WEC Energy Group reported a rise in first-quarter earnings per share, despite a decrease in consolidated revenues, as mild winter temperatures and the economic downturn impacted results.
Net income for the first quarter of 2020 was $452.5 million, or $1.43 per share, compared to $420.1 million, or $1.33 per share, for the first quarter of 2019.
Consolidated revenues totaled $2.1 billion, down $268.8 million from the previous year's first quarter.
Natural gas deliveries in Wisconsin decreased by 10.6 percent compared to the first quarter of 2019.
The company is reaffirming its earnings guidance for 2020 in the range of $3.71 to $3.75 per share.
The company is reaffirming its earnings guidance for 2020 in the range of $3.71 to $3.75 per share.