FirstEnergy (FE) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$42.34 +0.96 (+2.33%)

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FirstEnergy - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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.

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 13 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
7

Buy
5

Based on 13 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for FirstEnergy in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 13 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 7 have given a hold rating, and 5 have given a buy rating for FE.

Consensus Price Target

$46.27
9.28% Upside

According to the 13 analysts' twelve-month price targets for FirstEnergy, the average price target is $46.27. The highest price target for FE is $50.00, while the lowest price target for FE is $41.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 9.28% from the current price of $42.34.

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FE Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 2/22/24 to 2/21/25	1 Month Ago 1/23/24 to 1/22/25	3 Months Ago 11/24/23 to 11/23/24	1 Year Ago 2/22/23 to 2/22/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	5 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)
Hold	7 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$46.27	$46.27	$45.91	$39.67
Forecasted Upside	9.28% Upside	17.36% Upside	9.86% Upside	6.34% Upside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Hold

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.

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.

FirstEnergy Stock vs. The Competition

Type	FirstEnergy	Utilities Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.31	2.55	2.53
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	9.28% Upside	29.19% Upside	14.37% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent FE News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
1/23/2025	Wolfe Research 3 of 5 stars	Steve Fleishman Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Peer Perform
12/12/2024	Scotiabank 5 of 5 stars	A. Weisel Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Sector Perform ➝ Sector Outperform	$45.00 ➝ $50.00	+24.63%
12/4/2024	KeyCorp 3 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$48.00 ➝ $47.00	+13.42%
11/22/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$52.00 ➝ $50.00	+18.93%
10/31/2024	Seaport Res Ptn Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	A. Storozynski Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
10/18/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$45.00 ➝ $46.00	+5.29%
10/14/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Hold	$46.00	+7.70%
10/7/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$40.00 ➝ $46.00	+7.35%
9/20/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	M. Ferguson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$50.00	+15.67%
8/29/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Underperform ➝ Underperform	$42.00 ➝ $43.00	-1.29%
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8/1/2024	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$42.00 ➝ $45.00	+7.40%
6/3/2024	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$38.00 ➝ $41.00	+1.84%
4/10/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy	$45.00	+16.97%
10/9/2023	Guggenheim Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		$44.00 ➝ $38.00	+10.50%
9/6/2023	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$44.00 ➝ $41.00	+17.58%
8/7/2023	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral	$45.00 ➝ $40.00	+10.19%

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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 Thursday, February 20, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these FirstEnergy pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

FirstEnergy
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in FirstEnergy Corp.:

FirstEnergy Corp. recently announced a quarterly dividend of $0.425 per share, which translates to an annualized yield of 4.11%. This consistent dividend payment can provide a reliable income stream for investors.
The stock price of FirstEnergy Corp. is currently at $41.37, showing a recent increase of 1.7%. This upward movement may indicate positive market sentiment and potential for further growth.
Institutional ownership is strong, with 89.41% of the stock held by institutional investors and hedge funds. High institutional ownership can signal confidence in the company's future performance.
Analysts have a consensus rating of "Hold" for FirstEnergy Corp., with a target price of $46.27. This suggests that there is potential for the stock to appreciate in value, making it an attractive option for investors looking for stability.
FirstEnergy Corp. operates in the utilities sector, which is generally considered a defensive investment. This means that the company may be less affected by economic downturns, providing a level of security for investors.

FirstEnergy
Bear Case

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

The company's payout ratio is 109.68%, indicating that it is paying out more in dividends than it is earning. This could raise concerns about the sustainability of future dividend payments.
FirstEnergy Corp. has a relatively high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.58, which suggests that the company is heavily reliant on debt to finance its operations. High levels of debt can increase financial risk, especially in a rising interest rate environment.
Recent analyst downgrades, including a shift from "strong-buy" to "hold," may indicate a lack of confidence in the company's growth prospects, which could deter potential investors.
The stock has a P/E ratio of 26.69, which may be considered high compared to industry averages. A high P/E ratio can suggest that the stock is overvalued, making it a less attractive investment.
Market volatility can impact utility stocks like FirstEnergy Corp., and any significant fluctuations in the market could adversely affect the stock's performance.

FE Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 13 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for FirstEnergy is $46.27, with a high forecast of $50.00 and a low forecast of $41.00.
: 13 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for FirstEnergy in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 7 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" FE shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in FE, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
: According to analysts, FirstEnergy's stock has a predicted upside of 9.28% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, FirstEnergy's stock had 1 upgrade and 1 downgrade by analysts.
: FirstEnergy has been rated by research analysts at KeyCorp, Scotiabank, and Wolfe Research in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like FirstEnergy less than other "utilities" companies. The consensus rating for FirstEnergy is Hold while the average consensus rating for "utilities" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how FE compares to other companies.

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FirstEnergy (FE) Stock Forecast & Price Target