WEC Energy Group reported an insider transaction and updated financial results that together paint a nuanced picture of internal liquidity moves and operating performance.
On February 9, 2026, Scott J. Lauber, President and Chief Executive Officer of WEC Energy Group, sold 8,089 shares of the company's common stock for an aggregate amount of approximately $895,462. The disposition occurred across prices ranging from $110.5450 to $110.9300 per share.
That same day, Lauber exercised stock options to acquire 8,089 shares at an exercise price of $58.305 per share, a transaction valued at $471,629. Following these transactions, Lauber's direct holdings of WEC Energy Group total 66,800.5124 shares. He also holds 6,741.508 shares indirectly through the Employee Retirement Savings Plan (ERSP).
WEC Energy Group's market capitalization stands at $36.75 billion, and the stock is trading at $112.92 per share with a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.64. An analysis indicates the shares appear to be trading above their Fair Value. The company's historical price volatility is low, reflected in a five-year beta of 0.58.
On the operational and financial side, WEC Energy released fourth-quarter 2025 results showing mixed outcomes versus expectations. The company reported earnings per share of $0.97, missing the consensus estimate of $1.38 by 29.71%. Revenue for the quarter was $2.54 billion, outperforming forecasts by 12.89%.
For the full year 2025, WEC Energy reported EPS of $5.27, narrowly exceeding the Street estimate of $5.25. The company has provided 2026 guidance with an EPS range of $5.51 to $5.61, and is forecasting a 6.5% to 7% EPS compound annual growth rate for the year. Management projects long-term growth of 7% to 8% measured off the midpoint of guidance.
Market analysts have reacted by maintaining or raising their assessments. Scotiabank reiterated a Sector Outperform rating, pointing to WEC Energy's growth prospects and noting a 22-year streak of beating earnings guidance. Scotiabank's price target for the stock is $140.00. Separately, Mizuho raised its price target to $121.00 from $117.00 while keeping an Outperform rating.
Dividend continuity remains a salient feature of the company's profile. WEC Energy has paid dividends for 56 consecutive years and currently yields 3.37%.
This combination of a CEO option exercise paired with a share sale, modest full-year EPS outperformance, a notable quarterly EPS miss offset by revenue upside, and continued analyst support frames the near-term narrative for WEC Energy as one of stable income generation with measured growth expectations.
Readers should note the company-specific metrics presented above include market capitalization, shares outstanding held directly and indirectly by the CEO, recent transaction prices, historical beta, dividend track record, reported quarterly and full-year results, guidance ranges, and analyst price targets and ratings.
Summary
WEC Energy's CEO sold 8,089 shares for about $895,462 and concurrently exercised options for 8,089 shares at $58.305 each. The company posted a Q4 2025 EPS miss but delivered revenue above expectations, reported modest full-year EPS outperformance, and provided 2026 guidance implying mid-single-digit EPS growth. Analysts retained Outperform ratings and adjusted price targets higher.