FirstEnergy (FE) Dividend History & Yield
FirstEnergy (FE) has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years and currently yields 3.96%. The most recent dividend was $0.4450/share on Mar 1, 2026, paid Quarterly.
Current Yield
3.96%
TTM Dividend/Share
$1.80
Payment Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
98.1%
Consecutive Growth Years
4
Div Growth (1Y CAGR)
4.45%
Div Growth (5Y CAGR)
2.44%
Div Growth (10Y CAGR)
2.03%
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Dividend health
Chowder score
6.4%
FCF payout ratio
14.4%
Net debt / EBITDA
6.3x
Interest coverage
2.50x
ROIC (TTM)
5.1%
Dividend Safety Score
4 out of 8 checks passed
Payout ratio below 75%
Payout ratio is 98.1%, above the 75% threshold.
Free cash flow covers dividend
FCF/share ($-1.74) does not fully cover dividend/share ($1.80).
No dividend cuts in 10+ years
No dividend cuts in the last 10 years.
Positive earnings growth trend
Earnings per share have grown over the past 5 years.
10+ years of consecutive growth
Only 4 consecutive year(s) of dividend growth.
FCF payout ratio below 70%
FCF payout ratio is 14.4%, below the 70% threshold.
Net Debt/EBITDA below 3x
Net Debt/EBITDA is 6.3x.
Dividend growth ≤ earnings growth (5Y)
Dividend growth (2.4%) ≤ EPS growth (48.6%) — sustainable.
Per-payment dividend history
Ex-date May 7, 2026
- Payment date
- Jun 1, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.4650
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4650
Ex-date Feb 6, 2026
- Payment date
- Mar 1, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.4450
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4450
Ex-date Nov 7, 2025
- Payment date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.4450
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4450
Ex-date Aug 7, 2025
- Payment date
- Sep 1, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.4450
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4450
Ex-date May 7, 2025
- Payment date
- Jun 1, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.4450
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4450
Ex-date Feb 7, 2025
- Payment date
- Mar 1, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.4250
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4250
Ex-date Nov 7, 2024
- Payment date
- Dec 1, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.4250
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4250
Ex-date Aug 7, 2024
- Payment date
- Sep 1, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.4250
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4250
Ex-date May 6, 2024
- Payment date
- Jun 1, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.4250
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4250
Ex-date Feb 6, 2024
- Payment date
- Mar 1, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.4100
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4100
Ex-date Nov 6, 2023
- Payment date
- Dec 1, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.4100
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4100
Ex-date Aug 4, 2023
- Payment date
- Sep 1, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.3900
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3900
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adj. Dividend |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 | $0.4650 | $0.4650 |
| Feb 6, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 | $0.4450 | $0.4450 |
| Nov 7, 2025 | Dec 1, 2025 | $0.4450 | $0.4450 |
| Aug 7, 2025 | Sep 1, 2025 | $0.4450 | $0.4450 |
| May 7, 2025 | Jun 1, 2025 | $0.4450 | $0.4450 |
| Feb 7, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 | $0.4250 | $0.4250 |
| Nov 7, 2024 | Dec 1, 2024 | $0.4250 | $0.4250 |
| Aug 7, 2024 | Sep 1, 2024 | $0.4250 | $0.4250 |
| May 6, 2024 | Jun 1, 2024 | $0.4250 | $0.4250 |
| Feb 6, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 | $0.4100 | $0.4100 |
| Nov 6, 2023 | Dec 1, 2023 | $0.4100 | $0.4100 |
| Aug 4, 2023 | Sep 1, 2023 | $0.3900 | $0.3900 |
Historical Dividend Yield
Dividend Growth
Dividend Increase Track Record
FirstEnergy has raised its total annual dividend (split-adjusted, by ex-dividend calendar year) versus the prior year for 4 consecutive years — the same figure as the "Consecutive Growth Years" card above.
