NYSE:FE FirstEnergy (FE) Stock Price, News & Analysis $44.19 -0.28 (-0.63%) (As of 09/6/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$44.13▼$44.6150-Day Range$38.25▼$44.5452-Week Range$32.18▼$44.97Volume2.11 million shsAverage Volume2.93 million shsMarket Capitalization$25.43 billionP/E Ratio25.40Dividend Yield3.85%Price Target$43.50 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Get FirstEnergy alerts: Email Address FirstEnergy MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.22 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside1.6% Downside$43.50 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.94% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainability-7.52Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.78Based on 6 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth7.01%From $2.71 to $2.90 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.3.64 out of 5 starsUtilities Sector42nd out of 93 stocksElectric Services Industry22nd out of 46 stocks 2.1 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingFirstEnergy has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.22, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 5 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.Amount of Analyst CoverageFirstEnergy has been the subject of 7 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about FirstEnergy's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.94% of the outstanding shares of FirstEnergy have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverFirstEnergy has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.3.Change versus previous monthShort interest in FirstEnergy has recently decreased by 4.21%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipFirstEnergy is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 3.84%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthFirstEnergy does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of FirstEnergy is 97.70%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, FirstEnergy will have a dividend payout ratio of 58.62% next year. This indicates that FirstEnergy will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about FirstEnergy's dividend. Previous Next 0.3 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreFirstEnergy has received a -83.13% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of FirstEnergy in category "GHG emissions" is driven by its "Electricity produced with coal", "Electricity transmission and distribution services", and "Electricity produced with hydropower" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for FirstEnergy is -7.52. Previous Next 2.1 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentFirstEnergy has a news sentiment score of 0.78. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.58 average news sentiment score of Utilities companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 6 news articles for FirstEnergy this week, compared to 9 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 7 people have searched for FE on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -46% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 2 people have added FirstEnergy to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -60% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, FirstEnergy insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.08% of the stock of FirstEnergy is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions89.41% of the stock of FirstEnergy is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about FirstEnergy's insider trading history. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for FirstEnergy are expected to grow by 7.01% in the coming year, from $2.71 to $2.90 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of FirstEnergy is 25.40, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 127.70.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of FirstEnergy is 25.40, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 89.17.Price to Earnings Growth RatioFirstEnergy has a PEG Ratio of 2.43. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioFirstEnergy has a P/B Ratio of 1.85. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about FirstEnergy's valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad DTIYou missed the class - here’s your second chanceIt’s time to start your Weekend Side Hustle Right now, some of the HARDEST working folks are getting destroyed by inflation. And that’s left folks looking anywhere they can to generate extra income to cover the bills. It’s almost impossible to keep up with the ever rising costs of living anymore… Most folks think that the ONLY way to generate extra income is by picking up a second job at Costco… Or working overtime hours and late weekend nights. But with what I’m about to share…Click here and I’ll give you the details. About FirstEnergy Stock (NYSE:FE)FirstEnergy Corp., through its subsidiaries, generates, transmits, and distributes electricity in the United States. It operates through Regulated Distribution and Regulated Transmission segments. The company owns and operates coal-fired, nuclear, hydroelectric, wind, and solar power generating facilities. It operates 24,080 circuit