PPL Corporation
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- PPL Corporation is well-positioned in the regulated electric utility sector, benefiting from stable demand and regulatory support for infrastructure investments.
- In Q1 2026, PPL reported a revenue of $2.8 billion, marking a 24% decrease from the previous quarter, but still demonstrates strong operational capabilities.
- The company's gross margin improved to 44.6% in Q2 2026, up from 43.9% in Q1 2026, indicating effective cost management.
- PPL faces challenges with a high debt-to-equity ratio of 135.43, which may limit financial flexibility and increase risk during economic downturns.
- The company's operating margin compressed to 22.5% in Q2 2026, down from 26.9% in Q1 2026, reflecting potential operational inefficiencies.
- Free cash flow was negative at -$1.94 billion, indicating that the company is currently spending more than it generates, which could impact future growth.
Fundamentals
| Market cap | $25.66B | Enterprise value | $45.71B | Trailing P/E | 20.18 | Forward P/E | 16.09 |
| PEG | 1.24 | Price / book | 1.71 | Beta | 0.58 | Dividend yield | 3.34% |
| Revenue growth | 4.2% | Earnings growth | 21.2% | Gross margin | 44.1% | Operating margin | 23.6% |
| Profit margin | 13.5% | ROE | 8.6% | ROA | 3.2% | Debt / equity | 1.35 |
| Current ratio | 0.91 | Free cash flow | -$1.94B | Analyst recommendation | buy | Mean target | $40.13 |
| 52w high | $40.11 | 52w low | $31.56 |
Quarterly
| 2026-Q2 | 2026-Q1 | 2025-Q4 | 2025-Q3 | 2025-Q2 | 2025-Q1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.1B | $2.8B | $2.3B | $2.2B | $2.0B | — |
| Op margin | 22.5% | 26.9% | 20.9% | 25.4% | 20.0% | — |
| Net income | $230M | $452M | $266M | $318M | $183M | — |
| Gross margin | 44.6% | 43.9% | 40.5% | 44.7% | 41.0% | — |
| Gross profit | $941M | $1.2B | $920M | $1.0B | $831M | — |
| Operating income | $475M | $745M | $476M | $569M | $406M | — |
- Revenue -24% vs prior quarter ($2.1B vs $2.8B).
- Gross margin 44.6% (was 43.9% prior quarter).
- Operating margin compressed to 22.5%.
Yearly (6y)
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $9.0B | $8.5B | $8.3B | $7.9B | — |
| Op margin | 23.5% | 20.6% | 19.6% | 17.4% | — |
| Net income | $1.2B | $888M | $740M | $756M | — |
| Gross margin | 42.7% | 40.1% | 39.4% | 36.5% | — |
| Gross profit | $3.9B | $3.4B | $3.3B | $2.9B | — |
| Operating income | $2.1B | $1.7B | $1.6B | $1.4B | — |
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News
2026-10-09 · Will Rising Customer Demand Support PNW's Long-Term Earnings Growth?
2026-10-08 · Evercore ISI Adjusts Price Target on PPL to $42 From $44
2026-10-07 · Can PPL's Generation Strategy Keep Pace With Rising Power Demand?
2026-10-07 · Zacks Industry Outlook Entergy, FirstEnergy, CenterPoint and PPL
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2026-10-05 · PPL Stock Posts Smaller Three-Month Loss Than Industry: How to Play?
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2026-09-30 · Can FE's T&D Investments Support Sustainable Long-Term Growth?
2026-09-29 · PPL (PPL) Increases Despite Market Slip: Here's What You Need to Know
2026-09-29 · PPL vs. XEL: Which Utility Stock Offers Greater Long-Term Upside?
2026-09-29 · Scotiabank Initiates PPL at Sector Outperform With $36 Price Target
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