NYSE:PPL PPL (PPL) Stock Forecast, Price & News $23.56 +0.18 (+0.77%) (As of 09/29/2023 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$23.30▼$23.8150-Day Range$23.39▼$28.0652-Week Range$23.30▼$31.74Volume6.50 million shsAverage Volume4.75 million shsMarket Capitalization$17.37 billionP/E Ratio22.65Dividend Yield4.07%Price Target$30.14 ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability PPL MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.67 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside27.9% Upside$30.14 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.43% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainability-8.27Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.59Based on 3 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth8.86%From $1.58 to $1.72 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.53 out of 5 starsUtilities Sector43rd out of 88 stocksElectric Services Industry20th out of 42 stocks 3.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingPPL has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.67, and is based on 4 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $30.14, PPL has a forecasted upside of 27.9% from its current price of $23.56.Amount of Analyst CoveragePPL has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.43% of the float of PPL has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverPPL has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in PPL has recently increased by 0.57%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipPPL is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.07%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthPPL has only been increasing its dividend for 1 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of PPL is 92.31%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, PPL will have a dividend payout ratio of 55.81% next year. This indicates that PPL will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next 0.0 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScorePPL has received a -108.50% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of PPL in category "GHG emissions" seems to be driven mostly by its "Electricity produced with coal", "Electricity produced with natural gas", and "Electricity distribution services of electricity produced with fossil fuels" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for PPL is -8.27. Previous Next 3.1 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentPPL has a news sentiment score of 0.59. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.42 average news sentiment score of Utilities companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for PPL this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.Search InterestOnly 15 people have searched for PPL on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -29% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows14 people have added PPL to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 133% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, PPL insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.17% of the stock of PPL is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions73.09% of the stock of PPL is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for PPL are expected to grow by 8.86% in the coming year, from $1.58 to $1.72 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of PPL is 22.65, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 106.66.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of PPL is 22.65, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 87.66.Price to Earnings Growth RatioPPL has a PEG Ratio of 2.01. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioPPL has a P/B Ratio of 1.25. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About PPL (NYSE:PPL) StockPPL Corporation, an energy company, focuses on providing electricity and natural gas to approximately 3.5 million customers in the United States. It operates through three segments: Kentucky Regulated, Pennsylvania Regulated, and Rhode Island Regulated. The company delivers electricity to customers in Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Virginia, and Rhode Island; delivers natural gas to customers in Kentucky and Rhode Island; and generates electricity from power plants in Kentucky. PPL Corporation was founded in 1920 and is headquartered in Allentown, Pennsylvania.Read More PPL Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart PPL Stock News HeadlinesSeptember 28, 2023 | gurufocus.comIs PPL (PPL) Too Good to Be True? A Comprehensive Analysis of a Potential Value TrapSeptember 28, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comPPL Corp. names Martin interim president of PPL Electric UtilitiesOctober 1, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)66,000% upside on tiny biotech?The Wall Street Journal reports that this medical breakthrough is "Transforming Medicine." One analyst calculated that it could be worth $1 Trillion, making the upside potential of this small-cap 66,000% above today's price.September 25, 2023 | msn.comPPL: A Similar Story AgainSeptember 20, 2023 | marketwatch.comPPL Corp. stock outperforms competitors on strong trading daySeptember 11, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comRhode Island Energy Financial Statements Now Available on PPL Corporation's WebsiteAugust 31, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comPPL