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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001031296-26-000041"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "FE"
cik: "0001031296"
company_name: "FIRSTENERGY CORP"
filed_at: "2026-02-17T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T02:18:10.896710+00:00"
event_type: "earnings"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.8
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.8
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# FirstEnergy reports 2025 Core EPS $2.55, affirms 2026 guidance, unveils $36B capital plan

## Summary
- 2025 Core EPS $2.55 (top of raised guidance); GAAP EPS $1.77; revenue $15.1B, up from $13.5B in 2024.
- Affirms 2026 Core EPS guidance $2.62-$2.82, representing ~9% growth from original 2025 guidance midpoint.
- Announces $36B capital plan for 2026-2030 (30% increase vs prior plan); targets 10% rate base CAGR through 2030.
- Board approved increased quarterly dividend (amount not stated) reflecting confidence in growth outlook.
- Segment: distribution Core EPS +$0.23/sh on PA base rates; transmission rate base growth 14% (Integrated) and 9% (Stand-Alone).

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001031296-26-000041
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: FE
- cik: 0001031296
- company_name: FIRSTENERGY CORP
- filed_at: 2026-02-17T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: earnings
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.8
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.8
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.02, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1031296/000103129626000041/0001031296-26-000041-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1031296/000103129626000041/fe-20260217.htm

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