Dividend compounder review

FE

FirstEnergy Corporation · NYSE · US

Utilities · Utilities - Regulated Electric

Chart Factor Intelligence Back to Screener
Score76.50/100
Confidence100.00/100
DecisionReject
RatingHigh Quality Watchlist Candidate
Scoring

Quality breakdown

Dividend Reliability 25.0 / 25 Payment history, cuts, growth, and regularity.
Dividend Sustainability 1.5 / 20 Payout, free cash flow, dividend cover, and debt.
Business Quality 22.0 / 25 Scale, cash generation, growth, margins, and returns.
Valuation Discipline 13.0 / 15 Yield, P/E, and price stretch versus long-term trend.
Long-Term Trend 15.0 / 15 Trend line, long return history, and drawdown control.
Metrics

Dividend and business context

Dividend Years28
Dividend Yield3.99%
Payout Ratio96.7%
Dividend Cut 5YNo
Net Income$1.0B
Free Cash Flow$-1.0B
FCF Covers DividendNo
Debt / Equity1.99
P/E25.6
Revenue Growth 5Y6.9%
Net Margin6.9%
ROE9.5%
Price vs Trend0.2%
3Y Return38.5%
5Y Return53.0%
CurrencyUSD
Warnings

Review flags

Payout ratio is elevated at 96.7%.
Free cash flow is negative.
Free cash flow does not cover dividends paid.
Dividend diary

Activity record

FE dividend review warning Warning · Warning

Free cash flow does not cover dividends paid.

FE dividend payment 0.465 USD Dividend Payment · Info

Recorded dividend payment for FirstEnergy Corporation.

FE dividend payment 0.445 USD Dividend Payment · Info

Recorded dividend payment for FirstEnergy Corporation.

FE dividend payment 0.445 USD Dividend Payment · Info

Recorded dividend payment for FirstEnergy Corporation.

FE dividend payment 0.445 USD Dividend Payment · Info

Recorded dividend payment for FirstEnergy Corporation.

FE dividend payment 0.445 USD Dividend Payment · Info

Recorded dividend payment for FirstEnergy Corporation.

FE dividend payment 0.425 USD Dividend Payment · Info

Recorded dividend payment for FirstEnergy Corporation.

FE dividend payment 0.425 USD Dividend Payment · Info

Recorded dividend payment for FirstEnergy Corporation.

FE dividend payment 0.425 USD Dividend Payment · Info

Recorded dividend payment for FirstEnergy Corporation.

FE dividend payment 0.425 USD Dividend Payment · Info

Recorded dividend payment for FirstEnergy Corporation.

FE dividend payment 0.41 USD Dividend Payment · Info

Recorded dividend payment for FirstEnergy Corporation.

Dividend increased 5.1% Dividend Increase · Positive

Payment changed from 0.39 to 0.41.

FE dividend payment 0.41 USD Dividend Payment · Info

Recorded dividend payment for FirstEnergy Corporation.

FE dividend payment 0.39 USD Dividend Payment · Info

Recorded dividend payment for FirstEnergy Corporation.

Dividend increased 5.6% Dividend Increase · Positive

Payment changed from 0.36 to 0.38.

Dividend decreased -34.5% Dividend Decrease · Negative

Payment changed from 0.55 to 0.36.

Dividend increased 2100.0% Dividend Increase · Positive

Payment changed from 0.025 to 0.55.

Dividend cut -95.2% Dividend Cut · Negative

Payment changed from 0.525 to 0.025.

Dividend increased 10.0% Dividend Increase · Positive

Payment changed from 0.5 to 0.55.