FE FIRSTENERGY CORP

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Latest filing July 28, 2026, 5:00 PM ET

Top materiality 0.85

Event mix earnings ×17 · leadership ×10 · other_material ×9

Sentiment 20 pos · 2 neg · 28 neu

Latest earnings reported 2026-Q1

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Recent 8-K filings for FE

Highest-materiality recent filing

FirstEnergy sells additional 30% stake in transmission unit to Brookfield for $3.5B

February 3, 2023, 6:59 PM ET M&A materiality 0.85 positive item 1.01 item 7.01 item 9.01 ◈ Material Agreements

Brookfield increases FET ownership from 19.9% to 49.9%; FirstEnergy retains 50.1% and sole operator role.
Purchase price: $1.75B cash at close + $1.75B vendor takeback note (5.75% coupon, 18-month maturity).

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July 28, 2026, 5:00 PM ET earnings materiality 0.70 positive item 2.02 item 7.01 item 9.01

FirstEnergy Q2 2026 EPS $0.50, revenue $3.7B, reaffirms 2026 guidance

GAAP EPS $0.50 ($288M) vs $0.46 YoY; Core EPS $0.50 vs $0.52 YoY; revenue $3.7B up from $3.4B.
April 28, 2026, 7:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.75 positive item 2.02 item 7.01 item 9.01 ◈ Earnings Releases

FirstEnergy Q1 GAAP EPS $0.70 vs $0.62 YoY; Core EPS $0.72; reaffirms FY26 guidance

Q1 2026 GAAP net income $405M ($0.70/diluted share) vs $360M ($0.62) in Q1 2025.
February 17, 2026, 6:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.80 positive item 2.02 item 7.01 item 9.01

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

2025 Core EPS $2.55 (top of raised guidance); GAAP EPS $1.77; revenue $15.1B, up from $13.5B in 2024.
December 9, 2025, 6:59 PM ET other material materiality 0.70 positive item 7.01 item 9.01

FirstEnergy initiates 2026 Core EPS guidance $2.62-$2.82; 7.5% YoY growth

2026 Core EPS midpoint $2.72, 7.5% above revised 2025 midpoint of $2.53.
November 20, 2025, 6:59 PM ET regulatory materiality 0.65 neutral item 7.01 item 9.01

PUCO approves $4.4B rate base, 9.63% ROE for FirstEnergy Ohio utilities

PUCO order sets distribution rate base at $4.4B, ROE 9.63%, and net revenue adjustment of $34M for Ohio companies.
October 22, 2025, 7:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.75 positive item 2.02 item 7.01 item 9.01

FirstEnergy Q3 Core EPS $0.83 (+9% YoY); narrows FY2025 guidance to $2.50-$2.56; boosts 2025 capex to $5.5B

GAAP EPS $0.76 (Q3), $1.85 YTD; Core EPS $0.83 (Q3), $2.02 YTD – 15% YoY increase in YTD Core.
September 29, 2025, 7:59 PM ET other material materiality 0.60 neutral item 5.02 item 9.01

FirstEnergy amends executive severance plans, adds CEO to plan, boosts change-in-control pay

CEO now eligible for Executive Severance Plan with 1.5x base salary severance for qualified separation, effective Jan 1, 2026.
July 30, 2025, 7:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.65 positive item 2.02 item 7.01 item 9.01

FirstEnergy Q2 Core EPS $0.52 beats prior year $0.51; affirms FY2025 guidance upper half

Q2 2025 GAAP EPS $0.46, Core EPS (non-GAAP) $0.52 vs $0.51 in Q2 2024.
June 12, 2025, 7:59 PM ET debt materiality 0.70 neutral item 1.01 item 8.01 item 2.03 item 3.02 item 9.01 ◈ Debt Financings

FirstEnergy closes $2.5B convertible note offering; plans $1.2B buyback of 2026 notes

Issued $1.35B of 3.625% convertible notes due 2029 and $1.15B of 3.875% notes due 2031.
June 10, 2025, 7:59 PM ET debt materiality 0.65 neutral item 8.01

FirstEnergy prices $2.15B of convertible notes due 2029 and 2031

Priced $1.15B of 3.625% notes due 2029 and $1.0B of 3.875% notes due 2031; greenshoe up to $350M additional.
June 9, 2025, 7:59 PM ET debt materiality 0.65 neutral item 8.01 item 9.01

