FE Dividend History & Analysis | 5% Yield

FE has a dividend yield of 5% and paid 1.78 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 5.04%
Payout Ratio 88.1%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 3.06%
Consistency Lifetime 95.2%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.79%
Payout FCF 43.4%
Streak Years 28
Dividend Rating 68.58%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 22.2%
Total Return 5y: 78%

Top Dividend Payers in Electric Utilities

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
CIG 6,806 M 15.5% 39.2%
ENGI 62,794 M 8.49% 16.5%
DTW 3,961 M 5.95% 8.27%
ENIC 6,004 M 5.68% 8.67%
EIX 23,660 M 6.22% 7.37%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
PCG 33,892 M 254% 75.3%
CEG 89,507 M 40.1% 100%
ENGI 62,794 M 29.3% 81.8%
XEL 44,993 M 11.5% 97.9%
NEE 185,790 M 10.1% 80.1%

Quality Dividend Peers in Electric Utilities

ENGI
Engie S.A.
 8.49% Yield
EOAN
E.ON SE
 3.72% Yield

FE Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-02-06 2026-02-06 2026-03-01 Quarterly 0.445 0% 0.95%
2025-11-07 2025-11-07 2025-12-01 Quarterly 0.445 0% 0.98%
2025-08-07 2025-08-07 2025-09-01 Quarterly 0.445 0% 1.04%
2025-05-07 2025-05-07 2025-06-01 Quarterly 0.445 4.7% 1.04%
2025-02-07 2025-02-07 2025-03-01 Quarterly 0.425 0% 1.07%
2024-11-07 2024-11-07 2024-12-01 Quarterly 0.425 0% 1.03%
2024-08-07 2024-08-07 2024-09-01 Quarterly 0.425 0% 1.02%
2024-05-06 2024-05-07 2024-06-01 Quarterly 0.425 3.7% 1.09%
2024-02-06 2024-02-07 2024-03-01 Quarterly 0.41 0% 1.15%
2023-11-06 2023-11-07 2023-12-01 Quarterly 0.41 5.1% 1.12%
2023-08-04 2023-08-07 2023-09-01 Quarterly 0.39 0% 1.05%
2023-05-04 2023-05-05 2023-06-01 Quarterly 0.39 0% 1.01%
2023-02-06 2023-02-07 2023-03-01 Quarterly 0.39 0% 1%
2022-11-04 2022-11-07 2022-12-01 Quarterly 0.39 0% 1.02%
2022-08-04 2022-08-05 2022-09-01 Quarterly 0.39 0% 1%
2022-05-05 2022-05-06 2022-06-01 Quarterly 0.39 0% 0.9%
2022-02-04 2022-02-07 2022-03-01 Quarterly 0.39 0% 0.93%
2021-11-04 2021-11-05 2021-12-01 Quarterly 0.39 0% 1%
2021-08-05 2021-08-06 2021-09-01 Quarterly 0.39 0% 1.03%
2021-05-06 2021-05-07 2021-06-01 Quarterly 0.39 0% 1.04%
2021-02-04 2021-02-05 2021-03-01 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2020-11-05 2020-11-06 2020-12-01 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2020-08-06 2020-08-07 2020-09-01 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2020-05-06 2020-05-07 2020-06-01 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2020-02-06 2020-02-07 2020-03-01 Quarterly 0.39 2.6% N/A
2019-11-06 2019-11-07 2019-12-01 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2019-08-06 2019-08-07 2019-09-01 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2019-05-06 2019-05-07 2019-06-01 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2019-02-06 2019-02-07 2019-03-01 Quarterly 0.38 5.6% N/A
2018-11-06 2018-11-07 2018-12-01 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2018-08-06 2018-08-07 2018-09-01 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2018-05-04 2018-05-07 2018-06-01 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2018-02-06 2018-02-07 2018-03-01 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2017-11-06 2017-11-07 2017-12-01 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2017-08-03 2017-08-07 2017-09-01 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2017-05-03 2017-05-05 2017-06-01 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2017-02-03 2017-02-07 2017-03-01 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2016-11-03 2016-11-07 2016-12-01 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2016-08-03 2016-08-05 2016-09-01 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2016-05-04 2016-05-06 2016-06-01 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2016-02-03 2016-02-05 2016-03-01 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2015-11-04 2015-11-06 2015-12-01 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2015-08-05 2015-08-07 2015-09-01 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2015-05-05 2015-05-07 2015-06-01 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2015-02-04 2015-02-06 2015-03-01 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2014-11-05 2014-11-07 2014-12-01 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2014-08-05 2014-08-07 2014-09-01 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2014-05-05 2014-05-07 2014-06-01 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2014-02-05 2014-02-07 2014-03-01 Quarterly 0.36 -34.5% N/A
2013-11-05 2013-11-07 2013-12-01 Quarterly 0.55 0% N/A

