FirstEnergy Corp. (FE)Utilities | Utilities - Regulated Electric | Akron, United States | NYSE
45.88 USD
-0.37
(-0.800%) ⇩
(Aug. 28, 2026, 4:03 p.m.
EDT)
After hours: 46.29 +0.41 (0.894%) ⇧ (Aug. 28, 2026, 7:56 p.m. EDT) |
Hot Take ↕ | Aug. 22, 2026, 2:55 a.m. EDT
FirstEnergy presents a classic defensive utility profile with a massive 3.94% yield, but the underlying economics are strained. The payout ratio sits at a precarious 96%, meaning nearly every dollar of earnings is distributed, leaving little room for error if maintenance costs rise or rates are capped. While the long-term trajectory shows resilience with a +34% gain over the last nine years and no recent consecutive declines, the stock is trading at a premium (24.5x trailing P/E) that offers little margin of safety given the heavy debt load. The short-term outlook is murky; the stock is essentially flat relative to moving averages, lacking the momentum needed to justify a bullish entry. The options market confirms this hesitation, with traders aggressively buying protection (puts) while only speculating on a distant upside. Until the payout ratio drops below 80% or the balance sheet strengthens, this remains a hold for income seekers who can tolerate stagnation, rather than a compelling investment for capital appreciation. |
| Model | MAE |
|---|---|
| AutoTheta ✓ | 0.050557 |
| AutoETS | 0.054148 |
| AutoARIMA | 0.054148 |
| MSTL | 0.054515 |
Forecast horizon: 45 days | Selected: AutoTheta
| Forecast Reliability | |
|---|---|
| Score | 54% |
| H-stat | 5.11 |
| Ljung-Box p | 0.000 |
| Jarque-Bera p | 0.422 |
| Excess Kurtosis | -0.57 |
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Utilities |
| Ex Dividend Date | 2026-08-06 |
| Last Dividend Date | 2026-08-06 |
| Debt to Equity Ratio | 200.908 |
| Revenue per Share | 27.075 |
| Market Cap | 26,538,422,272 |
| Trailing P/E | 24.53 |
| Forward P/E | 15.56 |
| Beta | 0.45 |
| Profit Margins | 6.94% |
| Website | https://www.firstenergycorp.com |
As of Aug. 22, 2026, 2:55 a.m. EDT: Speculators are positioning defensively with heavy open interest in out-of-the-money puts (strikes 30-45) across multiple expirations, suggesting a fear of significant downside or a 'crash' scenario. Conversely, call activity is concentrated in deep out-of-the-money strikes (50-55), indicating a speculative bet on a sharp recovery or regulatory-driven rally rather than steady appreciation. The imbalance in put volume versus call volume suggests hedging dominates sentiment.
| Last Yield | 1yr Yield | 3yr Avg | 5yr Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.98% | 3.93% | 4.16% | 4.09% |
| Date | Dividend | Yield % |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-07 | 0.465 | 0.979566 |
| 2026-05-07 | 0.465 | 1.029444 |
| 2026-02-06 | 0.445 | 0.954321 |
| 2025-11-07 | 0.445 | 0.969499 |
| 2025-08-07 | 0.445 | 1.024402 |
| 2025-05-07 | 0.445 | 1.036088 |
| 2025-02-07 | 0.425 | 1.058267 |
| 2024-11-07 | 0.425 | 1.030803 |
| 2024-08-07 | 0.425 | 1.014078 |
| 2024-05-06 | 0.425 | 1.091142 |
| 2024-02-06 | 0.410 | 1.144932 |
| 2023-11-06 | 0.410 | 1.139839 |
| 2023-08-04 | 0.390 | 1.074380 |
| 2023-05-04 | 0.390 | 1.002313 |
| 2023-02-06 | 0.390 | 0.982120 |
| 2022-11-04 | 0.390 | 1.029024 |
| 2022-08-04 | 0.390 | 1.006452 |
| 2022-05-05 | 0.390 | 0.918079 |
| 2022-02-04 | 0.390 | 0.942940 |
| 2021-11-04 | 0.390 | 1.002313 |
| 2021-08-05 | 0.390 | 1.027127 |
| 2021-05-06 | 0.390 | 1.042223 |
