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FirstEnergy (FE) Dividend Yield, Date & History

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$48.30 -0.13 (-0.26%)
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FirstEnergy Dividend Summary

Dividend Yield
3.85%
Annual Dividend
$1.86
Upcoming Ex-Dividend Date
Aug. 7
Dividend Increase
Track Record
3 Years
Annualized 5-Year
Dividend Growth
2.44%
Dividend Payout Ratio
98.94%

FirstEnergy (FE) pays quarterly dividends, with an annual dividend of $1.86 per share and a dividend yield of 3.85%. Investors who own the stock before the ex-dividend date of Friday, August 7, 2026 will receive the next quarterly payment of $0.4650 per share, scheduled for Tuesday, September 1, 2026. 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 98.94% of its earnings and 35.54% 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$1.86$0.06$1.70
Dividend Yield3.85%4.00%3.73%
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 Earnings98.94%
Based on This Year's Estimate68.13%
Based on Next Year's Estimate63.05%
Based on Cashflow35.54%

FirstEnergy Dividend History by Quarter

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AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
7/22/2026quarterly$0.4650 - 3.77%8/7/20268/7/20269/1/2026
2/11/2026quarterly$0.4650+$0.02
4.49%		4.12%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
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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

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 3.85%. Learn more on FE's dividend yield history.

The annual dividend for FE shares is $1.86. 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 Tuesday, September 1, 2026.

FirstEnergy's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.4650 per share was made to shareholders on Monday, June 1, 2026.

FirstEnergy's next ex-dividend date is Friday, August 7, 2026.

FirstEnergy's most recent ex-dividend date was Thursday, May 7, 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:
  • 98.94% based on the trailing year of earnings
  • 68.13% based on this year's estimates
  • 63.05% based on next year's estimates
  • 35.54% based on cash flow

FirstEnergy's dividend yield of 3.82% is lower 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 98.94% may not be sustainable. However, based on earnings estimates, FE will have a more sustainable dividend payout ratio of 63.05% next year.

Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate FirstEnergy stock as a Moderate Buy, forecasting growth opportunities and potential value appreciation.

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This page (NYSE:FE) was last updated on 8/4/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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