Corporation names Christine M. Martin interim president of PPL Electric UtilitiesAugust 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comPPL to Pay Quarterly Stock Dividend October 2, 2023October 1, 2023 | Legacy Research (Ad)Elon Did It Again: This Could be Bigger than TeslaLove him or hate him, it’s hard to deny Elon Musk is a genius. After revolutionizing online payment processing (PayPal), space exploration (SpaceX), and the auto industry (Tesla)... He’s getting ready to do it again with his new AI venture.August 17, 2023 | marketwatch.comPPL Corp. stock underperforms Wednesday when compared to competitorsAugust 15, 2023 | marketwatch.comPPL Corp. stock falls Tuesday, underperforms marketAugust 10, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comPPL Corporation (NYSE:PPL) Shares Could Be 30% Above Their Intrinsic Value EstimateAugust 7, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comPPL Corporation (NYSE:PPL) Q2 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptAugust 6, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comPPL Corp. Backs Outlook For FY23 Earnings In Line With MarketAugust 5, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comQ2 2023 PPL Corp Earnings CallAugust 4, 2023 | msn.comUtility PPL misses quarterly profit estimate as mild weather softens demandAugust 4, 2023 | seekingalpha.comPPL Corporation 2023 Q2 - Results - Earnings Call PresentationAugust 4, 2023 | benzinga.comPPL Clocks 7% Revenue Growth In Q2; Falls Short Of Profit Estimates Hit By Mild Weather, Increased Storm ActivityAugust 4, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comPPL Corporation Q2 Profit Decreases, misses estimatesAugust 4, 2023 | marketwatch.comPPL 2Q Profit Falls on Unfavorable Weather ConditionsAugust 4, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comPPL Corporation Reports Second-Quarter 2023 EarningsAugust 4, 2023 | benzinga.comPPL Likely To Post Higher Q2 Earnings; Here's A Look At Recent Price Target Changes By The Most Accurate AnalystsAugust 3, 2023 | msn.comWhat You Need to Know Ahead of PPL Q2 EarningsJuly 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comPPL Corporation recognized by DiversityInc as a leader in diversity and inclusionJuly 21, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comPPL Corporation to Conduct Webcast on Second-Quarter 2023 Earnings ResultsJuly 18, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comPPL receives top score of 100% on the 2023 Disability Equality IndexJuly 13, 2023 | msn.comPPL: A Growth-Rich Utility, But Near Fair Value, Neutral ChartSee More Headlines Receive PPL Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for PPL and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address PPL Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 7/3 Dividend6/08/2023Dividend Payable7/03/2023Last Earnings8/04/2023Ex-Dividend for 10/2 Dividend9/07/2023Today10/01/2023Dividend Payable10/02/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)11/03/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE Industry Electric services Sub-IndustryElectric Utilities SectorUtilities Current SymbolNYSE:PPL CUSIP69351T10 CIK922224 Webwww.pplweb.com Phone(610) 774-5151Fax610-774-5106Employees6,527Year Founded1920Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$30.14 High Stock Price Forecast$34.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$26.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+27.9%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.67 Research Coverage6 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.04 Trailing P/E Ratio22.65 Forward P/E Ratio14.91 P/E Growth1.99Net Income$756 million Net Margins8.79% Pretax Margin10.69% Return on Equity7.75% Return on Assets2.85% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.04 Current Ratio1.09 Quick Ratio0.90 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$7.90 billion Price / Sales2.20 Cash Flow$3.11 per share Price / Cash Flow7.57 Book Value$18.90 per share Price / Book1.25Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares737,090,000Free Float735,836,000Market Cap$17.37 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.79 Social Links 12 Stocks Corporate Insiders are AbandoningIf a company's CEO, COO, and CFO were all selling shares of their stock, would you want to know?Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Vincent Sorgi (Age 51)Pres, CEO & Director Comp: $3.22MMr. Joseph P. Bergstein Jr. (Age 52)Exec. VP & CFO Comp: $1.4MMs. Wendy E. Stark (Age 51)Exec. VP, Corp. Sec. & Chief Legal Officer Comp: $1.24MMr. John R. Crockett III (Age 58)Pres of LG&E and KU Energy LLC Comp: $915.18kMr. Francis X. SullivanExec. VP & COOMr. Matthew B. GreenVP & Chief Information and Digital Officer of PPL Services Corp.Mr. Andrew LudwigVP of Investor RelationsMr. Steven D. PhillipsVP & Global Chief Compliance OfficerMr. Ryan HillSr. Director of Corp. CommunicationsMs. Angela K. Gosman (Age 54)Exec. VP & Chief HR Officer More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsEntergyNYSE:ETRFirstEnergyNYSE:FEEversource EnergyNYSE:ESEdison InternationalNYSE:EIXPinnacle West CapitalNYSE:PNWView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsBROOKFIELD Corp ON Sold 2,700,860 shares on 9/26/2023Ownership: 0.214%Baystate Wealth Management LLCBought 14,699 shares on 9/21/2023Ownership: 0.002%Wolverine Trading LLCSold 12,500 shares on 8/23/2023Ownership: 0.000%Virginia Retirement Systems ET ALBought 500,000 shares on 8/22/2023Ownership: 0.068%BOKF NABought 418 shares on 8/21/2023Ownership: 0.018%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions PPL Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell PPL stock right now? 6 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for PPL in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" PPL shares. View PPL analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is PPL's stock price forecast for 2023? 