FirstEnergy proposes $1.8B convertible note offering to refinance 2026 notes and debt

Offers $950M 2029 convertible notes and $850M 2031 convertible notes; underwriters may purchase up to $150M additional of each.
April 23, 2025, 7:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.75 positive item 2.02 item 7.01 item 9.01

FirstEnergy Q1 GAAP EPS $0.62, Core EPS $0.67; affirms FY 2025 guidance

GAAP earnings $360M ($0.62/share) vs $253M ($0.44) in Q1 2024; revenue $3.8B vs $3.3B.
February 26, 2025, 6:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.75 positive item 2.02 item 7.01 item 9.01

FirstEnergy reports 2024 Core EPS $2.37 (+8% YoY); expands Energize365 to $28B through 2029

Full year 2024 GAAP EPS $1.70, Operating EPS $2.63 (guidance range), Core EPS $2.37 (up 8% from $2.20 in 2023).
November 8, 2024, 6:59 PM ET other material materiality 0.70 neutral item 7.01 item 9.01

FirstEnergy withdraws Ohio ESP V, targets new plan by early 2025; $26B capex plan reaffirmed

Withdrew Ohio ESP V on Oct 29; will revert to ESP IV and file ESP VI plus base rate case by early 2025.
October 29, 2024, 7:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.65 neutral item 2.02 item 7.01 item 9.01

FirstEnergy Q3 operating EPS $0.85 in line; narrows FY guidance to $2.61-$2.71, ups capex to $4.6B

Q3 GAAP EPS from continuing ops $0.73 (vs $0.74 YoY); operating (non-GAAP) EPS $0.85 (vs $0.88), within guidance.
September 12, 2024, 7:59 PM ET regulatory materiality 0.80 negative item 7.01 item 8.01 item 9.01

FirstEnergy settles SEC probe for $100M penalty over Ohio bribery scheme

FirstEnergy pays $100M civil penalty to resolve SEC investigation; penalty fully reserved in Q2 2024.
August 13, 2024, 7:59 PM ET regulatory materiality 0.75 positive item 7.01 item 8.01 item 9.01

FirstEnergy resolves Ohio HB6 investigations with $20M settlement; avoids criminal charges

FirstEnergy will pay $19.5M to Ohio AG plus $500K for independent compliance consultant, totaling $20M.
July 30, 2024, 7:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.80 positive item 2.02 item 7.01 item 9.01

FirstEnergy Q2 operating EPS $0.56, above guidance; reaffirms FY24 outlook

Operating EPS $0.56, up 19% YoY and above midpoint of $0.46-$0.56 guidance.
July 22, 2024, 7:59 PM ET regulatory materiality 0.65 positive item 7.01 item 9.01

USAO confirms FirstEnergy completed all 3-year DPA obligations; reporting duties ending Aug 21

USAO filed status report on July 21, 2024, acknowledging FirstEnergy successfully completed required DPA obligations.
June 4, 2024, 7:59 PM ET other material materiality 0.75 positive item 7.01 item 9.01

FirstEnergy outlines $26B CapEx plan (2024-2028), 6-8% EPS growth target; FET sale strengthens balance sheet

CapEx grows from $4.3B in 2024 to $6.2B in 2028, ~75% under formula rate recovery.
April 25, 2024, 7:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.60 neutral item 2.02 item 7.01 item 9.01 ◈ Earnings Releases

FirstEnergy Q1 operating EPS $0.55 above midpoint; affirms FY2024 outlook

GAAP EPS $0.44 vs $0.51 YoY; operating (non-GAAP) EPS $0.55 vs $0.60, above Q1 guidance midpoint.
March 25, 2024, 7:59 PM ET M&A materiality 0.75 positive item 1.01 item 7.01 item 9.01 ◈ Material Agreements

FirstEnergy closes $3.5B sale of additional 30% stake in FET to Brookfield

Received $2.3B cash at closing; $1.2B in notes due by end of 2024.
February 8, 2024, 6:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.75 positive item 2.02 item 7.01 item 9.01 ◈ Earnings Releases

