PPL Corporation (PPL)

US — Utilities Sector
Peers: PEG  FE  EXC  SO  AEP 

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol PPL
  • Rev/Share 11.9117
  • Book/Share 19.3243
  • PB 1.9002
  • Debt/Equity 1.2458
  • CurrentRatio 0.5872
  • ROIC 0.0379

 

  • MktCap 27154990800.0
  • FreeCF/Share -0.4653
  • PFCF -78.9389
  • PE 27.4759
  • Debt/Assets 0.4201
  • DivYield 0.0289
  • ROE 0.0696

 

  • Rating C+
  • Score 2
  • Recommendation Sell
  • P/E Score 1
  • DCF Score 1
  • P/B Score 2
  • D/E Score 3

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Initiation PPL BMO Capital Markets -- Outperform -- $36 Dec. 11, 2024
Initiation PPL Jefferies -- Buy -- $38 Sept. 20, 2024

News

PPL vs. FirstEnergy: Which Utility Stock Powers Up Stronger Returns?
FE, PPL
Published: August 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Both PPL and FE are regulated electric utilities and investing in infrastructure improvements to cater the rising demand from data centers.

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PPL to Pay Quarterly Stock Dividend Oct. 1, 2025
PPL
Published: August 22, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

ALLENTOWN, Pa. , Aug. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) declared a quarterly common stock dividend on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, of $0.2725 per share, payable Oct. 1, 2025 to shareowners of record as of Sept.10, 2025.

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Can PPL's Diversified Fuel Mix Drive Growth & Decarbonization?
PPL
Published: August 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

PPL aims to enhance grid reliability, reduce carbon emissions and lower costs for customers.

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Will PPL's Infrastructure Upgrades Boost Its Reliability & Earnings?
PPL
Published: August 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

PPL is investing heavily in transmission and distribution upgrades to improve service reliability.

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How Should Investors Approach PPL Stock After Q2 Earnings Miss?
PPL
Published: August 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

PPL's Q2 earnings miss estimates, but strong data center demand and $20B investment plans are powering the stock higher.

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Investors Heavily Search PPL Corporation (PPL): Here is What You Need to Know
PPL
Published: August 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to PPL (PPL). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.

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Here's What Key Metrics Tell Us About PPL (PPL) Q2 Earnings
PPL
Published: August 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Although the revenue and EPS for PPL (PPL) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended June 2025, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.

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PPL's Q2 Earnings Lag Estimates, Revenues Increase Y/Y
PPL
Published: July 31, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

PPL's second-quarter 2025 earnings decrease year over year, while revenues increase. Total operating expenses increase during the same period.

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PPL (PPL) Q2 Earnings Miss Estimates
PPL
Published: July 31, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

PPL (PPL) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.32 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.37 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.38 per share a year ago.

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PPL (PPL) Reports Next Week: What You Should Expect
PPL
Published: July 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

PPL (PPL) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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PPL vs. Xcel Energy: Which Utility Stock Offers More Upside?
PPL, XEL
Published: July 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Both PPL and XEL are investing billions in transmission upgrades and integrating renewable energy to meet regulatory and demand trends.

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Can PPL's Clean Energy Strategy Drive Growth & Grid Resilience?
PPL
Published: July 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

PPL is expanding its renewable energy focus while lifting its stock above peers.

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PPL, Blackstone JV to Build Natural Gas Plant for Data Center Support
PPL
Published: July 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

PPL forms a joint venture with Blackstone to power data centers with new gas-fired plants amid surging AI-driven energy demand.

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PPL Corporation and Blackstone Infrastructure create joint venture to build natural gas generation in Pennsylvania in support of data center development
PPL
Published: July 15, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Venture to serve data center power needs through long-term energy supply agreements ALLENTOWN, Pa. , July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) ("PPL") and Blackstone Infrastructure today announced that they have formed a joint venture to build, own and operate new gas-fired, combined-cycle generation stations to power data centers under long-term energy services agreements (ESA).

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How Will PPL's Capital Investments Shape Its Future Growth?
PPL
Published: July 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

PPL aims for a regulated capital investment plan of $20 billion during 2025-2028.

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PPL Corporation to conduct webcast on Second-Quarter 2025 Earnings Results
PPL
Published: July 10, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

ALLENTOWN, Pa. , July 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) will release consolidated second-quarter 2025 earnings results on Thursday, July 31.

