FirstEnergy (FE, $39.07) is selling $2.4 million of its transmission business to Brookfield Asset Management
FirstEnergy is selling a nearly 20% stake in its transmission business to Brookfield Asset Management for $2.4 billion.
Under the terms of the agreement, Brookfield's infrastructure group would purchase a 19.9% stake in FirstEnergy Transmission LLC that includes subsidiaries American Transmission Systems, Mid-Atlantic Interstate Transmission and Trans-Allegheny Interstate Line Co. The deal implies an electric utility valuation of 40 times trailing earnings per share for the past 12 months.
The electric utility company also announced a deal to issue $1 billion in common stock to Blackstone Infrastructure Partners at $39.08 a share, for smart grid and clean energy transition initiatives.
The deals raise $3.4 billion in equity proceeds, which FirstEnergy aims to use to bolster its financial position, capitalize on incremental investment opportunities and address all equity plans, according to the company ‘s statement.
FE sees MACD Histogram crosses below signal line
FE saw its Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) turn negative on July 30, 2026. This is a bearish signal that suggests the stock could decline going forward. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 44 instances where the indicator turned negative. In of the 44 cases the stock moved lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of a downward move at .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on August 21, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on FE as a result. In of 91 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
FE moved below its 50-day moving average on August 17, 2026 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
The 10-day moving average for FE crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on August 13, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 16 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where FE declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Bullish Trend Analysis
The RSI Indicator entered the oversold zone -- be on the watch for FE's price rising or consolidating in the future. That's also the time to consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
The Stochastic Oscillator is in the oversold zone. Keep an eye out for a move up in the foreseeable future.
The 50-day moving average for FE moved above the 200-day moving average on July 22, 2026. This could be a long-term bullish signal for the stock as the stock shifts to an upward trend.
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where FE advanced for three days, in of 351 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
FE may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 315 cases where FE Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .
Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (2.056) is normal, around the industry mean (1.770). FE's P/E Ratio (98.310) is considerably higher than the industry average of (19.396). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.633) is also within normal values, averaging (2.483). Dividend Yield (0.040) settles around the average of (0.035) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (6.725) is also within normal values, averaging (83.813).
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 53, placing this stock slightly better than average.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. FE’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
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