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FE Stock Chart & Stats
$46.73
$0.43(0.87%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$46.73
$0.43(0.87%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$42.67 - $52.34
Previous CloseN/A
Volume2.92M
Average Volume (3M)4.08M
Market Cap
$25.08B
Enterprise Value$57.81B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$63.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$28.98B
Price to Earnings (P/E)23.1
Beta-0.03
Next Earnings
Oct 27, 2026EPS Estimate
0.92Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.2%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.88
Shares Outstanding578,639,950
10 Day Avg. Volume4,409,969
30 Day Avg. Volume4,083,959
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio6.14
Price to Book (P/B)2.06
Price to Sales (P/S)1.71
P/FCF Ratio-25.70
Enterprise Value/Market Cap2.31
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.65
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit6.84
Enterprise Value/Ebitda12.37
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$53.57Price Target Upside14.64% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering9
EPS Forecast (FY)2.73
Revenue Forecast (FY)$15.70B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue GrowthA steadily expanding revenue base shows durable demand for FirstEnergy’s regulated delivery and transmission services. Positive, relatively stable utility profitability provides a foundation for continued investment, although preserving earnings quality will depend on managing costs and regulatory recovery.
Transmission InvestmentTransmission offers a structural growth avenue beyond ordinary electricity delivery, supported by planned grid investment and regulated recovery mechanisms. A targeted 16% CAGR through 2030 could expand the rate base and strengthen earnings growth if projects receive approvals and remain on schedule.
Data-Center DemandRapidly rising contracted data-center demand creates a substantial, multi-year load opportunity for FirstEnergy’s network and generation investments. The scale of contracted and pipeline demand can support rate-base expansion and local economic growth, though benefits will phase in over time.
Bears Say
High LeverageDebt of roughly twice equity is common for regulated utilities but still reduces financial flexibility. Elevated leverage can increase exposure to refinancing and interest-cost pressure, while limiting the capacity to fund additional capital investment internally if cash generation or regulatory recovery weakens.
Volatile Free Cash FlowRepeated negative free cash flow indicates that large capital requirements have exceeded internally generated cash in recent years. Although TTM cash flow rebounded sharply, the prior pattern suggests ongoing dependence on external funding and makes the durability of cash generation an important concern.
Regulatory Execution RiskFirstEnergy’s growth plan depends on approvals for rate cases, transmission processes, and projects such as Maidsville. Delays or unfavorable decisions could postpone capitalization and revenue recognition, while unresolved PJM cost allocation could increase execution and affordability pressure across the investment program.
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FE FAQ
What was FirstEnergy’s price range in the past 12 months?
FirstEnergy lowest stock price was $42.67 and its highest was $52.34 in the past 12 months.
What is FirstEnergy’s market cap?
FirstEnergy’s market cap is $25.08B.
When is FirstEnergy’s upcoming earnings report date?
FirstEnergy’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 27, 2026 which is in 22 days.
How were FirstEnergy’s earnings last quarter?
FirstEnergy released its earnings results on Jul 28, 2026. The company reported $0.5 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.502 by -$0.002.
Is FirstEnergy overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts FirstEnergy’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does FirstEnergy pay dividends?
FirstEnergy pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.465 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.2%. See more information on FirstEnergy dividends here
What is FirstEnergy’s EPS estimate?
FirstEnergy’s EPS estimate is 0.92.
How many shares outstanding does FirstEnergy have?
FirstEnergy has 578,639,950 shares outstanding.
What happened to FirstEnergy’s price movement after its last earnings report?
FirstEnergy reported an EPS of $0.5 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.502. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.048%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of FirstEnergy?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in FE
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
FirstEnergy Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$53.57 (14.64% Upside)
$53.57 (14.64% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
FE Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 64%
Sector Average 64%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 424.7K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.3%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-0.83%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
4.20%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
7.36%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
FirstEnergy
FirstEnergy Corp. is an American utility company that, through its subsidiaries, provides comprehensive electricity services, encompassing generation, transmission, and distribution throughout the United States. Its operations are structured into Regulated Distribution and Regulated Transmission segments. The company leverages a diverse portfolio of power sources, operating facilities that produce electricity from coal, nuclear, hydroelectric, natural gas, wind, and solar technologies. Its vast infrastructure includes 24,074 circuit miles of overhead and underground transmission lines, complemented by an extensive electric distribution network featuring 273,295 miles of overhead pole lines and underground conduits for primary, secondary, and street lighting circuits. FirstEnergy serves approximately 6 million customers across six states: Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, and New York. The corporation was established in 1996 and is based in Akron, Ohio.
FE Company Deck
FE Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a predominantly positive outlook driven by strong execution: reaffirmed guidance, accelerated capital deployment, substantial and growing data center demand (30% increase since Q1 and 6.4 GW contracted), constructive regulatory progress in multiple jurisdictions, and a transmission growth runway. Headwinds include a small quarter-over-quarter core EPS decline, planned higher operating expenses, regulatory uncertainties (particularly cost allocation in PJM and potential policy shifts in New Jersey), and timing/approval dependencies for major projects. Overall, the positive operational and growth indicators and material pipeline of contracted demand and regulatory filings outweigh the risks discussed.View all FE earnings summariesFE Revenue Breakdown
50.01% Distribution
37.66% Integrated
12.62% Stand-Alone Transmission
0.12% Corporate/Other
-0.42% Reconciling Adjustments
FE Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$53.57
▲(14.64% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.20% Insiders
34.80% Mutual Funds
<0.01% Other Institutional Investors
36.45% Public Companies and
Individual Investors