Record Earnings and Growth in Core Earnings
FirstEnergy reported 2024 GAAP earnings of $1.70 per share and operating earnings of $2.63 per share, within the forecasted guidance range. Core earnings grew by 33% from 2022 to 2024, highlighting the strength of their regulated operations.
Significant Regulatory Achievements
Over the past 18 months, FirstEnergy completed rate reviews in four of its five states, resulting in a net annual revenue increase of approximately $450 million. The Pennsylvania Commission approved a $225 million base rate case settlement.
Investment and Infrastructure Advances
FirstEnergy invested $4.5 billion in 2024, surpassing their original plan by 5%. The Energize365 program aims to invest $28 billion through 2029, representing an 8% increase from their previous five-year plan.
Improved Credit Ratings
FirstEnergy achieved a total of 40 ratings upgrades in 2024, more than doubling the number of upgrades in the entire U.S. electric utility sector in 2023. All subsidiaries are now investment grade.