- FirstEnergy’s adjusted operating EPS for Q4 was $0.67, missing the estimate of $0.71, but up from $0.62 year-over-year.
- Actual EPS for Q4 was $0.45, below the estimate of $1.06, but an increase from $0.30 year-over-year.
- FirstEnergy introduced a 2025 Core earnings guidance range of $1.4 billion to $1.5 billion, translating to $2.40 to $2.60 per share, which indicates a 5.5% growth at the midpoint compared to 2024 Core earnings.
- The company is targeting a 6-8% compounded annual growth rate for Core earnings over the next five years.
- There is a belief that investor understanding of FirstEnergy’s achievements is affected by volatility in unregulated investments, particularly at Signal Peak, and the pension plan’s mark-to-market impacts.
- For transparency, FirstEnergy will measure its annual growth rate using Core earnings to better highlight performance from its regulated operations.
- Analyst recommendations include 8 buys, 9 holds, and 1 sell rating for FirstEnergy.
A look at Firstenergy Corp Smart Scores
| Factor | Score | Magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Value | 3 | |
| Dividend | 4 | |
| Growth | 3 | |
| Resilience | 2 | |
| Momentum | 3 | |
| OVERALL SMART SCORE | 3.0 |
Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma
Based on Smartkarma Smart Scores, FirstEnergy Corp. has a mixed long-term outlook. While the company receives strong scores in Dividend and Momentum, indicating a favorable dividend payment and market momentum, its scores for Value, Growth, and Resilience are more moderate. This suggests that while FirstEnergy Corp. may offer a good dividend yield and is showing positive market momentum, there may be areas for improvement in terms of overall value, growth potential, and resilience in the face of market challenges.
FirstEnergy Corp. functions as a public utility holding company, with subsidiaries and affiliates involved in various energy-related activities such as electricity generation, transmission, and distribution, as well as oil and natural gas exploration and production. The Smartkarma Smart Scores provide a snapshot of different aspects of FirstEnergy Corp.’s performance and outlook, offering investors insights into the company’s strengths and areas that may require attention for long-term growth and sustainability.
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