PPL Corporation

NYSE:PPL Stock Report

Market Cap: US$29.3b

PPL Future Growth

Future criteria checks 1/6

PPL is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 11.4% and 5.8% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 9.1% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 9.8% in 3 years.

Key information

11.4%

Earnings growth rate

9.12%

EPS growth rate

Electric Utilities earnings growth10.8%
Revenue growth rate5.8%
Future return on equity9.81%
Analyst coverage

Good

Last updated22 Apr 2026

Recent future growth updates

PPL Corporation (NYSE:PPL) Third-Quarter Results: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For Next Year

Nov 08
PPL Corporation (NYSE:PPL) Third-Quarter Results: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For Next Year

Recent updates

PPL: Future Returns Will Reflect Pennsylvania Case Outcomes And 2026 EPS Framework

Analysts have modestly increased the blended price target for PPL to approximately $42.13, citing a mix of target raises and reductions across recent research that reflect updated views on growth, margins, and P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a mixed but generally constructive tone around PPL, with several firms lifting price targets and a few trimming them, as estimates and assumptions are refreshed following recent earnings and regulatory updates.

PPL: Future Returns Will Reflect Pennsylvania Outcomes And 2026 EPS Confidence

The updated analyst price target for PPL edges slightly higher to about $41.33. Analysts generally point to supportive regulatory backdrops, visible earnings growth expectations, and recent management commentary from investor meetings as key reasons behind their refined assumptions.

PPL: Future Returns Will Reflect Pennsylvania Decisions And 2026 Earnings Outlook

Analysts have nudged the PPL fair value estimate to $41.20 from $40.67, reflecting a series of higher price targets across the Street tied to views on earnings visibility, regulatory outcomes in Pennsylvania, and the company’s regulated growth profile. Analyst Commentary Recent research on PPL has centered on how much value investors might ascribe to its regulated growth plan, earnings visibility and upcoming regulatory decisions in Pennsylvania, which is feeding directly into a series of price target moves.

PPL: Future Returns Will Balance Rate Cases With 2026 Earnings Visibility

Narrative Update The analyst price target for PPL has moved modestly higher to approximately $40.67. This reflects analysts' updated views after a series of price target increases into the $38 to $44 range, supported by expectations around constructive regulatory outcomes, visible earnings growth in 2026, and what they describe as an attractive valuation profile.

PPL: Future Returns Will Reflect Rate Case Outcomes And Regulated Earnings Visibility

The analyst price target for PPL has been revised from $39.67 to $40.50 as analysts factor in higher fair value assumptions, supported by recent target increases across the Street, as well as expectations for constructive regulatory outcomes and clearer earnings visibility. Analyst Commentary Bullish and more cautious analysts are both active on PPL right now, and their recent target changes give you a clearer sense of what they are focused on in terms of valuation, execution, and potential growth.

PPL Corporation: Limited By Lackluster Dividend Growth

Feb 25

PPL: Future Returns Will Reflect Sector Pressures And Regulated Earnings Visibility

Analysts have made a modest upward adjustment to their price target on PPL to about $39.67. The change reflects slightly higher modeled revenue growth and a lower discount rate, partly offset by a small pullback in profit margin assumptions and a marginally lower future P/E multiple discussed in recent reports.

PPL: Future Returns Will Balance Data Center Timelines And Regulated Visibility

Analysts have trimmed their blended price target for PPL by about $0.30 to $39.60, citing slightly revised assumptions on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E to reflect the mix of recent target moves from firms covering regulated utilities. Analyst Commentary Recent research on PPL reflects a mix of modest upward and downward price target revisions, with analysts adjusting their views as they refresh assumptions for regulated utilities and independent power producers.

PPL: Future Returns Will Be Shaped By Data Center Interconnection Timelines

Narrative Update on PPL Analyst Price Target Analysts now see fair value for PPL nudging up from about $39.87 to $39.93 per share, reflecting updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E multiples in the context of recent price target revisions in the $38 to $41 range. Analyst Commentary Recent price target moves for PPL cluster in a tight band around the high $30s to about $41, which lines up with the modest upward shift in the blended fair value estimate.

PPL (NYSE:PPL) Has More To Do To Multiply In Value Going Forward

Jan 07
PPL (NYSE:PPL) Has More To Do To Multiply In Value Going Forward

PPL: Future Returns Will Be Driven By Expanding Data Center Interconnection Demand

The Analyst Price Target for PPL has been trimmed slightly, with our fair value estimate easing about $0.60 to $39.87 as analysts factor in modestly higher long term revenue growth and still solid, though slightly softer, margin and valuation assumptions. Analyst Commentary Street research on PPL over the past several months reflects an overall constructive stance, with the stock consistently rated favorably even as price targets have moved within a relatively narrow band.

PPL: Future Returns Will Be Driven By Expanding Data Center Demand

The Analyst Price Target for PPL has been trimmed slightly, falling by about $0.13 per share, as analysts fine tune their assumptions in response to recent utilities sector underperformance and evolving views on regulated and diversified utility valuations. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on PPL reflects a generally constructive stance, with price targets being fine tuned in response to sector performance and evolving expectations for regulated and diversified utilities.

PPL: Future Share Gains Will Be Driven By Expanding Data Center Demand

Analysts have increased their price target on PPL Corp. by $3 to $41, citing optimism for the utilities sector and expectations for continued outperformance because of sector growth trends and positive data center pipeline commentary.