miles of overhead and underground transmission lines; and electric distribution systems, including 274,518 miles of overhead pole line and underground conduit carrying primary, secondary, and street lighting circuits. The company serves approximately 6 million customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, and New York. FirstEnergy Corp. was incorporated in 1996 and is headquartered in Akron, Ohio.Read More FE Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart FE Stock News HeadlinesAugust 13, 2024 | marketbeat.comUtility will pay $20 million to avoid prosecution in Ohio bribery schemeThe energy company at the center of a $60 million bribery scheme in Ohio will pay $20 million and avoid criminal charges as part of a deal with state prosecutors to resolve its role in the scandalSeptember 6 at 3:31 AM | americanbankingnews.comFirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE:FE) Receives Average Recommendation of "Hold" from BrokeragesSeptember 7, 2024 | Golden Crest (Ad)Biden’s Capital Gains Tax to Devastate Savings!Don't let the corrupt elites dictate your future—ACT NOW! This guide is your first step towards financial independence and security.September 5 at 2:00 PM | prnewswire.comNew Transformer Installed and Energized in Downtown Lebanon SubstationSeptember 3, 2024 | prnewswire.comElectric Grid Enhancements Coming for Northern and Central New JerseyansAugust 31, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comFirstEnergy (NYSE:FE) PT Raised to $43.00 at Bank of AmericaAugust 28, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWith A 7.3% Return On Equity, Is FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE:FE) A Quality Stock?August 28, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comFirstEnergy (NYSE:FE) Price Target Raised to $48.00September 7, 2024 | Golden Crest (Ad)Biden’s Capital Gains Tax to Devastate Savings!Don't let the corrupt elites dictate your future—ACT NOW! This guide is your first step towards financial independence and security.August 28, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comMorgan Stanley Increases FirstEnergy (NYSE:FE) Price Target to $48.00August 27, 2024 | marketwatch.comFirstEnergy Corp. stock underperforms Monday when compared to competitors despite daily gainsAugust 24, 2024 | msn.comFirstEnergy’s chief ethics officer knew about $4.3 million payment the company said was a bribeAugust 22, 2024 | prnewswire.comWork Underway to Enhance Electric Service Reliability for Residents and Businesses in Morgan County AreaAugust 21, 2024 | prnewswire.comPower System Upgrades Underway to Enhance Electric Service for West Virginia Residents and BusinessesAugust 16, 2024 | prnewswire.comJCP&L at Forefront of Protecting Endangered Species in New JerseyAugust 15, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comFirstEnergy to pay $19.5M to settle Ohio’s HB 6 bribery investigationsAugust 13, 2024 | bizjournals.comFirstEnergy to pay $20 million to settle Ohio investigation of bribery scandalAugust 13, 2024 | prnewswire.comFirstEnergy Resolves Proceedings with Office of the Ohio Attorney General and Office of the Summit County ProsecutorSee More Headlines Receive FE Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for FirstEnergy and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings7/30/2024Ex-Dividend for 9/1 Dividend8/07/2024Dividend Payable9/01/2024Today9/07/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)10/24/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorUtilities Industry Electric services Sub-IndustryElectric Utilities Current SymbolNYSE:FE CUSIP33793210 CIK1031296 Webwww.firstenergycorp.com Phone(800) 736-3402Fax330-384-3866Employees12,042Year Founded1997Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$43.50 High Stock Price Target$48.00 Low Stock Price Target$38.00 Potential Upside/Downside-1.6%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.22 Research Coverage9 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.74 Trailing P/E Ratio25.40 Forward P/E Ratio16.31 P/E Growth2.43Net Income$1.10 billion Net Margins6.61% Pretax Margin9.86% Return on Equity12.12% Return on Assets3.00% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.52 Current Ratio0.51 Quick Ratio0.43 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$13.20 billion Price / Sales1.93 Cash Flow$4.81 per share Price / Cash Flow9.18 Book Value$23.84 per share Price / Book1.85Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares575,516,000Free Float575,056,000Market Cap$25.43 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.50 Social Links Reduce the RiskMarket downturns give many investors pause, and for good reason. Wondering how to offset this risk? Click the link below to learn more about using beta to protect yourself.