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MORRISTOWN, N.J., June 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Jersey Central Power & Light Company ("JCP&L" or the "Company") a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp., today announced that it had extended its offer (the "exchange offer") to exchange up to (i) $350 million aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 4.150% Senior Notes due 2029, (ii) $500 million aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 4.400% Senior Notes due 2031 and (iii) $500 million aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 5.150% Senior Notes due 2036 (collectively, the "Outstanding Notes") for a like principal amount of each of the Company's (i) 4.150% Senior Notes due 2029, (ii) 4.400% Senior Notes due 2031 and (iii) 5.150% Senior Notes due 2036 (collectively, the "New Notes") registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

FirstEnergy (FE) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

FirstEnergy's earnings outlook, ROE and $36B capex plan give it an edge in a utility head-to-head for 2026.

Filing details planned investments to enhance reliability and keep rates predictable AKRON, Ohio, May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstEnergy electric companies The Illuminating Company, Ohio Edison and Toledo Edison have filed their first Three-Year Rate Plan (TYRP) with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO). The plan supports strengthening the electric system to improve reliability and provides customers with more predictable rate changes.

FirstEnergy (FE) is fundamentally stronger, but its valuation lacks a wide margin of safety due to regulatory risks. Q1 results were solid, with core EPS up 7.5% YoY and 2026 guidance reaffirmed, yet FE trades at ~16.5x forward earnings. The $36B five-year capex plan and data center opportunities hinge on regulatory approvals, with heavy $28B debt and potential dilution remaining concerns.

Utilities stocks and the related ETFs have warded off interest rate disappointment this year. Indeed, they've delivered admirable performances, particularly in the context of the sector as a slow-moving bond proxy.

NextEra and Dominion Energy's massive merger may depend on whether the combined company can keep power bills in check even as it rushes to supply the energy-hungry data centers that have pushed consumer electricity prices higher.

Residential rates would remain among the lowest in the region FAIRMONT, W.Va., May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Mon Power and Potomac Edison, subsidiaries of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), have asked the Public Service Commission of West Virginia (PSC) to review electric rates so the companies can keep investing in a safe, reliable electric system that is better prepared for severe weather, while keeping costs in mind.

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FirstEnergy Corp. (FE) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

FE's first-quarter revenues have risen 10.5% to $4.2B, core EPS met estimates and the Energize365 capital plan of $36B for 2026-2030 and full-year guidance are reaffirmed.

FirstEnergy (FE) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.72 per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate . This compares to earnings of $0.67 per share a year ago.

Utility FirstEnergy reported a 12.5% rise in first-quarter profit on Tuesday, lifted by higher electricity rates and growing demand from power-hungry data centers.

Reports first quarter 2026 GAAP earnings of $0.70 per share and Core Earnings (non-GAAP) of $0.72 per share Invested nearly $1.4 billion in customer-focused capital, consistent with $6 billion in planned investments in 2026 and 2026-2030 capital investment plan of $36 billion Reaffirms 2026 Core Earnings guidance range of $2.62 to $2.82 per share Reaffirms Core Earnings compound annual growth near the top end of 6-8% AKRON, Ohio, April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) today reported first quarter 2026 GAAP earnings of $405 million, or $0.70 per basic and diluted share, on revenue of $4.2 billion. In the first quarter of 2025, the company reported GAAP earnings of $360 million, or $0.62 per basic and diluted share, on revenue of $3.8 billion.

GREENSBURG, Pa., April 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Employee volunteers from FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company (FE PA), a FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) company doing business as West Penn Power, will be giving away trees in Westmoreland County as part of extended Arbor Day celebrations.

Arizona State Retirement System cut its stake in FirstEnergy Corporation (NYSE: FE) by 7.0% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 150,326 shares of the utilities provider's stock after selling 11,378 shares during the quarter. Arizona State Retirement System's holdings in

FE is expected to deliver solid Q1 results on rising data center demand. But high expenses are likely to have tempered gains.

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Forward-looking plan invests in upgrades to improve reliability and help keep bills manageable AKRON, Ohio, April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstEnergy electric companies The Illuminating Company, Ohio Edison and Toledo Edison announced they plan to file their first Three-Year Rate Plan (TYRP) with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) by May 22, 2026. The TYRP supports significant upgrades that make the electric system stronger and gives customers a clearer view of what work is planned and how it affects bills.

Upgrades to reinforce service for Toledo Edison customers in Williams County TOLEDO, Ohio, April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- American Transmission Systems, Inc. (ATSI), a FirstEnergy Transmission company, is rebuilding about 11 miles of a high-voltage power line in eastern Williams County. The West Unity (Stryker) 69-kV Line Rebuild Project includes replacing aging equipment with stronger structures and updated technology to reduce outage risks for Toledo Edison customers in and around West Unity.

Amid rising electricity demand and higher unit prices, utilities like FE, NI, NWE and OTTR are well-positioned to benefit, supported by their strong customer base and well-chalked capital expenditure plans.

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Shifting electricity use to times of the day when demand is lower can save money for participating residential customers WILLIAMSPORT, Md., April 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Maryland customers of Potomac Edison, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), now have a new way to save on their electric bill.

