Earnings Preview: What to Expect From FirstEnergy’s Report

Company Overview - FirstEnergy Corp. has a market capitalization of $27.3 billion and operates as a regulated electric utility holding company, focusing on electricity transmission and distribution in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States [1] Earnings Expectations - The company is scheduled to announce its fiscal Q4 2025 earnings results on February 17, with analysts predicting an adjusted EPS of $0.53, representing a 20.9% decline from $0.67 in the same quarter last year [2] - For fiscal 2025, the expected adjusted EPS is $2.54, a decrease of 3.4% from $2.63 in fiscal 2024, but anticipated to grow by 6.7% year over year to $2.71 in fiscal 2026 [3] Stock Performance - Over the past 52 weeks, FirstEnergy's shares have increased by 18.5%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index's return of 13.3% and the Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund's gain of 9% during the same period [4] Dividend Declaration - On December 17, FirstEnergy announced a quarterly dividend of 44.5 cents per share, payable on March 1, 2026, to shareholders of record as of February 6, 2026 [5] Analyst Ratings - The consensus view on FirstEnergy stock is cautiously optimistic, with a "Moderate Buy" rating. Among 16 analysts, six recommend a "Strong Buy," one a "Moderate Buy," and nine a "Hold." The mean price target is $50.08, indicating a potential 6% upside from current market prices [5]