| Year | Previous DPS | New DPS | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1.7600 | — | — |
| 2025 | $1.6850 | $1.7600 | +4.5% |
| 2024 | $1.5800 | $1.6850 | +6.6% |
| 2023 | $1.5600 | $1.5800 | +1.3% |
| 2022 | $1.5600 | $1.5600 | 0.0% |
| 2021 | $1.5600 | $1.5600 | 0.0% |
| 2020 | $1.5200 | $1.5600 | +2.6% |
| 2019 | $1.4400 | $1.5200 | +5.6% |
| 2018 | $1.4400 | $1.4400 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | $1.4400 | $1.4400 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | $1.4400 | $1.4400 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | $1.4400 | $1.4400 | 0.0% |
| 2014 | $2.2000 | $1.4400 | -34.5% |
| 2013 | $2.2000 | $2.2000 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | $2.7495 | $2.2000 | -20.0% |
| 2011 | $2.2000 | $2.7495 | +25.0% |
| 2010 | $2.2000 | $2.2000 | 0.0% |
| 2009 | $2.2000 | $2.2000 | 0.0% |
| 2008 | $2.0000 | $2.2000 | +10.0% |
| 2007 | $1.8000 | $2.0000 | +11.1% |
| 2006 | $1.6675 | $1.8000 | +7.9% |
| 2005 | $1.5000 | $1.6675 | +11.2% |
| 2004 | $1.5000 | $1.5000 | 0.0% |
| 2003 | $1.5000 | $1.5000 | 0.0% |
| 2002 | $1.4042 | $1.5000 | +6.8% |
| 2001 | $1.5000 | $1.4042 | -6.4% |
| 2000 | $1.5000 | $1.5000 | 0.0% |
| 1999 | $1.5000 | $1.5000 | 0.0% |
| 1998 | — | $1.5000 | — |
DPS sums split-adjusted amounts (adj. dividend) by ex-dividend calendar year—the same basis as the Adj. Dividend column in Dividend Payment History. The Dividend column can differ after stock splits. This table uses four decimals per annual total so the Change column matches the shown amounts; each payment row in Dividend Payment History also uses four.
Cash dividends paid (USD) — TTM and history
Trailing-twelve-month and annual common dividends paid for FirstEnergy (FE) from the consolidated cash flow statement, in USD as filed.
Latest period
$1.03B
YoY change
+4.7%
5Y CAGR
+3.8%
Peak year (2025)
$1.02B
Latest annual
$1.02B
Cash dividends paid over time for FirstEnergy (FE)
Per-period cash dividends paid
Cash dividends paid annual + quarterly history for FirstEnergy (FE)
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Dividends Paid | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.02B | +4.7% | +$46.00M | ||
| 2024 | $970.00M | +7.1% | +$64.00M | ||
| 2023 | $906.00M | +1.7% | +$15.00M | ||
| 2022 | $891.00M | +4.9% | +$42.00M | ||
| 2021 | $849.00M | +0.5% | +$4.00M | ||
| 2020 | $845.00M | +3.8% | +$31.00M | ||
| 2019 | $814.00M | +14.5% | +$103.00M | ||
| 2018 | $711.00M | +11.3% | +$72.00M | ||
| 2017 | $639.00M | +4.6% | +$28.00M | ||
| 2016 | $611.00M | +0.7% | +$4.00M | ||
| 2015 | $607.00M | +0.5% | +$3.00M | ||
| 2014 | $604.00M | -34.3% | -$316.00M | ||
| 2013 | $920.00M | 0.0% | $0 | ||
| 2012 | $920.00M | +4.4% | +$39.00M | ||
| 2011 | $881.00M | +31.5% | +$211.00M | ||
| 2010 | $670.00M | 0.0% | $0 | ||
| 2009 | $670.00M | -0.1% | -$1.00M | ||
| 2008 | $671.00M | +8.9% | +$55.00M | ||
| 2007 | $616.00M | +5.1% | +$30.00M | ||
| 2006 | $586.00M | +7.3% | +$40.00M | ||
| 2005 | $546.00M | +11.2% | +$55.00M | ||
| 2004 | $491.00M | +8.4% | +$38.00M | ||
| 2003 | $453.00M | +3.0% | +$13.00M | ||
| 2002 | $440.00M | +31.5% | +$105.37M | ||
| 2001 | $334.63M | +0.1% | +$413,000 | ||
| 2000 | $334.22M | -2.1% | -$7.28M | ||
| 1999 | $341.50M | +0.7% | +$2.40M | ||
| 1998 | $339.10M | +42.6% | +$101.30M | ||
| 1997 | $237.80M | — | — |
As of the 2025 fiscal year, FirstEnergy (FE) reported dividends paid of $1.02B – edged up 4.7% year-over-year.
