PPL Corporation (PPL)
NYSE:PPL
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PPL Stock Chart & Stats
$39.02
-$0.10(-0.33%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$39.02
-$0.10(-0.33%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$33.17 - $40.11
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.03M
Average Volume (3M)9.19M
Market Cap
$26.62B
Enterprise Value$45.57B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.25B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$20.24B
Price to Earnings (P/E)21.8
Beta0.12
Next Earnings
Jul 30, 2026EPS Estimate
0.37Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.13%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.64
Shares Outstanding752,350,340
10 Day Avg. Volume10,827,657
30 Day Avg. Volume9,192,425
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.66
Price to Book (P/B)1.74
Price to Sales (P/S)2.87
P/FCF Ratio-18.50
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.71
Enterprise Value/Revenue4.89
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit13.90
Enterprise Value/Ebitda11.96
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$41.50Price Target Upside6.36% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering10
EPS Forecast (FY)1.95
Revenue Forecast (FY)$9.71B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Visible Rate-base Growth Via Large CapexA large, multi‑year capital program that drives ~10% annual rate‑base growth creates durable earnings visibility for a regulated utility. Sustained investment expands the asset base that earns regulated returns, underpinning multi‑year EPS and dividend growth targets and insulating cash flows from commodity swings.
Robust Data‑center Demand PipelineA deep, progressing hyperscaler/data‑center load pipeline provides durable, contracted or long‑term load growth that increases utility throughput and justifies new infrastructure. This structural demand diversifies load mix, supports new rate classes and can provide predictable incremental revenue over many years.
Financing De‑risking And Access To Long-term CapitalSecuring $1.15bn via equity units and issuing long‑dated bonds improves funding certainty for the capital plan and reduces near‑term refinancing pressure. This extends maturities, preserves credit metrics, and lowers execution risk of rate‑base growth by reducing dependence on point‑in‑time capital markets.
Bears Say
Persistent Negative Free Cash FlowNegative free cash flow across multiple years signals that capex is outpacing operating cash generation. Over time this increases reliance on debt/equity financing, raising financing costs and execution risk if markets tighten, and could constrain flexibility for dividends or incremental investments.
Material Regulatory Refund ExposureA potential $2.5bn ROE refund represents a large, structural regulatory cash liability. Even if coordinated with rate filings, such refunds can erode capital available for investment, increase regulatory scrutiny, and create ongoing uncertainty about recoverability and allowed returns across jurisdictions.
Rising Depreciation And Financing CostsSustained increases in depreciation and interest expense compress regulated margins because higher non‑fuel costs reduce net income earned on the rate base unless fully recognized in rates. Combined with regulatory uncertainty (e.g., Kentucky, PJM) this can delay or dilute the earnings benefits of capex over multiple years.
PPL News
PPL FAQ
What was PPL Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?
PPL Corporation lowest stock price was $33.16 and its highest was $40.10 in the past 12 months.
What is PPL Corporation’s market cap?
PPL Corporation’s market cap is $26.62B.
When is PPL Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
PPL Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 30, 2026 which is in 39 days.
How were PPL Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
PPL Corporation released its earnings results on May 08, 2026. The company reported $0.63 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.616 by $0.014.
Is PPL Corporation overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts PPL Corporation’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does PPL Corporation pay dividends?
PPL Corporation pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.285 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.13%. See more information on PPL Corporation dividends here
What is PPL Corporation’s EPS estimate?
PPL Corporation’s EPS estimate is 0.37.
How many shares outstanding does PPL Corporation have?
PPL Corporation has 752,350,340 shares outstanding.
What happened to PPL Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
PPL Corporation reported an EPS of $0.63 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.616. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.339%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of PPL Corporation?
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:
$41.50 (6.36% Upside)
$41.50 (6.36% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
PPL Sentiment 50%
Sector Average 74%
Sector Average 74%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 1.4M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 2.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.1%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 59%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
8.67%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
8.32%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
10.75%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
PPL Corporation
PPL Corporation functions as a utility holding company, primarily engaged in the distribution of electricity and natural gas throughout both the United States and the United Kingdom. Its operational footprint in the U.S. is segmented into two regulated divisions: one in Kentucky and another in Pennsylvania. In Kentucky, the company supplies electricity to approximately 429,000 customers and natural gas to about 333,000 in the Louisville region and surrounding areas. It also serves an additional 538,000 electric customers across central, southeastern, and western parts of the state. Furthermore, PPL reaches around 28,000 electric customers in five counties located in southwestern Virginia. Its most significant customer base is in Pennsylvania, where it provides electric services to roughly 1.4 million individuals. Beyond mere delivery, PPL is also involved in electricity generation within Kentucky, utilizing a mix of sources including coal, natural gas, hydro, and solar power. The company also sells wholesale electricity to two municipalities in Kentucky. PPL Corporation was established in 1920 and its main office is situated in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
PPL Company Deck
PPL Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call highlights a strong operational and financial start to 2026: Q1 EPS beat versus last year on an ongoing basis, reaffirmed full-year guidance, a large and growing data center demand pipeline, disciplined capital program ($5.1B in 2026 and $23B through 2029), constructive regulatory developments in Pennsylvania and Rhode Island, and meaningful progress on the Blackstone joint venture and financing de-risking. Offsetting these positives are material regulatory exposures (notably an approximately $2.526B potential New England ROE refund), higher depreciation and financing costs, ongoing regulatory uncertainty in Kentucky and PJM market design, and some near-term volume pressures in Kentucky. Overall, the positives on execution, demand momentum, investment visibility, and financing strength outweigh the notable risks described, though those risks remain meaningful and warrant monitoring.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
$41.50
▲(6.36% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.17% Insiders
30.07% Mutual Funds
13.33% Other Institutional Investors
28.68% Public Companies and
Individual Investors