FirstEnergy Corp., through its subsidiaries, generates, transmits, and distributes electricity in the United States. It operates through Regulated Distribution and Regulated Transmission segments. The company owns and operates coal-fired, nuclear, hydroelectric, wind, and solar power generating facilities. It operates 24,080 circuit miles of overhead and underground transmission lines; and electric distribution systems, including 274,518 miles of overhead pole line and underground conduit carrying primary, secondary, and street lighting circuits. The company serves approximately 6 million customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, and New York. FirstEnergy Corp. was incorporated in 1996 and is headquartered in Akron, Ohio.

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Fintel reports that on October 28, 2025, Wells Fargo initiated coverage of FirstEnergy (NYSE:FE) with a Overweight recommendation.
Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 1.72% Upside
As of September 29, 2025, the average one-year price target for FirstEnergy is $46.96/share. The forecasts range from a low of $44.44 to a high of $51.45. The average price target represents an increase of 1.72% from its latest reported closing price of $46.17 / share.
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The projected annual revenue for FirstEnergy is 12,466MM, a decrease of 12.72%. The projected annual non-GAAP EPS is 2.84.
What is the Fund Sentiment?
There are 1,526 funds or institutions reporting positions in FirstEnergy. This is an increase of 21 owner(s) or 1.40% in the last quarter. Average portfolio weight of all funds dedicated to FE is 0.18%, an increase of 14.65%. Total shares owned by institutions increased in the last three months by 0.91% to 623,299K shares. The put/call ratio of FE is 0.87, indicating a bullish outlook.
What are Other Shareholders Doing?
Capital World Investors holds 78,023K shares representing 13.51% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 66,628K shares , representing an increase of 14.60%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in FE by 4.64% over the last quarter.
Blackstone Group holds 28,832K shares representing 4.99% ownership of the company. No change in the last quarter.
AMECX - INCOME FUND OF AMERICA holds 23,663K shares representing 4.10% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 22,118K shares , representing an increase of 6.53%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in FE by 1.50% over the last quarter.
AWSHX - WASHINGTON MUTUAL INVESTORS FUND holds 21,234K shares representing 3.68% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 19,709K shares , representing an increase of 7.18%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in FE by 1.85% over the last quarter.
ANCFX - AMERICAN FUNDS FUNDAMENTAL INVESTORS holds 20,879K shares representing 3.62% ownership of the company. No change in the last quarter.
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Wells Fargo Initiates Coverage of FirstEnergy (FE) with Overweight Recommendation

For Immediate Release
Chicago, IL – October 27, 2025 – Stocks in this week’s article are Lamb Weston LW, Universal Health Services Inc. UHS, FirstEnergy Corp. FE, NetEase, Inc. NTES and JPMorgan Chase & Co. JPM.
5 Stocks with Robust Sales Growth to Buy Amid a Challenging Backdrop
Markets started 2025 strong but soon turned volatile amid tariff and geopolitical risks. The Fed cut rates by 25 basis points to 4.00–4.25% in September and signaled two more cuts this year. Despite lingering inflation and rising unemployment, equities remain near record highs, fueled by optimism over rate cuts, AI-driven earnings growth and hopes of a soft landing even as a U.S. data blackout adds uncertainty. Against such a backdrop, it is a challenge for retail investors to select the right stocks and generate robust returns.
Therefore, a traditional way of picking stocks is a good idea now. Sales growth provides a more dependable lens for evaluating stocks compared to earnings-focused metrics. Stocks such as Lamb Weston, Universal Health Services Inc., FirstEnergy Corp., NetEase, Inc. and JPMorgan Chase & Co. are worth investing in.
When assessing a company, sales growth is mostly preferred over earnings. Steady sales growth reflects the actual demand for a company’s products or services. Focusing on sales also offers investors greater visibility into the durability of a company’s business model. The company that can expand its revenues during periods of economic downturn indicates pricing power, competitive advantages and the ability to capture market share.
On the other hand, earnings can be distorted by one-off charges, cost-cutting, accounting adjustments or temporary margin expansions, making them less indicative of a company’s underlying trajectory.
Moreover, constant sales growth often translates into stronger and more predictable cash flows, providing management with the financial flexibility to reinvest in innovation, expand into new markets or return capital to shareholders, all without excessive reliance on debt. Robust cash reserves and steady cash flow provide companies with the flexibility to counter challenges, pursue growth opportunities and maintain operational stability even in uncertain times.