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What Role Do Cost Reductions Play in PPL's Growth Strategy?
PPL
Published: July 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

PPL aims at cost reduction strategies by achieving significant operation and maintenance savings.

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PPL Stock Underperforms Its Industry YTD: What Should Investors Do?
PPL
Published: July 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

PPL stock is expected to benefit from increasing demand from data centers and capital investment in its infrastructure.

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These 2 Utilities Stocks Could Beat Earnings: Why They Should Be on Your Radar
DUK, PPL
Published: July 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Why investors should use the Zacks Earnings ESP tool to help find stocks that are poised to top quarterly earnings estimates.

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PPL (PPL) Stock Falls Amid Market Uptick: What Investors Need to Know
PPL
Published: July 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

The latest trading day saw PPL (PPL) settling at $33.54, representing a -1.32% change from its previous close.

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Is PPL Positioned to Lead the Utility Sector in the Data Center Era?
PPL
Published: July 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

PPL is witnessing increased data center demand, particularly in Pennsylvania and Kentucky.

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PPL vs. AEE: Which Utility Stock Offers More Growth Potential?
AEE, PPL
Published: May 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

PPL Corporation and Ameren Corporation are strong utilities with well-chalked-out capital investment plans and efficiently serving millions of customers.

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Why Is PPL (PPL) Down 4.6% Since Last Earnings Report?
PPL
Published: May 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

PPL (PPL) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

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Wall Street Analysts See PPL (PPL) as a Buy: Should You Invest?
PPL
Published: May 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important?

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PPL Stock Underperforms its Industry in Three Months: How to Play?
PPL
Published: May 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

PPL stock is expected to benefit from rising demand in its service territories from data centers, constructive regulatory jurisdiction, and capital investment in its infrastructure.

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PPL to Pay Quarterly Stock Dividend Jul. 1, 2025
PPL
Published: May 16, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

ALLENTOWN, Pa. , May 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) declared a quarterly common stock dividend on Friday, May 16, 2025, of $0.2725 per share, payable Jul. 1, 2025 to shareowners of record as of Jun.10, 2025.

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LG&E and KU investing in system enhancements for customers
PPL
Published: May 15, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Utilities upgrading aging equipment to defend against stronger storms and support increased energy needs. LOUISVILLE, Ky.

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PPL: Solid Q1 And Lessened Dilution Risk
PPL
Published: May 06, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

PPL Corp has performed well, up 29% in a year, driven by data center demand and stable utility cash flows amid macro uncertainty. PPL's Q1 earnings beat estimates due to cold weather, but long-term growth is tempered by slow growth in Kentucky and Pennsylvania. PPL plans $20 billion in cap-ex through 2028, targeting 9.8% rate base growth, but faces equity dilution and higher interest expenses.

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PPL (PPL) Q1 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
PPL
Published: May 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The headline numbers for PPL (PPL) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended March 2025, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

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PPL Corporation (PPL) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
PPL
Published: April 30, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

PPL Corporation (NYSE:PPL ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call April 30, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Andy Ludwig - Vice President of Investor Relations Vince Sorgi - President & Chief Executive Officer Joe Bergstein - Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Shar Pourreza - Guggenheim Partners Paul Zimbardo - Jefferies Angie Storozynski - Seaport Anthony Crowdell - Mizuho David Paz - Wolfe Ian Rapp - Bank of America Operator Good day, and welcome to the PPL Corporation First Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call. All participants will be in a listen-only mode.

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About PPL Corporation (PPL)

  • IPO Date 1980-03-17
  • Website https://www.pplweb.com
  • Industry Regulated Electric
  • CEO Vincent Sorgi CPA
  • Employees 6653

PPL Corporation, a utility holding company, delivers electricity and natural gas in the United States and the United Kingdom. The company operates through two segments: Kentucky Regulated and Pennsylvania Regulated. It serves approximately 429,000 electric and 333,000 natural gas customers in Louisville and adjacent areas in Kentucky; 538,000 electric customers in central, southeastern, and western Kentucky; and 28,000 electric customers in five counties in southwestern Virginia. The company also provides electric services to approximately 1.4 million customers in Pennsylvania; and generates electricity from coal, gas, hydro, and solar sources in Kentucky; and sells wholesale electricity to two municipalities in Kentucky. PPL Corporation was founded in 1920 and is headquartered in Allentown, Pennsylvania.