NYSE:FE FirstEnergy (FE) Stock Price, News & Analysis → The “Perfect Storm” for Gold (From Gold Safe Exchange) (Ad) Free FE Stock Alerts $38.15 +0.52 (+1.38%) (As of 03:39 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$37.76▼$38.4250-Day Range$36.48▼$38.6252-Week Range$32.18▼$41.17Volume1.62 million shsAverage Volume3.37 million shsMarket Capitalization$21.96 billionP/E Ratio21.08Dividend Yield4.30%Price Target$40.38 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Get FirstEnergy alerts: Email Address FirstEnergy MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.57 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside5.3% Upside$40.38 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy2.02% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainability-7.52Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.38Based on 10 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth7.87%From $2.67 to $2.88 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.3.57 out of 5 starsUtilities Sector48th out of 90 stocksElectric Services Industry23rd out of 41 stocks 1.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingFirstEnergy has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.57, and is based on 4 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageFirstEnergy has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted2.02% of the outstanding shares of FirstEnergy have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverFirstEnergy has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in FirstEnergy has recently decreased by 8.78%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipFirstEnergy is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.38%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthFirstEnergy has only been increasing its dividend for 2 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of FirstEnergy is 90.61%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, FirstEnergy will have a dividend payout ratio of 56.94% next year. This indicates that FirstEnergy will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next 0.3 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreFirstEnergy has received a -83.13% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of FirstEnergy in category "GHG emissions" is driven by its "Electricity produced with coal", "Electricity transmission and distribution services", and "Electricity produced with hydropower" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for FirstEnergy is -7.52. Previous Next 2.4 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentFirstEnergy has a news sentiment score of 0.38. 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 lower news sentiment than the 0.50 average news sentiment score of Utilities companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 10 news articles for FirstEnergy this week, compared to 9 articles on an average week.Search Interest13 people have searched for FE on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 117% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 4 people have added FirstEnergy to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -64% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, FirstEnergy insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.08% of the stock of FirstEnergy is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions89.41% of the stock of FirstEnergy is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for FirstEnergy are expected to grow by 7.87% in the coming year, from $2.67 to $2.88 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of FirstEnergy is 21.18, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 138.62.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of FirstEnergy is 21.18, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 79.11.Price to Book Value per Share RatioFirstEnergy has a P/B Ratio of 2.02. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Stansberry ResearchStrange new buyer driving up goldOne Wall Street trader just made a big new gold prediction: "Pay attention to physical demand for gold... the interest seen over the last week has been unprecedented."But there's a much better move you can make to get in front of these big moves today. About FirstEnergy Stock (NYSE:FE)FirstEnergy Corp., through its subsidiaries, generates, transmits, and distributes electricity in the United States. It operates through Regulated Distribution and Regulated Transmission segments. The company owns and operates coal-fired, nuclear, hydroelectric, wind, and solar power generating facilities. It operates 24,080 circuit miles of overhead and underground transmission lines; and electric distribution systems, including 274,518 miles of overhead pole line and underground conduit carrying primary, secondary, and street lighting circuits. The company serves approximately 6 million customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, and New York. FirstEnergy Corp. was incorporated in 1996 and is headquartered in Akron, Ohio.Read More FE Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart FE Stock News HeadlinesApril 18, 2024 | prnewswire.comWork Underway to Upgrade Electric System in Erie County, PennsylvaniaApril 18, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comFirstEnergy (FE) to Release Quarterly Earnings on ThursdayApril 19, 2024 | Stansberry Research (Ad)Strange new buyer driving up goldOne Wall Street trader just made a big new gold prediction: "Pay attention to physical demand for gold... the interest seen over the last week has been unprecedented."April 17, 2024 | uk.investing.comFirstEnergy to expand smart meters in Ohio with $421M planApril 16, 2024 | msn.comFirstEnergy customers: ‘Significant’ rate drop comingApril 16, 2024 | prnewswire.comFirstEnergy Names John Combs Senior Vice President, Shared ServicesApril 15, 2024 | prnewswire.comSettlement Reached in FirstEnergy Ohio Utilities' Grid Modernization PlanApril 14, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comFirstEnergy (NYSE:FE) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To $0.425April 19, 2024 | Stansberry Research (Ad)Strange new buyer driving up goldOne Wall Street trader just made a big new gold prediction: "Pay attention to physical demand for gold... the interest seen over the last week has been unprecedented."April 11, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comFirstEnergy (NYSE:FE) Earns Buy Rating from Analysts at The Goldman Sachs GroupApril 10, 2024 | msn.comFirstEnergy Made Secret $1 Million Payment in 2017 to Support ‘Husted Campaign’ in OhioApril 10, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comTree-Trimming Work Underway to Help Prevent or Minimize Power Outages for JCP&L CustomersApril 10, 2024 | prnewswire.comTree-Trimming Work Underway to Help Prevent or Minimize Power Outages for JCP&L CustomersApril 9, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comFirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE:FE) Receives Average Rating of "Hold" from AnalystsApril 8, 2024 | msn.comFirstEnergy's Modernization Drive Could Lift Electric Rates in PennsylvaniaApril 3, 2024 | prnewswire.comFirstEnergy to Webcast First Quarter Earnings TeleconferenceApril 3, 2024 | msn.comFirstEnergy PA proposes rate increases to enhance safety and key servicesApril 2, 2024 | msn.comRegulators. DeWine aides. FirstEnergy execs: Bribery witness list stuffed with statehouse regularsApril 2, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comFirstEnergy's Pennsylvania unit seeks electric rate reviewApril 2, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comFirstEnergy Pennsylvania Will File Rate Review to Support Continued Service Reliability Enhancements for CustomersApril 1, 2024 | prnewswire.comTree-Trimming Work Underway to Help Prevent or Minimize Power Outages in West VirginiaMarch 28, 2024 | prnewswire.comNortheast Ohio Electric Grid Stronger and More Resilient Following Power Line EnhancementsMarch 25, 2024 | msn.comEx-FirstEnergy lobbyist charged in bribery scheme gets to spend Easter at his beach house, after allMarch 25, 2024 | prnewswire.comFirstEnergy Closes on $3.5 Billion FirstEnergy Transmission, LLC 30% Interest SaleMarch 21, 2024 | msn.comFirstEnergy raises dividend by 3.6% to $0.425March 21, 2024 | marketwatch.comFirstEnergy Raises Dividend 3.7%March 20, 2024 | stockhouse.comFirstEnergy Named Top 50 Diversity Employer by Minority Engineer(TM) MagazineSee More Headlines Receive FE Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for FirstEnergy and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 3/1 Dividend2/06/2024Last Earnings2/09/2024Dividend Payable3/01/2024Today4/19/2024Next Earnings (Confirmed)4/25/2024Ex-Dividend for 6/1 Dividend5/06/2024Dividend Payable6/01/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorUtilities Industry Electric services Sub-IndustryElectric Utilities Current SymbolNYSE:FE CUSIP33793210 CIK1031296 Webwww.firstenergycorp.com Phone(800) 736-3402Fax330-384-3866Employees12,042Year Founded1997Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$40.38 High Stock Price Target$45.00 Low Stock Price Target$35.00 Potential Upside/Downside+7.3%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.57 Research Coverage7 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.81 Trailing P/E Ratio20.79 Forward P/E Ratio14.09 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$1.10 billion Net Margins8.56% Pretax Margin11.38% Return on Equity13.52% Return on Assets3.10% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio2.10 Current Ratio0.48 Quick Ratio0.38 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$12.87 billion Price / Sales1.68 Cash Flow$4.89 per share Price / Cash Flow7.69 Book Value$19.02 per share Price / Book1.98Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares575,516,000Free Float575,056,000Market Cap$21.66 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.48 Social Links Beginner's Guide to Pot Stock InvestingClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's guide to pot stock investing and which pot companies show the most promise. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Brian X. Tierney (Age 56)CEO, President & Director Comp: $4.14MMr. K. Jon Taylor (Age 50)Senior VP of Strategy & CFO Comp: $1.84MMr. Toby L. Thomas (Age 53)Chief Operating Officer Comp: $321.96kMr. Hyun Park (Age 63)Senior VP & Chief Legal Officer Comp: $1.4MMr. Allan Wade Smith (Age 59)President of FirstEnergy Utilities Comp: $1.53MMr. Jason J. Lisowski (Age 43)VP, Controller & Chief Accounting Officer Mr. Ernest N. MaleyVP & Chief Information OfficerMs. Irene M. Prezelj (Age 56)Vice President of Investor Relations & Communications Mr. Antonio FernandezVP and Chief Ethics & Compliance OfficerMs. Gretchan SekulichVice President of Communications & MarketingMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsEntergyNYSE:ETREversource EnergyNYSE:ESPPLNYSE:PPLEdison InternationalNYSE:EIXPinnacle West CapitalNYSE:PNWView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsSumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc.Sold 11,163 shares on 4/19/2024Ownership: 0.222%State of Alaska Department of RevenueSold 23,795 shares on 4/19/2024Ownership: 0.023%Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLCBought 82,482 shares on 4/18/2024Ownership: 1.552%Cullinan Associates Inc.Sold 5,393 shares on 4/18/2024Ownership: 0.005%Hexagon Capital Partners LLCBought 961 shares on 4/18/2024Ownership: 0.001%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions Should I Buy FirstEnergy Stock? FE Pros and Cons Explained Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in FirstEnergy Corp.: FirstEnergy Corp. has a strong market capitalization of $21.95 billion, indicating stability and potential for growth. The company operates a diverse portfolio of power generating facilities, including coal-fired, nuclear, hydroelectric, wind, and solar, which reduces risk associated with reliance on a single energy source. Recent analyst ratings have been positive, with an "overweight" rating and a consensus target price of $39.67, suggesting potential for stock price appreciation. FirstEnergy Corp. serves approximately 6 million customers across multiple states, providing a stable revenue stream. The company's 12-month low of $32.18 and high of $41.99 indicate potential for capital gains based on market fluctuations. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in FirstEnergy Corp. for these reasons: FirstEnergy Corp. has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.10, which may indicate higher financial leverage and increased risk. The company's 50-day moving average of $37.23 and 200-day moving average of $36.66 suggest potential volatility in the stock price. Two investment analysts have rated the stock as "sell," indicating potential concerns about the company's performance. FirstEnergy Corp. has a beta of 0.48, which implies lower volatility compared to the market but may also result in lower returns during bullish market conditions. The company's quick ratio of 0.38 and current ratio of 0.48 may raise concerns about its short-term liquidity and ability to meet immediate financial obligations. These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these FirstEnergy pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. FE Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell FirstEnergy stock right now? 7 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for FirstEnergy in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" FE shares. View FE analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is FirstEnergy's stock price target for 2024? 