WEC
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WEC Energy Group Inc. (WEC) closed at $112.18 as of 2026-03-20, trading 25.0% above its 200-week moving average of $89.75. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 30.9% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 67, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.1x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.96 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2352 weeks of data, WEC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 15 times. On average, these episodes lasted 13 weeks. Historically, investors who bought WEC at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +11.3%.
With a market cap of $36.5 billion, WEC is a large-cap stock. Free cash flow yield is currently negative, meaning the company is burning cash. Return on equity stands at 11.6%. The stock trades at 2.7x book value.
Share count has increased 3.2% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 33.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in WEC would have grown to $2928, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 10.7% vs 10.4% for the index — confirming WEC as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been declining. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: WEC vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After WEC Crosses Below the Line?
Across 14 historical episodes, buying WEC when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +7.6% after 12 months (median +7.0%), compared to +20.9% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 57% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +28.6% vs +36.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment WEC crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
WEC has crossed below its 200-week MA 15 times with an average 1-year return of +11.3% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1981 | May 1981 | 13 | 10.2% | +40.0% | +22976.8% |
| Mar 1997 | Mar 1997 | 3 | 2.1% | +24.1% | +2464.4% |
| Apr 1997 | Apr 1997 | 1 | 2.9% | +30.1% | +2477.8% |
| May 1997 | Jun 1997 | 2 | 0.6% | +29.5% | +2412.0% |
| Aug 1999 | Aug 1999 | 1 | 0.8% | -9.5% | +2077.0% |
| Aug 1999 | May 2001 | 89 | 26.9% | -7.8% | +2060.0% |
| Jul 2001 | Jul 2001 | 1 | 1.7% | +14.3% | +2120.8% |
| Oct 2001 | Oct 2001 | 2 | 1.3% | +11.4% | +2100.5% |
| Oct 2008 | Oct 2008 | 3 | 7.1% | +20.6% | +944.5% |
| Feb 2009 | Jul 2009 | 21 | 10.6% | +25.6% | +883.0% |
| Oct 2022 | Oct 2022 | 3 | 3.1% | -2.4% | +48.5% |
| Mar 2023 | Mar 2023 | 1 | 0.8% | -3.1% | +42.6% |
| May 2023 | Jun 2023 | 2 | 1.9% | -3.4% | +42.5% |
| Jun 2023 | Jul 2023 | 2 | 1.0% | -7.4% | +40.9% |
| Jul 2023 | Jul 2024 | 52 | 11.1% | +7.5% | +41.9% |
| Average | 13 | — | +11.3% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WEC below its 200-week moving average?
No. WEC Energy Group Inc. (WEC) is currently 25.0% above its 200-week moving average of $89.75. It would need to fall to $89.75 to cross below the line.
What is WEC's 200-week moving average price?
WEC Energy Group Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $89.75 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when WEC drops below its 200-week moving average?
WEC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 15 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +11.3%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 13 weeks on average.
Is WEC a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about WEC as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 67. Free cash flow is currently negative. Return on equity is 11.6%. Price-to-book is 2.7x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does WEC compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.2 years, $100 invested in WEC would have grown to $2928, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That's 10.7% annualized vs 10.4% for the index. WEC has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does WEC pay a dividend?
Yes. WEC Energy Group Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 340.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20