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FirstEnergy (FE) Dividend Yield, Date & History

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$45.87 -0.91 (-1.95%)
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FirstEnergy Dividend Summary

Dividend Yield
3.88%
Annual Dividend
$1.78
Next
Dividend Payment
Jun. 1
Dividend Increase
Track Record
3 Years
Annualized 5-Year
Dividend Growth
2.44%
Dividend Payout Ratio
96.74%

FirstEnergy (FE) pays an annual dividend of $1.78 per share, with a dividend yield of 3.88%. The next quarterly payment of $0.4650 per share is scheduled for Monday, June 1, to investors who own the stock before the ex-dividend date of Thursday, May 7. FE has grown its dividend for 3 consecutive years, with an average annual increase of 2.44% in the past 5 years. The company currently pays out 96.74% of its earnings and 34.69% of its cash flow as dividends.

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FE Dividend Payments by Quarter

The chart below displays up to four years of FirstEnergy's dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.

FE Dividend Yield Over Time

The chart below tracks FirstEnergy's dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.

FirstEnergy vs. The Competition

Compare FirstEnergy's annual dividend and yield with averages for Utilities and NYSE companies to evaluate its performance against the market.

TypeFirstEnergyUtilities CompaniesNYSE Companies
Annual Dividend$1.78$0.05$1.70
Dividend Yield3.88%3.75%4.06%
Track Record3 years19 years11 years

FirstEnergy Dividend Payout Ratio

Dividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.

TypePayout Ratio
Based on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings96.74%
Based on This Year's Estimate65.20%
Based on Next Year's Estimate60.54%
Based on Cashflow34.69%

FirstEnergy Dividend History by Quarter

AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
2/11/2026quarterly$0.4650+$0.02
4.49%
3.88%5/7/20265/7/20266/1/2026
12/17/2025quarterly$0.4450 - 3.81%2/6/20262/6/20263/1/2026
9/23/2025quarterly$0.4450 - 3.88%11/7/202511/7/202512/1/2025
7/23/2025quarterly$0.4450 - 4.32%8/7/20258/7/20259/1/2025
3/19/2025quarterly$0.4450+$0.02
4.71%
4.5%5/7/20255/7/20256/1/2025
12/18/2024quarterly$0.4250 - 4.31%2/7/20252/7/20253/1/2025
9/24/2024quarterly$0.4250 - 3.9%11/7/202411/7/202412/1/2024
7/24/2024quarterly$0.4250 - 4.21%8/7/20248/7/20249/1/2024

This table shows FirstEnergy's quarterly dividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time.

FirstEnergy Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions

The current dividend yield for FirstEnergy is 3.88%. Learn more on FE's dividend yield history.

The annual dividend for FE shares is $1.78. Learn more on FE's annual dividend history.

FirstEnergy pays quarterly dividends to shareholders.

FirstEnergy's next quarterly dividend payment of $0.4650 per share will be made to shareholders on Monday, June 1, 2026.

FirstEnergy's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.4450 per share was made to shareholders on Sunday, March 1, 2026.

FirstEnergy's next ex-dividend date is Thursday, May 7, 2026.

FirstEnergy's most recent ex-dividend date was Friday, February 6, 2026.

Over the past five years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 2.44% per year.

FirstEnergy has increased its dividend for the past 3 consecutive years.

The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.02 on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

The dividend payout ratio for FE is:
  • 96.74% based on the trailing year of earnings
  • 65.20% based on this year's estimates
  • 60.54% based on next year's estimates
  • 34.69% based on cash flow

FirstEnergy's dividend yield of 3.81% is higher than the average Utilities company that issues a dividend. The company's 3 consecutive years of dividend growth are not enough to demonstrate a strong track record of dividend growth yet. FirstEnergy's dividend payout ratio of 96.74% may not be sustainable. However, based on earnings estimates, FE will have a more sustainable dividend payout ratio of 60.54% next year.

Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate FirstEnergy stock as a Hold, forecasting limited upside or downside, with the stock seen as fairly valued at this time.


This page (NYSE:FE) was last updated on 5/5/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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