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[BREAKING] Small Firm Develops World's First Anti-Aircraft Laser (Ad)
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In Nigeria’s hard-hit north, families seek justice as armed groups seek control
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NYSE:PPL

PPL (PPL) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$26.01
+0.01 (+0.04%)
(As of 05/26/2023 ET)
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Today's Range
$25.72
$26.01
50-Day Range
$25.91
$28.83
52-Week Range
$23.47
$31.74
Volume
6.11 million shs
Average Volume
4.93 million shs
Market Capitalization
$19.17 billion
P/E Ratio
24.77
Dividend Yield
3.69%
Price Target
$31.00

PPL MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.78 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
19.2% Upside
$31.00 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
1.72% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-8.27
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
N/A
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$154,000 Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
7.55%
From $1.59 to $1.71 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

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

2.12 out of 5 stars

Utilities Sector

57th out of 86 stocks

Electric Services Industry

27th out of 41 stocks


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About PPL (NYSE:PPL) Stock

PPL Corp. engages in the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity. It operates through the two reportable segments: Kentucky Regulated & Pennsylvania Regulated. The Kentucky Regulated segment consists of LKE's regulated electricity generation, transmission and distribution operations of Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company as well as regulated distribution and sale of natural gas of Louisville Gas and Electric Company. The Pennsylvania Regulated segment consists of the regulated electricity transmission and distribution operations of PPL Electric Utilities Corporation. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Allentown, PA.

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PPL Stock News Headlines

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PPL (PPL) to Release Quarterly Earnings on Thursday
Brokerages Set PPL Co. (NYSE:PPL) Target Price at $31.00
Morgan Stanley Raises PPL (NYSE:PPL) Price Target to $32.00
PPL (NYSE:PPL) Updates FY 2023 Earnings Guidance
PPL Co. (NYSE:PPL) Receives $30.63 Average PT from Brokerages
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PPL Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 4/3 Dividend
3/09/2023
Dividend Payable
4/03/2023
Last Earnings
5/04/2023
Today
5/28/2023
Ex-Dividend for 7/3 Dividend
6/08/2023
Dividend Payable
7/03/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
8/02/2023
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
$31.00
High Stock Price Forecast
$34.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$27.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+19.2%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.78
Research Coverage
9 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$756 million
Pretax Margin
10.92%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$7.90 billion
Cash Flow
$3.09 per share
Book Value
$19.04 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
735,815,000
Market Cap
$19.17 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.77

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Key Executives

  • Vincent SorgiVincent Sorgi
    President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
  • Francis X. Sullivan
    Chief Operating Officer & Executive Vice President
  • Joseph P. BergsteinJoseph P. Bergstein
    Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President
  • Steven D Phillips
    Global Chief Compliance Officer & Vice President
  • Gregory N. DudkinGregory N. Dudkin
    Executive Vice President













PPL Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell PPL stock right now?

9 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for PPL in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" PPL shares.
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What is PPL's stock price forecast for 2023?

9 brokerages have issued twelve-month price objectives for PPL's stock. Their PPL share price forecasts range from $27.00 to $34.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $31.00 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 start of the year. Since then, PPL shares have decreased by 11.0% and is now trading at $26.01.
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When is PPL's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, August 2nd 2023.
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How were PPL's earnings last quarter?

PPL Co. (NYSE:PPL) released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May, 4th. The utilities provider reported $0.48 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.44 by $0.04. The utilities provider earned $2.42 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.86 billion. PPL had a net margin of 9.00% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 7.81%. PPL's revenue for the quarter was up 35.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the business earned $0.41 earnings per share.
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How often does PPL pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for PPL?

PPL announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, May 17th. Stockholders of record on Friday, June 9th will be given a dividend of $0.24 per share on Monday, July 3rd. This represents a $0.96 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.69%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, June 8th.
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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 3.69%. The company does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 91.43%. 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 56.14% 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 updated its FY23 earnings guidance on Thursday, May, 4th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $1.50-1.65 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of $1.59.

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 shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (8.16%), State Street Corp (5.36%), Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC (2.07%), Geode Capital Management LLC (2.06%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.77%) and FMR LLC (1.63%). 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 $26.01.

How much money does PPL make?

PPL (NYSE:PPL) has a market capitalization of $19.17 billion and generates $7.90 billion in revenue each year. The utilities provider earns $756 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.05 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 5/28/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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