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FirstEnergy Posts Strong 2025 Results, Expands Capital Plan

Story Highlights
  • FirstEnergy’s 2025 earnings rose, with Core EPS up 7.6% on stronger regulated investments.
  • The utility affirmed 2026 guidance and launched a $36 billion 2026–2030 grid investment plan.
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FirstEnergy Posts Strong 2025 Results, Expands Capital Plan

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FirstEnergy ( (FE) ) has shared an announcement.

FirstEnergy reported 2025 GAAP earnings of $1.02 billion, or $1.77 per basic share, on $15.1 billion in revenue, with Core Earnings of $2.55 per share, up 7.6% from 2024 and at the top end of its revised guidance range. The results, released on February 17, 2026, were driven by new Pennsylvania base rates, strong transmission rate base growth of nearly 11%, stronger distribution sales and increased stand-alone transmission investment, partly offset by higher operating and financing costs and regulatory charges in Ohio.

The company affirmed its 2026 Core Earnings guidance of $2.62 to $2.82 per share and unveiled a $36 billion Energize365 capital program for 2026–2030, including more than $19 billion for transmission, representing a near-30% increase over its prior five-year plan. This expanded investment slate is expected to deliver 10% annual rate base growth and Core EPS CAGR near the top of a 6–8% range through 2030, underscoring FirstEnergy’s strategy to strengthen grid resilience and support growing demand while signaling sustained earnings and dividend capacity for investors.

The most recent analyst rating on (FE) stock is a Buy with a $50.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on FirstEnergy stock, see the FE Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on FE Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, FE is a Neutral.

FirstEnergy’s overall stock score is driven by strong earnings call results and a balanced valuation, offset by technical analysis indicating bearish momentum and financial performance challenges related to high leverage and cash flow issues. The company’s strategic investments and positive earnings outlook provide a solid foundation, but operational and market risks remain.

To see Spark’s full report on FE stock, click here.

More about FirstEnergy

FirstEnergy Corp., headquartered in Akron, Ohio, is a regulated electric utility serving customers through distribution, integrated and stand‑alone transmission businesses across multiple states. The company focuses on grid modernization, reliability improvements and large-scale capital investment in transmission and distribution infrastructure to support long-term regional energy needs.

Average Trading Volume: 4,829,245

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: $28.94B

For an in-depth examination of FE stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.

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