FE Dividend History & Yield
FirstEnergy Corp. · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 7, 2026 (in 59 days) | Nov 21, 2026 | $0.465 | $46.50 | Estimated |
| Sun, Feb 7, 2027 (in 151 days) | Feb 21, 2027 | $0.465 | $46.50 | Estimated |
| Mon, May 10, 2027 (in 243 days) | May 24, 2027 | $0.465 | $46.50 | Estimated |
| Tue, Aug 10, 2027 (in 335 days) | Aug 24, 2027 | $0.465 | $46.50 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from FE's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.86 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much FE do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 646 | $29,968 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,226 | $149,839 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 6,452 | $299,677 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 4.00%. $10,000 in FE would currently pay about $400 a year ($33 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FE dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | — | $0.465 | +0.0% |
| May 7, 2026 | — | $0.465 | +4.5% |
| Feb 6, 2026 | — | $0.445 | +0.0% |
| Nov 7, 2025 | — | $0.445 | +0.0% |
| Aug 7, 2025 | — | $0.445 | +0.0% |
| May 7, 2025 | — | $0.445 | +4.7% |
| Feb 7, 2025 | — | $0.425 | +0.0% |
| Nov 7, 2024 | — | $0.425 | +0.0% |
| Aug 7, 2024 | — | $0.425 | +0.0% |
| May 6, 2024 | — | $0.425 | +3.7% |
| Feb 6, 2024 | — | $0.41 | +0.0% |
| Nov 6, 2023 | — | $0.41 | +5.1% |
| Aug 4, 2023 | — | $0.39 | +0.0% |
| May 4, 2023 | — | $0.39 | +0.0% |
| Feb 6, 2023 | — | $0.39 | +0.0% |
| Nov 4, 2022 | — | $0.39 | +0.0% |
| Aug 4, 2022 | — | $0.39 | +0.0% |
| May 5, 2022 | — | $0.39 | +0.0% |
| Feb 4, 2022 | — | $0.39 | +0.0% |
| Nov 4, 2021 | — | $0.39 | +0.0% |
| Aug 5, 2021 | — | $0.39 | +0.0% |
| May 6, 2021 | — | $0.39 | +0.0% |
| Feb 4, 2021 | — | $0.39 | +0.0% |
| Nov 5, 2020 | — | $0.39 | +0.0% |
| Aug 6, 2020 | — | $0.39 | +0.0% |
| May 6, 2020 | — | $0.39 | +0.0% |
| Feb 6, 2020 | — | $0.39 | +2.6% |
| Nov 6, 2019 | — | $0.38 | +0.0% |
| Aug 6, 2019 | — | $0.38 | +0.0% |
| May 6, 2019 | — | $0.38 | +0.0% |
| Feb 6, 2019 | — | $0.38 | +5.6% |
| Nov 6, 2018 | — | $0.36 | +0.0% |
| Aug 6, 2018 | — | $0.36 | +0.0% |
| May 4, 2018 | — | $0.36 | +0.0% |
| Feb 6, 2018 | — | $0.36 | +0.0% |
| Nov 6, 2017 | — | $0.36 | +0.0% |
| Aug 3, 2017 | — | $0.36 | +0.0% |
| May 3, 2017 | — | $0.36 | +0.0% |
| Feb 3, 2017 | — | $0.36 | +0.0% |
| Nov 3, 2016 | — | $0.36 | +0.0% |
| Aug 3, 2016 | — | $0.36 | +0.0% |
| May 4, 2016 | — | $0.36 | +0.0% |
| Feb 3, 2016 | — | $0.36 | +0.0% |
| Nov 4, 2015 | — | $0.36 | +0.0% |
| Aug 5, 2015 | — | $0.36 | +0.0% |
| May 5, 2015 | — | $0.36 | +0.0% |
| Feb 4, 2015 | — | $0.36 | +0.0% |
| Nov 5, 2014 | — | $0.36 | +0.0% |
| Aug 5, 2014 | — | $0.36 | +0.0% |
| May 5, 2014 | — | $0.36 | +0.0% |
| Feb 5, 2014 | — | $0.36 | -34.5% |
| Nov 5, 2013 | — | $0.55 | +0.0% |
| Aug 5, 2013 | — | $0.55 | +0.0% |
| May 3, 2013 | — | $0.55 | +0.0% |
| Feb 5, 2013 | — | $0.55 | +0.0% |
| Nov 5, 2012 | — | $0.55 | +0.0% |
| Aug 3, 2012 | — | $0.55 | +0.0% |
| May 3, 2012 | — | $0.55 | +0.0% |
| Feb 3, 2012 | — | $0.55 | +0.0% |
| Nov 3, 2011 | — | $0.55 | +0.0% |
| Aug 3, 2011 | — | $0.55 | +0.0% |
| May 4, 2011 | — | $0.55 | +2100.0% |
| Mar 1, 2011 | — | $0.025 | -95.2% |
| Feb 28, 2011 | — | $0.525 | -4.5% |
| Feb 3, 2011 | — | $0.55 | +0.0% |
| Nov 3, 2010 | — | $0.55 | +0.0% |
| Aug 4, 2010 | — | $0.55 | +0.0% |
| May 5, 2010 | — | $0.55 | +0.0% |
| Feb 3, 2010 | — | $0.55 | +0.0% |
| Nov 4, 2009 | — | $0.55 | +0.0% |
| Aug 5, 2009 | — | $0.55 | +0.0% |
| May 5, 2009 | — | $0.55 | +0.0% |
| Feb 4, 2009 | — | $0.55 | +0.0% |
| Nov 5, 2008 | — | $0.55 | +0.0% |
| Aug 5, 2008 | — | $0.55 | +0.0% |
| May 5, 2008 | — | $0.55 | +0.0% |
| Feb 5, 2008 | — | $0.55 | +10.0% |
| Nov 5, 2007 | — | $0.50 | +0.0% |
| Aug 3, 2007 | — | $0.50 | +0.0% |
