NYSE:FE FirstEnergy (FE) Stock Price, News & Analysis $39.79 +0.63 (+1.61%) (As of 12/20/2024 05:16 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends About FirstEnergy Stock (NYSE:FE) 30 days 90 days 365 days Advanced Chart View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart Get FirstEnergy alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$38.81▼$39.8750-Day Range$39.14▼$44.2752-Week Range$35.41▼$44.97Volume7.89 million shsAverage Volume2.92 million shsMarket Capitalization$22.93 billionP/E Ratio25.67Dividend Yield4.27%Price Target$46.27Consensus RatingHold Company OverviewFirstEnergy 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… FirstEnergy Stock Analysis - MarketRank™See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks88th Percentile Overall ScoreFE MarketRank™: FirstEnergy scored higher than 88% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 21st out of 91 stocks in the utilities sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation. Analyst's Opinion3.2 / 5Analyst RatingHold Consensus RatingFirstEnergy has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.33, and is based on 5 buy ratings, 6 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. Earnings and Valuation2.5 / 5Proj. Earnings Growth8.21% Earnings GrowthEarnings for FirstEnergy are expected to grow by 8.21% in the coming year, from $2.68 to $2.90 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of FirstEnergy is 25.67, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 113.29.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of FirstEnergy is 25.67, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 95.36.Price to Earnings Growth RatioFirstEnergy has a PEG Ratio of 2.18. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioFirstEnergy has a P/B Ratio of 2.09. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Short Interest3.0 / 5Short Interest LevelHealthy Percentage of Shares Shorted1.95% 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 3.9, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in FirstEnergy has recently increased by 7.77%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Dividend2.5 / 5Dividend StrengthModerate Dividend LeadershipFirstEnergy is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.26%, 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 109.68%. 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. Sustainability and ESG0.3 / 5Environmental Score-7.52 Percentage of Shares Shorted1.95% 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 3.9, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in FirstEnergy has recently increased by 7.77%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. News and Social Media2.6 / 5News Sentiment0.77 News SentimentFirstEnergy has a news sentiment score of 0.77. 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 news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Utilities companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 39 news articles for FirstEnergy this week, compared to 11 articles on an average week.Search Interest16 people have searched for FE on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 300% 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 -67% compared to the previous 30 days. Company Ownership1.7 / 5Insider TradingN/A 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. 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 FE Stock News HeadlinesFirstEnergy Corp Announces Key Leadership AppointmentsDecember 20 at 12:10 PM | gurufocus.comFirstEnergy Names Three to Vice President RolesDecember 20 at 11:45 AM | prnewswire.comYour chance to get on the next “60-Second Trade”Ever heard of the “60-Second Trade”? It’s a unique cash flow strategy that lets regular traders target anywhere from $100 to a couple of thousand in extra cash flow in as little as 7 days… In on Monday, out on Friday!December 21, 2024 | WealthPress (Ad)FirstEnergy PA receives approval for infrastructure improvement plansDecember 20 at 10:56 AM | markets.businessinsider.com3 High-Dividend Utility Stocks for Reliable IncomeDecember 20 at 6:18 AM | stocknews.comFirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE:FE) Receives $46.27 Average PT from AnalystsDecember 20 at 2:13 AM | americanbankingnews.comFirstEnergy Corp (FE) Supports West Virginia Nonprofits with Holiday DonationsDecember 19 at 5:37 PM | gurufocus.comFirstEnergy Corp Awards Nearly $20,000 to New Jersey NonprofitsDecember 19 at 5:37 PM | gurufocus.comSee More Headlines FE Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have FE shares performed this year? FirstEnergy's stock was trading at $36.66 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, FE shares have increased by 8.5% and is now trading at $39.79. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were FirstEnergy's earnings last quarter? FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE:FE) issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, October, 29th. The utilities provider reported $0.85 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.90 by $0.05. The company's revenue was up 6.9% compared to the same quarter last year. Read the conference call transcript. Does FirstEnergy have any subsidiaries? FirstEnergy subsidiaries include these companies: Allegheny Energy, GPU Inc, MARBEL Energy Corporation, FirstEnergy Service Company, FirstEnergy Transmission LLC, FirstEnergy Ventures Corp., Jersey Central Power & Light Company, and others. Who are FirstEnergy's major shareholders? FirstEnergy's top institutional shareholders include Geode Capital Management LLC (2.12%), Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (1.58%), Zimmer Partners LP (0.64%) and Franklin Resources Inc. (0.62%). 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 Chevron (CVX), Comcast (CMCSA), Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY), Charles Schwab (SCHW), McKesson (MCK), Edwards Lifesciences (EW) and Yum! Brands (YUM). Company Calendar Last Earnings10/29/2024Ex-Dividend for 12/1 Dividend11/07/2024Dividend Payable12/01/2024Today12/21/2024Fiscal 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$46.27 High Stock Price Target$50.00 Low Stock Price Target$41.00 Potential Upside/Downside+16.3%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.33 Research Coverage12 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.55 Trailing P/E Ratio25.67 Forward P/E Ratio14.85 P/E Growth2.18Net Income$1.10 billion Net Margins6.64% Pretax Margin10.35% Return on Equity11.38% Return on Assets2.93% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.58 Current Ratio0.56 Quick Ratio0.46 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$13.44 billion Price / Sales1.71 Cash Flow$4.73 per share Price / Cash Flow8.41 Book Value$19.02 per share Price / Book2.09Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares576,317,000Free Float575,856,000Market Cap$22.93 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.51 Social Links 12 Stocks Corporate Insiders are AbandoningIf a company's CEO, COO, and CFO were all selling shares of their stock, would you want to know?Get This Free Report This page (NYSE:FE) was last updated on 12/21/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersAmazon coin set to soar 25X – starting December 16th?This tiny 3-cent crypto just partnered with one of the biggest companies in the world… Amazon. 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