5 Stocks with Solid Sales Growth to Buy
Lamb Weston, based in Eagle, ID, is a leading global manufacturer, marketer and distributor of value-added frozen potato products, particularly French fries. It also provides a range of appetizers. LW, along with its joint venture allies, is the top frozen potato products supplier in North America, while also operating internationally.
LW’s expected sales growth rate for fiscal 2026 is 1.3%. Lamb Weston sports a Zacks Rank #1 at present.
Universal Health Services, headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, owns and operates (through its subsidiaries) acute care hospitals, behavioral health centers, surgical hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers and radiation oncology centers. UHS, through its subsidiaries, operates more than 355 inpatient acute care hospitals and 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 states, Washington, DC, the United Kingdom and Puerto Rico.
Universal Health Services’ expected sales growth rate for 2025 is 8.5%. UHS currently carries a Zacks Rank #2.
Based in Akron, OH, FirstEnergy is a diversified energy company. Through its subsidiaries and affiliates, FE engages in the transmission, distribution and generation of electricity.
FirstEnergy’s sales are expected to jump 6.6% in 2025. FE carries a Zacks Rank #2 at present.
Based in China, NetEase is engaged in online games, music streaming, online intelligent learning services and Internet content services businesses. NTES operates through Games and Related Value-Added Services; Youdao; NetEase Cloud Music; and Innovative Businesses and Others segments.
NetEase’s expected sales growth for 2025 is 10.3%. NTES, at present, carries a Zacks Rank #2.
New York-based JPMorgan is one of the biggest global banks. As of Sept. 30, 2025, JPM had assets worth $4.56 trillion and total stockholders’ equity worth $360.2 billion.
JPMorgan’s sales are expected to grow 2.1% in 2025. JPM carries a Zacks Rank #2 at present.
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Fintel reports that on October 24, 2025, Scotiabank maintained coverage of FirstEnergy (NYSE:FE) with a Sector Outperform recommendation.
Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 0.69% Upside
As of September 29, 2025, the average one-year price target for FirstEnergy is $46.96/share. The forecasts range from a low of $44.44 to a high of $51.45. The average price target represents an increase of 0.69% from its latest reported closing price of $46.64 / share.
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The projected annual revenue for FirstEnergy is 12,466MM, a decrease of 12.72%. The projected annual non-GAAP EPS is 2.84.
What is the Fund Sentiment?
There are 1,527 funds or institutions reporting positions in FirstEnergy. This is an increase of 21 owner(s) or 1.39% in the last quarter. Average portfolio weight of all funds dedicated to FE is 0.18%, an increase of 13.88%. Total shares owned by institutions increased in the last three months by 0.60% to 623,217K shares. The put/call ratio of FE is 0.87, indicating a bullish outlook.
What are Other Shareholders Doing?
Capital World Investors holds 78,023K shares representing 13.51% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 66,628K shares , representing an increase of 14.60%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in FE by 4.64% over the last quarter.
Blackstone Group holds 28,832K shares representing 4.99% ownership of the company. No change in the last quarter.
AMECX - INCOME FUND OF AMERICA holds 23,663K shares representing 4.10% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 22,118K shares , representing an increase of 6.53%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in FE by 1.50% over the last quarter.
AWSHX - WASHINGTON MUTUAL INVESTORS FUND holds 21,234K shares representing 3.68% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 19,709K shares , representing an increase of 7.18%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in FE by 1.85% over the last quarter.
ANCFX - AMERICAN FUNDS FUNDAMENTAL INVESTORS holds 20,879K shares representing 3.62% ownership of the company. No change in the last quarter.
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Scotiabank Maintains FirstEnergy (FE) Sector Outperform Recommendation

Fintel reports that on October 24, 2025, Mizuho maintained coverage of FirstEnergy (NYSE:FE) with a Neutral recommendation.
Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 0.69% Upside
As of September 29, 2025, the average one-year price target for FirstEnergy is $46.96/share. The forecasts range from a low of $44.44 to a high of $51.45. The average price target represents an increase of 0.69% from its latest reported closing price of $46.64 / share.
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The projected annual revenue for FirstEnergy is 12,466MM, a decrease of 12.72%. The projected annual non-GAAP EPS is 2.84.
What is the Fund Sentiment?