FE Dividend FAQ

FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) is a regulated electric utility that generates, transmits, and distributes electricity across six states-Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Maryland, and New York. The firm operates three business segments (Distribution, Integrated, and Stand-Alone Transmission) and owns a diversified generation fleet that includes coal, nuclear, hydro, wind, and solar assets, as well as 252,244 distribution miles and 24,143 transmission miles of overhead and underground lines.

What is the Dividend Yield of FE?

As of February 2026, FE`s dividend yield is 5.04%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.78 USD by the current share price of 46.63.

Does FE pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, FE paid a dividend of 1.78 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-02-06 and the payout was 0.445 USD.

How often does FE pay dividends?

FE pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, FE has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-02-06.

FE dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for FE for the next 4 payments are between 0.356 (-20.0%) and 0.374 (-16.0%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will FE pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.445 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-02-06. The next Ex-Dividend date for FirstEnergy (FE) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for FE?

The next Ex-Dividend date for FirstEnergy (FE) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of FE?

FE's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 3.06% per year.
Strong growth: FE's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of FE?

FE's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 6.79%. If you bought FE's shares at 26.20 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.78 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 6.79% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of FE?

FE Payout Consistency is 95.2%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: FirstEnergy has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does FE have a good Dividend Yield?

FE`s 5.04% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of FE?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of FE is 88.1%. High - Check if earnings are stable and growing; otherwise, dividends might not be sustainable.

What is the Dividend Rating of FE?

FE`s Overall Dividend Rating is 68.58%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

FE Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in FE's Outstanding Shares?

FirstEnergy's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.49% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has FE ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Apr 4, 2003 with a ratio of 1:3.

This was a reverse split: Multiple shares were consolidated into fewer shares, increasing the price per share. This is sometimes used to meet exchange listing requirements and can be a warning sign if the company is struggling.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1997 156,900,000
1998 227,920,600 +45.26%
1999 227,360,400 -0.25%
2000 219,684,000 -3.38%
2001 292,791,000 +33.28%
2002 292,845,000 +0.02%
2003 328,541,000 +12.19%
2004 327,307,700 -0.38%
2005 330,000,000 +0.82%
2006 321,000,000 -2.73%
2007 307,000,000 -4.36%
2008 307,000,000
2009 306,000,000 -0.33%
2010 305,000,000 -0.33%
2011 422,000,000 +38.36%
2012 419,000,000 -0.71%
2013 419,000,000
2014 424,000,000 +1.19%
2015 427,000,000 +0.71%
2016 429,000,000 +0.47%
2017 444,000,000 +3.5%
2018 515,000,000 +15.99%
2019 545,000,000 +5.83%
2020 543,000,000 -0.37%
2021 549,000,000 +1.1%
2022 572,000,000 +4.19%
2023 574,335,400 +0.41%
2024 576,612,000 +0.4%
2025 580,000,000 +0.59%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-07 03:24