Rating Change
BMO Capital analysts initiated coverage on FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE:FE) with a rating of Outperform on October 26, 2026.
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BMO Capital Initiates Coverage on FirstEnergy Corp. (FE) with Outperform
BMO Capital analysts initiated coverage on FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE:FE) with a rating of Outperform on October 26, 2026.
At publication ·
What changed
FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE:FE) · new coverage
- Firm
- BMO Capital
- Rating
- Outperform
- Price at event
- $46.23
- Market capitalization
- $25.5B
At a glance
Key takeaways
- BMO Capital initiated Outperform coverage on FirstEnergy Corp. (FE) on October 26, 2026, with the stock trading at $46.23 and a market cap of $25.5 billion.
Market Context
FirstEnergy Corp. operates in the Utilities sector. The stock currently trades at $46.23 with a market capitalization of $25.5B. The stock has gained 2.0% over the past 52 weeks.
Analyst coverage from BMO Capital provides professional research and price targets that many institutional investors reference when making allocation decisions. The consensus of analyst opinions — along with the range of price targets — helps frame market expectations for FirstEnergy Corp.
Analyst ratings and price targets are one input among many for investment decisions. Historical studies show that consensus analyst recommendations have mixed predictive power on their own, but significant changes in consensus — such as multiple upgrades or downgrades in a short period — can be more meaningful signals.
Recent Analyst Activity for FirstEnergy Corp.
Among the 10 most recent ratings: 8 Buy, 2 Hold, 0 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2026 | BMO Capital | Outperform | N/A |
| Oct 22, 2026 | HSBC | Buy | N/A |
| Oct 21, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Overweight | N/A |
| Oct 19, 2026 | JP Morgan | Neutral | N/A |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Barclays | Overweight | N/A |
Related Tools: Analyst Ratings Dashboard | View FE Stock Page
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Outperform rating mean for FE?
A rating of Outperform from BMO Capital reflects the analyst's outlook on FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE:FE). Analyst ratings are one factor investors consider alongside earnings, valuation, and sector trends.
Where can I find more analyst ratings?
Browse recent upgrades and downgrades on our Analyst Ratings Dashboard or the FE forecast page.
