FirstEnergy Management
Management criteria checks 4/4
FirstEnergy's CEO is Brian Tierney, appointed in Jun 2023, has a tenure of 2.92 years. total yearly compensation is $13.45M, comprised of 11.2% salary and 88.8% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.061% of the company’s shares, worth $15.68M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 2.9 years and 5 years respectively.
Key information
Brian Tierney
Chief executive officer
US$13.5m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 11.19% |
| CEO tenure | 2.9yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.06% |
| Management average tenure | 2.9yrs |
| Board average tenure | 5yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 07
FE: Higher 2026 Dividend Framework Will Support A More Attractive Outlook
Analysts have inched their price target for FirstEnergy higher to about $53.23 from $53, reflecting updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E levels. What's in the News The Board has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.465 per share of common stock, payable June 1, 2026, to shareholders of record as of May 7, 2026.Narrative Update • Apr 22
FE: Steady Outlook Will Rely On Higher 2026 Dividend Payout Ratio
Analysts have lifted their price target on FirstEnergy to $53, up slightly from about $52.46. This reflects updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E expectations.Narrative Update • Apr 05
FE: Steady Outlook Will Rely On Rising 2026 Dividend Payouts
Analysts have maintained their price target for FirstEnergy at $52.46, citing unchanged assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E as the basis for keeping their outlook steady. What's in the News The Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.465 per share of common stock, payable June 1, 2026, to shareholders of record on May 7, 2026 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Mar 22
FE: Future Dividend Plans And Earnings Payouts Will Support Balanced Returns
Analysts have nudged their price target on FirstEnergy higher to about $52.46 from roughly $51.62, reflecting updated assumptions around slightly different revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E expectations. What's in the News The board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.465 per share of common stock, payable June 1, 2026, to shareholders of record on May 7, 2026, described as a 4.5% increase from the previous quarterly dividend (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Mar 07
FE: Ohio Grid Investments And Dividend Plans Will Support Balanced Future Returns
Analysts have adjusted their price target on FirstEnergy slightly higher to about $51.62 from roughly $51.38. This reflects small tweaks to their fair value model that include a modestly different assumed future P/E multiple and profit margin profile.Narrative Update • Feb 21
FE: Ohio Grid Spending And Dividend Policy Will Support Balanced Long-Term Returns
Analysts have nudged their blended fair value estimate for FirstEnergy to $51.38 per share from $50.23, reflecting updated assumptions for slightly lower revenue growth, a modestly adjusted profit margin outlook, and a small change in future P/E expectations. What's in the News The Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.465 per share of common stock, payable June 1, 2026, to shareholders of record on May 7, 2026.Narrative Update • Feb 07
FE: Ohio Grid Investments And Stable Outlook Will Support Balanced Long-Term Returns
Analysts have nudged their price target on FirstEnergy higher to about $50.23, up from $50.00. The change reflects small adjustments to fair value estimates, discount rate assumptions, revenue growth expectations, profit margin forecasts, and future P/E multiples.Narrative Update • Jan 23
FE: Ohio And West Virginia Grid Projects Will Shape Balanced Long-Term Returns
Analysts have maintained their price target for FirstEnergy at US$50.00, with only very minor adjustments to inputs such as discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions to reflect updated modeling views. What's in the News FirstEnergy plans to invest US$14b between 2025 and 2029 in Ohio transmission and distribution infrastructure, workforce and facilities to support reliability, economic activity and future energy needs, subject to engagement with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio and other stakeholders (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Jan 08
FE: Ohio Grid Investments Will Drive Long Term Returns
Analysts have slightly revised their fair value estimate for FirstEnergy to US$50.00 per share. This reflects marginal tweaks to assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, while keeping their overall price target essentially unchanged.Narrative Update • Dec 24
FE: Grid Modernization And New Gas Plant Will Drive Long Term Returns
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on FirstEnergy to approximately $50.00, reflecting slightly lower long term revenue growth and profit margin assumptions that are more than offset by a marginally higher expected future price to earnings multiple. What's in the News FirstEnergy is proposing a 1,200 megawatt combined cycle natural gas plant in West Virginia that could create more than 3,260 construction jobs and generate about $68 million in state and local tax revenue, with ongoing operations expected to support nearly 2,200 jobs and $85.9 million in annual tax revenue if regulators approve the project (company announcement).Seeking Alpha • Dec 13
FirstEnergy: Making Good Progress While Putting Bribery Scandal Behind It
Summary FirstEnergy is initiated at a BUY, as balance sheet improvements and a new CEO suggest the worst is behind the company. FE offers a 4.0% dividend yield, trades at a valuation discount to XLU, and targets 6-8% EPS CAGR with an estimated 5-6% dividend growth rate. AI data-center demand and increased capital deployment are driving a robust growth outlook, with 2025 revenue expected to rise 5-5.5%. Regulatory risks in Ohio remain, but already low TTM ROE in Ohio suggests limited further downside; debt reduction enhances financial flexibility. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Dec 10
FE: Grid Modernization Program Will Drive Attractive Long Term Returns
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on FirstEnergy to approximately $50.00. This reflects slightly stronger projected revenue growth that more than offsets a marginally lower profit margin outlook and a small uptick in the assumed future valuation multiple.Narrative Update • Nov 26
FE: Grid Modernization And New West Virginia Plant Will Support Stable Outlook
Analysts have revised FirstEnergy's target price slightly lower from $50.00 to approximately $49.92. This adjustment reflects their latest reassessment of profit margins, discount rate, and future earnings projections.Narrative Update • Nov 06
FE: Core Earnings Outlook Will Strengthen as Reliability Projects Move Forward
Analysts have raised their price target for FirstEnergy from $48.45 to $50.00, citing improved profit margin expectations as well as slight adjustments to revenue growth and future earnings multiples. What's in the News FirstEnergy has revised its 2025 Core Earnings guidance upward to $2.50 to $2.56 per share, narrowing its original range and reflecting a strong financial outlook.Narrative Update • Oct 23
Analysts Boost FirstEnergy Price Target as Guidance Narrows and Reliability Projects Advance
Analysts have raised their price target for FirstEnergy from $46.92 to $48.45, citing modest adjustments in fair value estimates and forward valuation metrics. What's in the News FirstEnergy Corp.Narrative Update • Oct 09
Data Center Demand And $28B Grid Investments Will Expand Infrastructure
Analysts have raised their price target for FirstEnergy from $46.25 to $46.92 per share, citing slightly improved revenue growth projections, although there is a modest decrease in expected profit margins. What's in the News A new substation in Morgan County, West Virginia is improving power reliability for nearly 2,000 Potomac Edison customers.Analysis Article • Sep 30
Investors Appear Satisfied With FirstEnergy Corp.'s (NYSE:FE) Prospects
It's not a stretch to say that FirstEnergy Corp.'s ( NYSE:FE ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 20x right now...Narrative Update • Aug 27
Data Center Demand And $28B Grid Investments Will Expand Infrastructure
FirstEnergy’s fair value estimate saw a marginal increase to $46.25, as the slight rise in its future P/E multiple outweighed an essentially stable net profit margin. What's in the News JCP&L, a FirstEnergy subsidiary, is investing $1.6 million to modernize power infrastructure in Northern Monmouth County, enhancing reliability and outage response for thousands of customers.Seeking Alpha • Mar 31
FirstEnergy: A Defensive Play With Limited Upside
Summary FirstEnergy is a recession-resistant utility stock, benefiting from steady consumer demand and stable revenue, making it a potentially attractive defensive investment. FE stock has been rangebound for a decade, offering neither strong capital appreciation nor significant dividend growth, making it a stable but uninspiring investment compared to other utilities. Despite steady revenue and a safe dividend, the Company's lackluster dividend growth and limited capital appreciation make it less attractive compared to peers like Duke Energy and Consolidated Edison. I rate FirstEnergy a 'Hold' due to its stable but unremarkable dividend growth and limited total return, recommending it for watchlists rather than immediate purchase. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Oct 03
FirstEnergy's De-Risked Balance Sheet: The Ultimate Differentiator
