FEUtilities · Utilities - Regulated ElectricThe 16 Wall Street analysts covering FirstEnergy Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $53 — +12.7% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 59 of 100 as at 2 Sept 2026 — in the upper half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores FirstEnergy Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Volatility (97): The share price has been relatively steady.
Issuance (36): The company has been issuing shares or taking on financing, diluting existing holders.
Size (8): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on FE, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +12.7% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 2 moved their price target up and 2 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight | $53 → $52 |
| 31 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 31 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | $55 → $54 |
| 20 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 20 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | $53 → $55 |
| 11 June 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | $50 → $51 |
| 11 June 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 15 May 2026 | TD Cowen | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 21 Apr 2026 | Jefferies | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 17 Apr 2026 | TD Cowen | Initiates | Hold | — |
| 8 Apr 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 12 Mar 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 19 Feb 2026 | Scotiabank | Maintains | Sector Outperform | — |
| 27 Jan 2026 | Wolfe Research | Upgrade | Outperform | — |
| 22 Jan 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 20 Jan 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 17 Dec 2025 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 28 Oct 2025 | Wells Fargo | Initiates | Overweight | — |
| 24 Oct 2025 | Mizuho | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 24 Oct 2025 | Scotiabank | Maintains | Sector Outperform | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. FE appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 3 Sept 2026, FirstEnergy Corp. returned +12.7% against +21.4% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 31% of US stocks
Cheaper than 57% of US stocks
Cheaper than 45% of US stocks
Cheaper than 36% of US stocks
Higher than 49% of US stocks
Higher than 45% of US stocks
Higher than 78% of US stocks
Higher than 78% of US stocks
Higher than 64% of US stocks
Higher than 62% of US stocks
Higher than 69% of US stocks
Higher than 77% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
FirstEnergy Corp. has a market value of $26.8B and an enterprise value of $57.2B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $15.8B. The latest quarter grew 8.8% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $1.4B, a 8.6% net margin.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: −$2.0B.
FirstEnergy Corp. spent $1.0B on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 24.8×; forward P/E: 15.7× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 4.02%, paying out 96% of earnings.
FirstEnergy Corp. employs 11,186 people — $1.4M of revenue per employee.
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FirstEnergy Corp. has named Jon Dormo as its Vice President of Generation Project Development. In this role, he will identify and develop new opportunities for power generation for the company.
Why it matters — The appointment of an experienced leader to advance new power generation development signals a strategic focus on expanding FirstEnergy's generation portfolio.
The FirstEnergy Foundation is making its largest-ever investment in hunger relief, awarding $1.2 million to 37 Pennsylvania food banks and pantries during Hunger Action Month. The grants are expected to help provide 3.6 million meals across the state.
Why it matters — This highlights FirstEnergy's community-impact and corporate-responsibility efforts, which can be relevant to investors tracking the company's public reputation and social engagement.
The FirstEnergy Foundation is making its largest-ever investment in hunger relief, awarding $1.2 million to 29 Ohio food banks and pantries during Hunger Action Month. The grants are part of a $5 million regional initiative supporting 140 organizations, expected to help provide 3.6 million meals across Ohio.
Why it matters — This highlights FirstEnergy's corporate social responsibility and community engagement, reflecting the company's commitment to supporting the communities it serves.
The FirstEnergy Foundation announced its largest hunger-relief investment to date, awarding $1.3 million to 25 New Jersey food banks and pantries during Hunger Action Month as part of a $5 million regional initiative supporting nearly 150 organizations that is expected to help provide 3.8 million meals.
Why it matters — A FirstEnergy watcher would care because this marks the Foundation's largest-ever hunger-relief commitment, reflecting the company's expanded community investment across its New Jersey service area.
The FirstEnergy Foundation announced its largest hunger relief investment to date, awarding $1.1 million to 43 food banks and pantries in West Virginia and Maryland as part of a $5 million regional initiative supporting 140 organizations. The grants are expected to help provide 3.3 million meals during Hunger Action Month.
Why it matters — A FirstEnergy watcher would care because this marks the Foundation's largest-ever community investment, highlighting the company's corporate social responsibility and its positive engagement in its service territories.
The 16 Wall Street analysts covering FirstEnergy Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $53, with estimates ranging from $48 to $56. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 16 analysts covering FirstEnergy Corp., 8 rate it a Buy, 8 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks FirstEnergy Corp. 59 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 2 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 2 Sept 2026, FirstEnergy Corp. ranks 59 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (97 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 16 analysts implies +12.7% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks FirstEnergy Corp. 59 out of 100 as at 2 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering FirstEnergy Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for FE are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $48 to $56 over the next 12 months.
FirstEnergy Corp. returned +12.7% over the 12 months to 3 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
FirstEnergy Corp. is a U.S.
The most recent item we track (PRNewsWire, 3 Sept 2026): "Jon Dormo Joins FirstEnergy to Advance New Power Generation Development". FirstEnergy Corp. has named Jon Dormo as its Vice President of Generation Project Development. In this role, he will identify and develop new opportunities for power generation for the company.
FirstEnergy Corp. is a U.S. electric utility company headquartered in Akron, Ohio. It focuses on the regulated transmission and distribution of electricity through a network of utility subsidiaries serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers across parts of Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Maryland, and New York. The company also operates a regulated generation portfolio and manages energy-related infrastructure that supports power delivery and grid reliability. FirstEnergy Corp. plays a central role in the regional utility market by maintaining electric lines, substations, and transmission systems that help deliver electricity to homes and businesses. Its operations are organized around distribution, transmission, and other utility-related services, reflecting its position as a core provider of essential energy infrastructure in the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest regions.
CEO Mr. Brian X. Tierney · 11,186 employees · United States · https://www.firstenergycorp.com
