit the We Energies website

MILWAUKEE, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of WEC Energy Group (NYSE:WEC) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 72.75 cents per share on the company's common stock. The dividend is payable Dec. 1, 2022, to stockholders of record on Nov. 14, 2022. This marks the 321st consecutive quarter — dating back to 1942 — that the company will have paid a dividend to its stockholders. WEC Energy Group (NYSE:WEC), based in Milwaukee, is one of the nation's premier energy companies, serving 4.6 million customers in Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan and Minnesota. The company's principal utilities are We Energies, Wisconsin Public Service, Peoples Gas, North Shore Gas, Michigan Gas

MILWAUKEE, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group (NYSE:WEC) today reported net income of $287.5 million, or 91 cents per share, for the second quarter of 2022 – up from $276.0 million, or 87 cents per share, in last year's second quarter. For the first six months of 2022, the company recorded net income of $853.4 million, or $2.70 per share – up from $786.1 million, or $2.49 per share, in the corresponding period a year ago. Consolidated revenues totaled $5.0 billion for the first six months of 2022, up $668.4 million over revenues for the first half of 2021. "A warm start to the summer, solid results from our infrastructure segment and continued execution of our capital plan were ma

MILWAUKEE, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wisconsin Electric board of directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 90 cents per share on the company's Preferred Stock, 3.60% Series, payable Sept. 1, 2022, to stockholders of record on Aug. 12, 2022. The board also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.50 per share on the company's Six Per Cent Preferred Stock, payable Oct. 31, 2022, to stockholders of record on Oct. 14, 2022. Wisconsin Electric Power Co., doing business as We Energies, is a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group (NYSE:WEC). The company serves more than 1.1 million electric customers and more than 490,000 natural gas customers in Wisconsin. Visit the We Energies website

MILWAUKEE, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of WEC Energy Group (NYSE:WEC) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 72.75 cents per share on the company's common stock. The dividend is payable Sept. 1, 2022, to stockholders of record on Aug. 12, 2022. This marks 80 years — spanning 320 consecutive quarters dating back to 1942 — that the company will have paid a dividend to its stockholders. WEC Energy Group (NYSE:WEC), based in Milwaukee, is one of the nation's premier energy companies, serving 4.6 million customers in Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan and Minnesota. The company's principal utilities are We Energies, Wisconsin Public Service, Peoples Gas, North Shore Gas,

MILWAUKEE, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At WEC Energy Group's (NYSE:WEC) virtual annual meeting of stockholders today, Executive Chairman Gale Klappa and President and CEO Scott Lauber highlighted how the company is building a bridge to the future with aggressive environmental goals and a focus on affordable, reliable and clean energy. They also emphasized how the company's focus on efficiency and financial discipline — along with favorable weather and a solid economic recovery in the region — resulted in record net income and earnings per share.    2021 company highlights: Named one of America's most responsible companies by Newsweek Magazine.Developed the largest five-year capital plan in c

MILWAUKEE, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group (NYSE:WEC) today reported net income of $565.9 million, or $1.79 per share, for the first quarter of 2022 — up from $510.1 million, or $1.61 per share, for last year's first quarter. Consolidated revenues totaled $2.9 billion, up $216.7 million from the first quarter a year ago. "A colder than normal winter, a strong economy and the performance of our infrastructure segment were the major factors driving our first-quarter results," said Gale Klappa, executive chairman. "The year is off to a solid start as we continue to focus on the fundamentals of our business." For the quarter, natural gas deliveries in Wisconsin — excluding natural g

MILWAUKEE, April 21, 2022  /PRNewswire/ -- The Wisconsin Electric board of directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 90 cents per share on the company's Preferred Stock, 3.60% Series, payable June 1, 2022, to stockholders of record on May 13, 2022. The board also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.50 per share on the company's Six Per Cent Preferred Stock, payable July 31, 2022, to stockholders of record on July 14, 2022. Wisconsin Electric Power Co., doing business as We Energies, is a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group (NYSE:WEC). The company serves more than 1.1 million electric customers and more than 490,000 natural gas customers in Wisconsin. Visit the We Energies website

MILWAUKEE, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of WEC Energy Group (NYSE:WEC) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 72.75 cents per share on the company's common stock. The dividend is payable June 1, 2022, to stockholders of record on May 13, 2022. This marks the 319th consecutive quarter — dating back to 1942 — that the company will have paid a dividend to its stockholders. WEC Energy Group (NYSE:WEC), based in Milwaukee, is one of the nation's premier energy companies, serving 4.6 million customers in Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan and Minnesota. The company's principal utilities are We Energies, Wisconsin Public Service, Peoples Gas, North Shore Gas, Michigan Gas

MILWAUKEE, Jan. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wisconsin Electric board of directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 90 cents per share on the company's Preferred Stock, 3.60% Series, payable March 1, 2022, to stockholders of record on Feb. 14, 2022. The board also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.50 per share on the company's Six Per Cent Preferred Stock, payable April 30, 2022, to stockholders of record on April 14, 2022. Wisconsin Electric Power Co., doing business as We Energies, is a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group (NYSE:WEC). The company serves more than 1.1 million electric customers and more than 490,000 natural gas customers in Wisconsin. Visit the We Energies websi

MILWAUKEE, Jan. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of WEC Energy Group (NYSE:WEC) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 72.75 cents per share on the company's common stock, an increase of 7.4 percent over the current quarterly dividend of 67.75 cents per share. This raises the annual dividend rate to $2.91 per share. The higher dividend is payable March 1, 2022, to stockholders of record on Feb. 14, 2022. This marks the 318th consecutive quarter — dating back to 1942 — that the company will have paid a dividend to its stockholders. "With today's action by our board, 2022 will be the nineteenth consecutive year of dividend increases for our stockholders," said Gale Klappa,

MILWAUKEE, Dec. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of WEC Energy Group (NYSE:WEC) today announced that it is planning to raise the quarterly dividend on the company's common stock to 72.75 cents per share in the first quarter of 2022. This would represent an increase of 5 cents per share, or 7.4 percent. The directors expect to declare the new dividend at their regularly scheduled meeting in January. The dividend — which would be equivalent to an annual rate of $2.91 per share — would be payable March 1, 2022, to stockholders of record on Feb. 14, 2022. "The board's review today is consistent with our ongoing plan targeting a dividend payout ratio of 65 to 70 percent of earnings,