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PPL Corporation PPL

Utilities — Utilities Regulated Electric
S&P 500 Member Dividend Champion (3y) Cash Flow Champion (3y)
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Insider Decisions

Total sells
0.25
in millions of $
Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 Aug 26
Buy — — — — — — — — — — — —
Sell — — — — — — — — 1 — — —
Insider Ownership
0.18%

Capital & Financial Ratios

Market Cap
25,290.00
Revenue
9,398.00
Net Income
1,266.00
Free Cash Flow
(1,992.00)
Net Debt
19,991.00
Current Ratio
0.91
Debt/Equity
1.35
P/E ratio
19.61
P/S ratio
2.67
P/B ratio
1.67
Past 5Y EPS Growth
(12.75%)
This Y EPS Growth
7.77%
Next Y EPS Growth
8.53%
Next 5Y EPS Growth
8.23%
in millions of $

Dividends

Payout Ratio
0.96
Annual Dividend Rate
0.96
Annual Dividend Yield
3.74%
total individual payouts
2028 ‡‡‡‡‡
2027 ‡‡‡‡‡
2026 1.14
—
—
—
2025 1.09
—
—
—
—
2024 1.03
—
—
—
—
2023 0.96
—
—
—
—
2022 0.88
—
—
—
—
2021 1.66
—
—
—
—
2020 1.66
—
—
—
—
2019 1.65
—
—
—
—
2018 1.64
—
—
—
—
2017 1.58
—
—
—
—
2016 1.52
—
—
—
—
predictions in italic, special payouts not included in total or ratios

Assets vs Liabilities

2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Cash 331.00 306.00 1,071.00 332.00
Receivables 1,221.00 1,037.00 1,225.00 1,248.00
Inventory 505.00 511.00 551.00 597.00
Other 772.00 890.00 978.00 810.00
2,932.00 2,880.00 3,931.00 3,165.00
2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Payables 1,104.00 1,196.00 1,559.00 1,360.00
ST’ Debt 993.00 854.00 1,360.00 534.00
Other 816.00 837.00 1,044.00 1,074.00
3,340.00 3,333.00 4,546.00 3,497.00
in millions of $

Compound Annual Growth

10y 5y 3y
Sales ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Cash Flow ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Earnings ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Book Value ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡

Revenue

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 2,774.00 2,111.00 — —
—
’25 2,504.00 2,025.00 2,239.00 2,274.00
9,042.00
’24 2,304.00 1,881.00 2,066.00 2,211.00
8,462.00
’23 2,415.00 1,823.00 2,043.00 2,031.00
8,312.00
’22 1,782.00 1,696.00 2,134.00 2,290.00
7,902.00
’21 1,498.00 1,288.00 1,512.00 1,485.00
5,783.00
’20 1,440.00 1,263.00 1,400.00 1,371.00
5,474.00
in millions of $

Operating Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 557.00 583.00 — —
—
’25 513.00 602.00 966.00 548.00
2,629.00
’24 282.00 766.00 781.00 511.00
2,340.00
’23 430.00 412.00 806.00 110.00
1,758.00
’22 502.00 477.00 532.00 219.00
1,730.00
’21 663.00 858.00 457.00 292.00
2,270.00
’20 692.00 607.00 948.00 499.00
2,746.00
in millions of $

Free Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 (501.00) (698.00) — —
—
’25 (280.00) (328.00) (179.00) (614.00)
(1,401.00)
’24 (314.00) 96.00 102.00 (349.00)
(465.00)
’23 (69.00) (179.00) 155.00 (539.00)
(632.00)
’22 75.00 (105.00) 26.00 (421.00)
(425.00)
’21 192.00 360.00 (34.00) (221.00)
297.00
’20 76.00 65.00 416.00 (81.00)
476.00
in millions of $

EPS

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 0.60 0.30 — —
—
’25 0.56 0.25 0.43 0.36
1.59
’24 0.42 0.26 0.29 0.24
1.20
’23 0.39 0.15 0.31 0.15
1.00
’22 0.37 0.16 0.24 0.26
1.02
’21 (2.39) 0.03 0.27 0.18
(1.93)
’20 0.72 0.45 0.37 0.38
1.91

Target Price Range

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Average
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Recommendation Rating

