Should I buy FirstEnergy (FE) stock or is it too late?
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: Barclays — 73% of its targets hit on this sector (317 calls tested). It aims for $49 (+8.4 %), call made on October 13, 2026, maturing on October 13, 2027 (1 d ago).
Firm-by-firm track record on FirstEnergy
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotiabank | 80 % | +15.5 % | 5 | $56 +24% |
| Wells Fargo | 67 % | +13.0 % | 6 | $53 +17% |
| Morgan Stanley | 68 % | +10.1 % | 62 | $49 +8% |
| B of A Securities | 58 % | +5.7 % | 12 | $45 +0% |
| Jefferies | 67 % | +5.2 % | 12 | $52 +15% |
| Keybanc | 63 % | +0.3 % | 19 | $46 +2% |
| Barclays | 44 % | -1.3 % | 9 | $49 +8% |
| Citigroup | 20 % | -3.7 % | 5 | $53 +17% |
✅ Reasons to believe
- 60% of analysts rate it a buy (Buy consensus, 5 ratings) — a sign of market conviction.
- Median price target $51, i.e. +13% from the current price ($45).
- The most reliable firm on FE, Scotiabank (80% hit rate, 5 scored calls), targets $56 (call made on February 19, 2026, maturing on February 19, 2027) (+24%) in its most recent call, and $51 (call made on October 24, 2025, maturing on October 24, 2026) (+13%) in the one coming due soonest.
- Pays a dividend (3.8% yield) — regular income on top of potential upside.
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 5 ratings, 2 are neutral.
- A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
The analyst consensus on FE
Median target $51 (+13%) · 5 ratings · Buy consensus
⚠️ Information, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Analyst targets on a ~12-month horizon.
Frequently asked questions
Should you invest in FirstEnergy now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 60% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $51 (+13%), and Scotiabank (most reliable on FE, 80%) targets $56. Weigh that against valuation (P/E ~24). This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in FirstEnergy?
Not according to analysts: the median target ($51) is still +13% above the current price ($45) (most reliable on FE: Scotiabank, 80%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is FirstEnergy still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($45) and its estimated value: analysts target $51 on median (+13%), with 60% buys (most reliable on FE: Scotiabank, 80%). Cross-check with their real reliability on FE and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying FE?
The consensus is not unanimous: of 5 ratings, 2 are neutral.
→ Go deeper: the full FirstEnergy profile (consensus, analyst reliability, price target, performance).