Last dividend date: May 7, 2026
Dividend yield: 3.81%
Payout ratio: 97.8%
Firstenergy's last dividend payment of $0.465 per share was made to shareholders on record before May 7, 2026. At an annualized rate of $1.8 per share, the stock yields 3.85%. The latest FE stock dividend of $0.465 is an increase from the previous $0.445 distribution, representing a growth of 4.5%.
FE dividend stats
vs. Utilities sector
Firstenergy Dividend yield
Firstenergy's dividend yield of 3.85% is above the Utilities sector, the industry and its peers average. Compared to its Utilities sector average of 3.37%, Firstenergy's dividend yield is 14% higher. The historical 5-year average of FE's dividend yield is 4.0%, which is above the current yield.
FE Dividend history
Firstenergy has been paying dividends for the last 28 years. According to our records FE has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has grown by 4.7% since one year ago. However with the stock price up by 17% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks a decrease of 11%.
Firstenergy Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2026 | $0.465 | 3.98% |
| Feb 6, 2026 | $0.445 | 3.82% |
| Nov 7, 2025 | $0.445 | 3.83% |
| Aug 7, 2025 | $0.445 | 4.01% |
| May 7, 2025 | $0.445 | 4% |
| Feb 7, 2025 | $0.425 | 4.23% |
| Nov 7, 2024 | $0.425 | 4.09% |
| Aug 7, 2024 | $0.425 | 3.98% |
| May 6, 2024 | $0.425 | 4.2% |
| Feb 6, 2024 | $0.41 | 4.47% |
| Nov 6, 2023 | $0.41 | 4.39% |
| Aug 4, 2023 | $0.39 | 4.3% |
| May 4, 2023 | $0.39 | 4.01% |
| Feb 6, 2023 | $0.39 | 3.93% |
| Nov 4, 2022 | $0.39 | 4.12% |
| Aug 4, 2022 | $0.39 | 4.03% |
| May 5, 2022 | $0.39 | 3.67% |
| Feb 4, 2022 | $0.39 | 3.77% |
| Nov 4, 2021 | $0.39 | 4.01% |
| Aug 5, 2021 | $0.39 | 4.11% |
| May 6, 2021 | $0.39 | 4.17% |
| Feb 4, 2021 | $0.39 | 4.84% |
| Nov 5, 2020 | $0.39 | 5.31% |
| Aug 6, 2020 | $0.39 | 5.31% |
| May 6, 2020 | $0.39 | 3.85% |
| Feb 6, 2020 | $0.39 | 2.99% |
| Nov 6, 2019 | $0.38 | 3.23% |
| Aug 6, 2019 | $0.38 | 3.45% |
| May 6, 2019 | $0.38 | 3.53% |
| Feb 6, 2019 | $0.38 | 3.78% |
| Nov 6, 2018 | $0.36 | 3.84% |
| Aug 6, 2018 | $0.36 | 3.97% |
| May 4, 2018 | $0.36 | 4.22% |
| Feb 6, 2018 | $0.36 | 4.66% |
| Nov 6, 2017 | $0.36 | 4.39% |
| Aug 3, 2017 | $0.36 | 4.49% |
| May 3, 2017 | $0.36 | 4.97% |
| Feb 3, 2017 | $0.36 | 4.82% |
| Nov 3, 2016 | $0.36 | 4.33% |
| Aug 3, 2016 | $0.36 | 4.36% |
| May 4, 2016 | $0.36 | 4.28% |
| Feb 3, 2016 | $0.36 | 4.3% |
| Nov 4, 2015 | $0.36 | 4.65% |
| Aug 5, 2015 | $0.36 | 4.29% |
| May 5, 2015 | $0.36 | 4.08% |
| Feb 4, 2015 | $0.36 | 3.59% |
Firstenergy dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
Firstenergy's payout ratio of 97.8% is above the Utilities sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with its Utilities sector average of 62%, Firstenergy's payout ratio is 58% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
FE dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| D Dominion Energy Inc | 3.9% | $2.67 | 78.8% |
| FE Firstenergy Corp | 3.81% | $1.8 | 97.8% |
| EXC Exelon Corp | 3.51% | $1.64 | 59.6% |
| ED Consolidated Edison Inc | 3.21% | $3.48 | 58.3% |
| PEG Public Service Enterprise Group Inc | 3.19% | $2.6 | 57.4% |
| SO Southern Co | 3.15% | $2.98 | 75.6% |
| PPL PPL Corp | 3.1% | $1.12 | 68% |
| AEP American Electric Power Co Inc | 2.85% | $3.78 | 55.5% |
| NEE Nextera Energy Inc | 2.75% | $2.38 | 60.1% |
| NRG Nrg Energy Inc | 1.32% | $1.83 | 208% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Firstenergy pay a dividend?
Yes, Firstenergy has paid four dividends in the last 12 months. FE has been paying dividends since 1998.
When was FE's last dividend?
Firstenergy's last dividend ex-date was on May 7, 2026. The dividend amount was $0.465 per share.
How much dividend does Firstenergy pay (per share)?
On an annual basis FE pays $1.8 per share.
What is Firstenergy's dividend yield?
Currently Firstenergy's dividend yield is 3.85%.
How often does Firstenergy pay dividends?
Firstenergy has a quarterly dividend frequency.
What is Firstenergy's dividend payout ratio?
Firstenergy's dividend payout ratio is 97.8%.
Does Firstenergy pay a good dividend?
Firstenergy's dividend yield is above the Utilities sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.