| 2021-02-04 | 0.390 | 1.210053 |
| 2020-11-05 | 0.390 | 1.326982 |
| 2020-08-06 | 0.390 | 1.336532 |
| 2020-05-06 | 0.390 | 0.975000 |
| 2020-02-06 | 0.390 | 0.760976 |
| 2019-11-06 | 0.380 | 0.806623 |
| 2019-08-06 | 0.380 | 0.875173 |
| 2019-05-06 | 0.380 | 0.906921 |
| 2019-02-06 | 0.380 | 0.982928 |
| 2018-11-06 | 0.360 | 0.961025 |
| 2018-08-06 | 0.360 | 0.993377 |
| 2018-05-04 | 0.360 | 1.055409 |
| 2018-02-06 | 0.360 | 1.165426 |
| 2017-11-06 | 0.360 | 1.098566 |
| 2017-08-03 | 0.360 | 1.122895 |
| 2017-05-03 | 0.360 | 1.243523 |
| 2017-02-03 | 0.360 | 1.204416 |
| 2016-11-03 | 0.360 | 1.081406 |
| 2016-08-03 | 0.360 | 1.088929 |
| 2016-05-04 | 0.360 | 1.069837 |
| 2016-02-03 | 0.360 | 1.073986 |
| 2015-11-04 | 0.360 | 1.161665 |
| 2015-08-05 | 0.360 | 1.072706 |
| 2015-05-05 | 0.360 | 1.019541 |
| 2015-02-04 | 0.360 | 0.896414 |
| 2014-11-05 | 0.360 | 0.970350 |
| 2014-08-05 | 0.360 | 1.127466 |
| 2014-05-05 | 0.360 | 1.077199 |
| 2014-02-05 | 0.360 | 1.191264 |
| 2013-11-05 | 0.550 | 1.480883 |
| 2013-08-05 | 0.550 | 1.484881 |
| 2013-05-03 | 0.550 | 1.222494 |
| 2013-02-05 | 0.550 | 1.389942 |
| 2012-11-05 | 0.550 | 1.292597 |
| 2012-08-03 | 0.550 | 1.110887 |
| 2012-05-03 | 0.550 | 1.175214 |
| 2012-02-03 | 0.550 | 1.263496 |
| 2011-11-03 | 0.550 | 1.201923 |
| 2011-08-03 | 0.550 | 1.265240 |
| 2011-05-04 | 0.550 | 1.314217 |
| 2011-03-01 | 0.025 | 0.066542 |
| 2011-02-28 | 0.525 | 1.370757 |
| 2011-02-03 | 0.550 | 1.371571 |
| 2010-11-03 | 0.550 | 1.533315 |
| 2010-08-04 | 0.550 | 1.453104 |
| 2010-05-05 | 0.550 | 1.539754 |
| 2010-02-03 | 0.550 | 1.283248 |
| 2009-11-04 | 0.550 | 1.309524 |
| 2009-08-05 | 0.550 | 1.329466 |
| 2009-05-05 | 0.550 | 1.309212 |
| 2009-02-04 | 0.550 | 1.079066 |
| 2008-11-05 | 0.550 | 1.031121 |
| 2008-08-05 | 0.550 | 0.803741 |
| 2008-05-05 | 0.550 | 0.712528 |
| 2008-02-05 | 0.550 | 0.786051 |
| 2007-11-05 | 0.500 | 0.723066 |
| 2007-08-03 | 0.500 | 0.834864 |
| 2007-05-03 | 0.500 | 0.717978 |
| 2007-02-05 | 0.500 | 0.811162 |
| 2006-11-03 | 0.450 | 0.777471 |
| 2006-08-03 | 0.450 | 0.801139 |
| 2006-05-03 | 0.450 | 0.882180 |
| 2006-02-03 | 0.450 | 0.929944 |
| 2005-11-03 | 0.430 | 0.932148 |
| 2005-08-03 | 0.413 | 0.831655 |
| 2005-05-04 | 0.413 | 0.964277 |
| 2005-02-03 | 0.413 | 1.036907 |
| 2004-11-03 | 0.375 | 0.911300 |
| 2004-08-04 | 0.375 | 0.941029 |
| 2004-05-05 | 0.375 | 0.971754 |
| 2004-02-04 | 0.375 | 1.016260 |
| 2003-11-05 | 0.375 | 1.086957 |
| 2003-08-05 | 0.375 | 1.196936 |
| 2003-05-05 | 0.375 | 1.125112 |
| 2003-02-05 | 0.375 | 1.233147 |
| 2002-11-05 | 0.375 | 1.139818 |
| 2002-08-05 | 0.375 | 1.221498 |
| 2002-05-03 | 0.375 | 1.126464 |
| 2002-02-05 | 0.375 | 0.981675 |
| 2001-11-08 | 0.375 | 1.082876 |
| 2001-11-07 | 0.279 | 0.808227 |
| 2001-08-07 | 0.375 | 1.241722 |
| 2001-05-03 | 0.375 | 1.272912 |
| 2001-02-05 | 0.375 | 1.348921 |
| 2000-11-03 | 0.375 | 1.492537 |
| 2000-08-03 | 0.375 | 1.391304 |
| 2000-05-03 | 0.375 | 1.530612 |
| 2000-02-03 | 0.375 | 1.639344 |
| 1999-11-03 | 0.375 | 1.445783 |
| 1999-08-04 | 0.375 | 1.333333 |
| 1999-05-05 | 0.375 | 1.247401 |
| 1999-02-03 | 0.375 | 1.239669 |
| 1998-11-04 | 0.375 | 1.226994 |
| 1998-08-05 | 0.375 | 1.360544 |
| 1998-05-05 | 0.375 | 1.257862 |
| 1998-02-04 | 0.375 | 1.290323 |
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| 52 Week Change | 0.06395221 |
| Address1 | 341 White Pond Drive |
| All Time High | 84.0 |
| All Time Low | 18.0 |
