PPL (PPL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

Q: What analysts cover PPL?

PPL has been rated by research analysts at Barclays , BMO Capital Markets , BTIG Research , Jefferies Financial Group , JPMorgan Chase & Co. , Mizuho , Morgan Stanley , Weiss Ratings , and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.

$36.87 +1.25 (+3.51%)

Closing price 07/2/2026 03:59 PM Eastern

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$36.78 -0.09 (-0.24%)

As of 07/2/2026 07:55 PM Eastern

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PPL - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 13 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
3

Buy
10

Based on 13 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 13 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, and 10 have given a buy rating for PPL.

Consensus Price Target

$41.50
12.55% Upside

According to the 13 analysts' twelve-month price targets for PPL, the average price target is $41.50. The highest price target for PPL is $48.00, while the lowest price target for PPL is $37.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 12.55% from the current price of $36.87.

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.

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PPL Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 7/3/25 to 7/3/26	1 Month Ago 6/3/25 to 6/3/26	3 Months Ago 4/4/25 to 4/4/26	1 Year Ago 7/3/24 to 7/3/25
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	10 Buy rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)
Hold	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$41.50	$41.83	$41.17	$36.70
Forecasted Upside	12.55% Upside	19.35% Upside	6.46% Upside	8.71% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

PPL Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

PPL Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

PPL Stock vs. The Competition

Type	PPL	Utilities Companies	Broader Market
Consensus Rating Score	2.77	2.34	2.52
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	12.55% Upside	53.24% Upside	13.32% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent PPL News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
6/24/2026	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars	David Arcaro 4 of 5 stars	Reiterated Rating	Overweight
6/18/2026	Weiss Ratings 5 of 5 stars		Downgrade	Buy (B+) ➝ Buy (B)
6/5/2026	Mizuho 4 of 5 stars	Anthony Crowdell 4 of 5 stars	Lower Target	Neutral	$38.00 ➝ $37.00	+5.27%
6/5/2026	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	James Thalacker Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform	$40.00 ➝ $39.00	+10.96%
6/4/2026	BTIG Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy
5/14/2026	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Jeremy Tonet Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight	$43.00 ➝ $42.00	+17.43%
5/11/2026	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Theresa Chen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight	$41.00 ➝ $39.00	+8.77%
4/21/2026	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Overweight
4/13/2026	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Paul Zimbardo Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$40.00 ➝ $48.00	+21.81%
2/23/2026	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Daniel Ford Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral	$38.00 ➝ $41.00	+10.79%
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2/23/2026	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Ryan Levine Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral	$36.00 ➝ $38.00	+1.52%
10/16/2025	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Julien Dumoulin-Smith Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$38.00 ➝ $43.00	+13.32%
10/6/2025	Evercore Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Nicholas Amicucci Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Outperform	$43.00	+15.75%
5/1/2025	Guggenheim Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Shahriar Pourreza Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$38.00 ➝ $40.00	+10.00%

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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 Thursday, July 2, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these PPL pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

PPL
Bull Case

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

PPL Co. serves approximately 3.6 million customers across multiple states, indicating a strong customer base and consistent demand for its electricity and natural gas services.
The current stock price is around $36.53, which may present a favorable entry point for investors looking for value in the energy sector.
With a significant institutional ownership percentage, PPL Co. has attracted the attention of large investors, which can be a positive signal for retail investors.
The company has shown a solid performance over the past year, with a notable increase in its stock value, reflecting positive market sentiment.
PPL Co. operates in regulated markets, which can provide more stable revenue streams compared to unregulated markets, reducing investment risk.

PPL
Bear Case

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

The short percentage of float is around 3.33%, indicating that some investors are betting against the stock, which could suggest concerns about its future performance.
Despite recent growth, the energy sector can be volatile, and external factors such as regulatory changes or economic downturns could impact PPL Co.'s profitability.
With a relatively high number of shares shorted, there may be increased pressure on the stock price if negative news arises, leading to potential losses for investors.
The average daily trading volume is around 5.9 million shares, which, while substantial, may indicate a lack of liquidity during market fluctuations, potentially affecting the ease of buying or selling shares.
Investors should consider the company's reliance on regulated markets, as any changes in regulations could impact its operations and financial performance.

PPL Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 13 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for PPL is $41.50, with a high forecast of $48.00 and a low forecast of $37.00.

13 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for PPL in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 10 buy ratings 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 12.55% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, PPL's stock had 2 upgrades and 2 downgrades by analysts.

PPL has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, BTIG Research, Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, Weiss Ratings, and Wells Fargo & Company 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.

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This page (NYSE:PPL) was last updated on 7/3/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.

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PPL (PPL) Stock Forecast & Price Target