Total Debt for FirstEnergy (FE)
According to FirstEnergy's latest reported financial statements, the company's latest reported total debt is $26.75B USD. Total debt is the sum of short-term and long-term interest-bearing borrowings on the balance sheet (notes, bonds, term loans, lease liabilities). Useful for leverage and refinancing risk — combine with cash on hand for net debt, and see total liabilities for the broader obligations picture.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$26.75B
YoY change
+11.6%
5Y CAGR
+2.0%
Peak year (2025)
$27.07B
Latest annual
$27.07B
Total Debt history chart for FirstEnergy (FE) from 1997 to 2025
Total Debt history table for FirstEnergy (FE) from 1997 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Total Debt | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $27.07B | +11.6% | ||
| 2024 | $24.27B | -2.6% | ||
| 2023 | $24.91B | +15.0% | ||
| 2022 | $21.66B | -9.2% | ||
| 2021 | $23.85B | -2.5% | ||
| 2020 | $24.48B | +16.6% | ||
| 2019 | $21.00B | +7.7% | ||
| 2018 | $19.50B | -0.2% | ||
| 2017 | $19.55B | -13.3% | ||
| 2016 | $22.55B | +2.6% | ||
| 2015 | $21.97B | +0.9% | ||
| 2014 | $21.78B | +5.5% | ||
| 2013 | $20.65B | +7.8% | ||
| 2012 | $19.15B | +10.4% | ||
| 2011 | $17.34B | +17.4% | ||
| 2010 | $14.77B | -1.1% | ||
| 2009 | $14.92B | +6.8% | ||
| 2008 | $13.97B | +18.6% | ||
| 2007 | $11.79B | +2.4% | ||
| 2006 | $11.51B | +5.3% | ||
| 2005 | $10.93B | -1.8% | ||
| 2004 | $11.12B | -7.8% | ||
| 2003 | $12.06B | -11.7% | ||
| 2002 | $13.67B | -1.8% | ||
| 2001 | $13.92B | +99.4% | ||
| 2000 | $6.98B | -2.8% | ||
| 1999 | $7.18B | -4.0% | ||
| 1998 | $7.48B | -3.3% | ||
| 1997 | $7.74B | — |
Total Debt values are taken from FirstEnergy's reported balance sheets (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
FirstEnergy (FE) most recent annual total debt stands at $27.07B (2025) – grew 11.6% year-over-year.
Across 2020–2025 (5 years), FirstEnergy total debt produced a CAGR of +2.0% – with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
Across the available history, total debt reached its high of $27.07B in 2025 and its low of $6.98B in 2000.
Among 8 Utilities peers, FirstEnergy (FE) ranks 7th; the peer median for total debt is $49.59B.
FirstEnergy Total Debt by Year
FirstEnergy Total Debt 2025: $27.07B
FirstEnergy total debt in 2025 was $27.07B, grew 11.6% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
FirstEnergy Total Debt 2024: $24.27B
FirstEnergy total debt in 2024 was $24.27B, edged down 2.6% below 2023.
FirstEnergy Total Debt 2023: $24.91B
FirstEnergy total debt in 2023 was $24.91B, grew 15.0% from 2022.
FirstEnergy Total Debt 2022: $21.66B
FirstEnergy total debt in 2022 was $21.66B, declined 9.2% below 2021.
FirstEnergy Total Debt 2021: $23.85B
FirstEnergy total debt in 2021 was $23.85B.
See more financial history for FirstEnergy (FE).
Sector peers — Total Debt
Companies in the same sector as FirstEnergy, ranked by their latest total debt.
| Company | Total Debt | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE) | $95.62B | Utilities |
| Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) | $90.87B | Utilities |
| The Southern Company (SO) | $65.82B | Utilities |
| American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) | $50.24B | Utilities |
| Dominion Energy, Inc. (D) | $48.94B | Utilities |
| Sempra (SRE) | $36.29B | Utilities |
| Constellation Energy Corporation (CEG) | $8.99B | Utilities |
| GE Vernova Inc. (GEV) | $0 | Utilities |
Frequently asked questions
What is FirstEnergy's total debt?
- Latest reported total debt for FirstEnergy (FE) is $26.75B (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has FirstEnergy total debt changed year-over-year?
- FirstEnergy (FE) total debt changed +11.6% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of FirstEnergy total debt?
- FirstEnergy (FE) total debt compound annual growth rate is +2.0% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did FirstEnergy total debt hit its highest annual value?
- FirstEnergy total debt reached its highest annual value of $27.07B in 2025.
What was FirstEnergy total debt in 2024?
- FirstEnergy (FE) total debt in 2024 was $24.27B.
What was FirstEnergy total debt in 2025?
- FirstEnergy (FE) total debt in 2025 was $27.07B.
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