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WEC Energy Group, Inc. earnings call
Buzzberg read
Record $28B capex plan drives 6.5-7% earnings growth
WEC Energy's annual meeting covered a record $28B capital plan, strong renewable energy growth, and reaffirmed EPS guidance for 2025. Management highlighted robust demand from Microsoft and Eli Lilly data center/industrial projects and provided regulatory updates on Illinois pipeline replacement. Q1 2025 EPS of $2.27 on track with guidance of $5.17-$5.27.
Buzzberg read Record $28B capex plan drives 6.5-7% earnings growth WEC Energy's annual meeting covered a record $28B capital plan, strong renewable energy growth, and reaffirmed EPS guidance for 2025. Management highlighted robust demand from Microsoft and Eli Lilly data center/industrial projects and provided regulatory updates on Illinois pipeline replacement. Q1 2025 EPS of $2.27 on track with guidance of $5.17-$5.27. Read full analysisCollapse analysis
WEC Energy's annual meeting covered a record $28B capital plan, strong renewable energy growth, and reaffirmed EPS guidance for 2025. Management highlighted robust demand from Microsoft and Eli Lilly data center/industrial projects and provided regulatory updates on Illinois pipeline replacement. Q1 2025 EPS of $2.27 on track with guidance of $5.17-$5.27.
- Announced $28B five-year capital plan, including 4,300 MW of renewables.
- Microsoft and Eli Lilly are driving significant new electricity demand in Wisconsin.
- Wisconsin PSC approved $883M High Noon Solar and Battery Park project.
Revenue$2.5371BReported
EPS$1.42Reported
Gross margin48.85%Reported
Operating margin22.98%Reported
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What matters now
The highest-signal changes from the call.
Demand
Data center and pharma projects signal robust electricity demand
Demand
Cloverleaf data center campus could add 1,000 MW demand
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Capex
High Noon Solar and Battery Park approved; construction by 2027
Regulatory
Illinois pipe replacement program gets regulatory clarity
Demand
Renewables save customers $150 million annually on fuel
Reported period
Actuals
| Metric | Reported | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.5371B | Reported |
| EPS | $1.42 | Reported |
| Gross margin | 48.85% | Reported |
| Operating margin | 22.98% | Reported |
| Free cash flow | $-0.9054B | Reported |
| Capex | $1.303B | Reported |
Forward-looking
Forward guidance
| Metric | Period | Range | Midpoint | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capex | FY2029 | $28B | $28B | Initiated |
| EPS | FY2025 | $5.17–$5.27 | $5.22 | Maintained |
AI, capex & demand read
Management read
Confident
Management expressed confidence in executing its record capital plan and meeting growth targets, citing strong economic development opportunities and regulatory progress.
Investment and capacity
Management announced a $28 billion five-year investment plan, the largest in company history, to support safety, reliability, and growth. The plan includes adding 4,300 MW of renewable generation ($9.1 billion), natural gas generation, LNG storage, and distribution/transmission infrastructure. Specific projects include the approved High Noon Solar and Battery Park ($883 million) and a request for
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Customers
Customers
Scott Lauber
Microsoft is progressing on a large data center campus in WEC's territory, indicating strong demand for electricity from a major tech customer.
Evidence
“Along the I-94 corridor between Milwaukee and Chicago, Microsoft continues work on the first phase of its major data center complex. This $3.3 billion investment is expected to begin operations in 2026.”
Customers
Scott Lauber
Eli Lilly's expansion in WEC's service territory signals durable industrial electricity demand growth.
Evidence
“And just to the south in Pleasant Prairie, The pharmaceutical company, Eli Lilly, announced plans for a $3 billion expansion.”
Supply chain
Supply chain
Gail Klappa
Deloitte & Touche serves as WEC's independent auditor; the company was ratified at the meeting.
Evidence
“Also with us today are P.J. DiStefano and Andy Coors from Deloitte & Touche, our independent auditors.”
Methodology & coverage
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