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PPL (0KEJ) Share Price & Analysis

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0KEJ Stock Chart & Stats

$35.35-$0.28(-0.79%)
At close: 4:30 PM GMT
$32$34$36Aug 17Aug 31Sep 14Sep 28Oct 12Oct 26Nov 9
Day’s Range
$35.32 - $36.41
52-Week Range
$31.50 - $40.69
Previous Close
$35.63
Volume
N/A
Average Volume (3M)
1,879
Market Cap
$26.88B
Enterprise Value
$45.34B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
$393.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
$20.89B
Price to Earnings (P/E)
20.1
Beta
0.60
Next Earnings
Feb 12, 2027 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
0.46
Last Dividend Ex-Date
Sep 10, 2026
Dividend Yield
3.19%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Regulated Utility Business Model

PPL’s regulated utility model provides recurring demand, established service territories, and commission-approved recovery of infrastructure investment and operating costs. This framework supports relatively visible earnings and cash-flow planning, while essential electricity and gas delivery creates durable customer demand over the next several quarters.

Rate-base Expansion

The expanded capital program creates a substantial pipeline of infrastructure investment that can grow the regulated rate base and support future earnings. Management projects rate base rising from about $33 billion in 2026 to nearly $48 billion in 2030, providing a durable foundation for utility growth.

Large-load Demand Opportunities

Data-center and other large-load development is expanding the potential demand served by PPL’s networks. Signed agreements, construction activity, and energized contracted load provide more tangible support than speculative interest alone, creating opportunities for infrastructure investment and longer-term regulated growth.

Bears Say

Elevated And Rising Leverage

PPL’s increasing reliance on debt reduces financial flexibility as its capital program expands and can raise exposure to interest costs and refinancing conditions. Although equity has grown and returns are positive, the higher leverage profile may constrain capital allocation and complicate funding of future infrastructure needs.

Weak Cash Conversion

Operating cash flow has been steady, but recent cash generation has not fully matched reported net income and excess cash after capital spending remains modest. This uneven conversion matters for a capital-intensive utility because internally generated funds may be insufficient to support investment, dividends, and financing needs simultaneously.

Regulatory Execution Risk

PPL’s earnings depend on recovering costs and earning approved returns through regulatory proceedings, so unfavorable or delayed decisions can pressure timing and economics. Required base-rate filings in Kentucky and Rhode Island add execution complexity and leave portions of the planned recovery dependent on future commission outcomes.

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0KEJ FAQ

What was PPL’s price range in the past 12 months?
PPL lowest share price was $31.50 and its highest was $40.69 in the past 12 months.
What is PPL’s market cap?
PPL’s market cap is $26.88B.
When is PPL’s upcoming earnings report date?
PPL’s next earnings report is estimated for Feb 12, 2027 (not yet confirmed), which is in 92 days.
How were PPL’s earnings last quarter?
PPL released its earnings results on Nov 06, 2026. The company reported $0.54 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.531 by $0.009.
Is PPL overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts PPL’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does PPL pay dividends?
PPL pays a quarterly dividend of $0.285 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.19%. See more information on PPL dividends here
What is PPL’s EPS estimate?
PPL’s EPS estimate is 0.46.
How many shares outstanding does PPL have?
PPL has 752,544,860 shares outstanding.
What happened to PPL’s price movement after its last earnings report?
PPL reported an EPS of $0.54 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.531. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.595%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of PPL?
Hedge funds hold PPL shares: the largest hedge-fund position in PPL is 1,666,465,297 shares, and hedge funds increased their holdings by 1.3M shares last quarter.
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology