NYSE:PPL PPL (PPL) Stock Price, News & Analysis → top AI stock (it’s not MSFT, GOOGL, AMZN or AAPL) (From Traders Agency) (Ad) Free PPL Stock Alerts $27.24 -0.13 (-0.47%) (As of 04/23/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$27.23▼$27.5650-Day Range$26.01▼$27.5352-Week Range$22.20▼$29.03Volume4.28 million shsAverage Volume4.98 million shsMarket Capitalization$20.09 billionP/E Ratio27.24Dividend Yield3.78%Price Target$32.50 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Get PPL alerts: Email Address PPL MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.67 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside19.3% Upside$32.50 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy2.29% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainability-8.27Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.38Based on 4 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth7.65%From $1.70 to $1.83 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.4.54 out of 5 starsUtilities Sector16th out of 88 stocksElectric Services Industry7th out of 40 stocks 3.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingPPL has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.67, and is based on 6 buy ratings, 3 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. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted2.29% of the float of PPL has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverPPL has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in PPL has recently decreased by 8.22%, 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 3.81%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthPPL has only been increasing its dividend for 2 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of PPL is 103.00%. 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 56.28% next year. This indicates that PPL will be able to sustain or increase its 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 1.9 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentPPL has a news sentiment score of 0.38. 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 4 news articles for PPL this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 20 people have searched for PPL on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -41% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 15 people have added PPL to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -35% 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. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for PPL are expected to grow by 7.65% in the coming year, from $1.70 to $1.83 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of PPL is 27.24, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 141.61.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of PPL is 27.24, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 80.02.Price to Earnings Growth RatioPPL has a PEG Ratio of 2.46. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioPPL has a P/B Ratio of 1.44. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Traders Agencytop AI stock (it’s not MSFT, GOOGL, AMZN or AAPL)AI was by far the biggest tech investing trend right now. 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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 HeadlinesApril 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 23, 2024 | Traders Agency (Ad)top AI stock (it’s not MSFT, GOOGL, AMZN or AAPL)AI was by far the biggest tech investing trend right now. But Ross Givens says the #1 artificial intelligence stock[/lin] is NOT Microsoft, Google, Amazon or Apple. Nope — his research is pointing to a tiny, under-the-radar stock that’s trading for just a few dollars right now… And could soon shoot to the moon, handing early investors a windfall.April 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 13, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comPPL (NYSE:PPL) PT Raised to $30.00April 13, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comPPL (NYSE:PPL) PT Raised to $31.00 at Royal Bank of CanadaApril 3, 2024 | seekingalpha.comPPL Corporation: A Bright Outlook And Good Entry Point, BuyApril 23, 2024 | Traders Agency (Ad)top AI stock (it’s not MSFT, GOOGL, AMZN or AAPL)AI was by far the biggest tech investing trend right now. But Ross Givens says the #1 artificial intelligence stock[/lin] is NOT Microsoft, Google, Amazon or Apple. Nope — his research is pointing to a tiny, under-the-radar stock that’s trading for just a few dollars right now… And could soon shoot to the moon, handing early investors a windfall.April 2, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comPPL Corporation subsidiary Rhode Island Energy receives regulatory approval for planned spending to strengthen network safety, reliability and resilienceMarch 27, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comIs PPL Corporation's (NYSE:PPL) 5.3% ROE Worse Than Average?March 22, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWhat Makes PPL Corporation (PPL) an Attractive Opportunity?March 19, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comPPL Apr 2024 20.000 putMarch 8, 2024 | realmoney.thestreet.comArgus gets more bullish on PPL Corp., upgrades sharesMarch 1, 2024 | msn.comIconic PPL Tower being sold for $9M in downtown Allentown, utility saysFebruary 26, 2024 | prnewswire.comRhode Island Energy Selects Landis+Gyr to Deploy Advanced Smart Grid TechnologyFebruary 22, 2024 | bizjournals.comPPL names new Rhode Island Energy presidentFebruary 22, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comPPL (NYSE:PPL) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To $0.2575February 21, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comPPL Corporation names Greg Cornett president of Rhode Island EnergyFebruary 21, 2024 | prnewswire.comPPL Corporation names Greg Cornett president of Rhode Island EnergyFebruary 19, 2024 | realmoney.thestreet.comPPL Corp. price target lowered by $2 at Wells Fargo, here's whyFebruary 18, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comPPL Corporation (NYSE:PPL) Q4 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptFebruary 17, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comQ4 2023 PPL Corp Earnings CallFebruary 17, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comDecoding PPL Corp (PPL): A Strategic SWOT InsightFebruary 16, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comPPL Corporation: PPL Earnings: Increased Capital Investment Plan Supports Extended Growth OutlookFebruary 16, 2024 | seekingalpha.comPPL Corporation 2023 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call PresentationFebruary 16, 2024 | sfgate.comPPL: Q4 Earnings SnapshotSee 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 Last Earnings2/16/2024Ex-Dividend