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PPL Stock Chart & Stats
$34.99
-$0.02(-0.06%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$34.99
-$0.02(-0.06%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$33.17 - $40.11
Previous CloseN/A
Volume13.42M
Average Volume (3M)8.08M
Market Cap
$25.94B
Enterprise Value$47.51K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$332.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$19.85B
Price to Earnings (P/E)27.2
Beta0.12
Next Earnings
Oct 29, 2026EPS Estimate
0.53Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.23%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.70
Shares Outstanding752,544,860
10 Day Avg. Volume8,012,775
30 Day Avg. Volume8,078,895
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
$41.64Price Target Upside19.00% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering12
EPS Forecast (FY)1.95
Revenue Forecast (FY)$9.75B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Constructive Regulated Rate OutcomesApproved rate increases and an allowed return on equity strengthen revenue visibility and support recovery of reliability and grid investments. These decisions improve the regulated earnings base over the next several years.
Rate-base Investment GrowthA large, planned investment program creates a durable pathway for regulated rate-base expansion and earnings growth. Recovery through approved customer rates can compound utility scale while supporting grid modernization and reliability.
Large-load Growth OpportunityData-center demand provides a structural source of electricity-load growth across PPL’s territories. Long-term contracts, minimum payments and collateral can improve investment visibility and help support future infrastructure expansion.
Bears Say
Elevated And Rising LeverageHigher leverage increases refinancing and interest-rate sensitivity while PPL pursues an ambitious capital plan. Greater debt-service demands could constrain financial flexibility and make earnings more exposed to financing conditions.
Weak Free-cash-flow ConversionPersistent capital spending has limited conversion of accounting earnings into surplus cash. This raises reliance on debt or external financing to fund growth, potentially increasing balance-sheet pressure and limiting cash available for dividends.
Execution And Regulatory Timing RiskFuture growth depends on approvals, procurement processes and complex generation development. Delays could defer rate-base or joint-venture benefits, while the long lead time before Invitium earnings increases execution risk and near-term funding needs.
PPL News
PPL FAQ
What was Ppl Corp.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Ppl Corp. lowest stock price was $33.16 and its highest was $40.10 in the past 12 months.
What is Ppl Corp.’s market cap?
Ppl Corp.’s market cap is $25.94B.
When is Ppl Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Ppl Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 29, 2026 which is in 56 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 3.23%. See more information on Ppl Corp. dividends here
What is Ppl Corp.’s EPS estimate?
Ppl Corp.’s EPS estimate is 0.53.
How many shares outstanding does Ppl Corp. have?
Ppl Corp. has 752,544,860 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 2.426%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Ppl Corp.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in PPL
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
PPL Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$41.64 (19.00% Upside)
$41.64 (19.00% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
PPL Sentiment 56%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 1.3M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 2.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.7%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-2.15%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
3.23%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
9.30%
Trailing 12-Months
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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.
PPL Company Deck
PPL 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 PPL earnings summariesPPL Revenue Breakdown
41.58% Kentucky Regulated
34.43% Pennsylvania Regulated
23.98% Rhode Island Regulated
0.01% Corporate and other revenues
PPL Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$41.64
▲(19.00% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.17% Insiders
29.26% Mutual Funds
15.38% Other Institutional Investors
26.90% Public Companies and
Individual Investors