FirstEnergy Corp. (FE) Earnings History
Earnings Pressure29 years of earnings data (1997–2025) · 5-year EPS trend is negative
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FirstEnergy Corp. (FE) Earnings Overview
As of June 21, 2026, FirstEnergy Corp. (FE) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $1.06B, reflecting +3.5% year-over-year growth. The company earned $1.84 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 6.8%.
Looking at the long-term picture, FE's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at -2.4%, signaling declining earnings. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $1.35B in fiscal 2018.
FirstEnergy Corp. maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 54.8%, operating margin of 18.8%, and net margin of 6.8%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including EXC ($2.78B net income, 11.4% margin), PPL ($1.22B net income, 13.1% margin), ES ($1.75B net income, 12.5% margin), FE has room to improve margins relative to the peer group. Compare FE vs EXC →
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FE Historical Earnings Data (1997–2025)
29 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.02B | +4.3% | $2.83B | $1.76 | 6.8% | 18.8% |
| 2024 | $978M | -11.3% | $2.38B | $1.70 | 7.3% | 17.6% |
| 2023 | $1.10B | +171.4% | $2.27B | $1.92 | 8.6% | 17.6% |
| 2022 | $406M | -68.4% | $1.91B | $0.71 | 3.3% | 15.3% |
| 2021 | $1.28B | +18.9% | $1.73B | $2.35 | 11.5% | 15.5% |
| 2020 | $1.08B | +18.3% | $2.16B | $1.99 | 10.0% | 20.0% |
| 2019 | $912M | -32.3% | $2.51B | $1.68 | 8.3% | 22.7% |
| 2018 | $1.35B | +178.2% | $2.50B | $1.99 | 12.0% | 22.2% |
| 2017 | -$1.72B | +72.1% | $2.43B | $-3.88 | -12.3% | 17.3% |
| 2016 | -$6.18B | -1168.7% | $2.05B | $-14.49 | -42.4% | 14.1% |
| 2015 | $578M | +93.3% | $2.29B | $1.37 | 3.8% | 15.3% |
| 2014 | $299M | -23.7% | $1.06B | $0.71 | 2.0% | 7.1% |
| 2013 | $392M | -49.1% | $1.58B | $0.94 | 2.6% | 10.6% |
| 2012 | $770M | -13.0% | $2.13B | $1.84 | 5.0% | 13.9% |
| 2011 | $885M | +19.3% | $1.68B | $2.21 | 5.4% | 10.3% |
| 2010 | $742M | -26.2% | $1.74B | $2.42 | 5.6% | 13.1% |
| 2009 | $1.01B | -25.0% | $1.88B | $3.29 | 7.8% | 14.5% |
| 2008 | $1.34B | +2.5% | $2.76B | $4.38 | 9.8% | 20.2% |
| 2007 | $1.31B | +4.4% | $2.29B | $4.22 | 10.2% | 17.9% |
| 2006 | $1.25B | +45.6% | $2.11B | $3.81 | 10.9% | 18.3% |
| 2005 | $861M | -1.8% | $1.66B | $2.61 | 7.2% | 13.9% |
| 2004 | $877M | +107.8% | $1.79B | $2.67 | 7.0% | 14.4% |
| 2003 | $422M | -23.6% | $1.64B | $1.39 | 3.4% | 13.3% |
| 2002 | $552M | -14.6% | $2.09B | $1.88 | 4.5% | 17.2% |
| 2001 | $646M | +7.9% | $1.69B | $2.81 | 8.1% | 21.1% |
| 2000 | $599M | +5.4% | $1.50B | $2.69 | 8.5% | 21.4% |
| 1999 | $568M | +38.3% | $1.54B | $2.50 | 9.0% | 24.3% |
| 1998 | $411M | +34.4% | $1.35B | $1.82 | 7.0% | 23.0% |
| 1997 | $306M | - | $823M | $1.94 | 10.8% | 29.2% |
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FE — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying FE stock.
What is FE earnings per share (EPS)?
FE trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $1.84, reflecting +3.5% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is -2.4%. Complete EPS history from 1997 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is FirstEnergy Corp.'s net income?
FirstEnergy Corp. (FE) trailing twelve-month net income is $1.1B as of 2025. Earnings grew +3.5% year-over-year. FirstEnergy Corp. has been profitable for 8 consecutive years.
Is FE profitable?
Yes, FE is profitable with a TTM net income of $1.1B and a net profit margin of +6.8%. FirstEnergy Corp. has generated profits for 8 consecutive years.
What is FE's earnings growth rate?
FE compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: +3.5%, 3-Year: +35.3%, 5-Year: -2.4%, 10-Year: +2.5%. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1997 to 2025.
What are FE's profit margins?
FirstEnergy Corp. net profit margin is +6.8%, operating margin is +18.8%, and gross margin is +54.8%. Margins are within a typical range for the sector. Return on Equity is +7.4%.
Is FE growing earnings?
FE earnings growth is slowing. Current YoY EPS growth of +3.5% trails the 5-year CAGR of -2.4%. TTM net income is $1.1B.
What was FE's best earnings year?
FirstEnergy Corp.'s highest annual net income on record is $1.3B, achieved in fiscal year 2018. Earnings history on this page spans 1997 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were FE's earnings last quarter?
FE's most recent reported quarter was Q1 2026. Net income was $405M with diluted EPS of $0.70. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.