WEC
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WEC Energy Group Inc. (WEC) closed at $111.42 as of 2026-02-02, trading 24.2% above its 200-week moving average of $89.71. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 23.5% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 51, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 2346 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 $36.3 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.
Over the past 33.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in WEC would have grown to $2884, compared to $2849 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 10.7% vs 10.6% 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.
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% | +22628.9% |
| Mar 1997 | Mar 1997 | 3 | 2.1% | +24.1% | +2425.7% |
| Apr 1997 | Apr 1997 | 1 | 2.9% | +30.1% | +2438.9% |
| May 1997 | Jun 1997 | 2 | 0.6% | +29.5% | +2374.1% |
| Aug 1999 | Aug 1999 | 1 | 0.8% | -9.5% | +2044.2% |
| Aug 1999 | May 2001 | 89 | 26.9% | -7.8% | +2027.5% |
| Jul 2001 | Jul 2001 | 1 | 1.7% | +14.3% | +2087.4% |
| Oct 2001 | Oct 2001 | 2 | 1.3% | +11.4% | +2067.4% |
| Oct 2008 | Oct 2008 | 3 | 7.1% | +20.6% | +928.7% |
| Feb 2009 | Jul 2009 | 21 | 10.6% | +25.6% | +868.2% |
| Oct 2022 | Oct 2022 | 3 | 3.1% | -2.4% | +46.3% |
| Mar 2023 | Mar 2023 | 1 | 0.8% | -3.1% | +40.5% |
| May 2023 | Jun 2023 | 2 | 1.9% | -3.4% | +40.4% |
| Jun 2023 | Jul 2023 | 2 | 1.0% | -7.4% | +38.8% |
| Jul 2023 | Jul 2024 | 52 | 11.1% | +7.5% | +39.8% |
| Average | 13 | — | +11.3% | — |
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 Friday close, 2026-02-02