Operating Expenses

D&A

WEC Energy Group D&A increased by 0.9% to $379.80M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 5.5%, from $359.90M to $379.80M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), D&A shows an upward trend with a 8.3% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2015
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

Higher levels often indicate significant recent capital investment or large historical acquisitions, while lower levels may suggest aging assets.

Detailed definition

Depreciation and amortization represent the systematic allocation of the cost of tangible and intangible assets over the...

Peer comparison

High in capital-intensive industries like healthcare and manufacturing; peers often report this as a significant non-cash drag on earnings.

Metric ID: depreciation_and_amortization

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$266.20M$271.60M$275.10M$278.10M$279.60M$280.30M$284.60M$305.50M$313.90M$320.30M$324.50M$333.40M$336.60M$340.50M$344.00M$359.90M$368.90M$373.40M$376.30M$379.80M
QoQ Change+2.0%+1.3%+1.1%+0.5%+0.3%+1.5%+7.3%+2.7%+2.0%+1.3%+2.7%+1.0%+1.2%+1.0%+4.6%+2.5%+1.2%+0.8%+0.9%
YoY Change+5.0%+3.2%+3.5%+9.9%+12.3%+14.3%+14.0%+9.1%+7.2%+6.3%+6.0%+7.9%+9.6%+9.7%+9.4%+5.5%
Range$266.20M$379.80M
CAGR+7.8%
Avg YoY Growth+8.3%
Median YoY Growth+8.5%
Current Streak19+ quarters growth

Product Breakdown

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SegmentQ3 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q1 '26
Utility operations$320.30M$333.40M$336.60M$340.50M$359.90M$368.90M$373.40M$379.80M
Total$320.30M$333.40M$336.60M$340.50M$359.90M$368.90M$373.40M$379.80M

Business Segments

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SegmentQ2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Corporate and Other$336.60M$340.50M$344.00M$359.90M$368.90M$373.40M$376.30M$379.80M
Non-Utility Energy Infrastructure$336.60M$340.50M$344.00M$359.90M$368.90M$373.40M$376.30M$379.80M
Total$336.60M$340.50M$344.00M$359.90M$368.90M$373.40M$376.30M$379.80M

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WEC Energy Group's d&a?
WEC Energy Group (WEC) reported d&a of $379.80M in Q1 2026.
How has WEC Energy Group's d&a changed year-over-year?
WEC Energy Group's d&a increased by 5.5% year-over-year, from $359.90M to $379.80M.
What is the long-term trend for WEC Energy Group's d&a?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), WEC Energy Group's d&a has grown at a 8.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.07B to $1.48B.
What does d&a mean?
The non-cash expense that spreads the cost of physical and intangible assets over their useful life.