There are 1,527 funds or institutions reporting positions in FirstEnergy. This is an increase of 21 owner(s) or 1.39% in the last quarter. Average portfolio weight of all funds dedicated to FE is 0.18%, an increase of 13.88%. Total shares owned by institutions increased in the last three months by 0.60% to 623,217K shares. The put/call ratio of FE is 0.87, indicating a bullish outlook.
What are Other Shareholders Doing?
Capital World Investors holds 78,023K shares representing 13.51% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 66,628K shares , representing an increase of 14.60%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in FE by 4.64% over the last quarter.
Blackstone Group holds 28,832K shares representing 4.99% ownership of the company. No change in the last quarter.
AMECX - INCOME FUND OF AMERICA holds 23,663K shares representing 4.10% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 22,118K shares , representing an increase of 6.53%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in FE by 1.50% over the last quarter.
AWSHX - WASHINGTON MUTUAL INVESTORS FUND holds 21,234K shares representing 3.68% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 19,709K shares , representing an increase of 7.18%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in FE by 1.85% over the last quarter.
ANCFX - AMERICAN FUNDS FUNDAMENTAL INVESTORS holds 20,879K shares representing 3.62% ownership of the company. No change in the last quarter.
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Mizuho Maintains FirstEnergy (FE) Neutral Recommendation

Fintel reports that on October 24, 2025, UBS maintained coverage of FirstEnergy (NYSE:FE) with a Neutral recommendation.
Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 0.69% Upside
As of September 29, 2025, the average one-year price target for FirstEnergy is $46.96/share. The forecasts range from a low of $44.44 to a high of $51.45. The average price target represents an increase of 0.69% from its latest reported closing price of $46.64 / share.
See our leaderboard of companies with the largest price target upside.
The projected annual revenue for FirstEnergy is 12,466MM, a decrease of 12.72%. The projected annual non-GAAP EPS is 2.84.
What is the Fund Sentiment?
There are 1,527 funds or institutions reporting positions in FirstEnergy. This is an increase of 21 owner(s) or 1.39% in the last quarter. Average portfolio weight of all funds dedicated to FE is 0.18%, an increase of 13.88%. Total shares owned by institutions increased in the last three months by 0.60% to 623,217K shares. The put/call ratio of FE is 0.87, indicating a bullish outlook.
What are Other Shareholders Doing?
Capital World Investors holds 78,023K shares representing 13.51% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 66,628K shares , representing an increase of 14.60%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in FE by 4.64% over the last quarter.
Blackstone Group holds 28,832K shares representing 4.99% ownership of the company. No change in the last quarter.
AMECX - INCOME FUND OF AMERICA holds 23,663K shares representing 4.10% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 22,118K shares , representing an increase of 6.53%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in FE by 1.50% over the last quarter.
AWSHX - WASHINGTON MUTUAL INVESTORS FUND holds 21,234K shares representing 3.68% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 19,709K shares , representing an increase of 7.18%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in FE by 1.85% over the last quarter.
ANCFX - AMERICAN FUNDS FUNDAMENTAL INVESTORS holds 20,879K shares representing 3.62% ownership of the company. No change in the last quarter.
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UBS Maintains FirstEnergy (FE) Neutral Recommendation

Markets started 2025 strong but soon turned volatile amid tariff and geopolitical risks. The Fed cut rates by 25 basis points to 4.00–4.25% in September and signaled two more cuts this year. Despite lingering inflation and rising unemployment, equities remain near record highs, fueled by optimism over rate cuts, AI-driven earnings growth and hopes of a soft landing even as a U.S. data blackout adds uncertainty. Against such a backdrop, it is a challenge for retail investors to select the right stocks and generate robust returns.
Therefore, a traditional way of picking stocks is a good idea now. Sales growth provides a more dependable lens for evaluating stocks compared to earnings-focused metrics. Stocks such as Lamb Weston LW, Universal Health Services Inc. UHS, FirstEnergy Corp. FE, NetEase, Inc. NTES and JPMorgan Chase & Co. JPM are worth investing.
When assessing a company, sales growth is mostly preferred over earnings. Steady sales growth reflects the actual demand for a company’s products or services. Focusing on sales also offers investors greater visibility into the durability of a company’s business model. The company that can expand its revenues during periods of economic downturn indicates pricing power, competitive advantages and the ability to capture market share.
On the other hand, earnings can be distorted by one-off charges, cost-cutting, accounting adjustments or temporary margin expansions, making them less indicative of a company’s underlying trajectory.
