PPL Stock Forecast, Price & News

PPL (NYSE:PPL) Frequently Asked Questions

Is PPL a buy right now?

8 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for PPL in the last year. There are currently 5 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" PPL stock. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in PPL, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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How has PPL's stock been impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19)?

PPL's stock was trading at $29.25 on March 11th, 2020 when Coronavirus (COVID-19) reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization. Since then, PPL stock has increased by 1.4% and is now trading at $29.66.
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When is PPL's next earnings date?

PPL is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, February 17th 2022.
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How were PPL's earnings last quarter?

PPL Co. (NYSE:PPL) posted its earnings results on Thursday, November, 4th. The utilities provider reported $0.36 EPS for the quarter, missing the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.38 by $0.02. The utilities provider earned $1.51 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.59 billion. PPL had a negative net margin of 21.26% and a positive trailing twelve-month return on equity of 8.07%. PPL's revenue was up 8.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $0.58 EPS.
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How often does PPL pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for PPL?

PPL declared a quarterly dividend on Friday, November 19th. Shareholders of record on Friday, December 10th will be paid a dividend of $0.415 per share on Monday, January 3rd. This represents a $1.66 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 5.60%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, December 9th.
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Is PPL a good dividend stock?

PPL pays an annual dividend of $1.66 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 5.59%. PPL has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer.
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What price target have analysts set for PPL?

8 brokers have issued 1 year price objectives for PPL's stock. Their forecasts range from $29.00 to $48.00. On average, they anticipate PPL's share price to reach $36.56 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 23.2% from the stock's current price.
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Who are PPL's key executives?

PPL's management team includes the following people:

• Vincent Sorgi, President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
• Gregory N. Dudkin, Chief Operating Officer & Executive Vice President
• Joseph P. Bergstein, Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President
• W. Mark Brooks, Chief Information & Security Officer
• Steven D Phillips, Global Chief Compliance Officer & Vice President

Who are some of PPL's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to PPL include NextEra Energy (NEE), Duke Energy (DUK), Southern (SO), Eversource Energy (ES), Edison International (EIX), FirstEnergy (FE), Entergy (ETR), Pinnacle West Capital (PNW), OGE Energy (OGE), IDACORP (IDA), Portland General Electric (POR), Hawaiian Electric Industries (HE), PNM Resources (PNM), ALLETE (ALE) and MGE Energy (MGEE).
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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 a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Russell Investments Group Ltd. (0.15%), Grandview Asset Management LLC (0.03%), Corbenic Partners LLC (0.03%), AE Wealth Management LLC (0.03%), Retirement Systems of Alabama (0.03%) and Redpoint Investment Management Pty Ltd (0.03%). Company insiders that own PPL stock include Gregory N Dudkin, Joanne H Raphael and Vincent Sorgi.
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Which institutional investors are selling PPL stock?

PPL stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Royal London Asset Management Ltd., Exchange Traded Concepts LLC, Russell Investments Group Ltd., Retirement Systems of Alabama, State of Alaska Department of Revenue, IBM Retirement Fund, Gilman Hill Asset Management LLC, and Sound View Wealth Advisors Group LLC. Company insiders that have sold PPL company stock in the last year include Gregory N Dudkin, Joanne H Raphael, and Vincent Sorgi.
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Which institutional investors are buying PPL stock?

PPL stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Grandview Asset Management LLC, AE Wealth Management LLC, Corbenic Partners LLC, Arkfeld Wealth Strategies L.L.C., Pinnacle Wealth Management Advisory Group LLC, Gateway Investment Advisers LLC, Wealthfront Advisers LLC, and Machina Capital S.A.S..
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How do I buy shares of PPL?

Shares of PPL 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 $29.66.

How much money does PPL make?

PPL has a market capitalization of $22.83 billion and generates $7.61 billion in revenue each year. The utilities provider earns $1.47 billion in net income (profit) each year or ($1.71) on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does PPL have?

PPL employs 12,318 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.

When was PPL founded?

PPL was founded in 1920.

What is PPL's official website?

The official website for PPL is www.pplweb.com.

Where are PPL's headquarters?

PPL is headquartered at TWO N NINTH ST, ALLENTOWN PA, 18101.

How can I contact PPL?

PPL's mailing address is TWO N NINTH ST, ALLENTOWN PA, 18101. The utilities provider can be reached via phone at (610) 774-5151, via email at [email protected], or via fax at 610-774-5106.