Summary FirstEnergy Corp. is a $25 billion American electric utility company serving over 6 million customers through generation, transmission, and distribution. FirstEnergy Corp. saw a 10.47% YoY revenue growth, while operating income per share rose 19% to $0.56 despite higher maintenance costs and share dilution. FirstEnergy Corp.'s $26 billion Energize365 program focuses on grid modernization and service reliability, distinguishing itself from competitors by leveraging a strong balance sheet to fund growth without heavy reliance on. FirstEnergy's valuation is slightly elevated compared to peers due to its strong balance sheet, leading to a hold rating while awaiting a price dip for more favorable entry. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jun 16
FirstEnergy: An Emerging Value Case With A High Yield, But Not Discounted Enough
Summary The Utilities sector has turned lower against the S&P 500 in the last month as its AI-play rally has lost steam. FirstEnergy has a decent earnings outlook and a fair valuation, but the stock is not a compelling buy quite yet. Ahead of earnings due out next month, I highlight key price levels to monitor. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Apr 02
FirstEnergy: Dividend Distribution Potential, And Cheap Valuation
Summary FirstEnergy Corp. expects an EPS growth rate of 6%-8% from now to 2028, potentially leading to increased dividend distribution. The company's recent initiatives, such as the Energize365 plan and data-driven improvements, could attract investor attention. My dividend discount model suggests undervaluation. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaCEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31 2026 | n/a | n/a | US$1b |
| Dec 31 2025 | US$13m | US$2m | US$1b |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$1b |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$1b |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$1b |
| Dec 31 2024 | US$12m | US$2m | US$978m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$892m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$894m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$1b |
| Dec 31 2023 | US$26m | US$877k | US$1b |
Compensation vs Market: Brian's total compensation ($USD13.45M) is about average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD14.80M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Brian's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
CEO
Brian Tierney (57 yo)
2.9yrs
Tenure
US$13,452,559
Compensation
Mr. Brian X. Tierney serves as CEO and President of FirstEnergy Corp. since June 2023. He serves as Chair of the Board of FirstEnergy Corp. since January 1, 2025 and serves as its Director from June 2023....
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO, President & Chair of the Board | 2.9yrs | US$13.45m | 0.061% $ 15.7m | |
| Senior VP of Strategy & CFO | 6yrs | US$4.79m | 0.013% $ 3.2m | |
| Chief Operating Officer | 2.5yrs | US$2.40m | 0.0023% $ 593.4k | |
| Senior VP & Chief Legal Officer | 5.3yrs | US$3.05m | 0.014% $ 3.7m | |
| President of FirstEnergy Utilities | 2.4yrs | US$3.23m | 0.017% $ 4.4m | |
| VP, Controller & Chief Accounting Officer | 8.3yrs | no data | 0.000060% $ 15.5k | |
| VP & Chief Information Officer | 4.1yrs | no data | no data | |
| Vice President of Investor Relations | 1.5yrs | no data | no data | |
| VP and Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer | 5.1yrs | no data | no data | |
| Vice President of Communications | 1yr | no data | no data | |
| Vice President of Communications & Marketing | no data | no data | no data | |
| Senior VP & Chief Human Resources Officer | 1.5yrs | no data | no data |
2.9yrs
Average Tenure
57yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: FE's management team is considered experienced (2.9 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO, President & Chair of the Board | 2.9yrs | US$13.45m | 0.061% $ 15.7m | |
| Independent Director | 9.3yrs | US$309.91k | 0.00032% $ 82.6k | |
| Independent Director | 9.3yrs | US$309.91k | 0.0022% $ 554.7k | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 5.2yrs | US$289.91k | 0.028% $ 7.2m | |
| Independent Director | 4.9yrs | US$309.91k | 0.00035% $ 90.3k | |
| Independent Director | 5yrs | US$309.91k | 0.00050% $ 129.0k | |
| Lead Independent Director | 4.9yrs | US$324.91k | 0.00044% $ 113.5k | |
| Independent Director | 7.7yrs | US$314.91k | 0.0015% $ 379.2k | |
| Independent Director | 2.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Independent Director | 4yrs | US$289.91k | 0.00048% $ 123.8k |
5.0yrs
Average Tenure
63.5yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: FE's board of directors are considered experienced (5 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/12 00:54 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/12 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
FirstEnergy Corp. is covered by 26 analysts. 10 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| Jacob Kilstein | Argus Research Company |
| Gregg Orrill | Barclays |
| Nicholas Campanella | Barclays |