WEC Energy Group exceeded analyst expectations in the second quarter of 2025, posting earnings per share of $0.76, outperforming projections by 5.6%. The company reported revenue of $2.01 billion, surpassing forecasts by 6.9%. This positive performance triggered a slight pre-market trading increase of 0.13%, with shares reaching $108.77. The company’s success was largely attributed to favorable weather conditions, which contributed four cents to quarterly earnings—a marked improvement from the previous year when adverse weather reduced earnings by two cents. Rate-based growth added another twelve cents to the bottom line. Despite these gains, WEC Energy faces rising operational costs, with maintenance expenses projected to increase by 8-10% for the fiscal year. Management has maintained its annual guidance of $5.17-$5.27 per share, with long-term profit growth targeted at 6.5-7% annually.
Strategic Infrastructure Investments
The utility provider is embarking on an ambitious five-year investment plan totaling $28 billion to enhance infrastructure capabilities. A significant portion—$1.2 billion—will fund the development of 1.1 gigawatts of gas turbine capacity. The company is also strategically positioning itself in the data center market, with major projects underway that could eventually require up to 3.5 gigawatts of power capacity. In response to supply constraints and June’s high electricity demand, WEC has extended the operational timeline for its Oak Creek coal units 7 and 8 until 2026, one year beyond the original decommissioning schedule.