Moreover, constant sales growth often translates into stronger and more predictable cash flows, providing management with the financial flexibility to reinvest in innovation, expand into new markets or return capital to shareholders, all without excessive reliance on debt. Robust cash reserves and steady cash flow provide companies with the flexibility to counter challenges, pursue growth opportunities and maintain operational stability even in uncertain times.
Selecting the Potential Winning Stocks
To shortlist stocks with impressive sales growth and a high cash balance, we have selected 5-Year Historical Sales Growth (%) greater than X-Industry and Cash Flow of more than $500 million as our main screening parameters.
But sales growth and cash strength are not the absolute criteria for selecting stocks. Hence, we have added other factors to arrive at a winning strategy.
P/S Ratio less than X-Industry: This metric determines the value placed on each dollar of a company’s revenues. The lower the ratio, the better it is for picking a stock since the investor is paying less for each unit of sales.
% Change F1 Sales Estimate Revisions (four weeks) greater than X-Industry: Estimate revisions, better than the industry, are often seen to trigger an increase in stock price.
Operating Margin (average last five years) greater than 5%: Operating margin measures how much every dollar of a company's sales translates into profits. A high ratio indicates that the company has good cost control and sales are increasing faster than costs — an optimal situation.
Return on Equity (ROE) greater than 5%: This metric will ensure that sales growth is translated into profits and the company is not hoarding cash. A high ROE means that the company is spending wisely and is in all likelihood profitable.
Zacks Rank less than or equal to 2: Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy) stocks are known to outperform, irrespective of the market environment. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
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Lamb Weston, based in Eagle, ID, is a leading global manufacturer, marketer and distributor of value-added frozen potato products, particularly French fries. It also provides a range of appetizers. LW, along with its joint venture allies, is the top frozen potato products supplier in North America, while also operating internationally.
LW’s expected sales growth rate for fiscal 2026 is 1.3%. Lamb Weston sports a Zacks Rank #1 at present.
Universal Health Services, headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, owns and operates (through its subsidiaries) acute care hospitals, behavioral health centers, surgical hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers and radiation oncology centers. UHS, through its subsidiaries, operates more than 355 inpatient acute care hospitals and 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 states, Washington, DC, the United Kingdom and Puerto Rico.
Universal Health Services’ expected sales growth rate for 2025 is 8.5%. UHS currently carries a Zacks Rank #2.
Based in Akron, OH, FirstEnergy is a diversified energy company. Through its subsidiaries and affiliates, FE engages in the transmission, distribution and generation of electricity.
FirstEnergy’s sales are expected to jump 6.6% in 2025. FE carries a Zacks Rank #2 at present.
Based in China, NetEase is engaged in online games, music streaming, online intelligent learning services and Internet content services businesses. NTES operates through Games and Related Value-Added Services; Youdao; NetEase Cloud Music; and Innovative Businesses and Others segments.
NetEase’s expected sales growth for 2025 is 10.3%. NTES, at present, carries a Zacks Rank #2.
New York-based JPMorgan is one of the biggest global banks. As of Sept. 30, 2025, JPM had assets worth $4.56 trillion and total stockholders’ equity worth $360.2 billion.
JPMorgan’s sales are expected to grow 2.1% in 2025. JPM carries a Zacks Rank #2 at present.
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5 Stocks With Robust Sales Growth to Buy Amid a Challenging Backdrop

The U.S. stock market stands at a critical inflection point. While the protracted government shutdown and persistent economic uncertainty continue to weigh on sentiment, another powerful narrative is unfolding beneath the surface.
The rapid acceleration of artificial intelligence (AI) and data-driven infrastructure is sparking record electricity demand, breathing new life into one of the market’s most stable corners — the utility sector. In this environment, the upcoming third-quarter earnings from key utility players could prove pivotal for investors seeking both resilience and growth potential.
For exchange-traded fund (ETF) investors, this moment offers a timely window to evaluate opportunities across funds that are positioned to capture the sector’s steady performance amid an era of electrification and AI expansion.
The Q3 Lens: AI Demand, Infrastructure & Interest Rates
First Energy (FE) is the first S&P500 utility provider that kick-started the third-quarter earnings season of this year, posting better-than-expected revenues and earnings.
With two key utilities, PG&E Corp. (PCG) and CenterPoint Energy (CNP), set to release their quarterly numbers today, investors should focus on the core fundamentals that are driving the utility sector. The AI revolution and evolving economic policy — the same forces moving the broader market — are shaping the two core drivers of utility performance, namely load growth and financial stability.
