Does the media prefer AEP or FE?

In the previous week, FirstEnergy had 10 more articles in the media than American Electric Power. MarketBeat recorded 24 mentions for FirstEnergy and 14 mentions for American Electric Power. American Electric Power's average media sentiment score of 1.46 beat FirstEnergy's score of 0.85 indicating that American Electric Power is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment American Electric Power 12 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive FirstEnergy 12 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 10 Neutral mention(s) 2 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media refer more to LNT or FE?

In the previous week, FirstEnergy had 19 more articles in the media than Alliant Energy. MarketBeat recorded 24 mentions for FirstEnergy and 5 mentions for Alliant Energy. Alliant Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.40 beat FirstEnergy's score of 0.85 indicating that Alliant Energy is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Alliant Energy 4 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive FirstEnergy 12 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 10 Neutral mention(s) 2 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, FE or AEE?

Ameren has lower revenue, but higher earnings than FirstEnergy. Ameren is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than FirstEnergy, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio FirstEnergy $15.83B 1.71 $1.02B $1.88 24.88 Ameren $8.80B 3.35 $1.46B $5.68 18.72

Is FE or AEE more profitable?

Ameren has a net margin of 17.86% compared to FirstEnergy's net margin of 6.86%. Ameren's return on equity of 10.95% beat FirstEnergy's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets FirstEnergy 6.86% 10.51% 2.62% Ameren 17.86% 10.95% 3.00%

Does the media prefer FE or AEE?

In the previous week, FirstEnergy had 13 more articles in the media than Ameren. MarketBeat recorded 24 mentions for FirstEnergy and 11 mentions for Ameren. Ameren's average media sentiment score of 1.46 beat FirstEnergy's score of 0.85 indicating that Ameren is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment FirstEnergy 12 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 10 Neutral mention(s) 2 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Ameren 8 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media refer more to CMS or FE?

In the previous week, FirstEnergy had 12 more articles in the media than CMS Energy. MarketBeat recorded 24 mentions for FirstEnergy and 12 mentions for CMS Energy. CMS Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.50 beat FirstEnergy's score of 0.85 indicating that CMS Energy is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment CMS Energy 9 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive FirstEnergy 12 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 10 Neutral mention(s) 2 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media prefer D or FE?

In the previous week, Dominion Energy had 7 more articles in the media than FirstEnergy. MarketBeat recorded 31 mentions for Dominion Energy and 24 mentions for FirstEnergy. FirstEnergy's average media sentiment score of 0.85 beat Dominion Energy's score of 0.85 indicating that FirstEnergy is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Dominion Energy 14 Very Positive mention(s) 7 Positive mention(s) 8 Neutral mention(s) 2 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive FirstEnergy 12 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 10 Neutral mention(s) 2 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

FirstEnergy (FE) Competitors

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FE vs. AEP, LNT, AEE, CMS, and D

Should you buy FirstEnergy stock or one of its competitors? FirstEnergy's main competitors and comparable companies include American Electric Power (AEP), Alliant Energy (LNT), Ameren (AEE), CMS Energy (CMS), and Dominion Energy (D). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "utilities" sector.

How does FirstEnergy compare to American Electric Power?

American Electric Power (NASDAQ:AEP) and FirstEnergy (NYSE:FE) are both large-cap utilities companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, dividends, media sentiment, risk, valuation, institutional ownership and analyst recommendations.

American Electric Power has a net margin of 13.78% compared to FirstEnergy's net margin of 6.86%. FirstEnergy's return on equity of 10.51% beat American Electric Power's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
American Electric Power	13.78%	9.95%	2.79%
FirstEnergy	6.86%	10.51%	2.62%

American Electric Power pays an annual dividend of $3.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. FirstEnergy pays an annual dividend of $1.86 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. American Electric Power pays out 65.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. FirstEnergy pays out 98.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. American Electric Power has increased its dividend for 15 consecutive years and FirstEnergy has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years.

In the previous week, FirstEnergy had 10 more articles in the media than American Electric Power. MarketBeat recorded 24 mentions for FirstEnergy and 14 mentions for American Electric Power. American Electric Power's average media sentiment score of 1.46 beat FirstEnergy's score of 0.85 indicating that American Electric Power is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
American Electric Power	12 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
FirstEnergy	12 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	10 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

American Electric Power has a beta of 0.51, meaning that its stock price is 49% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, FirstEnergy has a beta of 0.45, meaning that its stock price is 55% less volatile than the broader market.

