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Scotiabank Names Top Utility Stocks Amid Data Center Growth

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:09:13 -0400

Investing.com -- Scotiabank has identified its top picks among U.S. regulated utilities as the sector heads into earnings season, with analysts highlighting strong outlooks despite ongoing market headwinds. The bank's top five selections are Entergy Corporation (ETR), CenterPoint Energy (CNP), Black Hills Corporation (BKH), NextEra Energy (NEE), and FirstEnergy Corp (FE), citing strong growth prospects and potential near-term catalysts.

According to Scotiabank, utilities are expected to deliver bullish updates and confident commentary on guidance and data center trends during the upcoming earnings season. However, analysts noted

Scotiabank Names Top Utility Stocks Amid Data Center Growth

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:09:13 -0400

According to Scotiabank, utilities are expected to deliver bullish updates and confident commentary on guidance and data center trends during the upcoming earnings season. However, analysts noted

Scotiabank Names Top Utility Stocks Amid Data Center Growth

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:09:13 -0400

According to Scotiabank, utilities are expected to deliver bullish updates and confident commentary on guidance and data center trends during the upcoming earnings season. However, analysts noted

Scotiabank Names Top Utility Stocks Amid Data Center Growth

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:09:13 -0400

According to Scotiabank, utilities are expected to deliver bullish updates and confident commentary on guidance and data center trends during the upcoming earnings season. However, analysts noted

Scotiabank Names Top Utility Stocks Amid Data Center Growth

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:09:13 -0400

According to Scotiabank, utilities are expected to deliver bullish updates and confident commentary on guidance and data center trends during the upcoming earnings season. However, analysts noted

FirstEnergy Corp. (FE) PT Lowered to $46 at Jefferies

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:25:17 -0400

Jefferies analyst Julien Dumoulin-Smith lowered the price target on FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) to $46.00 (from $53.00) while maintaining a Hold rating.

The analyst comments "We stay HOLD and cut our PT to $46.00 from $53 on a lower group multiple as we roll to 2029E. We forecast 3Q26 Core EPS of $0.87, below the $1.03 consensus; our number absorbs the lapse of a ~$0.06 3Q25 transmission tax benefit. We expect FY26 guidance to narrow to $2.67-2.77 (narrow to mid-pt). No LT EPS guide-up yet. The larger issue is West Virginia: we expect the plant certificate without a cash return during

FirstEnergy Corp. (FE) PT Lowered to $46 at Jefferies

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:25:17 -0400

Jefferies analyst Julien Dumoulin-Smith lowered the price target on FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) to $46.00 (from $53.00) while maintaining a Hold rating.

HSBC Starts FirstEnergy Corp. (FE) at Buy

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:27:05 -0400

(Updated - October 22, 2026 7:27 AM EDT)

HSBC analyst Meike Becker initiates coverage on FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) with a Buy rating and a price target of $50.00.

The analyst comments: “FirstEnergy is an AIDC play and part of our Reform(ed)? theme and we rate the stock Buy on 2026-30e RAB CAGR of 9% (2030-35e RAB CAGR of 8%) and 2026-30e EPS CAGR of 8% (2030-35e EPS CAGR of 8%) just below the peer average. We forecast dividend growth of 8% to 2030e in line with EPS growth on a stable payout ratio of 65%. We forecast adjusted TSR for FY26-32e

HSBC Starts FirstEnergy Corp. (FE) at Buy

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:27:05 -0400

(Updated - October 22, 2026 7:27 AM EDT)

HSBC analyst Meike Becker initiates coverage on FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) with a Buy rating and a price target of $50.00.

FirstEnergy Corp. (FE) PT Raised to $50 at Morgan Stanley

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:22:08 -0400

Morgan Stanley analyst Stephen Byrd raised the price target on FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) to $50.00 (from $49.00) while maintaining a Overweight rating.

