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FirstEnergy (FE) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$43.55 -0.22 (-0.51%)
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FirstEnergy - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

Consensus Rating

Hold
Based on 15 Analyst Ratings
Sell
0
Hold
8
Buy
7

Based on 15 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for FirstEnergy in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 15 analysts, 8 have given a hold rating, and 7 have given a buy rating for FE.

Consensus Price Target

$46.31
6.34% Upside
According to the 15 analysts' twelve-month price targets for FirstEnergy, the average price target is $46.31. The highest price target for FE is $50.00, while the lowest price target for FE is $44.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 6.34% from the current price of $43.55.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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FE Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
8/28/24 to 8/28/25		1 Month Ago
7/29/24 to 7/29/25		3 Months Ago
5/30/24 to 5/30/25		1 Year Ago
8/29/23 to 8/28/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
7 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
Hold
8 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$46.31$45.92$46.00$42.55
Forecasted Upside6.34% Upside9.87% Upside9.65% Upside-2.82% Downside
Consensus Rating
Hold
Hold
Hold
Hold

FE Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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FE Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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FirstEnergy Stock vs. The Competition

TypeFirstEnergyUtilities CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.47
2.48
2.53
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside6.37% Upside15.54% Upside10.65% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
8/25/2025Barclays
3 of 5 stars		Eric Beaumont
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		UpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$43.00 ➝ $49.00+12.01%
8/21/2025Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars		 Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight
8/1/2025Mizuho
3 of 5 stars		Anthony Crowdell
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$43.00 ➝ $45.00+4.18%
7/16/2025KeyCorp
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Jason Celino
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$47.00 ➝ $46.00+14.62%
6/24/2025UBS Group
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		William Appicelli
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Set TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$41.00 ➝ $44.00+9.13%
4/28/2025Evercore ISI
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Durgesh Chopra
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$41.00 ➝ $47.00+11.63%
4/25/2025Scotiabank
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		A. Weisel
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform
4/25/2025Wells Fargo & Company
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Neil Kalton
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$41.00 ➝ $44.00+3.68%
4/23/2025Bank of America
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Julien Dumoulin-Smith
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		UpgradeUnderperform ➝ Neutral$42.00 ➝ $45.00+5.35%
4/7/2025Guggenheim
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Shahriar Pourreza
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$45.00 ➝ $47.00+20.77%
1/23/2025Wolfe Research
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Steve Fleishman
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		DowngradeOutperform ➝ Peer Perform
10/31/2024Seaport Res Ptn
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		A. Storozynski
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
10/18/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$45.00 ➝ $46.00+5.29%
10/14/2024Jefferies Financial Group
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Initiated CoverageHold$46.00+7.70%
9/20/2024Argus
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		M. Ferguson
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$50.00+15.67%
4/10/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Initiated CoverageBuy$45.00+16.97%
9/6/2023Royal Bank Of Canada
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$44.00 ➝ $41.00+17.58%

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Should I Buy FirstEnergy Stock? FE Pros and Cons Explained

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 Sunday, August 24, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these FirstEnergy pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

FirstEnergy
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in FirstEnergy Corp.:

  • The current stock price is around $43.77, which reflects a recent increase, indicating positive market sentiment.
  • FirstEnergy Corp. has a solid market capitalization of approximately $25.27 billion, suggesting stability and a strong presence in the utilities sector.
  • The company recently reported earnings that exceeded analysts' expectations, showcasing its ability to generate profit even in challenging market conditions.
  • FirstEnergy Corp. offers a quarterly dividend of $0.445 per share, translating to an annualized yield of about 4.1%, providing a steady income stream for investors.
  • Analysts have given a consensus rating of "Hold" with a target price of around $46.08, indicating potential for price appreciation in the near term.

FirstEnergy
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in FirstEnergy Corp. for these reasons:

  • The company has a relatively high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.68, which may indicate financial risk and reliance on debt for growth.
  • FirstEnergy Corp. has experienced fluctuations in its earnings per share, with a decrease from $0.56 to $0.52 in the latest quarter compared to the same period last year.
  • Market analysts have mixed ratings, with a significant number assigning a "Hold" rating, suggesting uncertainty about future performance.
  • The stock has a price-to-earnings (PE) ratio of around 19.38, which may be considered high compared to industry averages, potentially limiting upside for new investors.
  • Recent adjustments in target prices by analysts indicate a cautious outlook, with some lowering their expectations for future growth.

FE Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 15 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for FirstEnergy is $46.31, with a high forecast of $50.00 and a low forecast of $44.00.

15 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for FirstEnergy in the last twelve months. There are currently 8 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" FE shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in FE, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, FirstEnergy's stock has a predicted upside of 6.34% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, FirstEnergy's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

FirstEnergy has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, KeyCorp, Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, and UBS Group in the past 90 days.

Analysts like FirstEnergy less than other "utilities" companies. The consensus rating score for FirstEnergy is 2.47 while the average consensus rating score for "utilities" companies is 2.48. Learn more on how FE compares to other companies.

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This page (NYSE:FE) was last updated on 8/28/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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