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FirstEnergy (FE) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$45.24 -0.12 (-0.27%)
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FirstEnergy - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
6
Buy
6

Based on 12 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 12 analysts, 6 have given a hold rating, and 6 have given a buy rating for FE.

Consensus Price Target

$51.27
13.34% Upside
According to the 12 analysts' twelve-month price targets for FirstEnergy, the average price target is $51.27. The highest price target for FE is $56.00, while the lowest price target for FE is $47.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 13.34% from the current price of $45.24.
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
10/13/25 to 10/13/26
1 Month Ago
9/13/25 to 9/13/26
3 Months Ago
7/15/25 to 7/15/26
1 Year Ago
10/13/24 to 10/13/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
6 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
8 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$51.27$52.83$52.23$46.77
Forecasted Upside13.34% Upside14.53% Upside7.40% Upside-0.27% Downside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

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 CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.50
2.41
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside13.34% Upside67.54% Upside19.08% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Report Date
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
10/12/2026
Mizuho logo
Mizuho
3 of 5 stars
Paul Fremont
Paul Fremont
2 of 5 stars
Set Target$47.00+4.50%
10/12/2026
Barclays PLC logo
Barclays
3 of 5 stars
Lower TargetOverweight$54.00 ➝ $49.00+8.19%
9/18/2026
Morgan Stanley logo
Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
David Arcaro
David Arcaro
3 of 5 stars
Lower TargetOverweight$52.00 ➝ $49.00+8.06%
9/14/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy (B-)
6/11/2026Boost TargetNeutral$50.00 ➝ $51.00+8.68%
5/15/2026UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$56.00 ➝ $53.00+19.04%
5/4/2026 DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
4/21/2026 Set Target$52.00+6.26%
4/21/2026Boost TargetHold$50.00 ➝ $52.00+6.10%
4/21/2026Reiterated RatingOverweight$55.00+11.24%
3/12/2026Boost TargetNeutral$50.00 ➝ $55.00+7.47%
2/19/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform
10/14/2025DowngradeOverweight ➝ Sector Weight
10/7/2025Initiated CoverageNeutral ➝ Buy$53.00+14.16%
4/28/2025Boost TargetOutperform$41.00 ➝ $47.00+11.63%
4/23/2025UpgradeUnderperform ➝ Neutral$42.00 ➝ $45.00+5.35%
4/7/2025Boost TargetBuy$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 Monday, October 12, 2026. 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.:

  • FirstEnergy Corp. offers a compelling income opportunity with a current dividend yield of 4.13%, supported by a recent declaration of a $0.465 quarterly dividend payable in December 2026, which provides a steady cash flow for income-focused investors.
  • The stock is currently trading at $45.36, which is significantly below the consensus price target of $52.58, suggesting substantial upside potential as analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating based on recent research reports.
  • FirstEnergy Corp. has demonstrated strong earnings performance, with the most recent quarterly results showing actual earnings per share of $0.50 and revenue of $3.68 billion, both of which met or exceeded analyst expectations, indicating solid operational execution.
  • Institutional investors are increasing their confidence in the company, as evidenced by CoreCap Advisors LLC raising its stake by 26.9% in the third quarter and other funds like Envestnet Asset Management Inc. growing their positions, signaling strong professional backing.
  • The company is well-positioned to benefit from rising electricity demand and data-center growth, with its $36 billion Energize365 plan and expanding rate base supporting sustainable long-term growth in the regulated utility sector.

FirstEnergy
Bear Case

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

  • Recent analyst actions have been negative, with Barclays lowering its price target from $54.00 to $49.00 and Morgan Stanley cutting its target from $52.00 to $49.00, reflecting a cautious outlook on the stock's near-term valuation.
  • The stock has experienced significant volatility and recently hit a 52-week low of $42.67 in September 2026, indicating potential downward pressure and uncertainty in the market's perception of the company's value.
  • FirstEnergy Corp. carries a high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.88, which may limit its financial flexibility and increase risk exposure in a rising interest rate environment, potentially impacting its ability to fund capital expenditures.
  • Short interest has been increasing, with shares shorted rising to 31.9 million in the most recent reporting period, suggesting that a significant portion of the market is betting against the stock's future performance.
  • Insider selling activity has been notable, with key executives such as the CFO and CAO selling significant blocks of shares in early 2026, which may signal a lack of confidence in the stock's near-term upside from those closest to the company.

FE Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 12 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for FirstEnergy is $51.27, with a high forecast of $56.00 and a low forecast of $47.00.

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

According to analysts, FirstEnergy's stock has a predicted upside of 13.34% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

FirstEnergy has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, New Street Research, 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.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for FirstEnergy analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 10/13/2026.
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