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PPL Stock Chart & Stats
$36.22
-$0.02(-0.06%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$36.22
-$0.02(-0.06%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$33.17 - $40.11
Previous CloseN/A
Volume13.42M
Average Volume (3M)8.95M
Market Cap
$25.87B
Enterprise Value$47.51K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$332.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$19.85B
Price to Earnings (P/E)27.1
Beta0.12
Next Earnings
Oct 29, 2026EPS Estimate
0.52Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.24%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.70
Shares Outstanding752,544,860
10 Day Avg. Volume6,734,551
30 Day Avg. Volume8,954,578
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
$41.40Price Target Upside14.30% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering11
EPS Forecast (FY)1.95
Revenue Forecast (FY)$9.78B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Improving Earnings And RevenuePPL has expanded revenue and recovered from a 2021 loss to substantial profitability. This improving earnings base, supported by regulated operations, provides a durable foundation for reinvestment and shareholder returns.
Regulated Rate Base GrowthRecent Kentucky recovery improvements and planned grid investment strengthen PPL’s regulated revenue base. Authorized capital spending can earn returns over time, while rate mechanisms improve visibility into cost recovery and growth.
Large-Load And Data Center DemandThe large-load pipeline creates a structural opportunity to expand electricity deliveries and infrastructure investment. Long-term contracts, minimum payments, collateral and termination fees can improve demand visibility and customer risk protection.
Bears Say
Rising LeverageHigher debt reflects the capital intensity of utility investment but increases refinancing and interest-rate sensitivity. Elevated leverage may constrain financial flexibility if project costs rise or regulatory recovery is delayed.
Weak Free Cash Flow ConversionPPL’s substantial investment requirements consume most operating cash, limiting internally generated surplus. Persistently weak free cash flow can increase reliance on debt or equity financing and reduce resilience during execution challenges.
Execution And Regulatory Timing RiskLarge generation and data-center opportunities require regulatory approvals, procurement clarity and complex financing. Delays could defer earnings, raise carrying costs and leave PPL funding substantial investment before new projects become productive.
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 $25.87B.
When is Ppl Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Ppl Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 29, 2026 which is in 67 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 3.24%. 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 752,544,860 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:
$41.40 (14.30% Upside)
$41.40 (14.30% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
PPL Sentiment 56%
Sector Average 53%
Sector Average 53%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 1.3M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 2.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.1%
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
3.24%
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.
PPL Company Deck
PPL Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
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
$41.40
▲(14.30% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.17% Insiders
29.26% Mutual Funds
15.36% Other Institutional Investors
26.94% Public Companies and
Individual Investors