FirstEnergy Corp.
FENYSETrackedESG Rated: 1/2 ProvidersMarket Data VerifiedUtilitiesElectric UtilitiesMSCI: BBB
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- Rated universe Carries an MSCI or Sustainalytics observation.
- ESG profile reviewed
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- Quote
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Market overview
Down−USD 0.09 (−0.20%) Day change
This quote can lag the exchange by several minutes. It is not a real-time price.
- Open
- USD 45.25
- Previous close
- USD 45.26
- Day high
- USD 45.31
- Day low
- USD 45.04
- Volume
- 223,878
- Market cap
- USD 26,137,165,824
View Chart Data
| Date and time | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD 43.44 | USD 43.54 | USD 43.12 | USD 43.21 | 6,051,600 | |
| USD 47.43 | USD 47.43 | USD 46.74 | USD 47.08 | 3,917,000 | |
| USD 46.22 | USD 46.30 | USD 45.56 | USD 45.69 | 4,282,800 | |
| USD 46.50 | USD 46.80 | USD 45.65 | USD 46.24 | 8,390,900 | |
| USD 45.05 | USD 45.31 | USD 44.81 | USD 44.91 | 4,692,800 | |
| USD 44.21 | USD 44.50 | USD 43.91 | USD 44.42 | 2,899,600 | |
| USD 44.50 | USD 44.97 | USD 44.41 | USD 44.69 | 3,728,000 | |
| USD 46.86 | USD 47.14 | USD 46.47 | USD 46.77 | 4,067,300 | |
| USD 47.02 | USD 47.90 | USD 46.71 | USD 47.66 | 5,641,300 | |
| USD 50.77 | USD 50.99 | USD 50.59 | USD 50.64 | 2,509,900 | |
| USD 51.18 | USD 51.75 | USD 50.96 | USD 51.16 | 5,545,100 | |
| USD 50.20 | USD 52.29 | USD 49.87 | USD 50.03 | 3,857,600 | |
| USD 51.30 | USD 52.34 | USD 51.26 | USD 51.91 | 3,379,500 | |
| USD 50.96 | USD 51.29 | USD 50.59 | USD 51.04 | 4,311,700 | |
| USD 48.97 | USD 49.43 | USD 48.50 | USD 48.94 | 5,390,100 | |
| USD 44.11 | USD 44.63 | USD 44.11 | USD 44.50 | 3,267,700 | |
| USD 46.11 | USD 46.45 | USD 45.35 | USD 45.38 | 4,118,500 | |
| USD 47.44 | USD 48.10 | USD 47.31 | USD 47.70 | 2,968,500 | |
| USD 47.99 | USD 48.62 | USD 47.31 | USD 48.53 | 4,336,300 | |
| USD 48.75 | USD 49.21 | USD 48.19 | USD 48.54 | 4,572,200 | |
| USD 48.26 | USD 49.00 | USD 48.03 | USD 48.43 | 6,103,600 | |
| USD 48.00 | USD 48.26 | USD 47.23 | USD 47.26 | 4,302,800 | |
| USD 46.14 | USD 46.36 | USD 45.54 | USD 46.29 | 3,358,700 | |
| USD 45.52 | USD 45.60 | USD 45.14 | USD 45.26 | 5,593,800 |
Company Profile & Business Model Overview
FirstEnergy Corp., through its subsidiaries, generates, transmits, and distributes electricity in the United States. The company operates through Regulated Distribution and Regulated Transmission segments. It operates 24,035 circuit miles of overhead and underground transmission lines; and electric distribution systems, including 272,531 miles of overhead pole line and underground conduit carrying primary, secondary, and street lighting circuits, as well as owns substations with a total installed transformer capacity of approximately 155,920,348 kilovolt-amperes. The company serves approximately 6 million customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, and New York. FirstEnergy Corp. was incorporated in 1996 and is headquartered in Akron, Ohio.
Sustainability Strengths & Catalysts (Pros)
- Large regulated distribution footprint provides stable, predictable revenue and enables focused investment in grid reliability and storm hardening across six Mid-Atlantic and Midwestern states.
- Publishes corporate responsibility and sustainability reports and maintains disclosures and filings accessible to investors, indicating a degree of transparency on governance and environmental performance.
- Subject to extensive regulatory oversight at state and federal levels, which can drive compliance with environmental and safety standards and incentivize investments in infrastructure resilience and emissions controls.
Material Risks & Governance Concerns (Cons)
- Company has faced significant legal, regulatory, and reputational controversies in recent years related to alleged misconduct tied to political contributions and utility branch operations, which elevated governance and compliance risk for investors.
- Continues to operate legacy fossil-fuel generation assets and faces transition risk associated with decarbonization pressures, potential stranded-asset exposure, and the need for capital-intensive grid modernization and emissions reductions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Direct answers on sustainability scores, risk methodologies, and peer rankings.
What is FirstEnergy Corp. (FE)'s ESG rating and sustainability score?
FirstEnergy Corp. (FE) has an MSCI ESG rating of BBB. MSCI evaluates corporate resilience to long-term industry material environmental, social, and governance risks relative to sector peers.
Is FirstEnergy Corp. considered an ESG leader or laggard in Utilities?
FirstEnergy Corp. is classified as an Average ESG performer by MSCI with a BBB rating, indicating performance in line with mainstream sector peers with opportunities for further disclosure and risk management.
What are the main ESG risks and controversies for FirstEnergy Corp.?
Key material risks for FirstEnergy Corp. include: Company has faced significant legal, regulatory, and reputational controversies in recent years related to alleged misconduct tied to political contributions and utility branch operations, which elevated governance and compliance risk for investors.; Continues to operate legacy fossil-fuel generation assets and faces transition risk associated with decarbonization pressures, potential stranded-asset exposure, and the need for capital-intensive grid modernization and emissions reductions.. Investors should evaluate whether corporate mitigation plans adequately address these vulnerabilities.
How does The Impact Investor evaluate ESG stock profiles?
The Impact Investor presents audited third-party ratings from MSCI and Sustainalytics alongside delayed market data and financial fundamentals. We do not blend ratings into proprietary black-box scores, and ratings are never modified by advertising or affiliate relationships.