FE · 10-Q · 2026Q1 · Full report

Capital Return Program

FIRSTENERGY CORP · 2026-04-28 · Importance 18 · Surprise 14

In February 2026 the FE Board increased the quarterly cash common stock dividend by $0.02 to $0.465 per share payable June 1, 2026, a 4.5% increase versus 2025. FirstEnergy describes this modest dividend growth as enabling enhanced shareholder returns while supporting substantial regulated investments. Dividends remain subject to Board declaration and may be influenced by earnings, cash flows, credit metrics and other business conditions. The company retains flexibility and intends to continue sizable regulated capital investments while pursuing modest dividend growth.

Key facts

• The February 2026 dividend of $0.465 per share represents a 4.5% increase compared to dividends declared in 2025.
• In February 2026 the FE Board declared a $0.02 per share increase to the quarterly cash common stock dividend to $0.465 per share payable June 1, 2026.