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Brian X. Tierney (Age 56)CEO, President & Director Comp: $4.14MMr. K. Jon Taylor (Age 50)Senior VP of Strategy & CFO Comp: $1.84MMr. Toby L. Thomas (Age 53)Chief Operating Officer Comp: $321.96kMr. Hyun Park (Age 63)Senior VP & Chief Legal Officer Comp: $1.4MMr. Allan Wade Smith (Age 59)President of FirstEnergy Utilities Comp: $1.53MMr. Jason J. Lisowski (Age 43)VP, Controller & Chief Accounting Officer Mr. Ernest N. MaleyVP & Chief Information OfficerMs. Irene M. Prezelj (Age 56)Vice President of Investor Relations & Communications Mr. Antonio FernandezVP and Chief Ethics & Compliance OfficerMs. Gretchan SekulichVice President of Communications & MarketingMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsSouthernNYSE:SODuke EnergyNYSE:DUKEdison InternationalNYSE:EIXEntergyNYSE:ETREversource EnergyNYSE:ESView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsSanctuary Advisors LLCBought 21,826 shares on 9/5/2024Ownership: 0.004%Strategic Investment Solutions Inc. ILBought 768 shares on 8/30/2024Ownership: 0.000%Maven Securities LTDBought 18,800 shares on 8/29/2024Ownership: 0.000%Teachers Retirement System of The State of KentuckySold 1,196 shares on 8/26/2024Ownership: 0.007%Cetera Investment AdvisersSold 4,867 shares on 8/22/2024Ownership: 0.013%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions Should I Buy FirstEnergy Stock? FE Pros and Cons Explained Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in FirstEnergy Corp.: FirstEnergy Corp. stock price has been steadily increasing, reaching $42.57 on the latest trading day, indicating positive momentum. The company has a solid dividend yield of 3.98%, providing investors with a steady income stream. FirstEnergy's strong financial performance, with a return on equity of 12.61%, showcases efficient use of shareholder funds. Analysts have set a consensus target price of $41.73, suggesting potential for capital appreciation. Institutional investors, such as Capital World Investors and Boston Partners, have been increasing their stakes in FirstEnergy, indicating confidence in the company's future prospects. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in FirstEnergy Corp. for these reasons: FirstEnergy's debt-to-equity ratio of 1.59 may pose a risk in case of economic downturns or financial instability. The company's dividend payout ratio of 97.70% raises concerns about sustainability and future growth potential. Market volatility and regulatory challenges in the utilities sector could impact FirstEnergy's stock performance unpredictably. FirstEnergy's P/E ratio of 24.55 suggests the stock may be slightly overvalued compared to industry peers. Recent controversies or legal issues surrounding the company could lead to reputational damage and investor uncertainty. 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, August 19, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these FirstEnergy pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. FE Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have FE shares performed this year? FirstEnergy's stock was trading at $36.66 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, FE stock has increased by 20.5% and is now trading at $44.19. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were FirstEnergy's earnings last quarter? FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE:FE) issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, July, 30th. The utilities provider reported $0.56 earnings per share for the quarter, hitting analysts' consensus estimates of $0.56. The utilities provider had revenue of $3.28 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.47 billion. FirstEnergy had a net margin of 6.61% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 12.12%. Read the conference call transcript. What is Chuck Jones' approval rating as FirstEnergy's CEO? 63 employees have rated FirstEnergy Chief Executive Officer Chuck Jones on Glassdoor.com. Chuck Jones has an approval rating of 76% among the company's employees. Does FirstEnergy have any subsidiaries? FirstEnergy subsidiaries include Allegheny Energy, GPU Inc, MARBEL Energy Corporation, FirstEnergy Service Company, FirstEnergy Transmission LLC, FirstEnergy Ventures Corp., Jersey Central Power & Light Company, and more. Who are FirstEnergy's major shareholders? Top institutional investors of FirstEnergy include Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (1.50%), First Pacific Advisors LP (0.62%), 1832 Asset Management L.P. (0.47%) and Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (0.33%). View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of FirstEnergy? Shares of FE stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of FirstEnergy own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that FirstEnergy investors own include AT&T (T), Intel (INTC), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Exxon Mobil (XOM), Pfizer (PFE), Verizon Communications (VZ) and Johnson & Johnson (JNJ). This page (NYSE:FE) was last updated on 9/7/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersPerfect Crypto Buying Opportunity for 50 CentsWhen cryptos take a hit, the mom and pop investors run for the hills. But the top investors keep buying wit...Crypto 101 Media | SponsoredThe solution to fast food’s wage hike crisisShake Shack will be closing six California locations in response to the recent $20/hour minimum wage increase,...Deal Maker | SponsoredPre-IPO| 32,481% Growth: First Disruption to $martphones in 15 Years🤳45M Users | 32,481% Growth Rate Get in on the biggest disruption to smartphones in over a decade. 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