FirstEnergy Earnings Call Transcripts
Fiscal Year 2026
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The meeting covered board elections, auditor ratification, and a shareholder proposal for an independent board chairman. Q&A addressed virtual meeting formats and plans to expand solar capacity in West Virginia. Voting results will be finalized and published.
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Core Earnings rose 7.5% year-over-year in Q1 2026, with strong regulated investment, cost discipline, and robust capital deployment. The company reaffirmed its 2026 guidance and long-term growth targets, while addressing affordability and regulatory engagement across key states.
Fiscal Year 2025
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Strong 2025 results included core EPS of $2.55, 25% higher capital investments, and improved reliability. A $36 billion, 5-year plan targets 10% rate base growth, with major investments in transmission and distribution, and continued focus on affordability and regulatory execution.
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Core EPS rose 15% year-over-year, prompting a raised 2025 guidance and a 10% increase in capital investment plans. Transmission and data center-driven growth underpin a robust outlook, with a 6%-8% earnings CAGR reaffirmed.
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Q2 2025 core earnings rose to $0.52 per share, with strong growth in transmission and distribution segments and a 19% year-over-year increase in H1 core earnings. The company reaffirmed its 2025 guidance and five-year $28 billion investment plan, driven by robust data center demand and disciplined cost management.
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The meeting featured board and executive updates, approval of a dividend increase, and a major shareholder proposal on lobbying transparency. Strategic investments in grid reliability and growth were detailed, with management addressing concerns about layoffs and infrastructure.
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Q1 2025 saw strong EPS growth, robust capital investment, and disciplined cost management, with guidance reaffirmed and a dividend increase approved. Regulatory progress and data center demand support long-term growth, while risks include regulatory changes and industrial softness.
Fiscal Year 2024
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2024 operating EPS reached $2.63, with strong regulated earnings growth and major rate case wins. 2025 core EPS guidance is $2.40–$2.60, supported by a $5B capital plan and robust data center demand pipeline. Dividend growth and investment-grade credit metrics are expected to continue.
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Q3 2024 operating earnings were $0.85 per share, impacted by high storm costs and the absence of prior tax benefits, but supported by higher distribution sales and new base rates. The 2024 CapEx plan was raised to $4.6B, and long-term growth guidance of 6%-8% was reaffirmed. Regulatory settlements and transmission investments position the company for continued growth.
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Q2 2024 operating earnings rose 19% year-over-year to $0.56 per share, driven by rate adjustments and higher demand, while GAAP earnings were impacted by special items. The company reaffirmed its 2024 guidance, completed a major equity raise, strengthened its balance sheet, and made progress on regulatory and legacy issues.