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Derivative Liability

WEC Energy Group Derivative Liability increased by 11.1% to $36.10M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Over 3 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Derivative Liability shows an upward trend with a 31.2% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ4 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase suggests higher exposure to unfavorable market movements or an increase in the volume of hedging activities.

Detailed definition

Represents the total fair value of derivative financial instruments that are in a net liability position at the balance...

Peer comparison

Varies significantly based on hedging strategy and market volatility; peers with larger trading operations typically report higher balances.

Metric ID: other_derivative_liabilities

Historical Data

10 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '24Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$8.90M$21.00M$5.90M$1.20M$7.60M$21.80M$13.90M$27.30M$32.50M$36.10M
QoQ Change+136.0%-71.9%-79.7%+533.3%+186.8%-36.2%+96.4%+19.0%+11.1%
YoY Change-14.6%+3.8%+133.8%
Range$1.20M$36.10M
CAGR+86.3%
Avg YoY Growth+41.0%
Median YoY Growth+3.8%
Current Streak3 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WEC Energy Group's derivative liability?
WEC Energy Group (WEC) reported derivative liability of $36.10M in Q1 2026.
What is the long-term trend for WEC Energy Group's derivative liability?
Over 3 years (2020 to 2025), WEC Energy Group's derivative liability has grown at a 31.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $14.40M to $32.50M.
What does derivative liability mean?
The total amount the company would owe if it closed out all its current derivative contracts that have a negative value.