for 4/1 Dividend3/07/2024Dividend Payable4/01/2024Today4/23/2024Next Earnings (Confirmed)5/01/2024Fiscal 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$32.50 High Stock Price Target$52.00 Low Stock Price Target$25.00 Potential Upside/Downside+18.7%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.67 Research Coverage9 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.00 Trailing P/E Ratio27.38 Forward P/E Ratio16.11 P/E Growth2.46Net Income$740 million Net Margins8.90% Pretax Margin11.12% Return on Equity8.45% Return on Assets3.06% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.05 Current Ratio0.88 Quick Ratio0.73 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$8.31 billion Price / Sales2.43 Cash Flow$3.46 per share Price / Cash Flow7.91 Book Value$18.90 per share Price / Book1.45Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares737,600,000Free Float735,980,000Market Cap$20.20 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.81 Social Links 7 Stocks That Could Be Bigger Than Tesla, Nvidia, and GoogleGrowth stocks offer a lot of bang for your buck, and we've got the next upcoming superstars to strongly consider for your portfolio.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 CompetitorsEversource EnergyNYSE:ESFirstEnergyNYSE:FEEntergyNYSE:ETREdison InternationalNYSE:EIXPinnacle West CapitalNYSE:PNWView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipRaymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc.Bought 6,902 shares on 4/23/2024Ownership: 0.023%Amalgamated BankSold 28,611 shares on 4/23/2024Ownership: 0.021%Louisiana State Employees Retirement SystemSold 1,700 shares on 4/23/2024Ownership: 0.006%New Mexico Educational Retirement BoardSold 1,200 shares on 4/23/2024Ownership: 0.005%Fifth Third BancorpBought 2,252 shares on 4/23/2024Ownership: 0.004%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 stock trading up 0.3% indicates positive market sentiment and potential for growth. PPL reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.40 for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates, showcasing strong financial performance. Public Sector Pension Investment Board and other institutional investors increasing their stakes in PPL Co. signal confidence in the company's future prospects. PPL's return on equity of 8.45% demonstrates efficient utilization of shareholder funds to generate profits. PPL's revenue of $2.03 billion during the quarter exceeded analysts' expectations, indicating strong operational performance. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in PPL Co. for these reasons: Despite positive aspects, PPL's revenue was down 11.3% on a year-over-year basis, indicating a decline in top-line growth. 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, April 11, 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? 9 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for PPL in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street 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? 9 brokers have issued 1 year price objectives for PPL's shares. Their PPL share price targets range from $25.00 to $52.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $32.50 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 19.3% 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 the year. Since then, PPL stock has increased by 0.5% and is now trading at $27.24. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. When is PPL's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, May 1st 2024. View our PPL earnings forecast. How can I listen to PPL's earnings call? PPL will be holding an earnings conference call on Wednesday, May 1st at 11:00 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link. How were PPL's earnings last quarter? PPL Co. (NYSE:PPL) posted its earnings results on Friday, February, 16th. The utilities provider reported $0.40 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.38 by $0.02. The utilities provider had revenue of $2.03 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.56 billion. PPL had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 8.45% and a net margin of 8.90%. The business's revenue for the quarter was down 11.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $0.28 EPS. Read the conference call transcript. How often does PPL pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for PPL? PPL announced a quarterly dividend on Friday, February 16th. Investors of record on Friday, March 8th will be paid a dividend of $0.2575 per share on Monday, April 1st. This represents a $1.03 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.78%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, March 7th. This is a boost from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.24. 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 3.81%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 2 consecutive year(s), indicating that it does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 103.00%. 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 56.28% 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), VanEck Energy Income ETF (EINC), Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF (ENFR), USCF Midstream Energy Income Fund (UMI), Pacer American Energy Independence ETF (USAI), Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF (MLPX) and Global X MSCI Pakistan ETF (PAK). What guidance has PPL issued on next quarter's earnings? PPL issued an update on its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Saturday, April, 6th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 1.630-1.750 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 1.750. The company issued revenue guidance of -. 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 institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc. (0.24%), Raymond James & Associates (0.20%), Miller Howard Investments Inc. NY (0.04%), IFM Investors Pty Ltd (0.04%), Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (0.03%) and Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. (0.02%). 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 4/23/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our Partnerstop AI stock (it’s not MSFT, GOOGL, AMZN or AAPL)Traders AgencyDid You Get Your Free Bitcoin Yet?Crypto Swap ProfitsDon’t Miss Out on the AI Gold Rush That’s Just Getting StartedBanyan Hill PublishingMan Who Predicted 2008: “This Will be Worse.”AltimetryGreat Crypto BullWeiss RatingsThe Next Nvidia?InvestorPlaceExposed: 10 CENT Crypto to Explode April 20th?True Market InsidersBiden out June 13; Kamala won’t replace him?Paradigm Press Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. 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