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(From Behind the Markets) (Ad) Free PPL Stock Alerts $27.91 0.00 (0.00%) (As of 11:18 AM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$27.81▼$28.0550-Day Range$26.01▼$29.8452-Week Range$22.20▼$29.89Volume539,289 shsAverage Volume4.87 million shsMarket Capitalization$20.59 billionP/E Ratio27.10Dividend Yield3.69%Price Target$32.45 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Get PPL alerts: Email Address PPL MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.60 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside16.3% Upside$32.45 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy2.41% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainability-8.27Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.79Based on 9 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth7.60%From $1.71 to $1.84 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.4.50 out of 5 starsUtilities Sector21st out of 89 stocksElectric Services Industry8th out of 43 stocks 3.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingPPL has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.60, and is based on 6 buy ratings, 4 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoveragePPL has been the subject of 5 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about PPL's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted2.41% of the float of PPL has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverPPL has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in PPL has recently decreased by 9.44%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipPPL is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 3.67%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthPPL does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of PPL is 100.00%. 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 55.98% next year. This indicates that PPL will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about PPL's 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 2.1 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentPPL has a news sentiment score of 0.79. 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 news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Utilities companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 9 news articles for PPL this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 13 people have searched for PPL on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -13% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 6 people have added PPL to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -33% 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 0.22% of the stock of PPL is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions76.99% of the stock of PPL is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about PPL's insider trading history. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for PPL are expected to grow by 7.60% in the coming year, from $1.71 to $1.84 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of PPL is 27.10, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 129.99.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of PPL is 27.10, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 90.45.Price to Earnings Growth RatioPPL has a PEG Ratio of 2.41. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioPPL has a P/B Ratio of 1.48. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about PPL's valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Prosper Trading Academywhy 99.94% won’t make you moneyI believe there's only 5-7 stocks that you should trade in 2024. But here's the catch…because there's always a catch in life. You NEED to use a specific system when you trade them.Click here to download my options trading cheat sheet (5-7 stocks inside here) About PPL Stock (NYSE:PPL)PPL Corporation, an energy company, focuses on providing electricity and natural gas to approximately 3.6 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 Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart PPL Stock News HeadlinesJune 14, 2024 | seekingalpha.comPPL Corporation: Slow Growth But A Secure DividendJune 13, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comQ4 2025 Earnings Forecast for PPL Co. Issued By Zacks Research (NYSE:PPL)June 18, 2024 | Prosper Trading Academy (Ad)Beta testers blew this thing upThis AI trading tool is probably unlike anything you've ever seen before… It scans the entire market and finds hot stocks that you probably have never even heard of… …it recommends the best potential strategy to use on the names it finds (with historical data to prove it)June 13, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comQ2 2024 Earnings Forecast for PPL Co. Issued By Zacks Research (NYSE:PPL)June 8, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comPPL Co. (NYSE:PPL) Announces Quarterly Dividend of $0.26May 15, 2024 | prnewswire.comPPL to Pay Quarterly Stock Dividend July 1, 2024May 10, 2024 | prnewswire.comRhode Island Energy and its UWUA-BUW locals reach agreement on new five-year contractsMay 2, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comPPL Corporation: Assessing Prospects Amidst Regulatory and Operational UncertaintiesJune 18, 2024 | Prosper Trading Academy (Ad)Beta testers blew this thing upThis AI trading tool is probably unlike anything you've ever seen before… It scans the entire market and finds hot stocks that you probably have never even heard of… …it recommends the best potential strategy to use on the names it finds (with historical data to prove it)May 2, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comPPL Corporation (NYSE:PPL) Q1 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptMay 