NYSE:PPL PPL (PPL) Stock Price, News & Analysis → “The Stock Market’s Bull Run is Far from Over” -Barrons (From Vertical Research Advisory) (Ad) Free PPL Stock Alerts $27.53 +0.11 (+0.40%) (As of 03/28/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$27.28▼$27.5950-Day Range$25.44▼$27.4252-Week Range$22.20▼$29.03Volume5.30 million shsAverage Volume5.22 million shsMarket Capitalization$20.31 billionP/E Ratio27.53Dividend Yield3.74%Price Target$32.67 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 Buy2.63 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside18.7% Upside$32.67 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy2.50% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainability-8.27Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.72Based on 2 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth7.02%From $1.71 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.3.99 out of 5 starsUtilities Sector38th out of 89 stocksElectric Services Industry20th out of 41 stocks 2.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingPPL has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.63, and is based on 5 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $32.67, PPL has a forecasted upside of 18.7% from its current price of $27.53.Amount of Analyst CoveragePPL has only been the subject of 4 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted2.50% of the float of PPL has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverPPL has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.5, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in PPL has recently increased by 6.80%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipPPL is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 3.76%, 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 2.6 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentPPL has a news sentiment score of 0.72. 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 is a higher news sentiment than the 0.48 average news sentiment score of Utilities companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for PPL this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 36 people have searched for PPL on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -18% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows23 people have added PPL to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 667% 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 0.17% 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 7.02% in the coming year, from $1.71 to $1.83 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of PPL is 27.53, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 136.68.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of PPL is 27.53, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 74.38.Price to Earnings Growth RatioPPL has a PEG Ratio of 2.48. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioPPL has a P/B Ratio of 1.46. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. 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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 HeadlinesMarch 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 29, 2024 | Vertical Research Advisory (Ad)“The Stock Market’s Bull Run is Far from Over” -BarronsBarron's reports that the "stock market's bull run is FAR from over…" And recent economic growth will fuel the price of select stocks in the coming months!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 presidentMarch 29, 2024 | Vertical Research Advisory (Ad)“The Stock Market’s Bull Run is Far from Over” -BarronsBarron's reports that the "stock market's bull run is FAR from over…" And recent economic growth will fuel the price of select stocks in the coming months!February 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 SnapshotFebruary 16, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comPPL Corporation Q4 Profit Decreases, but beats estimatesFebruary 16, 2024 | marketwatch.comPPL to Invest Billions More in Its SystemFebruary 16, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comPPL Corporation reports 2023 earnings results, exceeds midpoint of forecast and extends growth targets through 2027February 16, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comPPL Corp (PPL) Surpasses Earnings Forecasts and Sets Higher Growth Targets Through 2027February 16, 2024 | reuters.comPPL beats fourth-quarter profit estimates on lower operating expensesFebruary 16, 2024 | prnewswire.comPPL Corporation reports 2023 earnings results, exceeds midpoint of forecast and extends growth targets through 2027February 14, 2024 | marketwatch.comPPL Hires Dean Del Vecchio for New Chief Technology and Innovation Officer RoleFebruary 14, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comPPL Corporation Appoints Dean A. Del Vecchio to New Chief Technology and Innovation Officer Role as Company Focuses on Creating the Utilities of the FutureSee 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 Ex-Dividend for 1/2 Dividend12/07/2023Dividend Payable1/02/2024Last Earnings2/16/2024Ex-Dividend for 4/1 Dividend3/07/2024Today3/29/2024Dividend Payable4/01/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)5/02/2024Fiscal 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$32.67 High Stock Price Target$52.00 Low Stock Price Target$25.00 Potential Upside/Downside+18.7%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.63 Research Coverage8 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.00 Trailing P/E Ratio27.53 Forward P/E Ratio16.10 P/E Growth2.48Net 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 / Sales2.44 Cash Flow$3.43 per share Price / Cash Flow8.03 Book Value$18.90 per share Price / Book1.46Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares737,600,000Free Float736,349,000Market Cap$20.31 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.81 Social Links 20 Stocks to Sell NowMarketBeat has just released its list of 20 stocks that Wall Street analysts hate. These companies may appear to have good fundamentals, but top analysts smell something seriously rotten. Are any of these companies lurking around your portfolio? Find out by clicking the link below.