WEC Energy Group reported a strong first quarter with increased net income and consolidated revenues. The company's performance was driven by colder weather, economic recovery, and a focus on operational excellence.
Net income increased to $510.1 million, or $1.61 per share, up from $452.5 million, or $1.43 per share, in the first quarter of 2020.
Consolidated revenues rose to $2.7 billion, an increase of $582.8 million compared to the previous year's first quarter.
Natural gas deliveries in Wisconsin, excluding power generation, increased by 3.2 percent.
Retail electricity deliveries, excluding the iron ore mine, increased by 1.1 percent.
The company expects to reach the top end of its earnings guidance for 2021, which is in a range of $3.99 to $4.03 per share, assuming normal weather for the remainder of the year.