FE Dividend Calculator
Calculate how much dividend income FirstEnergy Corp. (FE) could generate with reinvestment. Pre-loaded with FE's current 4.02% yield and 2.4% dividend growth rate.
Dividend Yield: 4.02%
Annual Dividend: $1.82 per share
Share Price: $45.26
Payout Ratio: 95.8%
FE DRIP Calculator
Model FE dividend reinvestment with customizable yield, growth rate, contribution, and time horizon. Compare DRIP vs no-DRIP returns and see year-by-year projection tables.
5-Year Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR): 2.4% per year
What If You Invested $1,000 in FE 10 Years Ago?
A $1,000 investment in FE on 2016-09-30 would be worth $2,061.5 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a total return of 106.2%.
Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus cash dividends) would be $1,847.04 (84.7% return). Reinvesting dividends added $214.46 in extra value.
Starting share price: $33.08 — Current share price: $45.26
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is FE's current dividend yield?
- FE (FirstEnergy Corp.) currently has a dividend yield of 4.02%. This means for every $10,000 invested, you would receive approximately $402 per year in dividend income before taxes.
- How much FE do I need to make $1,000 per month in dividends?
- To earn $1,000 per month ($12,000/year) from FE at its current yield of 4.02%, you would need approximately $298,507 invested. With dividend reinvestment and growth, you may need less over time.
- Does FE pay monthly dividends?
- No, FE pays dividends quarterly (4 times per year). You can build monthly income by combining it with other stocks that pay in different months.
- Is FE's dividend safe?
- FE's payout ratio is 95.8%, which is elevated. Monitor earnings closely, as high payout ratios can indicate less flexibility for dividend growth or sustainability during downturns.
- What is FE's dividend growth rate?
- FE's 5-year dividend compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is approximately 2.4% per year. This growth rate is pre-loaded into the calculator above to give you a realistic projection.
- What would $1,000 invested in FE 10 years ago be worth today?
- A $1,000 investment in FE on 2016-09-30 would be worth approximately $2,061.5 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a 106.2% total return. Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus accumulated cash dividends) would be $1,847.04 — meaning DRIP added $214.46 in extra value.
See full dividend history and analysis on the FE dividend page.