WEC Energy Group Inc (WEC)

Pretax margin

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020
Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) (ttm) US$ in thousands 1,746,300 1,472,200 1,578,000 1,664,900 1,536,300 1,607,400 1,606,500 1,619,200 1,732,600 1,665,700 1,630,100 1,608,700 1,498,800 1,531,300 1,505,800 1,471,900 1,429,300 1,430,200 1,361,800 1,316,900
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 8,599,900 8,533,200 8,627,100 8,685,100 8,893,000 9,233,900 9,279,500 9,577,400 9,597,400 9,240,900 8,984,400 8,532,700 8,316,000 8,047,500 7,952,000 7,824,500 7,241,700 7,255,800 7,212,800 7,254,300
Pretax margin 20.31% 17.25% 18.29% 19.17% 17.28% 17.41% 17.31% 16.91% 18.05% 18.03% 18.14% 18.85% 18.02% 19.03% 18.94% 18.81% 19.74% 19.71% 18.88% 18.15%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $1,746,300K ÷ $8,599,900K
= 20.31%

The pretax margin of WEC Energy Group Inc has demonstrated some fluctuations over the period from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. The pretax margin ranged between 16.91% to 20.31% during this period.

The pretax margin reached its peak of 20.31% on December 31, 2024, showcasing strong profitability before experiencing a significant decline in the following quarter. The highest levels of profitability suggest effective cost management strategies and revenue generation during that specific quarter.

On the other hand, the pretax margin hit its lowest point of 16.91% on March 31, 2023, indicating a possible decrease in profitability due to higher expenses relative to revenues during that particular quarter.

Overall, the pretax margin fluctuations suggest that WEC Energy Group Inc might be experiencing periodic shifts in operational efficiency and profitability, which could be influenced by factors such as cost control measures, revenue fluctuations, and economic conditions. Further analysis would be required to pinpoint the specific drivers behind these variations and their implications for the company's financial performance.