Through 2020–2025 (5 years), FirstEnergy dividends paid delivered a +3.8% annualised rate; sustaining 11 straight years of year-over-year growth.
The highest annual dividends paid of $1.02B was reported in 2025. The lowest in the available history was $237.80M in 1997.
Within Utilities, FirstEnergy (FE) ranks 7th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for dividends paid is $2.14B.
FirstEnergy Dividends Paid 2025: $1.02B
FirstEnergy dividends paid in 2025 was $1.02B, edged up 4.7% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
FirstEnergy Dividends Paid 2024: $970.00M
FirstEnergy dividends paid in 2024 was $970.00M, grew 7.1% from 2023.
FirstEnergy Dividends Paid 2023: $906.00M
FirstEnergy dividends paid in 2023 was $906.00M, edged up 1.7% from 2022.
FirstEnergy Dividends Paid 2022: $891.00M
FirstEnergy dividends paid in 2022 was $891.00M, edged up 4.9% from 2021.
FirstEnergy Dividends Paid 2021: $849.00M
FirstEnergy dividends paid in 2021 was $849.00M.
See more financial history for FirstEnergy (FE).
Sector peers by dividends paid
Companies in the same sector as FirstEnergy, ranked by their latest dividends paid.
| Company | Dividends Paid | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| NextEra Energy (NEE) | $4.68B | Utilities |
| Duke Energy (DUK) | $3.30B | Utilities |
| Southern Company (SO) | $3.02B | Utilities |
| Dominion Energy (D) | $2.28B | Utilities |
| American Electric Power Company (AEP) | $2.01B | Utilities |
| Sempra (SRE) | $1.60B | Utilities |
| Constellation Energy (CEG) | $486.00M | Utilities |
| GE Vernova (GEV) | $275.00M | Utilities |
Frequently asked questions
Does FirstEnergy pay dividends?
Yes, FirstEnergy (FE) pays quarterly dividends of approximately $1.80 per share annually, yielding 3.96%.
What is FirstEnergy's dividend yield?
FirstEnergy (FE) has a current dividend yield of 3.96%.
Is FirstEnergy's dividend safe?
FirstEnergy (FE) passes 4 out of 8 dividend safety checks. See the detailed breakdown above for each criterion.
How many consecutive years has FirstEnergy increased its dividend?
FirstEnergy (FE) has 4 consecutive years of dividend increases.
What is FirstEnergy's dividend payout ratio?
FirstEnergy (FE) has a dividend payout ratio of 98.1%. Trailing twelve months (GAAP): adjusted dividends over roughly 12 months aligned with the latest reported quarter, divided by the sum of diluted EPS from the last four fiscal quarters (not NII or taxable income for BDCs/REITs).
What is FirstEnergy's dividends paid?
Latest reported dividends paid for FirstEnergy (FE) is $1.03B (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has FirstEnergy dividends paid changed year-over-year?
FirstEnergy (FE) dividends paid changed +4.7% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of FirstEnergy dividends paid?
FirstEnergy (FE) dividends paid compound annual growth rate is +3.8% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did FirstEnergy dividends paid hit its highest annual value?
FirstEnergy dividends paid reached its highest annual value of $1.02B in 2025.
What was FirstEnergy dividends paid in 2024?
FirstEnergy (FE) dividends paid in 2024 was $970.00M.
What was FirstEnergy dividends paid in 2025?
FirstEnergy (FE) dividends paid in 2025 was $1.02B.
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