FirstEnergy Corp (FE) Dividend
FirstEnergy Corp (FE) currently pays a dividend yield of 3.92%, distributing $1.86 per share annually ($0.47 per quarter). The company operates in the Utilities sector.
FE has raised its dividend for 20 consecutive years.
FE dividend at a glance
| Dividend Yield | 3.92% |
|---|---|
| Annual Dividend | $1.86 per share |
| Per Payment | $0.47 |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Payments per Year | 4 |
| Next Ex-Dividend Date | November 7, 2026 |
| Next Payment Date | December 1, 2026 |
| Payout Ratio | 72% |
| Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth | 20 |
| Sector | Utilities |
| Implied Share Price (from yield) | $47.45 |
What FE pays on a $10,000 investment
At a 3.92% yield, $10,000 invested in FE generates about $392.00 per year, or roughly $98.00 every quarter. Share counts below use an implied price of $47.45, derived from the $1.86 annual dividend and the 3.92% yield.
| Amount Invested | Approx. Shares | Annual Dividend Income | Income per Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | 21.1 | $39.20 | $9.80 |
| $5,000 | 105.4 | $196.00 | $49.00 |
| $10,000 | 210.8 | $392.00 | $98.00 |
| $25,000 | 526.9 | $980.00 | $245.00 |
| $100,000 | 2,107.5 | $3,920.00 | $980.00 |
These figures assume the dividend and share price stay where they are today. They do not account for taxes, dividend cuts, price movement, or reinvestment. If you reinvest instead of taking the cash, the share count grows each quarter — see how the dividend snowball compounds.
FE dividend payment schedule
FE pays on a quarterly schedule — 4 payments a year. The next confirmed ex-dividend date is November 7, 2026, with payment on December 1, 2026. Later rows are projected forward at the same interval and will shift when FirstEnergy Corp declares each dividend.
| Ex-Dividend Date | Payment Date | Amount per Share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 7, 2026 | December 1, 2026 | $0.47 | Confirmed |
| February 7, 2027 | March 3, 2027 | $0.47 | Projected |
| May 7, 2027 | May 31, 2027 | $0.47 | Projected |
| August 7, 2027 | August 31, 2027 | $0.47 | Projected |
To collect a FE dividend you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date. Buy on the ex-date itself and the previous owner keeps that payment. Read how ex-dividend, record, and payment dates fit together.
How FE's dividend compares
Across the 587 dividend stocks and ETFs DivTrkr tracks, the median yield is 3.81%. FE's 3.92% is 0.11 percentage points above that median, ranking 286th of 587 by yield.
Within Utilities, where we track 26 names, the median yield is 3.21% — putting FE above its sector.
Its 20-year run of dividend increases ranks 79th out of the 362 names in our data with an active growth streak.
What the numbers mean
FE pays out roughly 72% of its earnings as dividends. That is on the higher side — still common for utilities and consumer staples, but it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.
Like most US dividend payers, FE distributes quarterly, so a full year of ownership produces four payments.
Whether these payments are taxed at the lower qualified rate or as ordinary income depends on how long you hold the shares and what kind of company pays them. See the qualified vs. ordinary dividend rules.
FE dividend FAQ
When is the next FE ex-dividend date?
The next FE ex-dividend date is November 7, 2026, with the payment scheduled for December 1, 2026. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive that payment.
What is FE's dividend yield?
FE currently yields 3.92%, based on $1.86 in dividends per share over the past year.
How often does FE pay dividends?
FE pays quarterly, which works out to 4 payments per year of about $0.47 per share.
How much dividend income would $10,000 of FE generate?
At the current 3.92% yield, $10,000 invested in FE would produce roughly $392.00 per year, or about $98.00 per quarter, before taxes and assuming the dividend holds.
Has FE increased its dividend?
Yes — FE has raised its dividend for 20 consecutive years.
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