35.31 USD
-0.41
1.15%
At close Apr 21, 4:00 PM EDT
After hours
35.31
+0.00
0.00%
1 day
-1.15%
5 days
1.00%
1 month
1.58%
3 months
5.18%
6 months
7.88%
Year to date
9.73%
1 year
29.01%
5 years
43.71%
10 years
5.06%
 

About: PPL is a holding company of regulated utilities in Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and Rhode Island. The Pennsylvania regulated delivery and transmission segment distributes electricity to customers in central and eastern Pennsylvania. LG&E and KU are involved in regulated electricity generation, transmission, and distribution in Kentucky. The Kentucky utilities also serve gas customers. Rhode Island Energy operates electric and gas utilities in Rhode Island.

Employees: 6,653

0
Funds holding %
of 7,419 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 3 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

78% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 114 | Existing positions closed: 64

30% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $91.5M | Put options by funds: $70.1M

28% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 342 | Existing positions reduced: 267

4% more funds holding

Funds holding: 809 [Q3] → 841 (+32) [Q4]

1.92% more ownership

Funds ownership: 76.62% [Q3] → 78.55% (+1.92%) [Q4]

1% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $18.7B [Q3] → $18.8B (+$165M) [Q4]

25% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 12 [Q3] → 9 (-3) [Q4]

Research analyst outlook

3 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$36
2%
upside
Avg. target
$37
4%
upside
High target
$38
8%
upside

3 analyst ratings

positive
33%
neutral
67%
negative
0%
UBS
Daniel Ford
57% 1-year accuracy
4 / 7 met price target
2%upside
$36
Neutral
Maintained
21 Mar 2025
Morgan Stanley
David Arcaro
50% 1-year accuracy
24 / 48 met price target
8%upside
$38
Overweight
Maintained
20 Mar 2025
Barclays
Nicholas Campanella
56% 1-year accuracy
42 / 75 met price target
2%upside
$36
Equal-Weight
Maintained
25 Feb 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 10 articles about PPL published over the past 30 days

Negative
Seeking Alpha
15 hours ago
PPL Corporation: Good Prospects, But Appears Overvalued Right Now
PPL Corporation operates as a regulated utility in Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, and Kentucky, with a large customer base and stable revenue growth. Kentucky is the largest earnings contributor, while Pennsylvania shows potential due to new data centers supporting AI deployment. The company is investing more money in Kentucky over the next four years than elsewhere, but it is not neglecting Pennsylvania.
PPL Corporation: Good Prospects, But Appears Overvalued Right Now
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
6 days ago
The Zacks Analyst Blog PPL, Xcel Energy and American Electric Power
PPL, Xcel Energy and American Electric Power are included in this Analyst Blog.
The Zacks Analyst Blog PPL, Xcel Energy and American Electric Power
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
PPL Stock Outperforms its Industry in Six Months: How to Play?
Despite PPL's rising estimates and systematic expenditure to strengthen operations, our suggestion for investors is to wait and look for a better entry point, as the stock is trading at a premium.
PPL Stock Outperforms its Industry in Six Months: How to Play?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Should You Invest in PPL (PPL) Based on Bullish Wall Street Views?
When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important?
Should You Invest in PPL (PPL) Based on Bullish Wall Street Views?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Here's Why PPL (PPL) Gained But Lagged the Market Today
In the most recent trading session, PPL (PPL) closed at $34.16, indicating a +1.85% shift from the previous trading day.
Here's Why PPL (PPL) Gained But Lagged the Market Today
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 week ago
PPL Corporation to conduct webcast on First-Quarter 2025 Earnings Results
ALLENTOWN, Pa. , April 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) will release consolidated first-quarter 2025 earnings results on Wednesday, Apr. 30.
PPL Corporation to conduct webcast on First-Quarter 2025 Earnings Results
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 week ago
PPL Electric Utilities wins industry award for innovative distribution technology that predicts equipment issues before they become a problem
The Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) honors eastern Pennsylvania utility for improving safety, reliability and efficiency of the electric grid ALLENTOWN, Pa. , April 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- PPL Electric Utilities has been recognized with the prestigious 2025 Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) Power Player Resilience Award for its innovative use of predictive failure technology to enhance public safety, improve reliability and drive operational efficiencies.
PPL Electric Utilities wins industry award for innovative distribution technology that predicts equipment issues before they become a problem
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
PPL (PPL) Advances While Market Declines: Some Information for Investors
PPL (PPL) reachead $36.23 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a +0.28% change compared to its last close.
PPL (PPL) Advances While Market Declines: Some Information for Investors
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
PPL (PPL) Stock Dips While Market Gains: Key Facts
In the most recent trading session, PPL (PPL) closed at $36.06, indicating a -0.14% shift from the previous trading day.
PPL (PPL) Stock Dips While Market Gains: Key Facts
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
PPL (PPL) Rises As Market Takes a Dip: Key Facts
PPL (PPL) reachead $34.60 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a +1.53% change compared to its last close.
PPL (PPL) Rises As Market Takes a Dip: Key Facts
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