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NYSE:FE

FirstEnergy (FE) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$38.46
+0.67 (+1.77%)
(As of 03/27/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$37.95
$38.55
50-Day Range
$35.79
$38.54
52-Week Range
$32.18
$41.99
Volume
3.78 million shs
Average Volume
2.62 million shs
Market Capitalization
$22.09 billion
P/E Ratio
21.25
Dividend Yield
4.26%
Price Target
$39.67

FirstEnergy MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.25 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
3.0% Upside
$39.63 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
2.22% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-7.52
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.57mentions of FirstEnergy in the last 14 days
Based on 9 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
7.84%
From $2.68 to $2.89 Per Share

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.

3.21 out of 5 stars

Utilities Sector

58th out of 90 stocks

Electric Services Industry

24th out of 41 stocks

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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.

FE Stock Price History

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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 3/1 Dividend
2/06/2024
Last Earnings
2/09/2024
Dividend Payable
3/01/2024
Today
3/27/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated)
4/25/2024
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Sector
Utilities
Industry
Electric services
Sub-Industry
Electric Utilities
CUSIP
33793210
Employees
12,042
Year Founded
1997

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$39.67
High Stock Price Target
$43.00
Low Stock Price Target
$35.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+3.1%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.25
Research Coverage
8 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$1.10 billion
Pretax Margin
11.38%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$12.87 billion
Cash Flow
$4.80 per share
Book Value
$19.02 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
573,981,000
Market Cap
$22.09 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.48

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Key Executives

  • Mr. K. Jon Taylor (Age 50)
    Senior VP of Strategy & CFO
    Comp: $1.48M
  • Mr. Hyun Park (Age 63)
    Senior VP & Chief Legal Officer
    Comp: $1.3M
  • Ms. Christine L. WalkerMs. Christine L. Walker (Age 59)
    Senior VP of Corporate Services & Chief Human Resources Officer
    Comp: $763.48k
  • Mr. Brian X. Tierney (Age 56)
    CEO, President & Director
  • Mr. Toby L. Thomas (Age 53)
    Chief Operating Officer
  • Mr. Jason J. Lisowski (Age 43)
    VP, Controller & Chief Accounting Officer
  • Mr. Ernest N. Maley
    VP & Chief Information Officer
  • Ms. Irene M. Prezelj (Age 56)
    Vice President of Investor Relations & Communications
  • Mr. Antonio Fernandez
    VP and Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer
  • Ms. Gretchan Sekulich
    Vice President of Communications & Marketing

Should I Buy FirstEnergy Stock? FE Pros and Cons Explained

These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of FirstEnergy was last updated on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at 11:31 PM.

Pros

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

  • FirstEnergy Corp. reported a positive EPS of $0.62 for the latest quarter, exceeding the consensus estimate by $0.02. This indicates strong financial performance.
  • FirstEnergy Corp. has a diverse portfolio of power generating facilities, including coal-fired, nuclear, hydroelectric, wind, and solar, providing stability and potential for growth in the renewable energy sector.
  • With a market cap of $21.95 billion, FirstEnergy Corp. is a sizable company, offering investors exposure to a significant player in the electric services industry.
  • Vanguard Group Inc., a major institutional investor, has been increasing its stake in FirstEnergy Corp., signaling confidence in the company's future prospects.
  • FirstEnergy Corp. has a stable revenue stream, with $3.20 billion reported for the latest quarter, indicating consistent performance in its operations.

Cons

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

  • FirstEnergy Corp. has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.10, which may raise concerns about the company's financial leverage and ability to manage debt effectively.
  • The stock price of FirstEnergy Corp. has been relatively stagnant, trading at $38.21 with a 12-month low of $32.18 and a high of $41.99, indicating limited short-term price movement.
  • While FirstEnergy Corp. operates in multiple states and serves millions of customers, regulatory challenges in the utility sector could impact the company's operations and profitability.
  • Institutional investors and hedge funds own a significant portion (82.34%) of FirstEnergy Corp.'s stock, potentially leading to volatility in the stock price due to large-scale trading activities.
  • Despite recent positive earnings, FirstEnergy Corp. operates in a highly regulated industry, subject to changing policies and regulations that could affect its financial performance.

FE Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell FirstEnergy stock right now?

7 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for FirstEnergy in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 3 hold ratings and 3 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.
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What is FirstEnergy's stock price target for 2024?

7 brokers have issued 12-month price targets for FirstEnergy's stock. Their FE share price targets range from $35.00 to $43.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $39.63 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 3.0% from the stock's current price.
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How have FE shares performed in 2024?

FirstEnergy's stock was trading at $36.66 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, FE shares have increased by 4.9% and is now trading at $38.46.
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When is FirstEnergy's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, April 25th 2024.
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How were FirstEnergy's earnings last quarter?

FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE:FE) issued its quarterly earnings results on Friday, February, 9th. The utilities provider reported $0.62 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.60 by $0.02. The utilities provider earned $3.20 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.10 billion. FirstEnergy had a net margin of 8.56% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 13.52%. The business's revenue was up .0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $0.50 EPS.
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How often does FirstEnergy pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for FirstEnergy?

FirstEnergy announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, March 20th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, May 7th will be paid a dividend of $0.425 per share on Saturday, June 1st. This represents a $1.70 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.42%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, May 6th. This is a boost from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.41.
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.

Is FirstEnergy a good dividend stock?

FirstEnergy (NYSE:FE) pays an annual dividend of $1.64 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 4.34%. FE has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The company does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 90.61%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on earnings estimates, FE will have a dividend payout ratio of 56.75% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What guidance has FirstEnergy issued on next quarter's earnings?

FirstEnergy updated its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Thursday, February, 8th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 0.480-0.580 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 0.680. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

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.

What other stocks do shareholders of FirstEnergy own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other FirstEnergy investors own include AT&T (T), Intel (INTC), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Exxon Mobil (XOM), Pfizer (PFE), Verizon Communications (VZ), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Chevron (CVX), General Electric (GE) and AbbVie (ABBV).

Who are FirstEnergy's major shareholders?

FirstEnergy's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Capital World Investors (11.88%), Vanguard Group Inc. (11.31%), Vanguard Group Inc. (11.30%), Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD (3.36%), Nuveen Asset Management LLC (1.71%) and Boston Partners (1.62%).
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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.
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Does FirstEnergy have any subsidiaries?
The following companies are subsidiares of FirstEnergy: Allegheny Energy, FirstEnergy Service Company, FirstEnergy Transmission LLC, FirstEnergy Ventures Corp., GPU Inc, Jersey Central Power & Light Company, MARBEL Energy Corporation, Metropolitan Edison Company, Monongahela Power Company, Ohio Edison Company, Pennsylvania Electric Company, The Cleveland Electric Illuminating Compan, The Potomac Edison Company, The Toledo Edison Company, and West Penn Power Company.
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This page (NYSE:FE) was last updated on 3/28/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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