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NYSE:PPL

PPL - PPL Stock Forecast, Price & News

$27.79
+0.24 (+0.87%)
(As of 03/31/2023 12:00 AM ET)
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Today's Range
$27.47
$27.80
50-Day Range
$25.91
$29.68
52-Week Range
$23.47
$31.74
Volume
4.42 million shs
Average Volume
5.80 million shs
Market Capitalization
$20.47 billion
P/E Ratio
26.98
Dividend Yield
3.45%
Price Target
$30.63

PPL MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.70 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
10.2% Upside
$30.63 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
1.63% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-8.27
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.88mentions of PPL in the last 14 days
Based on 3 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$891,187 Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
6.92%
From $1.59 to $1.70 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

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

2.15 out of 5 stars

Utilities Sector

49th out of 86 stocks

Electric Services Industry

25th out of 40 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

Buy THIS stock before Taiwan is attacked
... If the United States goes to war with another nuclear armed superpower, this could have a devastating impact on your retirement portfolio. Now, even Taiwan's own foreign minister is saying that China is on the cusp of a full scale invasion. But the good news is, if China invades Taiwan, there is a way to protect yourself.
PPL (NYSE:PPL) Issues FY23 Earnings Guidance
Morgan Stanley Trims PPL (NYSE:PPL) Target Price to $29.00
Buy THIS stock before Taiwan is attacked
... If the United States goes to war with another nuclear armed superpower, this could have a devastating impact on your retirement portfolio. Now, even Taiwan's own foreign minister is saying that China is on the cusp of a full scale invasion. But the good news is, if China invades Taiwan, there is a way to protect yourself.
PPL (NYSE:PPL) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.24
Q4 2022 PPL Corp Earnings Call
PPL Corporation Announces 2023 Virtual Annual Meeting
PPL plans dividend hike, to boost yield to 3.2%
Why PPL Corporation (NYSE:PPL) Could Be Worth Watching
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PPL Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 1/3 Dividend
12/08/2022
Dividend Payable
1/03/2023
Last Earnings
2/17/2023
Ex-Dividend for 4/3 Dividend
3/09/2023
Today
3/31/2023
Dividend Payable
4/03/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
5/04/2023
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
$30.63
High Stock Price Forecast
$34.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$27.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+10.2%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.70
Research Coverage
10 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$756 million
Pretax Margin
11.58%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$7.90 billion
Cash Flow
$3.17 per share
Book Value
$18.90 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
735,426,000
Market Cap
$20.47 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?

10 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for PPL in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" PPL shares.
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What is PPL's stock price forecast for 2023?

10 brokers have issued 12-month price objectives for PPL's stock. Their PPL share price forecasts range from $27.00 to $34.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $30.63 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 10.2% 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 4.9% and is now trading at $27.79.
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Are investors shorting PPL?

PPL saw a increase in short interest during the month of February. As of February 28th, there was short interest totaling 11,890,000 shares, an increase of 36.7% from the February 13th total of 8,700,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 5,150,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 2.3 days. Currently, 1.6% of the shares of the stock are sold short.
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When is PPL's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, May 4th 2023.
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How were PPL's earnings last quarter?

PPL Co. (NYSE:PPL) posted its earnings results on Friday, February, 17th. The utilities provider reported $0.28 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, hitting the consensus estimate of $0.28. The utilities provider had revenue of $2.29 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.62 billion. PPL had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 7.50% and a net margin of 9.57%. The company's revenue was up 54.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $0.22 EPS.
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How often does PPL pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for PPL?

PPL announced a quarterly dividend on Friday, February 17th. Investors of record on Friday, March 10th will be paid a dividend of $0.24 per share on Monday, April 3rd. This represents a $0.96 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.45%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, March 9th. This is a positive change from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.23.
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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 3.54%. The company does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 93.20%. 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 56.47% 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 FY23 earnings guidance on Friday, March, 24th. The company provided EPS guidance of $1.50-1.65 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS 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 a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Geode Capital Management LLC (2.16%), Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corp (1.26%), Legal & General Group Plc (0.98%), Franklin Resources Inc. (0.86%), Morgan Stanley (0.77%) and Macquarie Group Ltd. (0.74%). Insiders that own company stock include David J Bonenberger, Gregory N Dudkin, Joanne H Raphael, 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 $27.79.

How much money does PPL make?

PPL (NYSE:PPL) has a market capitalization of $20.47 billion and generates $7.90 billion in revenue each year. The utilities provider earns $756 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.03 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 3/31/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff