0KEJ Stock Chart & Stats
$36.34
$0.39(1.08%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$36.34
$0.39(1.08%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$32.97 - $40.69
Previous CloseN/A
Volume293.00
Average Volume (3M)2.41K
Market Cap
$26.54B
Enterprise Value$47.51K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$332.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$19.85B
Price to Earnings (P/E)27.7
Beta0.60
Next Earnings
Oct 29, 2026EPS Estimate
0.52Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.16%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.70
Shares Outstanding752,350,340
10 Day Avg. Volume3,842
30 Day Avg. Volume2,412
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.98
Price to Book (P/B)2.53
Price to Sales (P/S)4.16
P/FCF Ratio-26.86
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$41.56Price Target Upside14.35% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering10
EPS Forecast (FY)1.95
Revenue Forecast (FY)$9.77B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Constructive Regulatory OutcomesAuthorized rate relief (PA $275M) and multi-year stay-out provisions provide durable cash recovery for grid investment. Timely cost recovery lowers regulatory lag, supports credit metrics and funds ongoing modernization, improving long-term earnings predictability and rate-base growth visibility.
Large Contracted Data-center & JV PipelineA ~32 GW data-center pipeline with >11 GW under ESAs and an Invitium JV with multi‑GW developable sites materially expands durable load and contracted revenue optionality. Long-term ESAs and reserved capacity reduce volume risk and justify large rate‑base investments over the next decade.
Clear Capital Plan And Financing ExecutionManagement’s consistent long‑term targets and successful long‑dated financings underpin execution capacity for a $23B(through 2029) capital plan. Reliable access to capital and clear targets support funded growth, dividend sustainability and credible investment pacing over coming years.
Bears Say
Elevated And Rising LeverageRapid debt growth and a materially higher debt-to-equity ratio increase refinancing, interest‑rate and covenant sensitivity. Higher leverage reduces financial flexibility for opportunistic investments, raises ongoing interest expense and amplifies credit risk if cash generation weakens or costs surprise regulators.
Weak And Volatile Free Cash FlowPersistent negative and volatile FCF despite positive operating cash highlights heavy capex and poor conversion of earnings to surplus cash. That dynamic necessitates more external financing, strains FFO/debt targets and limits capacity to self-fund unexpected needs without dilutive or costly capital.
Execution & Regulatory Timing RiskUncertainty in Kentucky rulings and PJM/FERC processes can delay project approvals, rate recovery and commercial contracting. Such timing risk extends capital spend horizons, can alter economics of data‑center and generation projects, and may compress near‑term returns and cash flow realization.
PPL News
0KEJ FAQ
What was Ppl Corp.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Ppl Corp. lowest share price was $32.97 and its highest was $40.69 in the past 12 months.
What is Ppl Corp.’s market cap?
Ppl Corp.’s market cap is $26.54B.
When is Ppl Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Ppl Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 29, 2026 which is in 77 days.
How were Ppl Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
Ppl Corp. released its earnings results on Aug 07, 2026. The company reported $0.33 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.341 by -$0.011.
Is Ppl Corp. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Ppl Corp.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Ppl Corp. pay dividends?
Ppl Corp. pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.285 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.16%. See more information on Ppl Corp. dividends here
What is Ppl Corp.’s EPS estimate?
Ppl Corp.’s EPS estimate is 0.52.
How many shares outstanding does Ppl Corp. have?
Ppl Corp. has 752,350,340 shares outstanding.
What happened to Ppl Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Ppl Corp. reported an EPS of $0.33 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.341. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.574%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Ppl Corp.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:0KEJ
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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PPL Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$41.56 (14.35% Upside)
$41.56 (14.35% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
GB:0KEJ Sentiment 71%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
2.15%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
3.16%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
9.30%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Ppl Corp.
PPL Corporation provides electricity and natural gas to approximately 3.6 million customers in the United States. It operates in three segments: Kentucky Regulated, Pennsylvania Regulated, and Rhode Island Regulated. The company engages in the transmission and distribution of electricity in eastern and central Pennsylvania; generation, transmission, distribution, and sale of electricity in Kentucky, Virginia, and Rhode Island; distribution and sale of natural gas in Kentucky and Rhode Island; sale of wholesale electricity in Kentucky; and generation of electricity from power plants in Kentucky. It generates electricity from coal, gas, hydro, and solar sources. The company was formerly known as PP&L Resources, Inc. and changed its name to PPL Corporation in 2000. PPL Corporation was founded in 1920 and is headquartered in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
0KEJ Company Deck
0KEJ Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call emphasized disciplined execution and constructive regulatory outcomes that support the reaffirmed 2026 guidance and strengthen long-term growth visibility. Material operational and strategic positives include strong data center demand (32 GW pipeline, >11 GW ESAs), accelerated capital deployment (approx. $2.3B YTD, ~30% YoY increase), constructive Pennsylvania rate case ($275M, <4% increase, delivery rates ~20% below state average) and meaningful progress on the Invitium JV with potential multi‑billion dollar upside. Offsetting risks include near-term special charges ($0.03/share), segment-level expense pressures (depreciation/interest), regulatory/timing uncertainty in Kentucky and PJM/FERC processes, and the long lead time before JV earnings become material (post-2030). On balance, the positive items — reaffirmed guidance, regulatory wins, expanding demand pipeline and clear capital deployment/execution — outweigh the challenges, though notable execution and timing risks remain.View all GB:0KEJ earnings summaries0KEJ Revenue Breakdown
41.58% Kentucky Regulated
34.43% Pennsylvania Regulated
23.98% Rhode Island Regulated
0.01% Corporate and other revenues
0KEJ Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$41.56
▲(14.35% Upside)