FirstEnergy (FE) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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FirstEnergy - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 13 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
6

Buy
7

Based on 13 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for FirstEnergy in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 13 analysts, 6 have given a hold rating, and 7 have given a buy rating for FE.

Consensus Price Target

$52.58
20.42% Upside

According to the 13 analysts' twelve-month price targets for FirstEnergy, the average price target is $52.58. The highest price target for FE is $56.00, while the lowest price target for FE is $49.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 20.42% from the current price of $43.67.

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

Type	Current Forecast 9/23/25 to 9/23/26	1 Month Ago 8/24/25 to 8/24/26	3 Months Ago 6/25/25 to 6/25/26	1 Year Ago 9/23/24 to 9/23/25
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)	7 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)
Hold	6 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$52.58	$52.83	$52.23	$46.00
Forecasted Upside	20.42% Upside	13.42% Upside	8.91% Upside	5.20% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	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.

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.

FirstEnergy Stock vs. The Competition

Type	FirstEnergy	Utilities Companies	Broader Market
Consensus Rating Score	2.54	2.37	2.53
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	17.52% Upside	66.64% Upside	17.93% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent FE News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
9/18/2026	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars	David Arcaro 3 of 5 stars	Lower Target	Overweight	$52.00 ➝ $49.00	+8.06%
9/14/2026	Weiss Ratings 5 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Buy (B-)
7/31/2026	Barclays 3 of 5 stars	Nicholas Campanella 4 of 5 stars	Lower Target	Overweight	$55.00 ➝ $54.00	+10.76%
6/11/2026	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	William Appicelli Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral	$50.00 ➝ $51.00	+8.68%
5/15/2026	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Shelby Tucker Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$56.00 ➝ $53.00	+19.04%
5/4/2026	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
4/21/2026	New Street Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Set Target		$52.00	+6.26%
4/21/2026	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Julien Dumoulin-Smith Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Hold	$50.00 ➝ $52.00	+6.10%
4/21/2026	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Shahriar Pourreza Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Overweight	$55.00	+11.24%
3/12/2026	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Jeremy Tonet Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral	$50.00 ➝ $55.00	+7.47%
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2/19/2026	Scotiabank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Andrew Weisel Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform
2/19/2026	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Anthony Crowdell Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target		$51.00	+4.08%
10/14/2025	KeyCorp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Jason Celino Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Overweight ➝ Sector Weight
10/7/2025	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Ryan Levine Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Neutral ➝ Buy	$53.00	+14.16%
4/28/2025	Evercore Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Durgesh Chopra Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform	$41.00 ➝ $47.00	+11.63%
4/23/2025	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Julien Dumoulin-Smith Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Underperform ➝ Neutral	$42.00 ➝ $45.00	+5.35%
4/7/2025	Guggenheim Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Shahriar Pourreza Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$45.00 ➝ $47.00	+20.77%

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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 Tuesday, September 22, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these FirstEnergy pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

FirstEnergy
Bull Case

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

FirstEnergy Corp. offers a high dividend yield of 4.14%, which is attractive for income-focused investors seeking steady cash flow from a regulated utility provider.
The stock is currently trading at $44.75, which is below the consensus price target of $52.58, suggesting potential upside of approximately 17% based on current analyst estimates.
FirstEnergy Corp. recently reported strong financial performance, with Q2 2026 revenue of $3.68 billion beating the consensus estimate of $3.51 billion, indicating robust operational execution.
The company has a low beta of 0.45, meaning it is less volatile than the overall market, making it a defensive investment choice during periods of economic uncertainty.
Institutional investors have been increasing their stakes in FirstEnergy Corp., with several large funds adding shares in the second quarter of 2026, signaling confidence in the company's long-term prospects.

FirstEnergy
Bear Case

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

FirstEnergy Corp. has a high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.88, indicating significant leverage that could limit financial flexibility and increase risk during economic downturns.
The stock is trading near its 52-week low of $43.19, suggesting potential downward pressure and lack of momentum in the near term.
Recent insider selling activity, including significant share sales by the CFO and other executives in March 2026, may signal reduced confidence from company leadership.
FirstEnergy Corp. faces regulatory challenges, such as seeking a $52.8 million rate increase in Maryland, which could face opposition and delay, impacting revenue growth.
The company's earnings per share for Q2 2026 was $0.50, slightly below the same period last year's $0.52, indicating potential stagnation in profitability growth.

FE Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 13 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for FirstEnergy is $52.58, with a high forecast of $56.00 and a low forecast of $49.00.

13 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for FirstEnergy in the last year. There are currently 6 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" FE shares.

According to analysts, FirstEnergy's stock has a predicted upside of 20.42% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

FirstEnergy has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Morgan Stanley, and Weiss Ratings in the past 90 days.

Analysts like FirstEnergy more than other "utilities" companies. The consensus rating for FirstEnergy is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "utilities" companies is Hold. Learn more on how FE compares to other companies.

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FirstEnergy (FE) Stock Forecast & Price Target

FirstEnergy - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

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FirstEnergy (FE) Stock Forecast & Price Target

FirstEnergy - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Consensus Price Target

FE Analyst Ratings Over Time

FE Analyst Recommendations By Month

FE Price Targets by Month

FirstEnergy Stock vs. The Competition

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

Should I Buy FirstEnergy Stock? FE Pros and Cons Explained

FirstEnergy Bull Case

FirstEnergy Bear Case

FE Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

What is FirstEnergy's forecast for 2026?

Should I buy or sell FirstEnergy stock right now?

Does FirstEnergy's stock price have much upside?

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