WEC Energy Group (WEC) Dividend
WEC Energy Group (WEC) currently pays a dividend yield of 3.75%, distributing $3.81 per share annually ($0.95 per quarter). The company operates in the Utilities sector.
WEC has raised its dividend for 22 consecutive years.
WEC dividend at a glance
| Dividend Yield | 3.75% |
|---|---|
| Annual Dividend | $3.81 per share |
| Per Payment | $0.95 |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Payments per Year | 4 |
| Next Ex-Dividend Date | November 13, 2026 |
| Next Payment Date | December 1, 2026 |
| Payout Ratio | 72% |
| Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth | 22 |
| Sector | Utilities |
| Implied Share Price (from yield) | $101.65 |
What WEC pays on a $10,000 investment
At a 3.75% yield, $10,000 invested in WEC generates about $375.00 per year, or roughly $93.75 every quarter. Share counts below use an implied price of $101.65, derived from the $3.81 annual dividend and the 3.75% yield.
| Amount Invested | Approx. Shares | Annual Dividend Income | Income per Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | 9.8 | $37.50 | $9.38 |
| $5,000 | 49.2 | $187.50 | $46.88 |
| $10,000 | 98.4 | $375.00 | $93.75 |
| $25,000 | 245.9 | $937.50 | $234.38 |
| $100,000 | 983.7 | $3,750.00 | $937.50 |
These figures assume the dividend and share price stay where they are today. They do not account for taxes, dividend cuts, price movement, or reinvestment. If you reinvest instead of taking the cash, the share count grows each quarter — see how the dividend snowball compounds.
WEC dividend payment schedule
WEC pays on a quarterly schedule — 4 payments a year. The next confirmed ex-dividend date is November 13, 2026, with payment on December 1, 2026. Later rows are projected forward at the same interval and will shift when WEC Energy Group declares each dividend.
| Ex-Dividend Date | Payment Date | Amount per Share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 13, 2026 | December 1, 2026 | $0.95 | Confirmed |
| February 13, 2027 | March 3, 2027 | $0.95 | Projected |
| May 13, 2027 | May 31, 2027 | $0.95 | Projected |
| August 13, 2027 | August 31, 2027 | $0.95 | Projected |
To collect a WEC dividend you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date. Buy on the ex-date itself and the previous owner keeps that payment. Read how ex-dividend, record, and payment dates fit together.
How WEC's dividend compares
Across the 714 dividend stocks and ETFs DivTrkr tracks, the median yield is 4.23%. WEC's 3.75% is 0.48 percentage points below that median, ranking 379th of 714 by yield.
Within Utilities, where we track 28 names, the median yield is 3.40% — putting WEC above its sector.
Its 22-year run of dividend increases ranks 67th out of the 363 names in our data with an active growth streak.
What the numbers mean
WEC pays out roughly 72% of its earnings as dividends. That is on the higher side — still common for utilities and consumer staples, but it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.
Like most US dividend payers, WEC distributes quarterly, so a full year of ownership produces four payments.
Whether these payments are taxed at the lower qualified rate or as ordinary income depends on how long you hold the shares and what kind of company pays them. See the qualified vs. ordinary dividend rules.
WEC dividend FAQ
When is the next WEC ex-dividend date?
The next WEC ex-dividend date is November 13, 2026, with the payment scheduled for December 1, 2026. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive that payment.
What is WEC's dividend yield?
WEC currently yields 3.75%, based on $3.81 in dividends per share over the past year.
How often does WEC pay dividends?
WEC pays quarterly, which works out to 4 payments per year of about $0.95 per share.
How much dividend income would $10,000 of WEC generate?
At the current 3.75% yield, $10,000 invested in WEC would produce roughly $375.00 per year, or about $93.75 per quarter, before taxes and assuming the dividend holds.
Has WEC increased its dividend?
Yes — WEC has raised its dividend for 22 consecutive years.
WEC dividend history
DivTrkr holds 160 recorded WEC dividend payments going back to 1986, with 22 consecutive complete years of increases and +7.1% a year of growth over the last five complete years. See the full WEC dividend history — every payment, annual totals and growth by year.
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