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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)4.26M
Market Cap
$26.73B
Enterprise Value$57.81B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$63.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$28.98B
Price to Earnings (P/E)24.6
Beta-0.03
Next Earnings
Oct 27, 2026EPS Estimate
0.91Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.94%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.88
Shares Outstanding578,639,950
10 Day Avg. Volume4,652,316
30 Day Avg. Volume4,259,492
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 Cap2.16
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.65
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit6.84
Enterprise Value/Ebitda13.26
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$51.25Price Target Upside9.67% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering10
EPS Forecast (FY)2.73
Revenue Forecast (FY)$15.78B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Regulated Utility ModelFirstEnergy’s regulated distribution and transmission model provides recurring revenue tied to approved rates, invested capital and recovery mechanisms. This framework supports earnings visibility and allows necessary infrastructure spending to earn authorized returns, creating a durable foundation over the next several quarters.
Revenue And Transmission GrowthThe sustained increase in revenue, together with a targeted 16% transmission CAGR, indicates that growth is supported by expanding rate base and infrastructure demand rather than only customer usage. Transmission investment can provide a durable source of regulated earnings growth through 2030.
Data-center Demand And Capital PipelineRapidly rising data-center demand and 6.4 GW of contracted load strengthen the long-term case for grid and generation investment. Combined with the $36 billion capital plan, this creates a sizable pathway to expand infrastructure and rate base, although benefits will build over time.
Bears Say
High LeverageDebt-to-equity near or above 2x is a persistent constraint even though leverage is common among regulated utilities. A heavy debt burden can reduce financial flexibility, increase sensitivity to higher financing costs, and make it harder to fund the company’s large investment program internally.
Volatile Free Cash FlowRepeated negative free cash flow shows that FirstEnergy’s capital requirements have exceeded internally generated cash for several years. Although TTM cash flow rebounded sharply, the volatility raises reliance on external financing and makes sustained cash conversion an important issue for funding growth.
Regulatory And Project Execution RiskFirstEnergy’s growth pipeline depends on rate-case decisions, PJM and FERC cost-allocation outcomes, and approvals for major projects. Delays or unfavorable decisions could postpone capitalization and revenue recognition, while regulatory scrutiny may keep some business units below allowed returns for longer.
FirstEnergy News
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 $26.73B.
When is FirstEnergy’s upcoming earnings report date?
FirstEnergy’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 27, 2026 which is in 9 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 3.94%. See more information on FirstEnergy dividends here
What is FirstEnergy’s EPS estimate?
FirstEnergy’s EPS estimate is 0.91.
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
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$51.25 (9.67% Upside)
$51.25 (9.67% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
FE Sentiment 86%
Sector Average 65%
Sector Average 65%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 424.7K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.5%
News Sentiment
Bullish
Bullish news 67%
Bearish news 33%
Bearish news 33%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
2.68%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
8.53%
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
$51.25
▲(9.67% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.20% Insiders
34.80% Mutual Funds
0.61% Other Institutional Investors
35.77% Public Companies and
Individual Investors