2, 2024 | msn.comTransmission revenue boosts PPL Corp as utility signs data center dealsMay 2, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comPPL Corp (PPL) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript Highlights: Strategic Investments and ...May 2, 2024 | gurufocus.comQ1 2024 PPL Corp Earnings Call TranscriptMay 2, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comQ1 2024 PPL Corp Earnings CallMay 1, 2024 | msn.comElectric Company PPL Powers Past Q1 Estimates, Eyes Bright FutureMay 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comPPL Corp (PPL) Q1 2024 Earnings: Surpasses Analyst EPS Estimates with Strategic Growth InitiativesMay 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comUPDATE 1-Transmission revenue boosts PPL Corp as utility signs data center dealsMay 1, 2024 | investorplace.comPPL Stock Earnings: PPL Beats EPS, Beats Revenue for Q1 2024May 1, 2024 | seekingalpha.comPPL Corporation 2024 Q1 - Results - Earnings Call PresentationMay 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comUtility PPL Corp's first-quarter results beat on lower operating costsMay 1, 2024 | prnewswire.comPPL Corporation reports first-quarter 2024 earningsApril 22, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comPPL Corporation (NYSE:PPL) is largely controlled by institutional shareholders who own 77% of the companyApril 18, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com2023 Sustainability Report highlights PPL's utility of the future strategyApril 17, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comPPL Corporation to Conduct Webcast on First-Quarter 2024 Earnings ResultsApril 17, 2024 | prnewswire.comPPL Corporation to Conduct Webcast on First-Quarter 2024 Earnings ResultsApril 3, 2024 | seekingalpha.comPPL Corporation: A Bright Outlook And Good Entry Point, BuyApril 2, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comPPL Corporation subsidiary Rhode Island Energy receives regulatory approval for planned spending to strengthen network safety, reliability and resilienceSee 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 Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 4/1 Dividend3/07/2024Dividend Payable4/01/2024Last Earnings5/01/2024Ex-Dividend for 7/1 Dividend6/10/2024Today6/17/2024Dividend Payable7/01/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)8/02/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorUtilities Industry Electric services Sub-IndustryElectric Utilities Current SymbolNYSE:PPL CUSIP69351T10 CIK922224 Webwww.pplweb.com Phone(610) 774-5151Fax610-774-5106Employees6,629Year Founded1920Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$32.45 High Stock Price Target$52.00 Low Stock Price Target$25.00 Potential Upside/Downside+16.3%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.60 Research Coverage10 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.03 Trailing P/E Ratio27.10 Forward P/E Ratio16.32 P/E Growth2.41Net Income$740 million Net Margins9.29% Pretax Margin11.56% Return on Equity8.80% Return on Assets3.16% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.12 Current Ratio1.28 Quick Ratio1.08 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$8.20 billion Price / Sales2.51 Cash Flow$3.40 per share Price / Cash Flow8.22 Book Value$18.90 per share Price / Book1.48Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares737,741,000Free Float736,118,000Market Cap$20.59 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.82 Social Links (Almost) Everything You Need To Know About The EV MarketClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's guide to investing in electric vehicle technologies (EV) and which EV stocks show the most promise. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Vincent Sorgi (Age 52)President, CEO & Director Comp: $3.33MMr. Joseph P. Bergstein Jr. (Age 53)Executive VP & CFO Comp: $1.43MMr. Francis X. Sullivan (Age 67)Executive VP & COO Comp: $1.32MMs. Wendy E. Stark (Age 52)Executive VP - Utilities, Corporate Secretary & Chief Legal Officer Comp: $1.52MMr. John R. Crockett III (Age 59)Chief Development Officer Comp: $1.05MMr. Dean Anthony Del Vecchio (Age 57)Executive VP and Chief Technology & Innovation Officer Mr. Matthew B. GreenVP & Chief Information and Digital Officer of PPL Services CorporationMr. Andrew LudwigVice President of Investor RelationsMr. Steven D. PhillipsVP & Global Chief Compliance OfficerMr. Ryan HillSenior Director of Corporate CommunicationsMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsDuke EnergyNYSE:DUKEdison InternationalNYSE:EIXEntergyNYSE:ETRFirstEnergyNYSE:FEEversource EnergyNYSE:ESView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipDekaBank Deutsche GirozentraleSold 6,437 shares on 6/4/2024Ownership: 0.006%Boston PartnersSold 23,935 shares on 5/28/2024Ownership: 0.016%Teachers Retirement System of The State of KentuckySold 3,065 shares on 5/28/2024Ownership: 0.008%Cetera Investment AdvisersBought 140,030 shares on 5/24/2024Ownership: 0.027%Cetera Advisors LLCBought 35,868 shares on 5/24/2024Ownership: 0.007%View All Institutional Transactions Should I Buy PPL Stock? PPL Pros and Cons Explained Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in PPL Co.: PPL Co. has a consistent track record of paying dividends, offering investors a reliable income stream. Recent analyst ratings have been positive, with several analysts upgrading PPL's stock and increasing price targets, indicating growth potential. PPL Co. reported better-than-expected earnings results, beating analysts' estimates, which can attract investors looking for strong financial performance. The company's stock price has shown an upward trend, reaching a one-year high, potentially signaling positive market sentiment. PPL Co. operates in the energy sector, which is essential and relatively stable, providing a defensive investment option for risk-averse investors. