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Electric — Purchase Obligation

WEC Energy Group Electric — Purchase Obligation decreased by 11.2% to $5.05B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 11.2%, from $5.68B to $5.05B.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryLiquidity
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2018
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 20, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase indicates higher reliance on external supply, while a decrease suggests increased internal generation or reduced demand.

Detailed definition

The total financial commitment to purchase electricity, capacity, or fuel from third-party suppliers over a specified fu...

Peer comparison

Standard disclosure in 'Contractual Obligations' tables for all major utilities.

Metric ID: wec_segment_electric_purchase_obligation

Historical Data

5 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$7.34B$6.83B$6.28B$5.68B$5.05B
QoQ Change-7.0%-8.0%-9.6%-11.2%
YoY Change-7.0%-8.0%-9.6%-11.2%
Range$5.05B$7.34B
CAGR-31.3%
Avg YoY Growth-8.9%
Median YoY Growth-8.8%
Current Streak4+ quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WEC Energy Group's electric — purchase obligation?
WEC Energy Group (WEC) reported electric — purchase obligation of $5.05B in Q4 2025.
How has WEC Energy Group's electric — purchase obligation changed year-over-year?
WEC Energy Group's electric — purchase obligation decreased by 11.2% year-over-year, from $5.68B to $5.05B.
What does electric — purchase obligation mean?
The total dollar value of future power purchase commitments.