FEUtilities · Utilities - Regulated ElectricThe 16 Wall Street analysts covering FirstEnergy Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $53 — +15.6% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 56 of 100 as at 14 Oct 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 (90): The share price has been relatively steady.
Issuance (37): 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.
Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.
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 +15.6% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 2 moved their price target up and 4 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | $54 → $49 |
| 18 Sept 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight | $52 → $49 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight | $53 → $52 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 31 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | $55 → $54 |
| 31 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 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 | — |
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 14 Oct 2026, FirstEnergy Corp. returned −0.7% against +17.5% 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 56% of US stocks
Cheaper than 43% of US stocks
Cheaper than 36% of US stocks
Higher than 49% of US stocks
Higher than 44% of US stocks
Higher than 77% 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 91% 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 $26.3B and an enterprise value of $56.7B.
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: 24.3×; forward P/E: 15.4× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 4.09%, paying out 96% of earnings.
FirstEnergy Corp. employs 11,186 people — $1.4M of revenue per employee.
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Zacks Investment Research poses a comparison of FirstEnergy and PSEG, asking which stock offers the better value opportunity among electric power utilities.
Why it matters — The item frames FE in a value-stock comparison with PSEG, which may interest investors following FE's relative valuation.
Zacks Investment Research published an Industry Outlook article highlighting Entergy, FirstEnergy, CenterPoint and PPL.
Why it matters — FirstEnergy is among the companies featured in the industry outlook, making the article relevant to FE watchers.
Zacks Investment Research highlighted FirstEnergy alongside ETR, CNP and PPL as utilities positioned to benefit from rising electricity demand and higher unit prices, citing strong customer bases and capital expenditure plans.
Why it matters — The item identifies demand growth, pricing and planned investment as factors supporting the outlook for FirstEnergy.
FirstEnergy Corp. announced it will release its third-quarter 2026 financial results after market close on Tuesday, Oct. 27, and will discuss them during a conference call with financial analysts at 9 a.m. the following morning. The call will be webcast.
Why it matters — Investors and analysts following FirstEnergy can tune in to hear management discuss the company's third-quarter financial performance.
Zacks Investment Research reports that FirstEnergy's $36B Energize365 capital plan, combined with rising data-center demand and an expanding rate base, supports its push for sustained long-term growth through transmission and distribution investments.
Why it matters — FE watchers will care because the company's long-term growth outlook appears tied to the success of its large-scale T&D spending and rising electricity demand from data centers.
The 16 Wall Street analysts covering FirstEnergy Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $53, with estimates ranging from $47 to $56. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 16 analysts covering FirstEnergy Corp., 9 rate it a Buy, 7 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks FirstEnergy Corp. 56 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 14 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 14 Oct 2026, FirstEnergy Corp. ranks 56 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 (90 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 16 analysts implies +15.6% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks FirstEnergy Corp. 56 out of 100 as at 14 Oct 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: $47 to $56 over the next 12 months.
FirstEnergy Corp. returned -0.7% over the 12 months to 14 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
FirstEnergy Corp. is a U.S.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 12 Oct 2026): "FE or PEG: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?". Zacks Investment Research poses a comparison of FirstEnergy and PSEG, asking which stock offers the better value opportunity among electric power utilities.
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
