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PPL (PPL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$36.52 -0.04 (-0.11%)
Closing price 08/29/2025 03:59 PM Eastern
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$36.47 -0.05 (-0.14%)
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PPL - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

Consensus Rating

Buy
Based on 10 Analyst Ratings
Sell
0
Hold
1
Buy
9

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

Consensus Price Target

$36.70
0.49% Upside
According to the 10 analysts' twelve-month price targets for PPL, the average price target is $36.70. 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 0.49% from the current price of $36.52.
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

TypeCurrent Forecast
8/30/24 to 8/30/25		1 Month Ago
7/31/24 to 7/31/25		3 Months Ago
6/1/24 to 6/1/25		1 Year Ago
8/31/23 to 8/30/24
Strong Buy
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 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
1 Hold rating(s)
1 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$36.70$36.70$36.90$33.18
Forecasted Upside0.49% Upside2.88% Upside6.28% Upside3.99% Upside
Consensus Rating
Buy
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.
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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.
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PPL Stock vs. The Competition

TypePPLUtilities CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
3.10
2.48
2.53
Consensus RatingBuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside0.49% Upside16.01% Upside10.22% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
8/21/2025Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars		 Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight
7/7/2025Barclays
3 of 5 stars		N. Campanella
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
5/1/2025Guggenheim
2 of 5 stars		Shahriar Pourreza
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$38.00 ➝ $40.00+10.00%
3/21/2025UBS Group
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Daniel Ford
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$35.00 ➝ $36.00+3.82%
3/10/2025Citigroup
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		R. Levine
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
12/17/2024Jefferies Financial Group
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$39.00 ➝ $38.00+17.43%
12/11/2024BMO Capital Markets
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		J. Thalacker
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated CoverageOutperform$36.00+9.36%
11/4/2024Bank of America
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$34.00 ➝ $35.00+10.90%
10/25/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Initiated CoverageOverweight$37.00+12.56%
9/16/2024Wells Fargo & Company
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$35.00 ➝ $37.00+12.91%
5/2/2024Mizuho
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$27.00 ➝ $28.00
4/11/2024Royal Bank Of Canada
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$30.00 ➝ $31.00+16.10%
3/8/2024Argus
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 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 Tuesday, August 26, 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.:

  • PPL Co. has recently declared a quarterly dividend of $0.2725, which translates to an annualized dividend of $1.09, offering a yield of approximately 3.0%. This consistent dividend payout can provide a steady income stream for investors.
  • The company has set its FY 2025 guidance for earnings per share (EPS) between 1.750 and 1.870, indicating potential growth in profitability, which could enhance shareholder value.
  • Recent quarterly revenue increased by 7.7% compared to the same quarter last year, showcasing PPL Co.'s ability to grow its top line, which is a positive indicator for future performance.
  • Analysts have a consensus rating of "Buy" for PPL Co., with several firms recently upgrading their price targets, suggesting confidence in the company's future performance and potential for stock price appreciation.
  • The current stock price is around $36.70, which may present a favorable entry point for investors looking to capitalize on potential future growth as the company continues to expand its services.

PPL
Bear Case

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

  • PPL Co. reported earnings per share of $0.32 for the latest quarter, missing analysts' expectations of $0.37, which may raise concerns about the company's ability to meet future earnings targets.
  • The company's dividend payout ratio is currently at 81.34%, indicating that a significant portion of earnings is being distributed as dividends, which could limit funds available for reinvestment in growth opportunities.
  • Despite revenue growth, the net margin of 11.22% suggests that profitability may be under pressure, which could impact future earnings and investor returns.
  • Insider ownership is relatively low at 0.22%, which may indicate a lack of confidence from those closest to the company, potentially raising red flags for investors.
  • Recent stock price fluctuations and analyst downgrades could signal volatility, making PPL Co. a riskier investment in the current market environment.

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 $36.70, with a high forecast of $40.00 and a low forecast of $35.00.

10 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for PPL in the last year. There is currently 1 hold rating, 7 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" PPL shares.

According to analysts, PPL's stock has a predicted upside of 0.49% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, PPL's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

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

Analysts like PPL more than other "utilities" companies. The consensus rating for PPL is 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 8/30/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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