Notably, the sector is experiencing a historic surge in electricity demand, largely driven by power-hungry data centers. This trend can be expected to have boosted load growth for major utilities, which should duly get reflected in the form of solid top-line growth in the third quarter. In line with this, utility provider Entergy (ETR) announced in August 2025 that during the past two years, Amazon Web Services and Meta Platforms (META) have been planning to locate data center campuses within Entergy’s service area, particularly in the Gulf South region of the United States.
Through September, U.S. power demand was up 2.3% year over year, largely due to significant growth in two data center hubs (as per a report by FactSet).
While surging demand for electricity continues to influence the growth story of the utilities, the financial cost of meeting this demand remains a key area for scrutiny. The sector is capital-intensive, and while the Federal Reserve's recent rate cut provided some relief, the cost of debt for funding massive new infrastructure projects remains a critical factor.
As the rate cut came only in the final month of the third quarter, elevated rates earlier in the quarter might have weighed on the sector’s bottom line. Investors should keep a close watch on how utilities are handling their balance sheets and funding their growth.
Expected Earnings Scenario
Let’s delve deeper into the likely earnings picture of the two utility providers that could drive the performance of the Utility sector ahead, with its total third-quarter earnings expected to drop 2.4% despite 5.8% revenue growth, per our Earnings Trend Report issued on Oct. 22, 2025.
The big utility companies that are set to report today are:
PG&E Corp: It is likely to report 46 cents per share in earnings on $6.55 billion in revenues, suggesting year-over-year bottom-line growth 24.3% and top-line improvement of 10.2%.
CenterPoint Energy: It is likely to report 46 cents per share in earnings on $1.98 billion in revenues, suggesting year-over-year bottom-line growth of 48.4% and top-line improvement of 6.6%.
Bottom Line
The Utility sector's health appears moderately sound, though it might face some pain points, in the form of higher interest expense, which might have weighed on the sector’s bottom line. However, the rapidly growing electricity demand remains a clear positive, offering a stabilized growth prospect for utility ETFs, which offer heavy exposure to the prominent S&P500 utility companies, including PCG, FE and CNP.
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They offer exposure to the sector's powerful long-term growth story, fueled by AI and electrification, while mitigating the specific risks associated with any single company's regulatory battles or project delays.
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Utility ETFs in the Spotlight as Q3 Earnings Season Kicks Off

FirstEnergy (FE) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.83 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.76 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.85 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +9.21%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this utility company would post earnings of $0.5 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.52, delivering a surprise of +4%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times.
FirstEnergy, which belongs to the Zacks Utility - Electric Power industry, posted revenues of $4.15 billion for the quarter ended September 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 5.84%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $3.73 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates two times over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
FirstEnergy shares have added about 18.4% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 14.5%.
What's Next for FirstEnergy?
While FirstEnergy has outperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for FirstEnergy was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $0.59 on $3.3 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and $2.53 on $14.35 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Utility - Electric Power is currently in the top 24% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
Vistra Corp. (VST), another stock in the same industry, has yet to report results for the quarter ended September 2025. The results are expected to be released on November 6.
This company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $1.78 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -66.1%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 4.9% higher over the last 30 days to the current level.
Vistra Corp.'s revenues are expected to be $7.39 billion, up 17.6% from the year-ago quarter.
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FirstEnergy (FE) Q3 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates

(RTTNews) - FirstEnergy Corp. (FE) released earnings for its third quarter that Increased from last year and beat the Street estimates.
The company's earnings came in at $441 million, or $0.76 per share. This compares with $419 million, or $0.73 per share, last year.
Excluding items, FirstEnergy Corp. reported adjusted earnings of $0.83 per share for the period.
Analysts on average had expected the company to earn $0.77 per share. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.
The company's revenue for the period rose 10.8% to $4.1 billion from $3.7 billion last year.
FirstEnergy Corp. earnings at a glance (GAAP) :
-Earnings: $441 Mln. vs. $419 Mln. last year. -EPS: $0.76 vs. $0.73 last year. -Revenue: $4.1 Bln vs. $3.7 Bln last year.
-Guidance: Full year EPS guidance: $2.50 - $2.56
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FirstEnergy Corp. Q3 Profit Increases, Beats Estimates

The following companies are expected to report earnings after hours on 10/22/2025. Visit our Earnings Calendar for a full list of expected earnings releases.
