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FirstEnergy (FE) Dividend

FirstEnergy Corp. · Utilities · Utilities - Regulated Electric · quarterly payer

$46.96

Fairly valued · +3% Add to Portfolio

As of Nov 5, 2026, FirstEnergy (FE) pays a quarterly dividend of $0.4650 per share, or $1.86 a year, a 3.94% yield at its $46.96 share price. The next ex-dividend date is Nov 6, 2026, paid Dec 1, 2026. It has raised its dividend 3 years in a row and has a dividend safety grade of B.

Forward Yield

3.94%

Annual Dividend

$1.86

Payout Ratio

88%

5-Yr Growth

2.4%

Ex-Date

Nov 6, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about FE's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Nov 5, 2026, FirstEnergy Corp. (FE) has a forward dividend yield of 3.94%, based on an annual dividend of $1.86 per share and a share price of $46.96.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, FE's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is B (70 out of 100), which rates the dividend as safe.
  • By SmarterDividends' count, FirstEnergy Corp. (FE) has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years as of Nov 5, 2026.
  • FE last cut its regular dividend in 2014.
  • FE's next ex-dividend date is Nov 6, 2026, with payment on Dec 1, 2026. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, FE pays out 88% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • FE's dividend has grown at an average rate of 2.4% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for FE is $48.33 per share, 3% above the $46.96 share price, so FE screens as fairly valued.
  • FirstEnergy Corp. (FE) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • FirstEnergy Corp. (FE) has raised its regular dividend 12 times and cut it 2 times across the 118 payments on record since 1998. Its most recent change was a 4.5% increase to $0.465 per share, going ex-dividend on May 7, 2026. The last cut went ex-dividend on Feb 5, 2014.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "FE Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Nov 5, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/FE

Is FE a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

FirstEnergy Corp. (FE) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.94% ($1.86/yr), with 3 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

    Risks

    • Cut its dividend in 2014
    • Elevated payout ratio (88%)

    Key Data

    Dividend Yield
    3.94%
    Payout Ratio
    88%
    Annual Dividend
    $1.86
    5-Yr Avg Growth
    2.4%
    Ex-Dividend Date
    Nov 6, 2026
    Years of Growth
    3
    Frequency
    quarterly
    Beta
    0.37
    Market Cap
    $27.2B
    P/E Ratio
    22.7
    5-Yr Total Return
    25%
    52-Week Range
    $42.67 – $52.34
    Dividend Safety
    B · 70/100
    Ever Cut?
    Yes (2014)

    FE dividend raises and cuts

    FirstEnergy Corp. (FE) has raised its regular dividend 12 times and cut it 2 times across the 118 payments on record since 1998. Its most recent change was a 4.5% increase to $0.465 per share, going ex-dividend on May 7, 2026. The last cut went ex-dividend on Feb 5, 2014.

    Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
    May 7, 2026Raise$0.445 → $0.465+4.5%
    May 7, 2025Raise$0.425 → $0.445+4.7%
    May 6, 2024Raise$0.410 → $0.425+3.7%
    Nov 6, 2023Raise$0.390 → $0.410+5.1%
    Feb 6, 2020Raise$0.380 → $0.390+2.6%
    Feb 6, 2019Raise$0.360 → $0.380+5.6%
    Feb 5, 2014Cut$0.550 → $0.360−34.5%
    May 4, 2011Raise$0.525 → $0.550+4.8%
    Feb 28, 2011Cut$0.550 → $0.525−4.5%
    Feb 5, 2008Raise$0.500 → $0.550+10.0%
    Feb 5, 2007Raise$0.450 → $0.500+11.1%
    Feb 3, 2006Raise$0.430 → $0.450+4.7%
    Show all 14 changes since 2005
    Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
    Nov 3, 2005Raise$0.413 → $0.430+4.1%
    Feb 3, 2005Raise$0.375 → $0.413+10.1%
    Every FE payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
    FE ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Nov 6, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →FE dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →FE dividend calculator100 shares pay $186.00 a year, $46.50 each quarterCalculate →FE total return calculatorWhat $10,000 became, with dividends reinvested or taken as cashSee →

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is FE a good dividend stock?

    Yes, with caveats. FirstEnergy Corp. (FE) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.94% ($1.86/yr), with 3 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

    Is FE undervalued?

    Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, FE's fair value is about $48.33 versus a $46.96 share price — so it looks fairly valued (+3% vs. fair value).

    Is FE's dividend safe?

    FE has a dividend-safety grade of B (70/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 3-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2014, debt and yield-versus-history.

    What is FE's fair value?

    Our blended fair-value estimate for FE is about $48.33 per share, roughly 3% above the current $46.96 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

    Is FE a buy, hold, or sell?

    We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data FE screens as "yes, with caveats" and fairly valued. FirstEnergy Corp. (FE) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.94% ($1.86/yr), with 3 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

    Will FE cut its dividend?

    FE earns a dividend-safety grade of B (70/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2014). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

    Does FE pay a dividend?

    Yes. FirstEnergy Corp. pays a quarterly dividend of about $1.86 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 3.94%.

    How much dividend does 100 shares of FE pay?

    At $1.86 per share a year, 100 shares of FE pay $186.00 a year in dividends before tax, about $46.50 each quarter. Buying them costs about $4,696 at the Nov 5, 2026 price.

    What is FE's dividend yield?

    As of Nov 5, 2026, FE's forward dividend yield is 3.94%, based on a $1.86 annual dividend and a $46.96 share price.

    What is FE's dividend per share?

    As of Nov 5, 2026, FE pays $1.86 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

    What is FE's dividend payout ratio?

    As of Nov 5, 2026, FE's payout ratio is 88% of trailing 12-month earnings — an elevated level worth watching, as it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.

    How many years has FE grown its dividend?

    As of Nov 5, 2026, FE has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years.

    When is the next FE ex-dividend date?

    As of Nov 5, 2026, the next ex-dividend date on record for FE is Nov 6, 2026.

    Income Calculator

    At $1.86 / yr per share

    Per payment (quarterly)$46.50
    Annual$186.00
    Monthly avg$15.50
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