WEC Energy logs nearly 22% jump in Q2 profit, reaffirms 2026 EPS outlook

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WEC Energy reported a ~22% y/y increase in Q2 net income on stronger commercial and industrial electricity demand, with revenue slightly ahead of estimates while operating and interest expenses rose. The company reaffirmed its 2026 EPS outlook, though the midpoint was marginally below consensus. The results support the broader utility sector narrative of datacenter-driven load growth but are unlikely to shift market-wide pricing materially.
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WEC Energy Group said second-quarter net income rose to US$299.2 million, up nearly 22% from a year earlier, helped by higher electricity sales to commercial and industrial customers. Operating revenue increased 2.6% to US$2.06 billion, slightly above expectations, while earnings were 91 cents per share. The utility reaffirmed its 2026 earnings forecast of US$5.51 to US$5.61 per share.