Tesla, Inc. (TSLA)is reporting for the quarter ending September 30, 2025. The auto (domestic) company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 11 analysts that follow the stock is $0.41. This value represents a 33.87% decrease compared to the same quarter last year. The last two quarters TSLA had negative earnings surprises; the latest report they missed by -6.9%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2025 Price to Earnings ratio for TSLA is 381.55 vs. an industry ratio of 95.30, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
International Business Machines Corporation (IBM)is reporting for the quarter ending September 30, 2025. The computer company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 6 analysts that follow the stock is $2.44. This value represents a 6.09% increase compared to the same quarter last year. In the past year IBM has beat the expectations every quarter. The highest one was in the 2nd calendar quarter where they beat the consensus by 6.06%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2025 Price to Earnings ratio for IBM is 25.34 vs. an industry ratio of 25.60.
Lam Research Corporation (LRCX)is reporting for the quarter ending September 30, 2025. The electric company company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 10 analysts that follow the stock is $1.21. This value represents a 40.70% increase compared to the same quarter last year. In the past year LRCX has beat the expectations every quarter. The highest one was in the 2nd calendar quarter where they beat the consensus by 10.83%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2026 Price to Earnings ratio for LRCX is 32.02 vs. an industry ratio of 68.10.
O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (ORLY)is reporting for the quarter ending September 30, 2025. The wholesale retail company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 11 analysts that follow the stock is $0.83. This value represents a 9.21% increase compared to the same quarter last year. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2025 Price to Earnings ratio for ORLY is 34.34 vs. an industry ratio of 22.80, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
United Rentals, Inc. (URI)is reporting for the quarter ending September 30, 2025. The building company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 9 analysts that follow the stock is $12.49. This value represents a 5.85% increase compared to the same quarter last year. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2025 Price to Earnings ratio for URI is 22.77 vs. an industry ratio of 19.50, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
Kinder Morgan, Inc. (KMI)is reporting for the quarter ending September 30, 2025. The oil (production/pipeline) company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 6 analysts that follow the stock is $0.28. This value represents a 12.00% increase compared to the same quarter last year. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2025 Price to Earnings ratio for KMI is 21.83 vs. an industry ratio of 18.40, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
Crown Castle Inc. (CCI)is reporting for the quarter ending September 30, 2025. The reit company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 4 analysts that follow the stock is $0.99. This value represents a 46.20% decrease compared to the same quarter last year. In the past year CCI has beat the expectations every quarter. The highest one was in the 2nd calendar quarter where they beat the consensus by 8.51%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2025 Price to Earnings ratio for CCI is 24.54 vs. an industry ratio of 12.80, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS)is reporting for the quarter ending September 30, 2025. The gaming company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 7 analysts that follow the stock is $0.62. This value represents a 40.91% increase compared to the same quarter last year. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2025 Price to Earnings ratio for LVS is 18.89 vs. an industry ratio of 2.50, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
Raymond James Financial, Inc. (RJF)is reporting for the quarter ending September 30, 2025. The investment bankers company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 6 analysts that follow the stock is $2.70. This value represents a 8.47% decrease compared to the same quarter last year. The last two quarters RJF had negative earnings surprises; the latest report they missed by -8.02%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2025 Price to Earnings ratio for RJF is 16.14 vs. an industry ratio of 20.60.
FirstEnergy Corp. (FE)is reporting for the quarter ending September 30, 2025. The electric power utilities company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 4 analysts that follow the stock is $0.76. This value represents a 10.59% decrease compared to the same quarter last year. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2025 Price to Earnings ratio for FE is 18.61 vs. an industry ratio of 19.80.
Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)is reporting for the quarter ending September 30, 2025. The construction company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 5 analysts that follow the stock is $2.83. This value represents a 6.79% increase compared to the same quarter last year. PKG missed the consensus earnings per share in the 4th calendar quarter of 2024 by -1.59%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2025 Price to Earnings ratio for PKG is 20.15 vs. an industry ratio of 13.40, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
Southwest Airlines Company (LUV)is reporting for the quarter ending September 30, 2025. The airline company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 7 analysts that follow the stock is $0.01. This value represents a 93.33% decrease compared to the same quarter last year. LUV missed the consensus earnings per share in the 2nd calendar quarter of 2025 by -15.69%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2025 Price to Earnings ratio for LUV is 33.67 vs. an industry ratio of 11.90, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
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