FirstEnergy posts 2023 operating EPS $2.56 above guidance; launches $26B Energize365 plan

Full year 2023 operating EPS $2.56, above guidance midpoint; GAAP EPS $1.96 on revenue $12.9B.
October 26, 2023, 7:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.75 positive item 2.02 item 9.01 ◈ Earnings Releases ×7

FirstEnergy Q3 operating EPS $0.88 beats upper end; narrows FY2023 guidance to $2.49-$2.59

GAAP EPS from continuing ops $0.74 vs $0.58 YoY; revenue flat at $3.5B.
August 1, 2023, 7:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.60 neutral item 2.02 item 9.01 ◈ Earnings Releases ×2

FirstEnergy Q2 GAAP EPS $0.41, op EPS $0.47; reaffirms FY guidance, 6-8% growth target

Q2 GAAP EPS $0.41 ($235M) on revenue $3.0B, vs $0.33 ($187M) on $2.8B YoY.
May 4, 2023, 7:59 PM ET debt materiality 0.65 neutral item 1.01 item 2.03 item 3.02 item 9.01 ◈ Debt Financings◈ Material Agreements

FirstEnergy issues $1.5B of 4.00% convertible senior notes due 2026

Principal amount $1.5B (including $200M from full exercise of initial purchasers' option); net proceeds ~$1.48B.
May 1, 2023, 7:59 PM ET debt materiality 0.70 neutral item 8.01 item 9.01

FirstEnergy intends to offer $1.0B convertible notes due 2026; up to $150M additional

Plans to issue $1.0B convertible senior notes due 2026; initial purchasers may buy up to $150M additional.
April 27, 2023, 7:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.60 neutral item 2.02 item 9.01 ◈ Earnings Releases

FirstEnergy Q1 GAAP EPS $0.51, operating EPS $0.60; affirms 2023 guidance

Q1 GAAP earnings $292M ($0.51/share) vs $288M ($0.51) YoY; revenue $3.2B vs $3.0B.
March 27, 2023, 7:59 PM ET leadership materiality 0.75 neutral item 5.02 item 7.01 item 9.01 ◈ executive_change

FirstEnergy appoints Brian Tierney as President and CEO, effective June 1, 2023

Brian X. Tierney appointed President and CEO of FirstEnergy, effective June 1, 2023; he also expected to join the board.
February 13, 2023, 6:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.75 positive item 2.02 item 7.01 item 9.01 ◈ Earnings Releases ×2

FirstEnergy FY2022 operating EPS $2.41 beats midpoint; guides FY23 $2.44-$2.64; new dividend payout 60-70%

Full year 2022 GAAP earnings $0.71 per share; operating (non-GAAP) EPS $2.41, above midpoint of guidance.
February 3, 2023, 6:59 PM ET M&A materiality 0.85 positive item 1.01 item 7.01 item 9.01 ◈ Material Agreements

FirstEnergy sells additional 30% stake in transmission unit to Brookfield for $3.5B

Brookfield increases FET ownership from 19.9% to 49.9%; FirstEnergy retains 50.1% and sole operator role.
October 25, 2022, 7:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.65 positive item 2.02 item 9.01

FirstEnergy Q3 GAAP EPS $0.58, operating EPS $0.79 at top of guidance; reaffirms FY2022 upper-half outlook

Q3 GAAP earnings $334M ($0.58/sh) vs $463M ($0.85) a year ago; revenue $3.5B vs $3.1B.
September 15, 2022, 7:59 PM ET leadership materiality 0.75 neutral item 5.02 item 7.01 item 9.01 ◈ executive_change ×2

FirstEnergy CEO Steven Strah retires; Board Chair Somerhalder named interim CEO; 2022 outlook reaffirmed

CEO Steven E. Strah retired effective Sep 16, 2022; Board Chair John W. Somerhalder II appointed interim President and CEO.
August 25, 2022, 7:59 PM ET litigation materiality 0.75 positive item 7.01 item 9.01

Court grants final approval of $180M derivative settlement; FirstEnergy to receive $144M net after fees

Court approved $180M settlement funded by insurers; plaintiffs' attorney fees reduced from $48.6M to $36M.
July 26, 2022, 7:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.80 positive item 2.02 item 9.01

FirstEnergy Q2 GAAP EPS $0.33, operating EPS $0.53 at top end; FET sale nets $2.4B, $2.5B debt retired

Q2 GAAP EPS $0.33 vs $0.11 YoY; operating (non-GAAP) EPS $0.53, at upper end of guidance range.

