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FirstEnergy (FE) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$40.27 +0.37 (+0.93%)
As of 03:58 PM Eastern

About FirstEnergy Stock (NYSE:FE)

Key Stats

Today's Range
$39.69
$40.29
50-Day Range
$39.70
$43.18
52-Week Range
$37.58
$44.97
Volume
6.17 million shs
Average Volume
3.96 million shs
Market Capitalization
$23.24 billion
P/E Ratio
21.42
Dividend Yield
4.42%
Price Target
$46.00
Consensus Rating
Hold

Company Overview

FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), headquartered in Akron, Ohio, is a diversified electric utility formed in 1997 through the merger of several mid-Atlantic power companies. The company’s regulated operations deliver electricity across Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and West Virginia, providing transmission and distribution services to residential, commercial and industrial customers. FirstEnergy’s network supports a broad service territory with an extensive grid infrastructure.

In addition to its regulated utility business, FirstEnergy owns and operates a varied generation portfolio. Through its subsidiaries, the company manages coal-fired, natural gas, hydroelectric and nuclear power plants. FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Company oversees nuclear facilities in the region, while other divisions focus on modernizing fossil fuel assets and integrating renewable energy sources. The company has prioritized grid reliability and resilience through system upgrades and advanced monitoring technologies.

Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Charles E. “Chuck” Jones, FirstEnergy emphasizes operational excellence and customer service. The executive team guides the company’s strategic initiatives, which include infrastructure investment, digital transformation and compliance with evolving regulatory standards. FirstEnergy’s governance framework ensures oversight of safety, environmental stewardship and risk management across its businesses.

Committed to community engagement and environmental responsibility, FirstEnergy participates in economic development programs and supports local charitable endeavors. The company is enhancing its network to facilitate future growth in distributed generation and electric transportation. By balancing its regulated utility focus with a dynamic generation profile, FirstEnergy aims to deliver reliable power and long-term value to stakeholders.

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FirstEnergy Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

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87th Percentile Overall Score

FE MarketRank™: 

FirstEnergy scored higher than 87% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 21st out of 99 stocks in the utilities sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

  • Consensus Rating

    FirstEnergy has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.43, and is based on 6 buy ratings, 8 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

  • Amount of Analyst Coverage

    FirstEnergy has been the subject of 7 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

  • Read more about FirstEnergy's stock forecast and price target.
  • Earnings Growth

    Earnings for FirstEnergy are expected to grow by 8.65% in the coming year, from $2.66 to $2.89 per share.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

    The P/E ratio of FirstEnergy is 21.42, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 24.90.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

    The P/E ratio of FirstEnergy is 21.42, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 20.30.

  • Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

    FirstEnergy has a PEG Ratio of 2.45. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

  • Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

    FirstEnergy has a P/B Ratio of 1.69. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

  • Read more about FirstEnergy's valuation and earnings.
  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    3.23% of the float of FirstEnergy has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    FirstEnergy has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.6, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in FirstEnergy has recently increased by 17.03%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.
  • Dividend Leadership

    FirstEnergy is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.46%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

  • Dividend Growth

    FirstEnergy has only been increasing its dividend for 3 years.

  • Dividend Coverage

    The dividend payout ratio of FirstEnergy is 94.68%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

  • Dividend Sustainability

    Based on earnings estimates, FirstEnergy will have a dividend payout ratio of 61.59% next year. This indicates that FirstEnergy will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

  • Read more about FirstEnergy's dividend.
  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    3.23% of the float of FirstEnergy has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    FirstEnergy has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.6, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in FirstEnergy has recently increased by 17.03%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.
  • News Sentiment

    FirstEnergy has a news sentiment score of 0.99. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.74 average news sentiment score of Utilities companies.
  • News Coverage This Week

    MarketBeat has tracked 12 news articles for FirstEnergy this week, compared to 15 articles on an average week.
  • Search Interest

    Only 3 people have searched for FE on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -80% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • MarketBeat Follows

    Only 2 people have added FirstEnergy to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -33% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

    In the past three months, FirstEnergy insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $1,020,000.00 in company stock.

  • Percentage Held by Insiders

    Only 0.17% of the stock of FirstEnergy is held by insiders.

  • Percentage Held by Institutions

    89.41% of the stock of FirstEnergy is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

  • Read more about FirstEnergy's insider trading history.
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FE Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

FirstEnergy's stock was trading at $39.78 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, FE shares have increased by 1.2% and is now trading at $40.27.
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FirstEnergy Corporation (NYSE:FE) announced its earnings results on Wednesday, April, 23rd. The utilities provider reported $0.67 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.60 by $0.07. The firm's quarterly revenue was up 14.5% on a year-over-year basis.
Read the conference call transcript
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FirstEnergy subsidiaries include these companies: Allegheny Energy, GPU Inc, MARBEL Energy Corporation, FirstEnergy Service Company, FirstEnergy Transmission LLC, FirstEnergy Ventures Corp., Jersey Central Power & Light Company, and others.

Shares of FE stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that FirstEnergy investors own include Chevron (CVX), Comcast (CMCSA), Bristol Myers Squibb (BMY), Charles Schwab (SCHW), McKesson (MCK), Edwards Lifesciences (EW) and Yum! Brands (YUM).

Company Calendar

Last Earnings
4/23/2025
Record date for 6/1 Dividend
5/07/2025
Ex-Dividend for 6/1 Dividend
5/07/2025
Dividend Payable
6/01/2025
Today
6/30/2025
Next Earnings (Estimated)
7/29/2025
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
NYSE
Sector
Utilities
Industry
UTIL - ELEC PWR
Sub-Industry
Electric Utilities
Current Symbol
NYSE:FE
Employees
12,294
Year Founded
1997

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$46.00
High Stock Price Target
$50.00
Low Stock Price Target
$43.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+14.2%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.43
Research Coverage
14 Analysts

Profitability

Trailing P/E Ratio
21.42
Forward P/E Ratio
15.14
P/E Growth
2.45
Net Income
$978 million
Pretax Margin
11.77%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$13.47 billion
Cash Flow
$5.78 per share
Price / Cash Flow
6.97
Book Value
$23.81 per share
Price / Book
1.69

Miscellaneous

Free Float
576,175,000
Market Cap
$23.24 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.40

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This page (NYSE:FE) was last updated on 6/30/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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