American Electric Power currently has a consensus price target of $140.19, suggesting a potential upside of 12.60%. FirstEnergy has a consensus price target of $52.83, suggesting a potential upside of 12.96%. Given FirstEnergy's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe FirstEnergy is more favorable than American Electric Power.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
American Electric Power	0 Sell rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	13 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.59
FirstEnergy	0 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.54

75.2% of American Electric Power shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 89.4% of FirstEnergy shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of American Electric Power shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of FirstEnergy shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

American Electric Power has higher revenue and earnings than FirstEnergy. American Electric Power is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than FirstEnergy, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
American Electric Power	$21.88B	3.10	$3.58B	$5.83	21.36
FirstEnergy	$15.83B	1.71	$1.02B	$1.88	24.88

Summary

American Electric Power beats FirstEnergy on 12 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does FirstEnergy compare to Alliant Energy?

Alliant Energy (NASDAQ:LNT) and FirstEnergy (NYSE:FE) are both large-cap utilities companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, dividends, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, institutional ownership and earnings.

Alliant Energy has a net margin of 18.45% compared to FirstEnergy's net margin of 6.86%. Alliant Energy's return on equity of 11.16% beat FirstEnergy's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Alliant Energy	18.45%	11.16%	3.31%
FirstEnergy	6.86%	10.51%	2.62%

In the previous week, FirstEnergy had 19 more articles in the media than Alliant Energy. MarketBeat recorded 24 mentions for FirstEnergy and 5 mentions for Alliant Energy. Alliant Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.40 beat FirstEnergy's score of 0.85 indicating that Alliant Energy is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Alliant Energy	4 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
FirstEnergy	12 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	10 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Alliant Energy has a beta of 0.54, suggesting that its stock price is 46% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, FirstEnergy has a beta of 0.45, suggesting that its stock price is 55% less volatile than the broader market.

Alliant Energy presently has a consensus target price of $77.00, suggesting a potential upside of 13.29%. FirstEnergy has a consensus target price of $52.83, suggesting a potential upside of 12.96%. Given Alliant Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Alliant Energy is more favorable than FirstEnergy.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Alliant Energy	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.64
FirstEnergy	0 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.54

FirstEnergy has higher revenue and earnings than Alliant Energy. Alliant Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than FirstEnergy, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Alliant Energy	$4.36B	4.04	$810M	$3.16	21.51
FirstEnergy	$15.83B	1.71	$1.02B	$1.88	24.88

79.9% of Alliant Energy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 89.4% of FirstEnergy shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Alliant Energy shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of FirstEnergy shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Alliant Energy pays an annual dividend of $2.14 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. FirstEnergy pays an annual dividend of $1.86 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. Alliant Energy pays out 67.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. FirstEnergy pays out 98.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Alliant Energy has raised its dividend for 22 consecutive years and FirstEnergy has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years.

Summary

Alliant Energy beats FirstEnergy on 13 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does FirstEnergy compare to Ameren?

FirstEnergy (NYSE:FE) and Ameren (NYSE:AEE) are both large-cap utilities companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, risk, media sentiment, earnings, dividends and institutional ownership.

FirstEnergy has a beta of 0.45, indicating that its share price is 55% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ameren has a beta of 0.46, indicating that its share price is 54% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, FirstEnergy had 13 more articles in the media than Ameren. MarketBeat recorded 24 mentions for FirstEnergy and 11 mentions for Ameren. Ameren's average media sentiment score of 1.46 beat FirstEnergy's score of 0.85 indicating that Ameren is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
FirstEnergy	12 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	10 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Ameren	8 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Ameren has a net margin of 17.86% compared to FirstEnergy's net margin of 6.86%. Ameren's return on equity of 10.95% beat FirstEnergy's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
FirstEnergy	6.86%	10.51%	2.62%
Ameren	17.86%	10.95%	3.00%

FirstEnergy pays an annual dividend of $1.86 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. Ameren pays an annual dividend of $3.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.8%. FirstEnergy pays out 98.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Ameren pays out 52.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. FirstEnergy has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years and Ameren has raised its dividend for 12 consecutive years.