7 brokers have issued 1 year target prices for FirstEnergy's stock. Their FE share price targets range from $35.00 to $45.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $40.38 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 5.3% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for FE or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have FE shares performed in 2024? FirstEnergy's stock was trading at $36.66 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, FE stock has increased by 4.6% and is now trading at $38.33. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting FirstEnergy? FirstEnergy saw a decrease in short interest in the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 11,630,000 shares, a decrease of 8.8% from the March 15th total of 12,750,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 3,500,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 3.3 days. View FirstEnergy's Short Interest. When is FirstEnergy's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, April 25th 2024. View our FE earnings forecast. How can I listen to FirstEnergy's earnings call? FirstEnergy will be holding an earnings conference call on Friday, April 26th at 10:00 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link. How were FirstEnergy's earnings last quarter? FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE:FE) issued its earnings results on Friday, February, 9th. The utilities provider reported $0.62 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.60 by $0.02. The utilities provider earned $3.20 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.10 billion. FirstEnergy had a net margin of 8.56% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 13.52%. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up .0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company earned $0.50 EPS. Read the conference call transcript. How often does FirstEnergy pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for FirstEnergy? FirstEnergy declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, March 20th. Investors of record on Tuesday, May 7th will be paid a dividend of $0.425 per share on Saturday, June 1st. This represents a $1.70 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.44%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, May 6th. This is a positive change from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.41. Read our dividend analysis for FE. Is FirstEnergy a good dividend stock? FirstEnergy (NYSE:FE) pays an annual dividend of $1.64 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 4.38%. FE has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The company has been increasing its dividend for 2 consecutive year(s), indicating that it does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 90.61%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on earnings estimates, FE will have a dividend payout ratio of 56.94% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for FE. What ETFs hold FirstEnergy's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of FirstEnergy (NYSE:FE) stock in their portfolio include Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Utilities ETF (RSPU), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Utilities ETF (RYU), Invesco Dorsey Wright Utilities Momentum ETF (PUI), Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU), Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU), Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF (FUTY), Invesco S&P 500 High Dividend Low Volatility ETF (SPHD) and iShares U.S. Utilities ETF (IDU). What guidance has FirstEnergy issued on next quarter's earnings? FirstEnergy updated its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Thursday, February, 8th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 0.480-0.580 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 0.680. The company issued revenue guidance of -. What is Chuck Jones' approval rating as FirstEnergy's CEO? 63 employees have rated FirstEnergy Chief Executive Officer Chuck Jones on Glassdoor.com. Chuck Jones has an approval rating of 76% among the company's employees. What other stocks do shareholders of FirstEnergy own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other FirstEnergy investors own include AT&T (T), Intel (INTC), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Exxon Mobil (XOM), Pfizer (PFE), Verizon Communications (VZ), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Chevron (CVX), General Electric (GE) and AbbVie (ABBV). Who are FirstEnergy's major shareholders? FirstEnergy's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (1.55%), Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc. (0.22%), State of Alaska Department of Revenue (0.02%), Czech National Bank (0.02%), Cornerstone Wealth Group LLC (0.01%) and Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC (0.01%). 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. Compare Top Brokerages Here. Does FirstEnergy have any subsidiaries? The following companies are subsidiares of FirstEnergy: Allegheny Energy, FirstEnergy Service Company, FirstEnergy Transmission LLC, FirstEnergy Ventures Corp., GPU Inc, Jersey Central Power & Light Company, MARBEL Energy Corporation, Metropolitan Edison Company, Monongahela Power Company, Ohio Edison Company, Pennsylvania Electric Company, The Cleveland Electric Illuminating Compan, The Potomac Edison Company, The Toledo Edison Company, and West Penn Power Company.Read More This page (NYSE:FE) was last updated on 4/19/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersThe “Perfect Storm” for GoldGold Safe ExchangeThe Best AI Stock to Own in the World Today is Trading for Just $25Banyan Hill PublishingBiden’s $374B Giveaway Into This SectorDTIYour Money is Not SafeAmerican AlternativeHe Is Giving Away BitcoinCrypto Swap ProfitsThe #1 Crypto for 2024InvestorPlaceSHOCKING Crypto Leak…Crypto 101 MediaMy biggest AI fearParadigm Press Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. 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