FirstEnergy Foundation Strengthens Support for Shelter, Safety and Stability

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Expanded initiative provides $140,000 to seven Ohio organizations and $500,000 across five states

AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The FirstEnergy Foundation is investing $140,000 in seven Ohio organizations that provide emergency shelter, housing assistance and supportive services for individuals and families facing homelessness, domestic violence and other housing-related challenges. The grants are part of

FirstEnergy Foundation Strengthens Support for Shelter, Safety and Stability

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Expanded initiative provides $140,000 to seven Ohio organizations and $500,000 across five states

FirstEnergy Corp. (FE) PT Lowered to $50 at JPMorgan

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:04:06 -0400

JPMorgan analyst Jeremy Tonet lowered the price target on FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) to $50.00 (from $52.00) while maintaining a Neutral rating.

FirstEnergy PA Electric extends senior notes exchange offer deadline

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:20:11 -0400

FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), has extended its exchange offer for two series of unregistered senior notes, moving the expiration date from October 16, 2026, to October 30, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. New York City time.

The offer covers up to $300 million in aggregate principal of 4.150% Senior Notes due 2028 and up to $550 million in aggregate principal of 4.550% Senior Notes due 2031. The exchange would swap the unregistered notes for registered equivalents under the Securities Act of 1933.

As of 5:00 p.m. on October 16, 2026, $845 million, or 99.4118%, of the

FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company Announces Extension of Exchange Offer for its 4.150% Senior Notes Due 2028 and 4.550% Senior Notes Due 2031

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:20:00 -0400

GREENSBURG, Pa., Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company ("FE PA" or the "Company"), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. ("FirstEnergy"), today announced that it had extended its offer (the "exchange offer") to exchange up to (i) $300 million aggregate principal amount of its outstanding unregistered 4.150% Senior Notes due 2028 and (ii) $550 million aggregate principal amount of its outstanding unregistered 4.550% Senior Notes due 2031 (collectively, the "Outstanding Notes") for a like

FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company Announces Extension of Exchange Offer for its 4.150% Senior Notes Due 2028 and 4.550% Senior Notes Due 2031

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:20:00 -0400

FirstEnergy Corp. (FE) PT Lowered to $47 at Mizuho

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 06:41:28 -0400

(Updated - October 12, 2026 6:41 AM EDT)

Mizuho analyst Paul Fremont lowered the price target on FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) to $47.00 (from $51.00) while maintaining a Neutral rating.

The analyst commented: "FE's multiple has compressed to an ~8% P/E discount. We believe this is fair value, given the political and regulatory headwinds the company is expected to face in the coming year. FE benefits from jurisdictional diversification; However, we anticipate the political noise in PA and the MD regulatory construct to suppress the stock's valuation. That being said, FE's earnings growth is not solely dependent on PA and MD, with

FirstEnergy Corp. (FE) PT Lowered to $47 at Mizuho

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 06:41:28 -0400

(Updated - October 12, 2026 6:41 AM EDT)

Mizuho analyst Paul Fremont lowered the price target on FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) to $47.00 (from $51.00) while maintaining a Neutral rating.

FirstEnergy Corp. (FE) PT Lowered to $49 at Barclays

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 04:29:53 -0400

Barclays analyst Nicholas Campanella lowered the price target on FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) to $49.00 (from $54.00) while maintaining a Overweight rating.

Form 4 FIRSTENERGY CORP For: Oct 01 Filed by: Turner Leslie M

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:53:00 -0400

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Form 4 FIRSTENERGY CORP For: Oct 01 Filed by: SOMERHALDER JOHN W II

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:49:00 -0400

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Form 4 FIRSTENERGY CORP For: Oct 01 Filed by: ONEIL JAMES F

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:46:00 -0400

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Form 4 FIRSTENERGY CORP For: Oct 01 Filed by: KALETA PAUL J

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:41:00 -0400

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Form 4 FIRSTENERGY CORP For: Oct 01 Filed by: Hicks Lisa Winston

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:38:00 -0400

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Form 4 FIRSTENERGY CORP For: Oct 01 Filed by: DEMETRIOU STEVEN J.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:35:00 -0400

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