| Ask | 46.32 |
| Ask Size | 700 |
| Audit Risk | 6 |
| Average Analyst Rating | 2.2 - Buy |
| Average Daily Volume10 Day | 3,588,510 |
| Average Daily Volume3 Month | 4,362,967 |
| Average Volume | 4,362,967 |
| Average Volume10Days | 3,588,510 |
| Beta | 0.45 |
| Bid | 45.81 |
| Bid Size | 200 |
| Board Risk | 5 |
| Book Value | 22.354 |
| City | Akron |
| Compensation As Of Epoch Date | 1,767,139,200 |
| Compensation Risk | 3 |
| Country | United States |
| Crypto Tradeable | 0 |
| Currency | USD |
| Current Price | 45.88 |
| Current Ratio | 0.541 |
| Custom Price Alert Confidence | HIGH |
| Date Short Interest | 1,786,665,600 |
| Day High | 46.545 |
| Day Low | 45.72 |
| Debt To Equity | 200.908 |
| Display Name | FirstEnergy |
| Dividend Date | 1,788,220,800 |
| Dividend Rate | 1.86 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.02 |
| Earnings Call Timestamp End | 1,785,330,000 |
| Earnings Call Timestamp Start | 1,785,330,000 |
| Earnings Growth | 0.083 |
| Earnings Quarterly Growth | 0.075 |
| Earnings Timestamp | 1,785,268,800 |
| Earnings Timestamp End | 1,792,612,800 |
| Earnings Timestamp Start | 1,792,612,800 |
| Ebitda | 5,422,000,128 |
| Ebitda Margins | 0.34675997 |
| Enterprise To Ebitda | 10.505 |
| Enterprise To Revenue | 3.643 |
| Enterprise Value | 56,959,000,576 |
| Eps Current Year | 2.73338 |
| Eps Forward | 2.9494 |
| Eps Trailing Twelve Months | 1.87 |
| Esg Populated | 0 |
| Ex Dividend Date | 1,786,060,800 |
| Exchange | NYQ |
| Exchange Data Delayed By | 0 |
| Exchange Timezone Name | America/New_York |
| Exchange Timezone Short Name | EDT |
| Fifty Day Average | 47.8444 |
| Fifty Day Average Change | -1.9643974 |
| Fifty Day Average Change Percent | -0.041058045 |
| Fifty Two Week Change Percent | 6.3952208 |
| Fifty Two Week High | 52.34 |
| Fifty Two Week High Change | -6.459999 |
| Fifty Two Week High Change Percent | -0.12342375 |
| Fifty Two Week Low | 42.87 |
| Fifty Two Week Low Change | 3.0100021 |
| Fifty Two Week Low Change Percent | 0.07021232 |
| Fifty Two Week Range | 42.87 - 52.34 |
| Financial Currency | USD |
| First Trade Date Milliseconds | 879,172,200,000 |
| Five Year Avg Dividend Yield | 3.98 |
| Float Shares | 548,272,908 |
| Forward Eps | 2.9494 |
| Forward P E | 15.555707 |
| Free Cashflow | -2,014,625,024 |
| Full Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Full Time Employees | 11,186 |
| Fullday Change | -0.369999 |
| Fullday Change Percent | -0.799998 |
| Fullday Price | 46.29 |
| Gmt Off Set Milliseconds | -14,400,000 |
| Governance Epoch Date | 1,785,542,400 |
| Gross Margins | 0.68605006 |
| Gross Profits | 10,727,000,064 |
| Has Pre Post Market Data | 1 |
| Held Percent Insiders | 0.0013799999 |
| Held Percent Institutions | 0.9558 |
| Implied Shares Outstanding | 578,431,175 |
| Industry | Utilities - Regulated Electric |
| Industry Disp | Utilities - Regulated Electric |
| Industry Key | utilities-regulated-electric |
| Ir Website | http://investors.firstenergycorp.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=102230&p=irol-IRHome |
| Is Earnings Date Estimate | 0 |
| Language | en-US |
| Last Dividend Date | 1,786,060,800 |
| Last Dividend Value | 0.465 |
| Last Fiscal Year End | 1,767,139,200 |
