Capital World Investors Increases Stake in FirstEnergy Corporation

Institutional investor boosts ownership of utility company by 0.4%

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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Capital World Investors, a major institutional investor, has increased its stake in FirstEnergy Corporation (NYSE: FE) by 0.4% during the third quarter, according to a recent SEC filing. The firm now owns approximately 78.3 million shares, or 13.56% of the utility provider's stock, worth around $3.59 billion.

Why it matters

The increase in Capital World Investors' stake in FirstEnergy suggests the firm sees continued growth potential in the utility company, which serves customers across the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions. As a major shareholder, Capital World Investors' investment decisions can influence the company's strategic direction and financial performance.

The details

According to the SEC filing, Capital World Investors purchased an additional 305,531 shares of FirstEnergy during the third quarter, bringing its total ownership to 78,328,151 shares. This represents approximately 13.56% of the company's outstanding stock. FirstEnergy is a diversified energy company that operates electric transmission and distribution utilities, as well as competitive energy businesses.

Capital World Investors increased its stake in the third quarter of 2026.

The players