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FirstEnergy Q3 2026 Earnings Call Highlights
FirstEnergy reports strong Q3 2026 results with $4.6B revenue and $0.96 GAAP EPS, targeting $2.62-$2.82 core EPS for 2026.
In brief
FirstEnergy reports strong Q3 2026 results with $4.6B revenue and $0.96 GAAP EPS, targeting $2.62-$2.82 core EPS for 2026. FirstEnergy's Q3 2026 earnings show $4.6B revenue, $0.96 GAAP EPS, and $2.62-$2.82 core EPS guidance with focus on West Virginia data center growth and transmission investments. Originally…
Q3 2026 Financial Results
FirstEnergy reported GAAP EPS of $0.96 per share, up from $0.76 in Q3 2025.
Core EPS Growth
Core EPS reached $0.98 per share, reflecting growth from rate programs and customer demand.
Revenue Increase
Revenue grew to $4.6 billion, up from $4.1 billion in Q3 2025.
YTD Core EPS
YTD Core EPS reached $2.20 per share, a 9% increase from $2.02 in Q1-Q3 2025.
2026 Core EPS Guidance
Management expects 2026 Core EPS to range from $2.62 to $2.82 per share.
Capital Deployment
FirstEnergy deployed $4.9 billion through Sept. 30, 2026, a 23% year-over-year increase.
Weather-Adjusted Load
Weather-adjusted load grew 1.2% in Q3 2026, supported by positive trends over four consecutive quarters.
Industrial Load Growth
Industrial load grew 3.3% in Q3 2026, driven by strength in metals, oil and gas, and chemical sectors.
Data Center Demand
Contracted data center demand reached 7.9 gigawatts across service territory, nearly twofold increase since 2025.
West Virginia Pipeline Demand
West Virginia pipeline demand reached 6 gigawatts, a sixfold increase driven by data center interest.
Transmission Investment Plan
Transmission investment plan targets $19 billion over five years, with potential 25% increase in updated plan.
Pennsylvania Reliability
Pennsylvania reliability improved 11% since 2024, attributed to targeted distribution infrastructure investments.
New Jersey Reliability
New Jersey reliability improved 40% since 2024, reflecting Energize365 investment strategy.
New Jersey Rate Case
New Jersey rate case request filed for $253 million to reflect approximately $1 billion in rate base growth.
Maryland Rate Case
Maryland rate case request filed for $53 million, with regulatory outcome expected in April 2027.
West Virginia Rate Adjustment
West Virginia rate adjustment approved for $76 million, with first increase effective August 1 and second scheduled for June 1, 2027.
Competitive Transmission Awards
Competitive transmission awards total $5 billion since 2022, including joint ventures for complex regional developments.
Debt Issuance
Debt issuance completed $2.6 billion at an average coupon of 4.7%.
Interest Rate Protection
50% of total long-term debt supported by formula rate mechanisms that recover interest costs.
Return on Equity
Return on equity reached 9.5% on a consolidated trailing 12-month basis, aligning with targeted returns.
In short
FirstEnergy's Q3 2026 earnings show $4.6B revenue, $0.96 GAAP EPS, and $2.62-$2.82 core EPS guidance with focus on West Virginia data center growth and transmission investments.
