PPL (PPL) Stock Forecast & Price Target $36.35 +0.18 (+0.51%) Closing price 05/22/2026 03:59 PM EasternExtended Trading$36.40 +0.05 (+0.13%) As of 05/22/2026 05:18 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Analyst Forecasts Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock PPL - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026) How MarketBeat Calculates Price Target and Consensus Rating Consensus Rating Moderate BuyBased on 13 Analyst RatingsSell0Hold3Buy10 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, 9 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for PPL. Consensus Price Target $41.8315.08% Upside According to the 13 analysts' twelve-month price targets for PPL, the average price target is $41.83. The highest price target for PPL is $48.00, while the lowest price target for PPL is $38.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 15.08% from the current price of $36.35. 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. 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PPL Analyst Ratings Over TimeTypeCurrent Forecast5/23/25 to 5/23/261 Month Ago4/23/25 to 4/23/263 Months Ago2/22/25 to 2/22/261 Year Ago5/23/24 to 5/23/25Strong Buy1 Strong Buy rating(s)1 Strong Buy rating(s)2 Strong Buy rating(s)1 Strong Buy rating(s)Buy9 Buy rating(s)10 Buy rating(s)8 Buy rating(s)7 Buy rating(s)Hold3 Hold rating(s)3 Hold rating(s)2 Hold rating(s)2 Hold rating(s)Sell0 Sell rating(s)0 Sell rating(s)0 Sell rating(s)0 Sell rating(s)Consensus Price Target$41.83$41.85$40.55$36.90Forecasted Upside15.08% Upside8.55% Upside8.32% Upside6.43% UpsideConsensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyBuyModerate Buy PPL Analyst Recommendations By MonthAnalyst Ratings Chart DescriptionThe 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.Skip Chart & View Analyst Rating History PPL Price Targets by MonthAverage Share Price and Price Target by Month Chart DescriptionThe 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.Skip Chart and View Analyst Price Target HistorySkip Chart & View Price History Table PPL Stock vs. The CompetitionTypePPLUtilities CompaniesBroader MarketConsensus Rating Score 2.85 2.34 2.52Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate BuyPredicted Upside15.08% Upside43.82% Upside15.07% UpsideNews Sentiment RatingNegative NewsSee Recent PPL NewsPositive NewsPositive News Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings All Ratings Strong Buy Buy Hold Sell Rating Show All Upside > 100% Upside 50% - 100% Upside 20% - 50% Upside 10% - 20% Upside 0% - 10% Downside 0% - 10% Downside 10% - 20% Downside 20% - 50% Downside 50% - 100% Downside > 100% Upside/Downside All Actions Upgrades Downgrades Initiates Coverage Raises Target Lowers Target Reiterates Rating Action Custom Range 1 Month 3 Months 6 Months Year-to-Date 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years Time Frame Start Date End Date Most Recent from Each Brokerage All Show Export DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date Upside/DownsideDetails5/21/2026 Morgan Stanley3 of 5 starsDavid Arcaro4 of 5 starsReiterated RatingOverweight5/14/2026 JPMorgan Chase & Co.3 of 5 starsJeremy Tonet4 of 5 starsLower TargetOverweight$43.00 ➝ $42.00+17.43%5/11/2026 Barclays3 of 5 starsTheresa Chen4 of 5 starsLower TargetOverweight$41.00 ➝ $39.00+8.77%5/11/2026 BMO Capital MarketsSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingJames ThalackerSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingLower TargetOutperform$42.00 ➝ $40.00+11.56%5/8/2026 Weiss RatingsSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating UpgradeBuy (B) ➝ Buy (B+)4/21/2026 Wells Fargo & CompanySubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Reiterated RatingOverweight4/13/2026 Jefferies Financial GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingPaul ZimbardoSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetBuy$40.00 ➝ $48.00+21.81%3/16/2026 MizuhoSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingAnthony CrowdellSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetNeutral$39.00 ➝ $40.00+3.94%2/23/2026 UBS GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingDaniel FordSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetNeutral$38.00 ➝ $41.00+10.79%2/23/2026 CitigroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingRyan LevineSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetNeutral$36.00 ➝ $38.00+1.52% Get the Latest News and Ratings for PPL and Related StocksEnter your email address below to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for PPL and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 10/22/2025 BTIG ResearchSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingAlex KaniaSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingUpgradeStrong-Buy10/16/2025 Bank of AmericaSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingJulien Dumoulin-SmithSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetBuy$38.00 ➝ $43.00+13.32%10/6/2025 EvercoreSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingNicholas AmicucciSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingInitiated CoverageOutperform$43.00+15.75%5/1/2025 GuggenheimSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingShahriar PourrezaSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetBuy$38.00 ➝ $40.00+10.00%Analyst ratings data on MarketBeat is provided by Benzinga and other data providers. This page was last refreshed on Saturday at 12:19 PM ET. 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 Friday, May 22, 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, providing a stable revenue base and reducing dependency on a single market. The company operates in regulated markets, which typically offer more predictable earnings and lower risk compared to unregulated markets. Recent reports indicate that the current stock price is around $30, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the energy sector. PPL Co. has a strong focus on renewable energy initiatives, aligning with the growing demand for sustainable energy solutions, which could enhance long-term growth prospects. The company has a history of consistent dividend payments, making it an attractive option for income-focused investors. PPL Bear Case Investors should be bearish about investing in PPL Co. for these reasons: Regulatory changes in the energy sector could impact profitability, as new policies may impose additional costs or limit pricing power. Recent fluctuations in energy prices can affect revenue, particularly if natural gas prices rise significantly, leading to higher operational costs. Competition from alternative energy providers is increasing, which could pressure market share and margins for traditional utility companies like PPL Co. Investors may face risks related to infrastructure investments, as significant capital expenditures are required to maintain and upgrade aging power plants and distribution networks. Economic downturns can lead to reduced energy consumption, negatively impacting revenue and growth potential for PPL Co. PPL Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions What is PPL's forecast for 2026? According to the research reports of 13 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for PPL is $41.83, with a high forecast of $48.00 and a low forecast of $38.00. Should I buy or sell PPL stock right now? 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, 9 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. Does PPL's stock price have much upside? According to analysts, PPL's stock has a predicted upside of 15.08% based on their 12-month stock forecasts. Has PPL been upgraded by Wall Street analysts recently? Over the previous 90 days, PPL's stock had 2 upgrades by analysts. What analysts cover PPL? PPL has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, Citigroup, Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, UBS Group, Weiss Ratings, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days. Do Wall Street analysts like PPL more than its competitors? 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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