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Dec 31, 2019

FirstEnergy Q4 2019 Earnings Report

FirstEnergy reported a GAAP loss and operating earnings per share increased year over year.

Key Takeaways

FirstEnergy reported a GAAP loss of $(111) million, or $(0.20) per share, on revenue of $2.7 billion for the fourth quarter of 2019. However, operating (non-GAAP) earnings increased to $0.55 per share, compared to $0.50 per share in the fourth quarter of 2018. The company affirms 2020 guidance and long-term growth projections.

FirstEnergy reported a GAAP loss of $(111) million, or $(0.20) per share, for Q4 2019.

Q4 2019 revenue was $2.7 billion, consistent with Q4 2018.

Operating (non-GAAP) earnings for Q4 2019 were $0.55 per share, up from $0.50 per share in Q4 2018.

The company is affirming its long-term growth rate projections.

Total Revenue
$2.67B
Previous year: $2.71B
-1.4%
EPS
$0.55
Previous year: $0.5
+10.0%
Gross Profit
$1.82B
Previous year: $1.86B
-2.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$627M
Previous year: $367M
+70.8%
Total Assets
$42.3B
Previous year: $40.1B
+5.6%

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Forward Guidance

FirstEnergy is updating its full-year GAAP earnings forecast range to $900 million to $1.41 billion, or $1.66 to $2.60 per share, based on 542 million shares. The company is affirming its full-year operating (non-GAAP) guidance of $2.40 to $2.60 per share. For the first quarter of 2020, FirstEnergy is providing a GAAP forecast ranging from a loss of $(75) million to earnings of $380 million, or $(0.14) to $0.70 per share based on 542 million shares outstanding. The company is also introducing operating (non-GAAP) guidance of $0.60 to $0.70 per share for the period.