FE monthly performance report
View FE's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
FE monthly report
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Key takeaways
- FirstEnergy (FE) closed September 2026 at $45.26, down 1.31% for the month and +4.21% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, FE is +1.09%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.70% YTD.
- The stock is trading −4.73% versus its 200-day moving average ($47.51), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, FE has underperformed the S&P 500 by −48.61%, with a relative strength index reading of 71.7.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 56.4% — 22 positive months versus 17 negative months.
FirstEnergy ended September 2026 at $45.26, posting a monthly return of −1.31%. The S&P 500 returned −0.70% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −0.61%.
The current quarter stands at −4.80% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −4.73% versus the 200-day moving average ($47.51).
Year-to-date, FE is +1.09% against SPY +11.70%, a gap of −10.60%. The stock is currently −13.53% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −15.58%.
| Period | FE | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −1.03% | −0.12% | −0.91% |
| 1 Week | −1.89% | −0.34% | −1.55% |
| 1 Month | −1.31% | −0.70% | −0.61% |
| 3 Months | −4.39% | +2.80% | −7.19% |
| 6 Months | −10.94% | +13.85% | −24.79% |
| YTD | +1.09% | +11.70% | −10.60% |
| 12 Months | +4.21% | +15.01% | −10.80% |
| 3 Years | +23.09% | +71.69% | −48.61% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jul 2024 | +9.51% |
| #2 | Feb 2026 | +8.07% |
| #3 | Apr 2025 | +6.09% |
| #4 | Jul 2025 | +6.09% |
| #5 | Jan 2026 | +5.74% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Aug 2023 | −8.43% |
| #2 | Dec 2024 | −6.51% |
| #3 | Apr 2026 | −6.20% |
| #4 | Dec 2025 | −6.18% |
| #5 | Oct 2024 | −5.68% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | −0.40% |
| Q3 2025 | +13.81% |
| Q4 2025 | −2.29% |
| Q1 2026 | +13.16% |
| Q2 2026 | −6.16% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | −4.80% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | −12.59% |
| 2024 | +8.51% |
| 2025 | +12.54% |
| 2026 | +1.09% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $52.34 (2026-04-09) |
| 52-Week Low | $42.97 (2025-09-11) |
| Current Price | $45.26 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $47.51 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −4.73% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −15.58% (2026-05-15) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −13.53% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 71.7 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −48.61% |
| RS Peak | 105.5 (Oct 2023) |
| RS Trough | 71.5 (May 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was FE's return for this report period?
FE returned −1.31% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-18.
Has FE outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD FE: +1.09% vs SPY: +11.70%.
What is FE's 12-month return?
+4.21% over the trailing 12 months.
Is FE above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −4.73% versus 200DMA ($47.51).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−15.58% on 2026-05-15.