PPL Corporation (NYSE:PPL) Third-Quarter Results: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For Next Year

Nov 08
PPL Corporation (NYSE:PPL) Third-Quarter Results: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For Next Year

PPL: Future Utility Demand Will Be Driven By Expanding Data Center Pipelines

Analysts have raised the price target for PPL Corp. from $39.92 to $40.60, citing improved revenue growth forecasts and continued strength in the utilities sector.

Analyst Commentary Highlights Renewed Optimism for PPL Amid Upgraded Price Targets and Growth Outlook

Analysts have increased their price target for PPL to $39.92 from $38.54, citing expectations of improving revenue growth as well as stronger long-term opportunities in renewables and nuclear energy. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has highlighted both positive and cautious perspectives regarding PPL's valuation, strategic direction, and sector outlook.

Data Center Demand And PA KY Upgrades Will Drive Progress

Analysts have modestly increased their fair value estimate for PPL Corp., raising the price target by $0.23 to $38.54. They cite updates to sector outlooks and continued optimism around utilities’ performance and growth prospects.

PPL (NYSE:PPL) Hasn't Managed To Accelerate Its Returns

Sep 09
PPL (NYSE:PPL) Hasn't Managed To Accelerate Its Returns

Are Investors Undervaluing PPL Corporation (NYSE:PPL) By 20%?

Aug 26
Are Investors Undervaluing PPL Corporation (NYSE:PPL) By 20%?

Shareholders Should Be Pleased With PPL Corporation's (NYSE:PPL) Price

Aug 01
Shareholders Should Be Pleased With PPL Corporation's (NYSE:PPL) Price

Is Now The Time To Put PPL (NYSE:PPL) On Your Watchlist?

Jun 17
Is Now The Time To Put PPL (NYSE:PPL) On Your Watchlist?

Returns On Capital Signal Difficult Times Ahead For PPL (NYSE:PPL)

Jun 02
Returns On Capital Signal Difficult Times Ahead For PPL (NYSE:PPL)

These 4 Measures Indicate That PPL (NYSE:PPL) Is Using Debt Extensively

May 10
These 4 Measures Indicate That PPL (NYSE:PPL) Is Using Debt Extensively

PPL Corporation: Good Prospects, But Appears Overvalued Right Now

Apr 21

PPL: I Am Not Electrified Despite Industry Demand

Feb 02

PPL: Recovery Of Underlying At Risk Earning <5% Return On Capital

Nov 16

PPL: Outperformed My 'Hold' Rating, But I Still Believe It's Overvalued

Aug 28

PPL Corporation: Slow Growth But A Secure Dividend

Jun 14

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

NYSE:PPL - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
12/31/202810,6661,825-2,1523,78210
12/31/202710,1011,656-2,3093,43911
12/31/20269,5851,486-1,8173,04811
12/31/20259,0421,179-1,4012,629N/A
9/30/20258,9791,090-1,1362,592N/A
6/30/20258,806986-8552,407N/A
3/31/20258,662992-4312,571N/A
12/31/20248,462886-4652,340N/A
9/30/20248,282822-6551,939N/A
6/30/20248,259839-6021,964N/A
3/31/20248,201762-8771,610N/A
12/31/20238,312739-6321,758N/A
9/30/20238,571773-5141,867N/A
6/30/20238,662717-6431,593N/A
3/31/20238,535724-5691,658N/A
12/31/20227,902713-4251,730N/A
9/30/20227,097708-2251,803N/A
6/30/20226,475743-2851,728N/A
3/31/20226,067881802,109N/A
12/31/20215,783182972,270N/A
9/30/20215,669414372,477N/A
6/30/20215,557-518872,968N/A
3/31/20215,5326385922,717N/A
12/31/20205,4746394762,746N/A
9/30/20206,0578392102,786N/A
6/30/20206,5901,196-1112,656N/A
3/31/20207,1301,483-3252,645N/A
12/31/20195,6027351842,427N/A
9/30/20197,7541,795N/A2,499N/A
6/30/20197,6931,765N/A2,566N/A
3/31/20197,7381,840N/A2,729N/A
12/31/20187,7851,825N/A2,821N/A
9/30/20187,7721,488N/A2,917N/A
6/30/20187,7451,398N/A2,996N/A
3/31/20187,6221,175N/A2,892N/A
12/31/20177,4471,126N/A2,461N/A
9/30/20177,3531,511N/A2,414N/A
6/30/20177,3971,629N/A2,510N/A
3/31/20177,4571,819N/A2,468N/A
12/31/20167,5171,896N/A2,890N/A
9/30/20167,4651,841N/A2,814N/A
6/30/20167,4541,762N/A2,472N/A
3/31/20167,4501,529N/A2,499N/A
12/31/20157,6691,601N/A2,615N/A
9/30/20157,8351,597N/A2,806N/A
6/30/20157,8361,612N/A3,133N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: PPL's forecast earnings growth (11.4% per year) is above the savings rate (3.4%).

Earnings vs Market: PPL's earnings (11.4% per year) are forecast to grow slower than the US market (16.2% per year).

High Growth Earnings: PPL's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.

Revenue vs Market: PPL's revenue (5.8% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the US market (11.1% per year).

High Growth Revenue: PPL's revenue (5.8% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: PPL's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (9.8%).

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/04/29 12:49
End of Day Share Price 2026/04/29 00:00
Earnings2025/12/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
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  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

PPL Corporation is covered by 31 analysts. 13 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Jacob KilsteinArgus Research Company
Daniel FordBarclays
Michael LoneganBarclays