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Vincent Sorgi (Age 52)President, CEO & Director Comp: $3.22MMr. Joseph P. Bergstein Jr. (Age 53)Executive VP & CFO Comp: $1.4MMs. Wendy E. Stark (Age 52)Executive VP, Corporate Secretary & Chief Legal Officer Comp: $1.24MMr. John R. Crockett III (Age 59)President of LG&E and KU Energy LLC Comp: $915.18kMr. Francis X. Sullivan (Age 67)Executive VP & COO Mr. Dean Anthony Del Vecchio (Age 56)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 CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsNomura Holdings Inc.Bought 14,858 shares on 3/27/2024Ownership: 0.002%HighPoint Advisor Group LLCBought 9,838 shares on 3/26/2024Ownership: 0.001%PNC Financial Services Group Inc.Bought 10,376 shares on 3/22/2024Ownership: 0.076%B. Riley Wealth Advisors Inc.Sold 6,331 shares on 3/15/2024Ownership: 0.005%Hennessy Advisors Inc.Sold 3,300 shares on 3/14/2024Ownership: 0.016%View All Insider TransactionsView 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 Co. has shown consistent growth in institutional investments, indicating confidence from major financial entities. Recent reports indicate an increase in PPL Co.'s stock position by significant percentages, reflecting positive market sentiment. The company's earnings per share (EPS) exceeded analysts' estimates, showcasing strong financial performance. PPL Co. has a diverse portfolio of institutional investors, reducing investment risk through broad ownership. Despite market fluctuations, PPL Co. has maintained a stable stock price, providing a sense of security to investors. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in PPL Co. for these reasons: Market analysts have noted a decrease in revenue for PPL Co., potentially signaling challenges in revenue generation. The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 1.05 may raise concerns about its financial leverage and ability to manage debt. While the stock price has been relatively stable, the company's price-to-earnings ratio of 26.43 may indicate overvaluation. PPL Co.'s revenue decline year-over-year could impact future earnings and investor returns. Investors should consider the company's beta of 0.82, indicating lower volatility compared to the market average, which may limit potential returns. 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 Monday, March 25, 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? 8 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for PPL in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities 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? 8 Wall Street analysts have issued 12-month target prices for PPL's stock. Their PPL share price targets range from $25.00 to $52.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $32.67 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 18.7% 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 2024. Since then, PPL shares have increased by 1.6% and is now trading at $27.53. 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 Thursday, May 2nd 2024. View our PPL earnings forecast. How were PPL's earnings last quarter? PPL Co. (NYSE:PPL) announced its earnings results on Friday, February, 16th. The utilities provider reported $0.40 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.38 by $0.02. The utilities provider had revenue of $2.03 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.56 billion. PPL had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 8.45% and a net margin of 8.90%. PPL's revenue for the quarter was down 11.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $0.28 earnings per share. 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. Shareholders of record on Friday, March 8th will be given a dividend of $0.2575 per share on Monday, April 1st. This represents a $1.03 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.74%. The ex-dividend date 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 3.76%. 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 Global X MSCI Pakistan ETF (PAK), Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF (UTES), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Utilities ETF (RYU), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Utilities ETF (RSPU), First Trust EIP Carbon Impact ETF (ECLN), First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX Fund (FXU), First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure Fund (EMLP) and Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU). What guidance has PPL issued on next quarter's earnings? PPL updated its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Friday, February, 16th. The company provided earnings per share 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 Vanguard Group Inc. (12.75%), Vanguard Group Inc. (12.76%), Wellington Management Group LLP (2.86%), Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC (2.10%), Franklin Resources Inc. (1.41%) and Cohen & Steers Inc. (1.21%). 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 3/29/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersTrump’s “Tax Free” Retirement Strategy Gold Safe ExchangeDid You Get Your Free Bitcoin Yet?Crypto Swap ProfitsTop Project Outperforms BTC in 2023…Crypto 101 MediaMake This $3 Trade the Instant the Opening Bell RingsMonument Traders Alliance“The Stock Market’s Bull Run is Far from Over” -BarronsVertical Research AdvisoryAI Cracks Open Largest Untapped Energy Reserve on EarthBanyan Hill PublishingThis AI Trade Machine Made 1,729%* (With 89% Wins)Prosper Trading AcademyOnly a fool would buy Nvidia today… Porter & Company Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. 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