PPLUtilities · Utilities - Regulated ElectricThe 19 Wall Street analysts covering PPL Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $41 — +13.4% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 50 of 100 as at 4 Nov 2026 — in the upper half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores PPL Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Volatility (88): The share price has been relatively steady.
Issuance (29): The company has been issuing shares or taking on financing, diluting existing holders.
Size (8): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on PPL, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +13.4% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 2 moved their price target up and 6 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct 2026 | Truist Securities | Initiates | Buy | $41 |
| 22 Oct 2026 | HSBC | Initiates | Buy | $42 |
| 21 Oct 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight | $39 → $40 |
| 12 Oct 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | $41 → $38 |
| 12 Oct 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 29 Sept 2026 | Scotiabank | Initiates | Sector Outperform | $36 |
| 29 Sept 2026 | Scotiabank | Initiates | Sector Outperform | — |
| 28 Sept 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | $43 → $44 |
| 28 Sept 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 18 Sept 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 18 Sept 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight | $42 → $39 |
| 15 Sept 2026 | RBC Capital | Initiates | Sector Perform | — |
| 15 Sept 2026 | RBC Capital | Initiates | Sector Perform | $35 |
| 25 Aug 2026 | Jefferies | Maintains | Buy | $48 → $44 |
| 25 Aug 2026 | Jefferies | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 21 Aug 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight | $43 → $42 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 17 Aug 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | Outperform | $44 → $42 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 10 Aug 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Outperform | $40 → $38 |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 4 Nov 2026, PPL Corp. returned +1.7% against +14.8% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 36% of US stocks
Cheaper than 41% of US stocks
Cheaper than 47% of US stocks
Cheaper than 29% of US stocks
Higher than 38% of US stocks
Higher than 64% of US stocks
Higher than 55% of US stocks
Higher than 83% of US stocks
Higher than 75% of US stocks
Higher than 60% of US stocks
Higher than 66% of US stocks
Higher than 87% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
PPL Corp. has a market value of $26.9B and an enterprise value of $47.2B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $9.4B. The latest quarter grew 4.2% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $1.3B, a 13.5% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $1.69.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: −$2.0B, after $4.6B of capital spending.
PPL Corp. spent $818.0M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 21.1×; forward P/E: 16.9× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 3.19%, paying out 66% of earnings.
PPL Corp. employs 6,546 people — $1.4M of revenue per employee.
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Zacks Investment Research identified PPL, EVRG, SO, and DUK as utility stocks it considers well-positioned to surpass earnings estimates in the current reporting cycle.
Why it matters — The item highlights expectations for PPL ahead of its current-cycle earnings report.
Zacks Investment Research says PPL is poised to beat Q3 earnings, citing favorable rate hikes, grid investments, and data-center demand.
Why it matters — PPL watchers may note the factors the source identifies as supporting the company’s Q3 earnings outlook.
PPL moved above its 200-day moving average after reaching a support level, according to Zacks Investment Research. The article describes the move as suggesting a long-term bullish trend.
Why it matters — PPL watchers may note the stock’s technical move above this widely followed moving average.
Zacks describes the utility-electric power industry as offering stable cash flows and predictable earnings, supported by regulated business models, long-term contracts and regulated rates. The excerpt does not provide a direct comparison of PPL and EXC.
Why it matters — The industry context may help PPL watchers understand the revenue visibility and reduced economic volatility associated with regulated utilities.
Zacks Investment Research says PPL has two key ingredients that could support an earnings beat in its upcoming report and outlines key expectations.
Why it matters — PPL watchers may find the report’s earnings-beat rationale and expectations relevant ahead of the company’s upcoming results.
The 19 Wall Street analysts covering PPL Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $41, with estimates ranging from $36 to $44. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 19 analysts covering PPL Corp., 16 rate it a Buy, 3 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks PPL Corp. 50 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 4 Nov 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 4 Nov 2026, PPL Corp. ranks 50 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (88 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 19 analysts implies +13.4% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks PPL Corp. 50 out of 100 as at 4 Nov 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering PPL Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for PPL are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $36 to $44 over the next 12 months.
PPL Corp. returned +1.7% over the 12 months to 4 Nov 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
PPL Corporation is a regulated utility company that provides electricity and natural gas services to customers in the United States. The company operates through regulated business segments in Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and Rhode Island, where it manages electric transmission, distribution, and generation activities, along with natural gas distribution in select markets.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 4 Nov 2026): "4 Utility Stocks Set to Outperform Q3 Earnings Estimates This Season". Zacks Investment Research identified PPL, EVRG, SO, and DUK as utility stocks it considers well-positioned to surpass earnings estimates in the current reporting cycle.
PPL Corporation is a regulated utility company that provides electricity and natural gas services to customers in the United States. The company operates through regulated business segments in Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and Rhode Island, where it manages electric transmission, distribution, and generation activities, along with natural gas distribution in select markets. PPL Corporation serves residential, commercial, and industrial customers through infrastructure that supports reliable power delivery and essential energy services. Its operations center on regulated utility networks, making it a key provider in local energy markets and a significant participant in the U.S. utilities sector. Headquartered in Allentown, Pennsylvania, PPL Corporation focuses on core utility services that underpin everyday energy use across its service territories.
CEO Mr. Vincent Sorgi CPA · 6,546 employees · United States · https://www.pplweb.com
