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PPL (PPL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$33.92 -0.12 (-0.34%)
Closing price 06/9/2025 03:59 PM Eastern
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$33.83 -0.09 (-0.28%)
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PPL - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
2
Buy
8

Based on 10 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for PPL in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 10 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating, 7 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for PPL.

Consensus Price Target

$36.90
8.77% Upside
According to the 10 analysts' twelve-month price targets for PPL, the average price target is $36.90. The highest price target for PPL is $40.00, while the lowest price target for PPL is $35.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 8.77% from the current price of $33.93.
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PPL Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
6/10/24 to 6/10/25
1 Month Ago
5/11/24 to 5/11/25
3 Months Ago
3/12/24 to 3/12/25
1 Year Ago
6/11/23 to 6/10/24
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
7 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
Hold
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$36.90$36.90$34.70$32.45
Forecasted Upside8.77% Upside3.97% Upside2.01% Upside15.25% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

PPL Analyst Recommendations By Month

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PPL Price Targets by Month

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PPL Stock vs. The Competition

TypePPLUtilities CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.90
2.49
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside8.77% Upside19.09% Upside13.46% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
5/1/2025Guggenheim
2 of 5 stars
Shahriar Pourreza
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$38.00 ➝ $40.00+10.00%
3/21/2025UBS Group
3 of 5 stars
Daniel Ford
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Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$35.00 ➝ $36.00+3.82%
3/20/2025Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
David Arcaro
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$35.00 ➝ $38.00+8.66%
3/10/2025Citigroup
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R. Levine
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UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
2/25/2025Barclays
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N. Campanella
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Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$33.00 ➝ $36.00+3.40%
12/17/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$39.00 ➝ $38.00+17.43%
12/11/2024BMO Capital Markets
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J. Thalacker
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Initiated CoverageOutperform$36.00+9.36%
11/4/2024Bank of America
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$34.00 ➝ $35.00+10.90%
10/25/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Initiated CoverageOverweight$37.00+12.56%
9/16/2024Wells Fargo & Company
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$35.00 ➝ $37.00+12.91%
5/2/2024Mizuho
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$27.00 ➝ $28.00
4/11/2024Royal Bank of Canada
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$30.00 ➝ $31.00+16.10%
3/8/2024Argus
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 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$30.00+11.63%

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Should I Buy PPL Stock? PPL Pros and Cons Explained

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 Sunday, June 8, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these PPL pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

PPL
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in PPL Co.:

  • The company has shown a strong quarterly revenue increase of approximately 8.7% year-over-year, indicating robust business growth and potential for future profitability.
  • PPL Co. recently announced a quarterly dividend of $0.2725, translating to an annualized dividend of $1.09, which offers a yield of around 3.16%. This can provide a steady income stream for investors.
  • The current stock price is around $34.98, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking to enter at a favorable price point.
  • With a projected earnings per share of 1.83 for the current year, analysts anticipate continued profitability, which can enhance investor confidence.
  • Insider ownership is relatively low at 0.28%, suggesting that the company may be more focused on shareholder interests rather than insider benefits, which can be appealing to investors.

PPL
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in PPL Co. for these reasons:

  • The recent sale of shares by the chief operating officer, resulting in a 3.74% decrease in their ownership, may raise concerns about insider confidence in the company's future performance.
  • The dividend payout ratio is currently at 80.74%, which indicates that a significant portion of earnings is being distributed to shareholders. This could limit the company's ability to reinvest in growth opportunities.
  • Insider ownership being only 0.28% might suggest a lack of alignment between management and shareholders, which can be a red flag for potential investors.
  • While revenue has increased, the overall market conditions for utility companies can be volatile, which may impact PPL Co.'s performance in the future.
  • Investors should consider the potential risks associated with regulatory changes in the energy sector, which could affect PPL Co.'s operations and profitability.

PPL Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 10 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for PPL is $36.90, with a high forecast of $40.00 and a low forecast of $35.00.

10 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, 7 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" PPL shares.

According to analysts, PPL's stock has a predicted upside of 8.77% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

PPL has been rated by research analysts at Guggenheim, Morgan Stanley, and UBS Group in the past 90 days.

Analysts like PPL more than other "utilities" companies. The consensus rating for PPL is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "utilities" companies is Hold. Learn more on how PPL compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:PPL) was last updated on 6/10/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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