WEC Energy Group, Inc.
WECNYSETrackedESG Rated: 1/2 ProvidersMarket Data VerifiedUtilitiesMulti-UtilitiesMSCI: AA
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- Rated universe Carries an MSCI or Sustainalytics observation.
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- Quote
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Market overview
Up+USD 1.75 (+1.64%) Day change
The market is closed. This is the last verified closing quote, not an intraday price.
- Open
- USD 107.89
- Previous close
- USD 107.00
- Day high
- USD 109.11
- Day low
- USD 107.72
- Volume
- 1,669,413
- Market cap
- USD 35,436,118,016
View Chart Data
| Date and time | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD 117.67 | USD 118.00 | USD 116.09 | USD 116.58 | 2,243,200 | |
| USD 105.68 | USD 105.89 | USD 104.37 | USD 104.76 | 2,711,300 | |
| USD 103.28 | USD 104.99 | USD 103.00 | USD 104.87 | 2,119,900 | |
| USD 105.19 | USD 106.83 | USD 104.96 | USD 105.23 | 1,749,400 | |
| USD 109.95 | USD 110.66 | USD 109.32 | USD 109.70 | 2,614,800 | |
| USD 111.77 | USD 114.11 | USD 111.42 | USD 112.92 | 1,986,900 | |
| USD 115.73 | USD 116.11 | USD 115.14 | USD 115.79 | 2,028,900 | |
| USD 116.34 | USD 118.00 | USD 116.29 | USD 117.35 | 1,831,400 | |
| USD 115.78 | USD 116.23 | USD 114.98 | USD 115.33 | 1,666,400 | |
| USD 115.75 | USD 116.02 | USD 114.67 | USD 114.85 | 1,696,300 | |
| USD 115.31 | USD 115.84 | USD 114.27 | USD 114.51 | 1,519,700 | |
| USD 111.29 | USD 111.76 | USD 110.74 | USD 111.64 | 1,661,000 | |
| USD 110.28 | USD 111.05 | USD 108.59 | USD 108.60 | 2,593,800 | |
| USD 114.14 | USD 115.50 | USD 113.79 | USD 114.67 | 2,733,300 | |
| USD 117.95 | USD 118.90 | USD 117.36 | USD 118.85 | 2,661,200 | |
| USD 117.13 | USD 118.95 | USD 116.47 | USD 118.83 | 1,186,700 | |
| USD 113.45 | USD 114.49 | USD 111.94 | USD 112.55 | 1,608,600 | |
| USD 108.16 | USD 109.39 | USD 107.24 | USD 109.25 | 1,983,400 | |
| USD 111.68 | USD 111.68 | USD 109.23 | USD 109.34 | 2,794,800 | |
| USD 105.98 | USD 106.54 | USD 104.86 | USD 105.73 | 1,778,000 | |
| USD 104.11 | USD 104.11 | USD 103.17 | USD 103.17 | 4,330,800 | |
| USD 103.09 | USD 103.31 | USD 100.77 | USD 100.78 | 3,366,100 | |
| USD 101.42 | USD 102.28 | USD 100.85 | USD 101.30 | 2,764,900 | |
| USD 107.89 | USD 109.11 | USD 107.71 | USD 108.75 | 1,669,400 |
Company Profile & Business Model Overview
WEC Energy Group, Inc. (WEC) is a diversified U.S. utility holding company that provides regulated electric and natural gas service and nonregulated renewable energy services across the Midwest. Its principal subsidiaries operate electric and gas utilities serving millions of customers primarily in Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan and Minnesota. WEC is listed on the NYSE under the ticker WEC.
Sustainability Strengths & Catalysts (Pros)
- Large regulated footprint provides stable revenue and regulatory oversight that supports long-term investment in grid reliability and safety programs, including targeted system hardening and vegetation management initiatives.
- Public commitments and reporting on corporate responsibility, with published sustainability and CSR disclosures that detail emissions management, energy efficiency programs and investments in renewable generation.
- Engagement in renewable energy development and integration through subsidiaries and projects, supporting state clean-energy goals and diversifying the company’s generation mix away from CO2-intensive sources.
Material Risks & Governance Concerns (Cons)
- As an electric and natural gas utility, WEC remains exposed to operational greenhouse gas and methane emissions from fossil-fuel generation and gas distribution, creating transition and regulatory risk as jurisdictions tighten climate policies.
- Utilities face potential controversy and financial risk from rate disputes, infrastructure outages or safety incidents; historical regulatory and customer-affordability pressures can lead to scrutiny over capital spending and rate recovery mechanisms.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Direct answers on sustainability scores, risk methodologies, and peer rankings.
What is WEC Energy Group, Inc. (WEC)'s ESG rating and sustainability score?
WEC Energy Group, Inc. (WEC) has an MSCI ESG rating of AA. MSCI evaluates corporate resilience to long-term industry material environmental, social, and governance risks relative to sector peers.
Is WEC Energy Group, Inc. considered an ESG leader or laggard in Utilities?
WEC Energy Group, Inc. is classified as an ESG Leader by MSCI with a AA rating, ranking in the top tier of companies in Utilities for sustainability governance and decarbonization practices.
What are the main ESG risks and controversies for WEC Energy Group, Inc.?
Key material risks for WEC Energy Group, Inc. include: As an electric and natural gas utility, WEC remains exposed to operational greenhouse gas and methane emissions from fossil-fuel generation and gas distribution, creating transition and regulatory risk as jurisdictions tighten climate policies.; Utilities face potential controversy and financial risk from rate disputes, infrastructure outages or safety incidents; historical regulatory and customer-affordability pressures can lead to scrutiny over capital spending and rate recovery mechanisms.. Investors should evaluate whether corporate mitigation plans adequately address these vulnerabilities.
How does The Impact Investor evaluate ESG stock profiles?
The Impact Investor presents audited third-party ratings from MSCI and Sustainalytics alongside delayed market data and financial fundamentals. We do not blend ratings into proprietary black-box scores, and ratings are never modified by advertising or affiliate relationships.