FEUtilities · Utilities - Regulated ElectricThe 18 Wall Street analysts covering FirstEnergy Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $50 — +6.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 60 of 100 as at 4 Nov 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 (94): The share price has been relatively steady.
Quality (34): Profits are thin or unreliable for the size of the business, or they are not turning into cash.
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 systematic trader with 15+ 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 +6.0% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 3 moved their price target up and 5 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct 2026 | BMO Capital | Initiates | Outperform | $50 |
| 22 Oct 2026 | HSBC | Initiates | Buy | $50 |
| 21 Oct 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight | $49 → $50 |
| 19 Oct 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | $52 → $50 |
| 12 Oct 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | $54 → $49 |
| 12 Oct 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 18 Sept 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight | $52 → $49 |
| 18 Sept 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 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 | $53 → $55 |
| 20 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 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 | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
FE appears in the Radar on the weeks it earns a place.
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Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 4 Nov 2026, FirstEnergy Corp. returned +6.3% against +14.8% 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 33% of US stocks
Cheaper than 55% of US stocks
Cheaper than 41% of US stocks
Cheaper than 33% of US stocks
Higher than 52% of US stocks
Higher than 65% of US stocks
Higher than 77% of US stocks
Higher than 80% of US stocks
Higher than 65% of US stocks
Higher than 63% 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 $27.3B and an enterprise value of $58.8B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $15.8B. The latest quarter grew 9.9% 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: 22.8×; forward P/E: 16.0× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 3.94%, paying out 88% of earnings.
FirstEnergy Corp. employs 11,186 people — $1.4M of revenue per employee.
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FirstEnergy named Don Rettig Vice President and FirstEnergy Foundation President. He will lead the Foundation’s philanthropic strategy and oversee charitable investments supporting communities across the company’s operational area.
Why it matters — The appointment concerns leadership of FirstEnergy’s philanthropic strategy and community investments.
Potomac Edison is advancing power line upgrades intended to strengthen grid reliability for Virginia customers. The project would use existing routes to limit community impacts.
Why it matters — The upgrades concern a FirstEnergy subsidiary’s efforts to improve grid reliability for its Virginia customers.
The Illuminating Company energized a second transformer at its Lakewood Substation four months ahead of schedule, following installation and testing. The upgrade is part of its ongoing effort to strengthen reliability in Lakewood.
Why it matters — The completed substation upgrade is a local reliability milestone for FirstEnergy’s electric company, The Illuminating Company.
The FirstEnergy Foundation is investing $115,000 in 14 Pennsylvania organizations that provide housing assistance and supportive services to people facing homelessness, domestic violence, and other housing challenges.
Why it matters — The investment is a community-support initiative associated with FirstEnergy and its foundation.
The FirstEnergy Foundation awarded $120,000 to 10 New Jersey nonprofits providing shelter, housing assistance and related services. The expanded initiative provides $500,000 across five states.
Why it matters — The grants highlight the foundation’s support for organizations addressing homelessness, domestic violence and housing-related challenges.
The 18 Wall Street analysts covering FirstEnergy Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $50, with estimates ranging from $46 to $56. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 18 analysts covering FirstEnergy Corp., 11 rate it a Buy, 7 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks FirstEnergy Corp. 60 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 4 Nov 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 4 Nov 2026, FirstEnergy Corp. ranks 60 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 (94 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 18 analysts implies +6.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks FirstEnergy Corp. 60 out of 100 as at 4 Nov 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: $46 to $56 over the next 12 months.
FirstEnergy Corp. returned +6.3% over the 12 months to 4 Nov 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
FirstEnergy Corp. is a regulated electric utility holding company that supports the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity across the United States.
The most recent item we track (PRNewsWire, 2 Nov 2026): "FirstEnergy Names Don Rettig VP, FirstEnergy Foundation President". FirstEnergy named Don Rettig Vice President and FirstEnergy Foundation President. He will lead the Foundation’s philanthropic strategy and oversee charitable investments supporting communities across the company’s operational area.
FirstEnergy Corp. is a regulated electric utility holding company that supports the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity across the United States. Its regulated distribution businesses deliver power to residential, commercial, industrial, and public-sector customers through regional utility companies, while its regulated transmission operations manage high-voltage infrastructure that connects power suppliers with local electricity networks. The company’s activities span utility service territories in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic, including Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Maryland, and New York. FirstEnergy Corp. also provides energy management and related services connected with the operation of electric systems. Its business is centered on maintaining essential grid infrastructure, coordinating reliable power delivery, and serving communities through regulated utility operations. As a major participant in the U.S. electric power sector, FirstEnergy Corp. plays a significant role in linking generation resources with homes, businesses, and other institutions while supporting the ongoing operation of regional transmission and distribution networks.
CEO Mr. Brian X. Tierney · 11,186 employees · United States · https://www.firstenergycorp.com
