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NYSE:PPL

PPL (PPL) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$25.13
-0.12 (-0.48%)
(As of 09/22/2023 ET)
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Today's Range
$25.01
$25.42
50-Day Range
$24.29
$28.06
52-Week Range
$23.47
$31.74
Volume
3.31 million shs
Average Volume
5.13 million shs
Market Capitalization
$18.52 billion
P/E Ratio
24.16
Dividend Yield
3.82%
Price Target
$30.14

PPL MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.67 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
19.9% Upside
$30.14 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
1.42% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-8.27
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
1.18mentions of PPL in the last 14 days
Based on 2 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
8.86%
From $1.58 to $1.72 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.46 out of 5 stars

Utilities Sector

45th out of 86 stocks

Electric Services Industry

22nd out of 41 stocks


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About PPL (NYSE:PPL) Stock

PPL 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.

PPL Price History

PPL Stock News Headlines

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PPL to Pay Quarterly Stock Dividend October 2, 2023
PPL Corp. stock falls Tuesday, underperforms market
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PPL Corp. Backs Outlook For FY23 Earnings In Line With Market
Q2 2023 PPL Corp Earnings Call
PPL Corporation Q2 Profit Decreases, misses estimates
PPL Corporation Reports Second-Quarter 2023 Earnings
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PPL Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 7/3 Dividend
6/08/2023
Dividend Payable
7/03/2023
Last Earnings
8/04/2023
Ex-Dividend for 10/2 Dividend
9/07/2023
Today
9/22/2023
Dividend Payable
10/02/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
11/03/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Electric services
Sub-Industry
Electric Utilities
Sector
Utilities
CUSIP
69351T10
Employees
6,527
Year Founded
1920

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$30.14
High Stock Price Forecast
$34.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$26.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+19.9%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.67
Research Coverage
6 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$756 million
Pretax Margin
10.69%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$7.90 billion
Cash Flow
$3.02 per share
Book Value
$18.90 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
735,836,000
Market Cap
$18.52 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.79

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Key Executives

  • Mr. Vincent  SorgiMr. Vincent Sorgi (Age 51)
    Pres, CEO & Director
    Comp: $3.22M
  • Mr. Joseph P. Bergstein Jr.Mr. Joseph P. Bergstein Jr. (Age 52)
    Exec. VP & CFO
    Comp: $1.4M
  • Ms. Wendy E. Stark (Age 51)
    Exec. VP, Corp. Sec. & Chief Legal Officer
    Comp: $1.24M
  • Mr. John R. Crockett IIIMr. John R. Crockett III (Age 58)
    Pres of LG&E and KU Energy LLC
    Comp: $915.18k
  • Mr. Francis X. Sullivan
    Exec. VP & COO
  • Mr. Matthew B. Green
    VP & Chief Information and Digital Officer of PPL Services Corp.
  • Mr. Andrew Ludwig
    VP of Investor Relations
  • Mr. Steven D. Phillips
    VP & Global Chief Compliance Officer
  • Mr. Ryan Hill
    Sr. Director of Corp. Communications
  • Ms. Angela K. Gosman (Age 54)
    Exec. VP & Chief HR Officer













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.
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What is PPL's stock price forecast for 2023?

6 Wall Street research analysts have issued twelve-month price targets for PPL's stock. Their PPL share price forecasts range from $26.00 to $34.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $30.14 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 19.2% from the stock's current price.
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How have PPL shares performed in 2023?

PPL's stock was trading at $29.22 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, PPL shares have decreased by 13.4% and is now trading at $25.29.
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When is PPL's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Friday, November 3rd 2023.
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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 analysts' consensus estimates of $0.32 by $0.03. The utilities provider earned $1.82 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.27 billion. PPL had a net margin of 8.79% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 7.75%. The business's revenue was up 7.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $0.30 earnings per share.
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How often does PPL pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for PPL?

PPL declared a quarterly dividend on Friday, August 25th. Investors 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 3.80%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, September 7th.
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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 3.74%. 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.
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What guidance has PPL issued on next quarter's earnings?

PPL issued an update on 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 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."

Who are PPL's major shareholders?

PPL's stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (9.42%), State Street Corp (5.34%), Geode Capital Management LLC (2.11%), Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC (2.06%), Cohen & Steers Inc. (1.17%) and Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corp (1.17%). Insiders that own company stock include David J Bonenberger, Gregory N Dudkin, Joanne H Raphael, John R Crockett III, Joseph P Bergstein Jr, Stephanie R Raymond and Vincent Sorgi.
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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.
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What is PPL's stock price today?

One share of PPL stock can currently be purchased for approximately $25.29.

How much money does PPL make?

PPL (NYSE:PPL) has a market capitalization of $18.64 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.
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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.

This page (NYSE:PPL) was last updated on 9/23/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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