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in PPL Co. for these reasons: The company's revenue in the most recent quarter was down compared to the same period last year, indicating a potential decline in business performance. PPL's payout ratio is currently at 100.00%, which may raise concerns about the sustainability of its dividend payments in the long term. Although the stock has a moderate buy rating, there are still hold ratings from some analysts, suggesting uncertainty in the company's future performance. The energy sector is subject to regulatory changes and market fluctuations, which could impact PPL Co.'s financial stability and growth prospects. Investors should consider the company's debt-to-equity ratio and other financial metrics to assess its leverage and financial health before making investment decisions. These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Saturday, June 1, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these PPL pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. PPL Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell PPL stock right now? 10 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for PPL in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 6 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 target for 2024? 10 brokerages have issued 1 year price targets for PPL's stock. Their PPL share price targets range from $25.00 to $52.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $32.45 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 16.3% 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 2024? PPL's stock was trading at $27.10 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, PPL shares have increased by 3.0% and is now trading at $27.9150. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting PPL? PPL saw a increase in short interest during the month of May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totaling 19,590,000 shares, an increase of 21.2% from the April 30th total of 16,170,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 4,810,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 4.1 days. Currently, 2.7% of the company's shares are sold short. View PPL's Short Interest. When is PPL's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Friday, August 2nd 2024. View our PPL earnings forecast. How were PPL's earnings last quarter? PPL Co. (NYSE:PPL) announced its earnings results on Wednesday, May, 1st. The utilities provider reported $0.54 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.52 by $0.02. The utilities provider had revenue of $2.30 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $2.39 billion. PPL had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 8.80% and a net margin of 9.29%. The company's revenue was down 4.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $0.48 EPS. Read the conference call transcript. How often does PPL pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for PPL? PPL declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, May 15th. Stockholders of record on Monday, June 10th will be paid a dividend of $0.2575 per share on Monday, July 1st. This represents a $1.03 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.69%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, June 10th. Read our dividend analysis for PPL. Is PPL a good dividend stock? PPL (NYSE:PPL) pays an annual dividend of $1.03 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.67%. The dividend payout ratio is 100.00%. 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 55.98% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. 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 Timothy Plan Market Neutral ETF (TPMN), Goldman Sachs ETF Trust Goldman (GPOW), Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF (ENFR), VanEck Energy Income ETF (EINC), Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF (MLPX), USCF Midstream Energy Income Fund (UMI), Pacer American Energy Independence ETF (USAI) and Tortoise North American Pipeline Fund (TPYP). What guidance has PPL issued on next quarter's earnings? PPL issued an update on its FY24 earnings guidance on Wednesday, May, 1st. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $1.63-1.75 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.70. 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). Who are PPL's major shareholders? PPL's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Vanguard Group Inc. (12.66%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.76%), Clearbridge Investments LLC (0.64%), Jennison Associates LLC (0.57%), Energy Income Partners LLC (0.50%) and Reaves W H & Co. Inc. (0.42%). Insiders that own company stock include David J Bonenberger, Gregory N Dudkin, John R Crockett III, Joseph P Bergstein Jr, Stephanie R Raymond and Vincent Sorgi. View institutional ownership trends. 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 Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. 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 This page (NYSE:PPL) was last updated on 6/18/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersAI's Next Magnificent SevenThe Original Magnificent Seven Produced 16,894% Average Returns Over 20 Years.The Oxford Club | SponsoredBiden to Launch “FedNOW” [Move Your Money Now]Earlier this year President Biden signed the death warrant for America… Executive Order 14067 will essentia...Priority Gold | SponsoredBigger Than NVIDIA?With NVIDIA flying high, everyone is looking for the next breakout stock. 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