| May 3, 2007 | — | $0.50 | +0.0% |
| Feb 5, 2007 | — | $0.50 | +11.1% |
| Nov 3, 2006 | — | $0.45 | +0.0% |
| Aug 3, 2006 | — | $0.45 | +0.0% |
| May 3, 2006 | — | $0.45 | +0.0% |
| Feb 3, 2006 | — | $0.45 | +4.7% |
| Nov 3, 2005 | — | $0.43 | +4.1% |
| Aug 3, 2005 | — | $0.413 | +0.0% |
| May 4, 2005 | — | $0.413 | +0.0% |
| Feb 3, 2005 | — | $0.413 | +10.1% |
| Nov 3, 2004 | — | $0.375 | +0.0% |
| Aug 4, 2004 | — | $0.375 | +0.0% |
| May 5, 2004 | — | $0.375 | +0.0% |
| Feb 4, 2004 | — | $0.375 | +0.0% |
| Nov 5, 2003 | — | $0.375 | +0.0% |
| Aug 5, 2003 | — | $0.375 | +0.0% |
| May 5, 2003 | — | $0.375 | +0.0% |
| Feb 5, 2003 | — | $0.375 | +0.0% |
| Nov 5, 2002 | — | $0.375 | +0.0% |
| Aug 5, 2002 | — | $0.375 | +0.0% |
| May 3, 2002 | — | $0.375 | +0.0% |
| Feb 5, 2002 | — | $0.375 | +0.0% |
| Nov 8, 2001 | — | $0.375 | +34.4% |
| Nov 7, 2001 | — | $0.279 | -25.6% |
| Aug 7, 2001 | — | $0.375 | +0.0% |
| May 3, 2001 | — | $0.375 | +0.0% |
| Feb 5, 2001 | — | $0.375 | +0.0% |
| Nov 3, 2000 | — | $0.375 | +0.0% |
| Aug 3, 2000 | — | $0.375 | +0.0% |
| May 3, 2000 | — | $0.375 | +0.0% |
| Feb 3, 2000 | — | $0.375 | +0.0% |
| Nov 3, 1999 | — | $0.375 | +0.0% |
| Aug 4, 1999 | — | $0.375 | +0.0% |
| May 5, 1999 | — | $0.375 | +0.0% |
| Feb 3, 1999 | — | $0.375 | +0.0% |
| Nov 4, 1998 | — | $0.375 | +0.0% |
| Aug 5, 1998 | — | $0.375 | +0.0% |
| May 5, 1998 | — | $0.375 | +0.0% |
| Feb 4, 1998 | — | $0.375 | — |
FE dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2026 | Raised 4.5% | $0.445 | $0.465 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
FE scores 15/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
1 warning flag raised:
- Payout ratio above 80% of earnings
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About FirstEnergy Corp.
FirstEnergy Corp., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the generation, distribution, and transmission of electricity in the United States. It operates through Distribution, Integrated, and Stand-Alone Transmission segments. The company owns and operates coal-fired, nuclear, hydroelectric, wind, and solar power generating facilities. The company operates 252,959 distribution line miles and 24,157 transmission line miles, including overhead pole line and underground conduit carrying primary, secondary, and street lighting circuits. The company serves customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Maryland, and New York. FirstEnergy Corp.
Sector: Utilities. Industry: Utilities - Regulated Electric. First dividend on our records: Feb 4, 1998. 118 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 8, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
FE dividend FAQ
When is FE's next ex-dividend date?
FE's next ex-dividend date is Nov 7, 2026 (in 59 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.465 per share, expected on Nov 21, 2026.
How often does FE pay dividends?
FE pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.465 per share with an ex-date of Aug 7, 2026.
What is FE's dividend yield?
FE's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 3.92%, based on $1.82 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $46.45. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.86 per share, is 4.00%.
How much does FE pay per share?
FE pays about $0.465 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.86 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $186.00 a year.
Has FE grown or cut its dividend?
FE has raised its annual dividend for 3 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 3.1% a year (+4.6% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of FE do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 4.00%, you would need about 646 shares of FE (roughly $29,968 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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