Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.76
FirstEnergy Corp. (FE) Dividend History
Income profile from 1998 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.9%
Payout Ratio
99.6%
At Risk
Dividend Streak
4 years
FE Dividend Income Check
Safety
99.6% payout ratio with at risk safety profile.
Consistency
4 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 6.0% and trend is rising.
FE Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.9%
Trailing DPS$1.76
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout99.6%
Earnings SafetyAt Risk
FCF Payout56.6%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak4 years
3Y CAGR4.1%
5Y CAGR2.4%
Yield on Cost (5Y)6.0%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield3.9%
1Y Total Return10.4%
5Y Total Return42.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)22.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$14,24410Y ago$18,15320Y ago$15,616
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
FE Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (29 years of payments)
FE Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
FirstEnergy Corp. distributes 99.6% of earnings as dividends (At Risk). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 56.6%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
FE has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 4.1% and 5-year CAGR of 2.4%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, FE returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.9% dividend yield, 3.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 6.0% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 42.4%, with dividends contributing 22.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $18,153 today.
Elevated payout ratio — dividend sustainability should be monitored closely.
FE Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$8.27
Avg/Payment$0.4137
Latest Change+4.5%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2026Latest | $0.4650 | ↑ +4.5% | 3.84% | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Feb 6, 2026 | $0.4450 | — | 3.82% | Mar 1, 2026 |
| Nov 7, 2025 | $0.4450 | — | 3.83% | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Aug 7, 2025 | $0.4450 | — | 4.01% | Sep 1, 2025 |
| May 7, 2025 | $0.4450 | ↑ +4.7% | 4.00% | Jun 1, 2025 |
| Feb 7, 2025 | $0.4250 | — | 4.23% | Mar 1, 2025 |
| Nov 7, 2024 | $0.4250 | — | 4.09% | Dec 1, 2024 |
| Aug 7, 2024 | $0.4250 | — | 3.98% | Sep 1, 2024 |
FE Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.9%
#3 of 9
Safety
At Risk
99.6% payout
Streak
4Y
2.4% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.9%
#3 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd FEFirstEnergy Corp. | $26.1B | 3.9% | 99.6% | 4 | At Risk |
 EXCExelon Corporation | $45.4B | 3.6% | 58.4% | 1 | Sustainable |
 PPLPPL Corporation | $27.4B | 2.9% | 67.2% | 2 | Watch |
2nd  ESEversource Energy | $25.2B | 4.4% | 64.6% | 24 | Watch |
 ETREntergy Corporation | $51.3B | 2.1% | 60.6% | 11 | Watch |
1st  EIXEdison International | $26.4B | 4.8% | 28.0% | 6 | Sustainable |
 CNPCenterPoint Energy, … | $27.6B | 2.1% | 54.6% | 4 | Sustainable |
 AEPAmerican Electric Po… | $71.7B | 2.9% | 56.1% | 21 | Sustainable |
 DUKDuke Energy Corporat… | $97.3B | 3.4% | 66.4% | 1 | Watch |
FE Annual Dividend History (1997–2026)
30 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.91 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 3.1% |
| 2025 | $1.76 | 4.5% | 4 | $1.76 | 100.0% | 1.00x | 6.0% |
| 2024 | $1.69 | 6.6% | 4 | $1.70 | 99.1% | 1.01x | 5.7% |
| 2023 | $1.58 | 1.3% | 4 | $1.92 | 82.3% | 1.22x | 5.4% |
| 2022 | $1.56 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.71 | 219.7% | 0.46x | 5.3% |
| 2021 | $1.56 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.35 | 66.4% | 1.51x | 5.3% |
| 2020 | $1.56 | 2.6% | 4 | $1.99 | 78.4% | 1.28x | 5.3% |
| 2019 | $1.52 | 5.6% | 4 | $1.68 | 90.5% | 1.11x | 5.2% |
| 2018 | $1.44 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.99 | 72.4% | 1.38x | 4.9% |
| 2017 | $1.44 | 0.0% | 4 | $-3.88 | — | — | 4.9% |
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Start ComparisonFE — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying FE stock.
How much dividend does FE pay per share?
FirstEnergy Corp. (FE) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.76 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.9%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is FE's next ex-dividend date?
FE's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. FE typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is FE's dividend safe?
FE's dividend safety is rated "At Risk" based on an earnings payout ratio of +99.6% and FCF payout ratio of +56.6%. The 4-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is FE a Dividend Payer?
Yes, FirstEnergy Corp. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 4 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +2.4%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does FE pay dividends?
FirstEnergy Corp. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.76 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 28+ years from 1998 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in FE grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in FE five years ago would be worth approximately $14,244 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is FE's yield on cost for long-term holders?
FE's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +6.0% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.9% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.