89.4% of FirstEnergy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 79.1% of Ameren shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of FirstEnergy shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Ameren shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Ameren has lower revenue, but higher earnings than FirstEnergy. Ameren is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than FirstEnergy, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
FirstEnergy	$15.83B	1.71	$1.02B	$1.88	24.88
Ameren	$8.80B	3.35	$1.46B	$5.68	18.72

FirstEnergy presently has a consensus target price of $52.83, suggesting a potential upside of 12.96%. Ameren has a consensus target price of $121.42, suggesting a potential upside of 14.18%. Given Ameren's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Ameren is more favorable than FirstEnergy.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
FirstEnergy	0 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.54
Ameren	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.77

Summary

Ameren beats FirstEnergy on 14 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does FirstEnergy compare to CMS Energy?

CMS Energy (NYSE:CMS) and FirstEnergy (NYSE:FE) are both large-cap utilities companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, valuation, profitability, media sentiment and dividends.

CMS Energy presently has a consensus price target of $81.69, indicating a potential upside of 19.42%. FirstEnergy has a consensus price target of $52.83, indicating a potential upside of 12.96%. Given CMS Energy's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe CMS Energy is more favorable than FirstEnergy.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
CMS Energy	0 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.54
FirstEnergy	0 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.54

CMS Energy pays an annual dividend of $2.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.3%. FirstEnergy pays an annual dividend of $1.86 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. CMS Energy pays out 68.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. FirstEnergy pays out 98.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. CMS Energy has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years and FirstEnergy has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years.

CMS Energy has higher earnings, but lower revenue than FirstEnergy. CMS Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than FirstEnergy, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
CMS Energy	$8.54B	2.51	$1.07B	$3.33	20.54
FirstEnergy	$15.83B	1.71	$1.02B	$1.88	24.88

93.6% of CMS Energy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 89.4% of FirstEnergy shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of CMS Energy shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of FirstEnergy shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, FirstEnergy had 12 more articles in the media than CMS Energy. MarketBeat recorded 24 mentions for FirstEnergy and 12 mentions for CMS Energy. CMS Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.50 beat FirstEnergy's score of 0.85 indicating that CMS Energy is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
CMS Energy	9 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
FirstEnergy	12 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	10 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

CMS Energy has a net margin of 11.64% compared to FirstEnergy's net margin of 6.86%. CMS Energy's return on equity of 10.76% beat FirstEnergy's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
CMS Energy	11.64%	10.76%	2.62%
FirstEnergy	6.86%	10.51%	2.62%

CMS Energy has a beta of 0.34, indicating that its share price is 66% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, FirstEnergy has a beta of 0.45, indicating that its share price is 55% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

CMS Energy beats FirstEnergy on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does FirstEnergy compare to Dominion Energy?

Dominion Energy (NYSE:D) and FirstEnergy (NYSE:FE) are both large-cap utilities companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, earnings, dividends, institutional ownership, risk, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, Dominion Energy had 7 more articles in the media than FirstEnergy. MarketBeat recorded 31 mentions for Dominion Energy and 24 mentions for FirstEnergy. FirstEnergy's average media sentiment score of 0.85 beat Dominion Energy's score of 0.85 indicating that FirstEnergy is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Dominion Energy	14 Very Positive mention(s)	7 Positive mention(s)	8 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
FirstEnergy	12 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	10 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Dominion Energy has a net margin of 13.98% compared to FirstEnergy's net margin of 6.86%. FirstEnergy's return on equity of 10.51% beat Dominion Energy's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Dominion Energy	13.98%	9.62%	2.64%
FirstEnergy	6.86%	10.51%	2.62%

Dominion Energy pays an annual dividend of $2.67 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.1%. FirstEnergy pays an annual dividend of $1.86 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. Dominion Energy pays out 93.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. FirstEnergy pays out 98.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. FirstEnergy has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years. Dominion Energy is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Dominion Energy presently has a consensus target price of $69.93, indicating a potential upside of 6.40%. FirstEnergy has a consensus target price of $52.83, indicating a potential upside of 12.96%. Given FirstEnergy's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe FirstEnergy is more favorable than Dominion Energy.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Dominion Energy	1 Sell rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.27
FirstEnergy	0 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.54

Dominion Energy has higher revenue and earnings than FirstEnergy. Dominion Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than FirstEnergy, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Dominion Energy	$16.51B	3.50	$3.00B	$2.87	22.90
FirstEnergy	$15.83B	1.71	$1.02B	$1.88	24.88

Dominion Energy has a beta of 0.64, suggesting that its share price is 36% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, FirstEnergy has a beta of 0.45, suggesting that its share price is 55% less volatile than the broader market.