1.7
1
Buy
2
3
Hold
4
5
Sell
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 23.47 22.20 25.35 31.22 — — —
Low Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 30.99 31.74 35.15 38.27 — — —
High Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 6,527 6,629 6,653 6,546 — — —
Employees
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1.21 1.25 1.27 1.38 — — —
Revenue/Emp
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 7,902.00 8,312.00 8,462.00 9,042.00 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Revenue
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 66.88% 69.03% 70.91% 69.62% — — —
Gross Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 915.00 924.00 1,116.00 1,472.00 ‡‡‡‡‡ — —
EBT
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 11.58% 11.12% 13.19% 16.28% ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
EBT Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 756.00 740.00 888.00 1,181.00 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Net Income
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1,233.00 1,335.00 1,357.00 1,416.00 — — —
Depreciation
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 10.74 11.28 11.47 12.23 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Revenue/Sh
‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1.03 1.00 1.20 1.60 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Earnings/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2.35 2.39 3.17 3.56 ‡‡‡‡ — —
Cash Flow/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (2.93) (3.24) (3.80) (5.45) ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Capex/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (0.58) (0.86) (0.63) (1.89) — — —
Free CF/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 18.91 18.90 19.08 20.13 ‡‡‡‡‡ — —
Book Value/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 736.03 737.04 737.76 739.41 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Shares
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ 28.63 27.51 26.83 21.89 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡
PE Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2.72 2.44 2.83 2.86 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
PS Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1.54 1.46 1.70 1.74 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
PB Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 4.48 4.28 4.78 4.89 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡
EV/Sales
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (78.41) (54.03) (82.38) (30.96) — — —
EV/FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1,730.00 1,758.00 2,340.00 2,629.00 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Op' Cash Flow
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (2,155.00) (2,390.00) (2,805.00) (4,030.00) ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ —
Capex
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (425.00) (632.00) (465.00) (1,401.00) ‡‡‡‡‡ — —
FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (965.00) (408.00) (453.00) (615.00) — — —
Working Cap'
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 14,228.00 15,604.00 16,806.00 19,350.00 — — —
Total Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 13,872.00 15,273.00 16,500.00 18,279.00 — — —
Net Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 13,918.00 13,933.00 14,077.00 14,881.00 — — —
Sh' Equity
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2.12% 1.92% 2.21% 2.73% ‡‡‡‡‡ — —
ROA
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 3.09% 3.49% 3.56% 4.01% — — —
ROIC
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 5.46% 5.31% 6.33% 8.14% ‡‡‡‡‡ — —
ROE
predictions in italic, sparklines do not include predictions

Analyst Commentary (Summary)

PPL Corporation has transformed into a pure-play regulated electric utility following its 2022 spin-off of Talen Energy, slashing headcount by over 55% and driving explosive efficiency gains—revenue per employee surged 186% to $1.27 million in 2024. Revenues rebounded robustly from a pandemic low, reaching $8.46 billion in 2024 (up 15.6% from 2022), with projections accelerating to $10 billion by 2027 amid grid upgrades, electrification trends, and supportive Pennsylvania regulation. Profitability metrics reflect this pivot: EPS climbed from a 2021 loss to $1.20 in 2024 (projected 76% growth through 2027), ROE stabilized at 6.3% with further upside, and margins expanded despite spin-off disruptions.

The balance sheet remains resilient with debt reduced post-spin but rising to fund aggressive capex ($2.81 billion annually), yielding chronic negative free cash flow—a hallmark of growth utilities. Trading near highs with a forward PE compressing to 18x by 2027, the stock embeds 6% consensus upside (high-end 16%), offering defensive yield and undervaluation potential per DCF models. However, insider selling (zero buys, $992K in executive sales) signals caution amid escalating capex risks, interest rates, and regulatory uncertainties.

Forward tailwinds like AI data center demand position PPL for 6-8% earnings growth, outpacing the sector, but watch FCF gaps and Q1 2026 updates for confirmation.

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PPL Corporation (PPL) Latest News

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14 Sep

3 , 12:41 PM
Kentucky's economic development efforts may support PPL Corporation's long-term growth through expanded operations and regional opportunities. Kentucky economic initiatives could moderately influence PPL's regional operations and growth trajectory.

9 Sep

3 , 12:15 PM
PPL Corporation evaluates clean-energy initiatives as potential drivers for sustained long-term growth in the utility sector. Clean-energy initiatives may moderately affect PPL's financial performance and competitive positioning in the energy market.

2 Sep

3 , 4:48 AM
PPL Corp holds guidance steady amid surging data center electricity demand. Data center growth signals potential long-term load increases for PPL without shifting near-term guidance.

31 Aug

3 , 1:09 PM
PPL Corporation's rising operating income raises questions on its capacity to sustain long-term earnings growth. Operating income trends may moderately shape PPL earnings outlook and investor positioning.

25 Aug

4 , 6:18 PM
PPL Corporation outlines a $5.1 billion capital plan alongside its earnings outlook, prompting assessment of potential undervaluation. PPL's $5.1b capital plan marks a major strategic commitment capable of altering long-term trajectory and investor sentiment.

24 Aug

3 , 12:46 PM
PPL Corporation reports rising revenues but faces questions over whether they can drive sustainable earnings growth. Revenue and earnings sustainability questions may moderately shape PPL investor sentiment and performance outlook.

19 Aug

4 , 5:19 PM
Pennsylvania sets new data-center rules enabling select energy companies including PPL to benefit from compliance and demand shifts in power supply for tech infrastructure. New Pennsylvania data-center rules create regulatory advantages and potential demand growth for PPL in energy supply.

18 Aug

3 , 11:44 AM
PPL Corporation reports stronger cash flows that may help fund its long-term growth strategy amid ongoing infrastructure investments. PPL cash flow trends carry moderate potential to influence financial performance and growth execution.

