FirstEnergy Corp. (FE) FCF Payout Ratio: 57.86%
Is FirstEnergy Corp.’s FCF payout ratio high or low?
FirstEnergy Corp.'s FCF payout ratio of 57.86% is 65% below its 5-year average of 166.34%, near the low end of its 5-year range (57.86%–231.97%).
75.06% below its 12-month average of 231.97%.
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FE Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
FE Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
FE FCF Payout Ratio Metrics
FCF PAYOUT RATIO
57.86%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
231.97%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
231.97%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
166.34%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
144.21%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
141.36%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
107.66%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-75.06%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-75.06%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-65.22%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-59.88%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-59.07%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-46.26%
Payout Ratio Comparison
FCF Payout Ratio
57.9%
Earnings Payout Ratio
101.7%
Dividend Yield
3.88%
FCF Yield
6.67%
Annual FCF Payout Ratio History
| Year | Free Cash Flow | Dividends Paid | FCF Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ($1.00B) | $1.02B | N/A (Loss) |
| 2024 | ($1.14B) | $970.00M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2023 | ($1.97B) | $906.00M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2022 | ($73.00M) | $891.00M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2021 | $366.00M | $849.00M | 232.0% |
| 2020 | ($1.23B) | $845.00M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2019 | ($198.00M) | $820.00M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2018 | ($1.26B) | $772.00M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2017 | $967.00M | $639.00M | 66.1% |
| 2016 | $304.00M | $611.00M | 201.0% |
| 2015 | $553.00M | $607.00M | 109.8% |
| 2014 | ($832.00M) | $604.00M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2013 | ($226.00M) | $920.00M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2012 | ($644.00M) | $920.00M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2011 | $785.00M | $881.00M | 112.2% |
| 2010 | $1.11B | $670.00M | 60.2% |
| 2009 | $262.00M | $670.00M | 255.7% |
| 2008 | ($669.00M) | $671.00M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2007 | $61.00M | $616.00M | n/m |
| 2006 | $624.00M | $586.00M | 93.9% |
| 2005 | $1.01B | $546.00M | 54.0% |
| 2004 | $1.03B | $491.00M | 47.6% |
| 2003 | $1.10B | $453.00M | 41.3% |
| 2002 | $917.56M | $439.63M | 47.9% |
| 2001 | $429.24M | $334.63M | 78.0% |
| 2000 | $920.21M | $334.22M | 36.3% |
| 1999 | $863.40M | $341.50M | 39.6% |
| 1998 | $502.40M | $339.10M | 67.5% |
| 1997 | $652.60M | $237.80M | 36.4% |
Formula: FCF Payout Ratio = Dividends Paid / Free Cash Flow × 100
FCF payout and earnings payout:
- FCF represents operating cash flow after capital expenditures
- FCF payout compares dividends paid with free cash flow
- FCF payout above 100% means dividends paid exceeded free cash flow for the period
- Earnings payout compares dividends paid with net income
Reading the series: Use the chart and table to compare dividend payments with cash generation over time.
FirstEnergy Corp. FCF Payout Ratio Formula & Definition
FCF Payout Ratio measures what percentage of free cash flow is paid out as dividends. Unlike earnings-based payout, it compares dividends with cash generated after capital expenditures.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
FirstEnergy Corp. FCF Payout Ratio FAQ
- What is the FCF payout ratio for FirstEnergy Corp. (FE)?
- The FCF payout ratio for FE stock is 57.86%.
- Is FirstEnergy Corp.'s FCF payout ratio high or low?
- FirstEnergy Corp.'s FCF payout ratio of 57.86% is 65% below its 5-year average of 166.34%, near the low end of its 5-year range (57.86%–231.97%).
- What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for FirstEnergy Corp. (FE)?
- The TTM average FCF payout ratio for FE stock is 231.97%.
- What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for FirstEnergy Corp. (FE)?
- The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for FE stock is 231.97%.
- What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for FirstEnergy Corp. (FE)?
- The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for FE stock is 166.34%.
- What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for FirstEnergy Corp. (FE)?
- The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for FE stock is 144.21%.
- What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for FirstEnergy Corp. (FE)?
- The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for FE stock is 141.36%.
- What is the 20Y average FCF payout ratio for FirstEnergy Corp. (FE)?
- The 20Y average FCF payout ratio for FE stock is 107.66%.
FirstEnergy Corp. FCF Payout Ratio History
| DATE | FCF PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2021-12-31 | 231.97% |
| 2017-12-31 | 66.08% |
| 2016-12-31 | 200.99% |
| 2015-12-31 | 109.76% |
| 2011-12-31 | 112.23% |
| 2010-12-31 | 60.20% |
| 2009-12-31 | 255.73% |
| 2006-12-31 | 93.91% |
| 2005-12-31 | 53.95% |
| 2004-12-31 | 47.62% |
| 2003-12-31 | 41.33% |
| 2002-12-31 | 47.91% |
| 2001-12-31 | 77.96% |
| 2000-12-31 | 36.32% |
| 1999-12-31 | 39.55% |
| 1998-12-31 | 67.50% |
| 1997-12-31 | 36.44% |
About FirstEnergy Corp.
FirstEnergy Corp. is an American utility company that, through its subsidiaries, provides comprehensive electricity services, encompassing generation, transmission, and distribution throughout the United States. Its operations are structured into Regulated Distribution and Regulated Transmission segments. The company leverages a diverse portfolio of power sources, operating facilities that produce electricity from coal, nuclear, hydroelectric, natural gas, wind, and solar technologies. Its vast infrastructure includes 24,074 circuit miles of overhead and underground transmission lines, complemented by an extensive electric distribution network featuring 273,295 miles of overhead pole lines and underground conduits for primary, secondary, and street lighting circuits. FirstEnergy serves approximately 6 million customers across six states: Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, and New York. The corporation was established in 1996 and is based in Akron, Ohio.
- Sector
- Utilities
- Industry
- Regulated Electric
- CEO
- Brian X. Tierney