FE monthly performance report
Monthly FE research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
FE monthly report
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Key takeaways
- FirstEnergy (FE) closed August 2026 at $47.79, down 1.08% for the month and +9.81% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, FE is +6.75%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.89% YTD.
- The stock is trading +0.57% versus its 200-day moving average ($47.52), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, FE has underperformed the S&P 500 by −40.63%, with a relative strength index reading of 77.5.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 56.4% — 22 positive months versus 17 negative months.
FirstEnergy ended August 2026 at $47.79, posting a monthly return of −1.08%. The S&P 500 returned +3.05% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −4.12%.
The current quarter stands at +0.53% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +0.57% versus the 200-day moving average ($47.52).
Year-to-date, FE is +6.75% against SPY +12.89%, a gap of −6.14%. The stock is currently −8.69% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −15.58%.
| Period | FE | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −1.01% | −0.20% | −0.82% |
| 1 Week | −3.75% | +3.90% | −7.65% |
| 1 Month | −1.08% | +3.05% | −4.12% |
| 3 Months | +0.57% | +7.11% | −6.55% |
| 6 Months | +1.70% | +10.70% | −8.99% |
| YTD | +6.75% | +12.89% | −6.14% |
| 12 Months | +9.81% | +22.58% | −12.77% |
| 3 Years | +31.65% | +72.29% | −40.63% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jul 2024 | +8.77% |
| #2 | Feb 2026 | +8.00% |
| #3 | Apr 2025 | +6.09% |
| #4 | Jul 2025 | +5.98% |
| #5 | Mar 2024 | +5.69% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Aug 2023 | −8.68% |
| #2 | Dec 2024 | −6.58% |
| #3 | Oct 2024 | −5.94% |
| #4 | Sep 2023 | −5.89% |
| #5 | Apr 2026 | −5.86% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +0.23% |
| Q3 2025 | +13.27% |
| Q4 2025 | −1.34% |
| Q1 2026 | +13.21% |
| Q2 2026 | −5.69% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | +0.53% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | −10.29% |
| 2024 | +8.56% |
| 2025 | +13.39% |
| 2026 | +7.34% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $52.34 (2026-04-09) |
| 52-Week Low | $42.73 (2025-08-19) |
| Current Price | $47.79 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $47.52 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +0.57% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −15.58% (2026-05-15) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −8.69% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 77.5 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −40.63% |
| RS Peak | 109.1 (Oct 2023) |
| RS Trough | 74 (May 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was FE's return for this report period?
FE returned −1.08% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-08-05.
Has FE outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD FE: +6.75% vs SPY: +12.89%.
What is FE's 12-month return?
+9.81% over the trailing 12 months.
Is FE above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +0.57% versus 200DMA ($47.52).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−15.58% on 2026-05-15.