14 Aug

3 transcript www.fool.com, 9:14 AM
PPL Corporation conducted its Q2 2026 earnings call, presenting quarterly financial results, operational highlights, and forward-looking guidance for investors. Quarterly earnings details and guidance typically influence short-term stock movement and sentiment without fundamentally reshaping long-term strategy.

11 Aug

4 , 1:29 PM
PPL Corporation evaluates opportunities to supply electricity to AI-driven data centers amid rising power demand from tech expansion. Rising power needs from AI data centers offer PPL major revenue growth potential as a utility provider.

4 , 7:11 AM
Pembina Pipeline posts stronger earnings and affirms its dividend, potentially acting as a game changer for the company's market position and investor outlook. Stronger earnings and affirmed dividend signal major positive shifts likely to boost Pembina Pipeline's financial trajectory and sentiment.

10 Aug

4 transcript , 10:00 AM
PPL Corporation's Q2 earnings call highlighted upside potential from data center investments. Data center investments signal major strategic growth likely to shift PPL's trajectory and sentiment.

4 www.utilitydive.com, 5:27 AM
PPL-Blackstone joint venture secures 5 GW of gas turbines for data centers in Pennsylvania. Joint venture adds 5 GW capacity tied to surging data center demand, positioning PPL for major revenue growth.

8 Aug

3 transcript www.marketbeat.com, 9:03 PM
PPL Corporation released Q2 earnings call highlights covering financial results, operational updates and management commentary on performance and outlook. Q2 earnings highlights include financial metrics and guidance that may affect short-term market sentiment without fundamentally altering long-term trajectory.

3 , 7:10 PM
PPL missed earnings expectations but reaffirmed 2026 guidance, prompting questions on whether this changes the investment case for the stock. Earnings miss introduces short-term sentiment pressure while reaffirmed guidance limits any fundamental shift in long-term outlook.

7 Aug

4 transcript , 7:01 PM
PPL Corp reaffirms full-year guidance and advances data center projects in its Q2 2026 earnings call. Data center progress signals new growth avenues that can materially lift long-term revenue and investor outlook.

3 app.moby.co, 5:56 PM
PPL Corporation held its Q2 2026 earnings call covering financial results and outlook. Quarterly earnings data shapes near-term investor sentiment and valuation.

3 , 3:00 PM
PPL Corporation released Q2 earnings with discussion of key metrics. Quarterly earnings release discloses financial results that moderately influence valuation and sentiment.

3 , 8:45 AM
PPL Corporation posted Q2 earnings and revenues below Wall Street estimates. Quarterly earnings shortfall can weigh on near-term investor sentiment and stock price.

1 Aug

4 , 10:09 AM
PPL Corporation and Blackstone acquired 500 acres for potential power plants serving data centers. Land purchase for data center power plants signals major expansion opportunity in high-growth energy demand sector.

3 , 10:08 PM
PPL stock appears fairly valued on company plans to develop power plants serving data centers. PPL data center power plant plans may moderately affect operational growth without fundamentally altering company trajectory.

31 Jul

3 , 10:00 AM
PPL earnings are projected to grow ahead of next week's release. Anticipated earnings growth may moderately influence PPL stock valuation and short-term investor sentiment.

30 Jul

3 www.thetimes-tribune.com, 8:01 PM
PPL Corp. and Blackstone spent $40.4M on possible Luzerne County power plants. Potential power plant investment signals core operations expansion with moderate financial scale.

3 , 12:27 AM
PPL Corporation joins White House pledge committing Pennsylvania utility to shield ratepayers from data center power costs. Pledge affects PPL data center contract negotiations and cost recovery but leaves core regulated earnings trajectory intact.

26 Jul

3 www.pennlive.com, 6:02 AM
PPL signed a pledge to protect consumers from higher electric bills due to data center demand. Pledge may constrain PPL rate increases from data center demand and limit revenue upside.

24 Jul

3 www.kentucky.com, 11:04 AM
Kentucky utilities including PPL are rapidly signing Trump's data center ratepayer protection pledge to prevent large power users from shifting infrastructure costs onto residential customers. Pledge commitments could limit PPL's flexibility to recover data-center-driven grid upgrade expenses through rates.

20 Jul

3 , 11:58 AM
PPL Corporation relies on cost-control initiatives to underpin sustained long-term earnings growth. Cost controls at PPL affect operational efficiency and earnings trajectory but remain subject to regulatory and market offsets.

15 Jul

3 , 12:53 PM
PPL Corporation's robust T&D network underpins sustainable long-term growth amid regulatory and market shifts in utilities. PPL T&D strengths may moderately lift growth trajectory and investor views without major strategic shifts.

10 Jul

3 www.barchart.com, 6:49 AM
PPL Corporation prepares to report quarterly earnings with focus on revenue, EPS, and utility segment performance amid regulatory and market conditions. Earnings previews shape near-term investor expectations and trading activity for PPL without altering long-term fundamentals.

7 Jul

3 , 12:34 PM
PPL Corporation's diversified energy assets across regulated utilities and renewables support stable cash flows and position the firm for sustained long-term earnings expansion. Portfolio balance analysis points to moderate effects on earnings outlook without major strategic shifts.
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