Executive changes

Departed

Sean Klimczak

Director

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Successor: Heidi Boyd
Filed: February 16, 2024, 6:59 PM ET

following the notice of resignation by Sean Klimczak

Departed

Andrew Teno

Director

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Effective: 2023-12-08
Filed: December 11, 2023, 6:59 PM ET

On December 8, 2023, Andrew Teno, a member of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of FirstEnergy Corp. (the “Company”), tendered his resignation as a director of the Company, effective immediately.

Appointed

A. Wade Smith

President, FirstEnergy Utilities

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Effective: 2023-12-18
Filed: November 21, 2023, 6:59 PM ET

On November 10, 2023, the Board also appointed A. Wade Smith to the position of President, FirstEnergy Utilities of the Company, effective as of December 18, 2023.

Appointed

Toby L. Thomas

Chief Operating Officer

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Effective: 2023-11-30
Filed: November 21, 2023, 6:59 PM ET

On November 10, 2023, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of FirstEnergy Corp. (the “Company”) appointed Toby L. Thomas to the position of Chief Operating Officer of the Company, effective as of November 30, 2023.

Appointed

Brian X. Tierney

Director

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Effective: 2023-06-01
Filed: May 24, 2023, 7:59 PM ET

Also, on May 24, 2023, at the recommendation of the Corporate Governance, Corporate Responsibility and Political Oversight Committee, the Board appointed Mr. Brian X. Tierney as a director of the Company, effective June 1, 2023.

Departed

Jesse A. Lynn

Director

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Effective: 2023-05-24
Filed: May 24, 2023, 7:59 PM ET

On May 24, 2023, Jesse A. Lynn, a member of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of FirstEnergy Corp. (the “Company”), provided notice to the Company that he would not stand for re-election as a member of the Board at the Company’s 2023 annual meeting of shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”).

Appointed

Brian X. Tierney

President and Chief Executive Officer

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Effective: 2023-06-01
Filed: March 27, 2023, 7:59 PM ET

On March 22, 2023, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of FirstEnergy Corp. (the “Company”) appointed Brian X. Tierney to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective as of June 1, 2023.

Departed

Samuel L. Belcher

Senior Vice President, Operations

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Effective: 2023-05-01
Filed: January 19, 2023, 6:59 PM ET

On January 17, 2023, Samuel L. Belcher notified FirstEnergy Corp. (the “Company”) of his intent to retire as the Senior Vice President, Operations of the Company, effective as of May 1, 2023.

Departed

Steven E. Strah

President and Chief Executive Officer

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Effective: 2022-09-16
Successor: John W. Somerhalder II
Filed: September 15, 2022, 7:59 PM ET

the decision by Steven E. Strah on September 15, 2022 to retire as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective as of September 16, 2022

Appointed (interim)

John W. Somerhalder II

Interim President and Chief Executive Officer

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Effective: 2022-09-16
Filed: September 15, 2022, 7:59 PM ET

the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Company has appointed Mr. John W. Somerhalder II to serve as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective as of September 16, 2022

Appointed

John W. Somerhalder II

Chair of the Board

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Effective: 2022-05-17
Filed: May 17, 2022, 7:59 PM ET

On May 17, 2022, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of FirstEnergy Corp. (the “Company”) appointed Mr. John W. Somerhalder II, who has been serving as Vice Chair and Executive Director since March 2021, as Chair of the Board, effective immediately.

Departed

John W. Somerhalder II

Vice Chair and Executive Director

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Effective: 2022-05-20
Filed: May 17, 2022, 7:59 PM ET

In connection with Mr. Somerhalder’s appointment as Chair of the Board, his employment as an executive of the Company will end effective May 20, 2022.

Earnings & guidance

2026-Q1 EPS reported $0.70 filing →

Materiality & sentiment trend

Max materiality 0.85 · Median 0.65 · Most common event earnings

20 positive 2 negative 28 neutral

source · FE on sec.gov