NYSE: PPLC
PPL Corporation
Utilities · Regulated Electric
After hours: $48.00(0%) · as of 4:28 PM ET
Market Cap
$35.65B
52w High
$52.57
52w Low
$46.99
P/E
29.81
Volume
406.76K
Outstanding Shares
742.70M
Price vs Fundamentals
Why The Stock Is Moving
Note: The most recent financial data is over 3 months old. Metrics shown may not reflect the latest reporting period.
What changed
The stock fell 5.68% over the last year. Revenue grew 7.52% over the trailing twelve months. Operating margin moved from 21.62% to 23.5%. Free cash flow declined 276.33% over the trailing twelve months.
What the market seems to be pricing
The stock has moved lower against modestly improving underlying metrics. The operating data does not yet tell a clear story — the move may reflect sentiment, sector rotation, or macro factors rather than company-specific earnings power.
What would invalidate this read
Operating margin currently stands at 23.5%. A decisive move in revenue — currently up 7.52% — would be the clearest signal to resolve the ambiguity.
Company profile
PPL Corp. engages in the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity.
Valuation
Stock splits
No stock splits recorded for this ticker.
Profitability & growth
Analyst consensus
Analyst ratings tend to be lagging indicators. Use as one signal among many.
Earnings
Full quarter-by-quarter history of actuals vs estimates. Switch into compare mode to inspect one metric year-over-year.
Next report
Aug 7, 2026
Q3 FY26 · EPS est $0.34 · Revenue est $2.19B
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Dividends
$0.76/shareQuarterlyEx-div Jul 31, 2026 · in 1dAt RiskPPLC pays a dividend with a 1.58% forward yield, covered -1.8× by free cash flow.
Forward Yield
1.58%
Annual Div / Share
$0.76
CAGR
—
Payout Ratio
66.12%
At Risk
Dividend Growth Rate
Income Projection
Today
$1/mo
In 5 yrs
$1/mo
In 10 yrs
$1/mo
| Today | In 5 yrs | In 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|
$16/yr $1/mo | $16/yr $1/mo | $16/yr $1/mo |
Analysis
Dividend Strengths
No strong strength signal stands out from the latest period pair.
Risks to Watch
Dividend exceeds free cash flow
Free cash flow covers only -1.76× the dividend. The company is paying out more than it generates in cash, which is unsustainable without borrowing or asset sales.