FirstEnergy (FE) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

FirstEnergy Corp. is a diversified energy company engaged in the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity in the United States. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, the company’s operations encompass the full spectrum of electric utility services, from power generation through delivery to end-use customers. Its regulated utility subsidiaries deliver electricity to approximately six million residential, commercial and industrial customers.

The company maintains a balanced generation portfolio that includes coal, natural gas, nuclear and hydroelectric facilities, as well as investments in renewable energy sources. Through its regulated transmission and distribution businesses, FirstEnergy oversees more than 24,000 circuit miles of transmission lines and serves customers across multiple states. The company also invests in grid modernization programs, smart-meter installations and infrastructure upgrades aimed at improving reliability and operational efficiency.

FirstEnergy’s service territory stretches across Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland and New Jersey, with distinct operating companies serving each region. These subsidiaries adhere to state regulatory frameworks and work closely with public utility commissions to ensure safe, reliable and cost-effective electric service. The company also participates in regional transmission organizations to support wholesale power markets and cross-border electricity flows.

Formed in 1997 through the merger of Ohio Edison Company and Centerior Energy, FirstEnergy has since grown to become a leading Mid-Atlantic and Midwest utility. Christopher A. Crane has served as president and chief executive officer since 2019, guiding the company’s strategic focus on grid resilience, environmental stewardship and customer service excellence.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $46.65 to $47.21
• 50-Day Range: $42.87 to $46.67
• 52-Week Range: $37.58 to $47.35
• Volume: 5.70 million shs
• Average Volume: 4.28 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $26.95 billion
• P/E Ratio: 20.65
• Dividend Yield: 3.81%
• Price Target: $46.77
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

FirstEnergy Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

FirstEnergy scored higher than 73% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 53rd out of 96 stocks in the utilities sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.3 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

FirstEnergy has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 8 buy ratings, 8 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Upside/Downside

The consensus price target for FirstEnergy is close to its current price, suggesting limited near-term upside or downside.

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.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 8.65%

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 20.65, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 233.91.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of FirstEnergy is 20.65, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 57.30.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

FirstEnergy has a PEG Ratio of 2.87. 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 1.96. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

4.35% of the outstanding shares of FirstEnergy have been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

FirstEnergy has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 6.6.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in FirstEnergy has recently increased by 2.91%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

Dividend

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Moderate

Dividend Leadership

FirstEnergy is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 3.81%, 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 78.76%. 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.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 0.3 / 5
• Environmental Score: -7.52

Percentage of Shares Shorted

4.35% of the outstanding shares of FirstEnergy have been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

FirstEnergy has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 6.6.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in FirstEnergy has recently increased by 2.91%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.7 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.85

News Sentiment

FirstEnergy has a news sentiment score of 0.85. 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 news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Utilities companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 24 news articles for FirstEnergy this week, compared to 19 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

11 people have searched for FE on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 450% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

Only 1 people have added FirstEnergy to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -86% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, FirstEnergy insiders have not sold or bought any 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.

FE Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have FE shares performed this year?

FirstEnergy's stock was trading at $39.78 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, FE shares have increased by 17.3% and is now trading at $46.67.

How were FirstEnergy's earnings last quarter?

FirstEnergy Corporation (NYSE:FE) posted its earnings results on Wednesday, July, 30th. The utilities provider reported $0.52 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.50 by $0.02. The utilities provider had revenue of $3.40 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $3.45 billion. FirstEnergy had a net margin of 9.31% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 11.31%.
Read the conference call transcript.

Does FirstEnergy have any subsidiaries?

FirstEnergy subsidiaries include Allegheny Energy, GPU Inc, MARBEL Energy Corporation, FirstEnergy Service Company, FirstEnergy Transmission LLC, FirstEnergy Ventures Corp., Jersey Central Power & Light Company, and more.

Who are FirstEnergy's major shareholders?

FirstEnergy's top institutional investors include Voya Investment Management LLC (0.02%), Czech National Bank (0.02%), Phraction Management LLC (0.01%) and AdvisorNet Financial Inc (0.01%). Insiders that own company stock include Jon Taylor K, Christine Walker and Jason Lisowski.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of FirstEnergy?

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.

What other stocks do shareholders of FirstEnergy own?

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: 7/30/2025
• Record date for 9/1 Dividend: 8/07/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 9/1 Dividend: 8/07/2025
• Dividend Payable: 9/01/2025
• Today: 10/10/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 10/22/2025
• Record date for 12/1 Dividend: 11/07/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 12/1 Dividend: 11/07/2025
• Dividend Payable: 12/01/2025
• 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
• CIK: 1031296
• Web: www.firstenergycorp.com
• Phone: (800) 736-3402
• Fax: 330-384-3866
• Employees: 12,294
• Year Founded: 1997

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for FirstEnergy: $46.77
• High Price Target: $53.00
• Low Price Target: $44.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +0.2%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.50
• Research Coverage: 16 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $2.26
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 20.65
• Forward P/E Ratio: 17.55
• P/E Growth: 2.87
• Net Income: $978 million
• Net Margins: 9.31%
• Pretax Margin: 13.42%
• Return on Equity: 11.31%
• Return on Assets: 2.99%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 1.68
• Current Ratio: 0.61
• Quick Ratio: 0.51

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $13.47 billion
• Price / Sales: 2.00
• Cash Flow: $5.73 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 8.15
• Book Value: $23.81 per share
• Price / Book: 1.96

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 577,400,000
• Free Float: 576,422,000
• Market Cap: $26.95 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.52