| Long Business Summary | FirstEnergy Corp., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the generation, distribution, and transmission of electricity in the United States. It operates through Distribution, Integrated, and Stand-Alone Transmission segments. The company owns and operates coal-fired, nuclear, hydroelectric, wind, and solar power generating facilities. The company operates 252,959 distribution line miles and 24,157 transmission line miles, including overhead pole line and underground conduit carrying primary, secondary, and street lighting circuits. The company serves customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Maryland, and New York. FirstEnergy Corp. was incorporated in 1996 and is headquartered in Akron, Ohio. |
| Long Name | FirstEnergy Corp. |
| Market | us_market |
| Market Cap | 26,538,422,272 |
| Market State | CLOSED |
| Max Age | 86,400 |
| Message Board Id | finmb_293515 |
| Most Recent Quarter | 1,782,777,600 |
| Net Income To Common | 1,084,999,936 |
| Next Fiscal Year End | 1,798,675,200 |
| Non Diluted Market Cap | 26,762,096,855 |
| Number Of Analyst Opinions | 12 |
| Open | 46.52 |
| Operating Cashflow | 3,118,000,128 |
| Operating Margins | 0.19304001 |
| Overall Risk | 3 |
| Payout Ratio | 0.9626 |
| Peg Ratio | 1.66 |
| Phone | 800-736-3402 |
| Post Market Change | 0.40999985 |
| Post Market Change Percent | 0.8936352 |
| Post Market Price | 46.29 |
| Post Market Time | 1,787,961,394 |
| Previous Close | 46.25 |
| Price Eps Current Year | 16.78508 |
| Price Hint | 2 |
| Price To Book | 2.0524292 |
| Price To Sales Trailing12 Months | 1.6972642 |
| Profit Margins | 0.06939 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.35 |
| Quote Source Name | Delayed Quote |
| Quote Type | EQUITY |
| Recommendation Key | buy |
| Recommendation Mean | 2.1875 |
| Region | US |
| Regular Market Change | -0.369999 |
| Regular Market Change Percent | -0.799998 |
| Regular Market Day High | 46.545 |
| Regular Market Day Low | 45.72 |
| Regular Market Day Range | 45.72 - 46.545 |
| Regular Market Open | 46.52 |
| Regular Market Previous Close | 46.25 |
| Regular Market Price | 45.88 |
| Regular Market Time | 1,787,947,424 |
| Regular Market Volume | 2,340,967 |
| Return On Assets | 0.03682 |
| Return On Equity | 0.09491 |
| Revenue Growth | 0.088 |
| Revenue Per Share | 27.075 |
| Sand P52 Week Change | 0.20504117 |
| Sector | Utilities |
| Sector Disp | Utilities |
| Sector Key | utilities |
| Share Holder Rights Risk | 3 |
| Shares Outstanding | 578,431,175 |
| Shares Percent Shares Out | 0.0442 |
| Shares Short | 25,567,002 |
| Shares Short Previous Month Date | 1,784,073,600 |
| Shares Short Prior Month | 28,463,495 |
| Short Name | FirstEnergy Corp. |
| Short Percent Of Float | 0.0589 |
| Short Ratio | 5.47 |
| Source Interval | 15 |
| State | OH |
| Symbol | FE |
| Target High Price | 56.0 |
| Target Low Price | 48.0 |
| Target Mean Price | 53.16667 |
| Target Median Price | 53.0 |
| Total Cash | 63,000,000 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 0.109 |
| Total Debt | 28,982,999,040 |
| Total Revenue | 15,635,999,744 |
| Tradeable | 0 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 1.8 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 0.038918916 |
| Trailing Eps | 1.87 |
| Trailing P E | 24.53476 |
| Trailing Peg Ratio | 1.6429 |
| Triggerable | 1 |
| Two Hundred Day Average | 47.5285 |
| Two Hundred Day Average Change | -1.6484985 |
| Two Hundred Day Average Change Percent | -0.034684423 |
| Type Disp | Equity |
| Volume | 2,340,967 |
| Website | https://www.firstenergycorp.com |
| Zip | 44,320 |