6 brokers have issued 1 year target prices for PPL's stock. Their PPL share price forecasts range from $26.00 to $34.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $30.14 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 27.9% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for PPL or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have PPL shares performed in 2023? PPL's stock was trading at $29.22 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, PPL shares have decreased by 19.4% and is now trading at $23.56. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. When is PPL's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Friday, November 3rd 2023. View our PPL earnings forecast. How were PPL's earnings last quarter? PPL Co. (NYSE:PPL) released its quarterly earnings data on Friday, August, 4th. The utilities provider reported $0.29 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.32 by $0.03. The utilities provider had revenue of $1.82 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.27 billion. PPL had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 7.75% and a net margin of 8.79%. PPL's revenue was up 7.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $0.30 earnings per share. Read the conference call transcript. How often does PPL pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for PPL? PPL declared a quarterly dividend on Friday, August 25th. Stockholders of record on Friday, September 8th will be paid a dividend of $0.24 per share on Monday, October 2nd. This represents a $0.96 annualized dividend and a yield of 4.07%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, September 7th. Read our dividend analysis for PPL. What ETFs hold PPL's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of PPL (NYSE:PPL) stock in their portfolio include Global X MSCI Pakistan ETF (PAK), Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF (UTES), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Utilities ETF (RYU), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Utilities ETF (RSPU), First Trust EIP Carbon Impact ETF (ECLN), First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX Fund (FXU), First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure Fund (EMLP) and Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU). Is PPL a good dividend stock? PPL (NYSE:PPL) pays an annual dividend of $0.96 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 4.11%. PPL has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The company does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 92.31%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on earnings estimates, PPL will have a dividend payout ratio of 55.81% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for PPL. What guidance has PPL issued on next quarter's earnings? PPL updated its FY 2023 earnings guidance on Monday, August, 7th. The company provided EPS guidance of $1.50-$1.65 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of $1.58. The company issued revenue guidance of -. What other stocks do shareholders of PPL own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other PPL investors own include AT&T (T), Verizon Communications (VZ), Pfizer (PFE), Intel (INTC), Exxon Mobil (XOM), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), AbbVie (ABBV), Chevron (CVX) and International Business Machines (IBM). What is PPL's stock symbol? PPL trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "PPL." How do I buy shares of PPL? Shares of PPL stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is PPL's stock price today? One share of PPL stock can currently be purchased for approximately $23.56. How much money does PPL make? PPL (NYSE:PPL) has a market capitalization of $17.37 billion and generates $7.90 billion in revenue each year. The utilities provider earns $756 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.04 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does PPL have? The company employs 6,527 workers across the globe. Does PPL have any subsidiaries? The following companies are subsidiares of PPL: AES Ironwood, AES Prescott, CEP Reserves Inc., Kentucky Utilities Company, LG&E and KU Energy LLC, Louisville Gas and Electric Company, PMDC International Holdings Inc., PPL (Barbados) SRL, PPL Atlantic Holdings LLC, PPL Capital Funding Inc., PPL Electric Utilities Corporation, PPL Energy Funding Corporation, PPL Global LLC, PPL UK Holdings LLC, PPL UK Resources Limited, PPL WPD Limited, Safari Energy, Western Power Distribution (East Midlands) plc, Western Power Distribution (South West) plc, and Western Power Distribution (West Midlands) plc.Read More How can I contact PPL? PPL's mailing address is TWO N NINTH ST, ALLENTOWN PA, 18101. The official website for the company is www.pplweb.com. The utilities provider can be reached via phone at (610) 774-5151, via email at invrel@pplweb.com, or via fax at 610-774-5106. 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