EarningsQ2 2026 Earnings Report
MX:PPLC Q2 2026 EPS Results
Actual EPS$5.59
Consensus EPS$5.78
Beat/MissMissed by -$0.19
One Year Ago EPS$5.42
MX:PPLC Q2 2026 Revenue Results
Actual Revenue$35.78B
Expected Revenue$37.12B
Beat/MissMissed by -$1.34B
YoY Revenue Growth+4.25%
Earnings Announcement Details
QuarterQ2 2026
Date08/07/2026
TimeBefore Open
Conference CallFriday, August 7, 2026
MX:PPLC Upcoming Earnings
PPL's next earnings date is estimated for October 29, 2026, based on past reporting schedules.
Q2 2026 Earnings Call Audio
MX:PPLC Q2 2026 Earnings Call
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Q2 2026 Earnings Slide Deck
Q2 2026 Earnings Call Summary
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.Company Guidance
Ongoing and GAAP Earnings Beat
Ongoing earnings of $0.33 per share in Q2 2026 (adjusting for $0.03 per share of special items). GAAP earnings were $0.30 per share vs $0.25 in Q2 2025, an increase of approximately 20%. Management reaffirmed 2026 ongoing earnings guidance of $1.90–$1.98 (midpoint $1.94) and expects stronger H2 supported by recent rate case outcomes.
Constructive Pennsylvania Rate Case Outcome
PPL Electric's Pennsylvania settlement effective July 1 approves a $275 million increase (less than a 4% increase across rate classes). Even after the adjustment, PPL Electric delivery rates remain nearly 20% below the latest published state average and the settlement includes a 2-year stay-out provision.
Rhode Island Rate Action and Recoveries
Rhode Island base rates expected to be effective September 1 — the first base rate increase in 8 years for Rhode Island Energy — supporting continued investment for reliability and resilience. Management is advancing a Hold Harmless Bill Credit proposal to accelerate customer bill credits that would materially offset rate impacts if approved.
Accelerating Capital Deployment
On pace to deploy approximately $5.0 billion of capital in 2026; deployed roughly $2.3 billion through the end of Q2, which is about 30% more than through the first six months of the prior year. Long-term capital needs projected at $23 billion through 2029, supporting average annual rate base growth of over 10%.
Growing Data Center Opportunity
Signed data center agreements increased to ~32 GW (10th consecutive quarter), up 3.5 GW quarter-over-quarter, with over 1 GW coming from signed Electric Service Agreements (ESAs) this quarter. More than 11 GW are now under ESAs, over 6.5 GW are under construction, and two data centers began taking service (expected to ramp to ~2 GW by 2031).
Progress at Invitium Energy Joint Venture
Invitium: strategic sites capable of supporting 8–14 GW; >5 GW of new CCGT accepted in the PJM queue and >5 GW of reservation agreements. Management cites a 5 GW potential project cost of ~$12.5–$15.0 billion (at $2,500–$3,000/kW), with PPL’s share at 51%. Expect one or more commercial agreements by year-end; batteries could begin contributing earnings in 2029–2030 and CCGTs could come online by 2031–2032.
Kentucky Economic Development and Load Growth
Kentucky pipeline expanded to 13.7 GW (11.6 GW data centers, 2.1 GW manufacturing/other), up ~800 MW from last quarter. Signed reimbursement agreements now support ~1.3 GW (up from ~900 MW). Probability-weighted projections indicate ~3.7 GW of expected new load by 2032 — more than double the amount in PPL’s 2025 CPCN filing.
Tariffs and Customer Protections for Large-Load Growth
Large-load tariffs include long-term contract terms (10 years in PA, 15 years in KY), minimum payments (customers commit to at least 80% of reserved capacity), upfront collateral and material termination fees. Tariffs also include customer benefits: starting 2027 PA large-load customer class to contribute $11 million annually to low-income assistance and potential long-term transmission bill reductions of about $25/month for existing PA customers if advanced-stage projects (31.8 GW) are realized.
Strengthened Balance Sheet and Financing Execution
Completed 2026 financing needs early in Q2 with well-subscribed long-dated debt offerings at PPL Electric and Rhode Island Energy. Management reports an improving credit profile and enhanced cash flows following base rate outcomes to support the capital plan and future opportunities.
Reaffirmed Long-Term Financial Targets
Reaffirmation of long-term targets: 6%–8% annual EPS growth through at least 2029 (management expects CAGR near the top end), 4%–6% annual dividend growth and FFO-to-debt of 16%–18%. Targets exclude potential upside from the Invitium JV.
MX:PPLC Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
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