73.0% of Dominion Energy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 89.4% of FirstEnergy shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Dominion Energy shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of FirstEnergy shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Dominion Energy beats FirstEnergy on 10 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	FirstEnergy	Electric Utilities Industry	Utilities Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$27.06B	$28.15B	$15.84B	$23.65B
Dividend Yield	3.95%	4.17%	4.03%	3.72%
P/E Ratio	24.88	16.13	24.93	29.34
Price / Sales	1.71	561.29	312.08	24.15
Price / Cash	8.94	27.81	18.72	33.54
Price / Book	1.88	1.61	2.27	7.61
Net Income	$1.02B	$1.60B	$701.43M	$1.07B
7 Day Performance	2.03%	0.31%	-0.22%	-0.05%
1 Month Performance	-1.27%	-1.09%	-1.10%	0.08%
1 Year Performance	7.68%	14.52%	9.06%	12.82%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
FE FirstEnergy	3.7713 of 5 stars	$46.77 -0.6%	$52.83 +13.0%	+7.7%	$27.06B	$15.83B	24.88	11,186	News Coverage Analyst Downgrade
AEP American Electric Power	4.8 of 5 stars	$122.43 +0.1%	$140.19 +14.5%	+15.2%	$66.59B	$21.88B	21.00	17,581	Positive News
LNT Alliant Energy	4.6491 of 5 stars	$67.98 -0.1%	$77.00 +13.3%	+5.2%	$17.64B	$4.36B	21.51	2,948	Positive News
AEE Ameren	4.8588 of 5 stars	$106.19 +0.1%	$121.42 +14.3%	+5.8%	$29.38B	$8.80B	18.70	8,913	Positive News
CMS CMS Energy	4.6562 of 5 stars	$68.16 -0.1%	$81.69 +19.9%	-4.4%	$21.39B	$8.54B	20.47	8,350	Positive News

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FE vs. AEP, LNT, AEE, CMS, and D

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FirstEnergy (FE) Competitors

FE vs. AEP, LNT, AEE, CMS, and D

How does FirstEnergy compare to American Electric Power?

Is AEP or FE more profitable?

Is AEP or FE a better dividend stock?

Does the media prefer AEP or FE?

Which has more volatility and risk, AEP or FE?

Do analysts recommend AEP or FE?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of AEP or FE?

Which has higher earnings and valuation, AEP or FE?

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How does FirstEnergy compare to Alliant Energy?

Is LNT or FE more profitable?

Does the media refer more to LNT or FE?

Which has more risk and volatility, LNT or FE?

Do analysts prefer LNT or FE?

Which has stronger earnings and valuation, LNT or FE?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in LNT or FE?

Is LNT or FE a better dividend stock?

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How does FirstEnergy compare to Ameren?

Which has more volatility and risk, FE or AEE?

Does the media prefer FE or AEE?

Is FE or AEE more profitable?

Is FE or AEE a better dividend stock?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of FE or AEE?

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, FE or AEE?

Do analysts prefer FE or AEE?

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How does FirstEnergy compare to CMS Energy?

Do analysts recommend CMS or FE?

Is CMS or FE a better dividend stock?

Which has better earnings and valuation, CMS or FE?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in CMS or FE?

Does the media refer more to CMS or FE?

Is CMS or FE more profitable?

Which has more risk and volatility, CMS or FE?

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How does FirstEnergy compare to Dominion Energy?

Does the media prefer D or FE?

Is D or FE more profitable?

Is D or FE a better dividend stock?

Do analysts recommend D or FE?

Which has better valuation and earnings, D or FE?

Which has more risk & volatility, D or FE?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of D or FE?

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