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CRA International, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRAI), a worldwide leader in providing economic, financial, and management consulting services, today announced that an auction process will be conducted for FirstEnergy Corp.'s (NYSE: FE) Ohio subsidiaries – Ohio Edison Company, The Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company, and The Toledo Edison Company – to procure full requirements service for their Standard Service Offer customers. The auction process will lead up to the auction sched.

Steel structures, thicker wire to enhance reliability for more than 16,000 Ohio Edison customers AKRON, Ohio, April 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- American Transmission Systems, Inc. (ATSI), a FirstEnergy Transmission company, is wrapping up major upgrades to the local power grid in Trumbull County, Ohio. The upgrades underway in Ohio Edison's service area are designed to reinforce the electric system and deliver more reliable service to more than 16,000 residents and businesses in and around Howland and Bazetta townships.

FirstEnergy edges past Exelon with stronger earnings growth, higher ROE and solid price gains, making it a standout utility pick for 2026.

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AKRON, Ohio, April 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) has named Jennifer Lawless Vice President, Enterprise Learning as it advances its culture of continuous performance improvement that supports employee growth, reliable service for customers and the company's long-term success. In this role, Lawless will lead implementation of FirstEnergy's enterprise learning and development strategy to build an agile and engaged workforce.

Vice President and Chief Security Officer brings national security and utility experience to role AKRON, Ohio, April 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As U.S. utilities confront an increasingly complex landscape of cyber and physical security threats, FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) has appointed Brian Harrell, a former senior U.S. homeland security official, as Vice President and Chief Security Officer. In his role, Harrell will enhance the company's enterprise security posture by strengthening defenses, expanding intelligence‑driven detection and response capabilities and embedding security more deeply into business and operational planning.

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FE rides on data center demand and a $36B capital plan to boost grid reliability and growth, despite regulatory and cost pressures.

FirstEnergy Corporation (NYSE: FE - Get Free Report) has been assigned a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" from the fifteen analysts that are currently covering the stock, MarketBeat reports. Six research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and nine have given a buy rating to the company. The average 1 year target price

AKRON, Ohio, April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) will release financial results for the first quarter of 2026 after markets close on Tuesday, April 28. These results will be discussed by FirstEnergy management during a conference call with financial analysts at 9 a.m.

Maryland PSC to review project that improves reliability using existing power line corridors WILLIAMSPORT, Md., March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Potomac Edison, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), is seeking approval from the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) to move forward with a transmission project that will make the power grid more reliable for area residents and businesses and support future economic growth.

Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC raised its stake in FirstEnergy Corporation (NYSE: FE) by 2.3% in the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 9,277,257 shares of the utilities provider's stock after buying an additional 205,618 shares during the

Bill assistance programs are available to eligible customers FAIRMONT, W.Va., March 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As winter winds down, many West Virginia households are still feeling the strain of higher energy use from the season's frigid temperatures.

GREENSBURG, Pa., March 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- During this winter's bitter cold, heating systems have had to work overtime to keep homes comfortable, which means higher energy use and higher electric bills for many households.

WILLIAMSPORT, Md., March 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As temperatures rise and fall, many families use more electricity to keep their homes comfortable — and that added usage can lead to higher energy bills.

Assistance programs can help customers keep energy costs manageable AKRON, Ohio, March 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- When temperatures drop, home heating systems have to work harder – especially during long stretches of frigid weather. That extra energy use can cause electric bills to climb.

Company hosting assistance event in Ocean County on April 22 MORRISTOWN, N.J., March 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Seasonal temperature shifts can lead to higher energy use – and higher bills.

FirstEnergy (FE) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

AKRON, Ohio, March 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) utilities have made significant progress restoring power following Friday's windstorm, with most customers now back in service and crews continuing work for those still affected. At the same time, crews are addressing new outages resulting from winds and thunderstorms that moved through the region yesterday afternoon and overnight, with the greatest impacts in eastern Pennsylvania and northern New Jersey.

AKRON, Ohio, March 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Another round of severe weather is moving into FirstEnergy Corp.'s (NYSE: FE ) service area today, and the company is prepared to respond to any power outages it may cause. Since Friday, powerful winds have affected more than 800,000 customers across Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Maryland, and crews have restored power to more than 96% of the customers impacted.

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AKRON, Ohio, March 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) utilities continue restoring power to customers after severe winds moved through the service territory Friday. Gusty conditions today and another storm system tonight and tomorrow are expected to cause additional outages.

AKRON, Ohio, March 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Less than 24 hours after winds exceeding 70 mph tore through Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Maryland, power has been restored to nearly 478,000 of the approximately 655,400 FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) customers who lost power following Friday's storm. FirstEnergy crews supported by outside personnel are working around the clock to restore service to all impacted customers.

AKRON, Ohio, March 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- With a severe windstorm expected to move through FirstEnergy's service area beginning early Friday and into early Saturday, the company is ready to respond to any outages and reminds customers to take steps now to stay safe in case of potential outages. FirstEnergy is closely monitoring expected winds that could bring down trees and blow branches and debris into power lines.

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP boosted its stake in shares of FirstEnergy Corporation (NYSE: FE) by 8.6% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 2,623,416 shares of the utilities provider's stock after buying an additional 208,855 shares
