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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)10.14M
Market Cap
$26.92B
Enterprise Value$45.57B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.25B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$20.24B
Price to Earnings (P/E)29.3
Beta0.10
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. Volume8,522,636
30 Day Avg. Volume10,137,832
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 Cap1.69
Enterprise Value/Revenue4.89
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit13.86
Enterprise Value/Ebitda11.92
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$41.70Price Target Upside6.87% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering10
EPS Forecast (FY)1.95
Revenue Forecast (FY)$9.74B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Multi‑year Capital Plan & Rate‑base GrowthA large, multi‑year capital program that drives ~10.3% annual rate‑base growth supports durable regulated revenue and earnings visibility. In regulated utilities, predictable recovery of prudently incurred investments through rates underpins sustainable EPS growth and funds grid modernization over several years.
Constructive Pennsylvania Rate SettlementRegulatory approval of a $275M revenue increase with a two‑year moratorium materially improves near‑term earnings certainty and rate recovery for investments. This reduces frequency of contentious rate proceedings, improves cash flow planning, and strengthens long‑run utility economics in PPL's largest jurisdiction.
Financing De‑risking And Access To CapitalPre‑funding a material portion of equity needs and using long‑dated secured debt enhances financing flexibility and preserves credit metrics while executing the capex plan. Better matched maturities and equity de‑risking lower refinancing risk and support sustained investment without immediate pressure on cash flows.
Bears Say
Persistent Negative Free Cash FlowSustained negative free cash flow during the investment cycle increases reliance on external financing and equity issuance. Over multiple years this can compress financial flexibility, raise effective funding costs, and amplify sensitivity to capital‑market conditions or higher interest rates, risking program pacing or returns.
Large Potential ROE Refund ExposureA potential $2.526B ROE refund is a material regulatory liability that could erode retained earnings, require significant cash outlays, and complicate rate filings. Until resolved, this exposure creates multi‑year uncertainty around credit metrics, capital allocation and the net returns on invested infrastructure.
Regulatory And Market‑design Uncertainty (PJM/Kentucky)Ongoing PJM market‑design and state rate case uncertainty can change who bears costs for transmission, capacity and reliability. Structural shifts in cost allocation or adverse state decisions can reduce recoverability of investments and margins, creating prolonged regulatory risk for large grid projects and new load supply.
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 $26.92B.
When is PPL Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
PPL Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 30, 2026 which is in 18 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:
$41.70 (6.87% Upside)
$41.70 (6.87% 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 ▼ 1.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 6.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 6.6%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
7.53%
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 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
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
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
$41.70
▲(6.87% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.17% Insiders
29.27% Mutual Funds
0.90% Other Institutional Investors
41.33% Public Companies and
Individual Investors