PPLUtilities · Utilities - Regulated ElectricThe 17 Wall Street analysts covering PPL Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $39 — +12.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 46 of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026 — in the lower 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 (80): 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 +12.2% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 3 moved their price target up and 7 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | $41 → $38 |
| 29 Sept 2026 | Scotiabank | Initiates | Sector Outperform | $36 |
| 28 Sept 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | $43 → $44 |
| 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 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 22 July 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Outperform | $39 → $40 |
| 22 July 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 20 July 2026 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Buy | $42 → $39 |
| 20 July 2026 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 16 July 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | $42 → $45 |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. PPL appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 14 Oct 2026, PPL Corp. returned −5.3% against +17.5% 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 43% of US stocks
Cheaper than 48% of US stocks
Cheaper than 29% of US stocks
Higher than 37% of US stocks
Higher than 63% of US stocks
Higher than 55% of US stocks
Higher than 83% of US stocks
Higher than 76% 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 $26.1B and an enterprise value of $46.1B.
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: 20.5×; forward P/E: 16.3× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 3.29%, paying out 66% of earnings.
PPL Corp. employs 6,546 people — $1.4M of revenue per employee.
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PPL outlined a $23 billion infrastructure investment plan, a 6–8% annual earnings growth target, and rising dividends through 2029 as part of its capital allocation strategy.
Why it matters — These plans are relevant to PPL watchers assessing the company’s approach to long-term shareholder returns.
PPL is expanding generation capacity and advancing large-scale projects to meet rising electricity demand and serve growing customer loads.
Why it matters — These efforts are relevant to PPL watchers tracking how the company is addressing increased demand for electricity.
Zacks Investment Research published an Industry Outlook article highlighting Entergy, FirstEnergy, CenterPoint and PPL.
Why it matters — PPL is included among the companies featured in the industry outlook.
Zacks Investment Research names PPL among four utilities it says are positioned to benefit from rising electricity demand and higher unit prices, citing strong customer bases and capital expenditure plans.
Why it matters — The item presents a favorable industry outlook and identifies PPL as one of the utilities that may benefit from these conditions.
PPL posted a smaller three-month loss than the broader industry. Its $23 billion capital plan, rising data center demand, cost savings, and dividend growth support its appeal, though the stock carries a premium valuation and operating risks.
Why it matters — A PPL watcher would care because the report highlights factors underpinning the company's competitive performance and market appeal despite its valuation and operating risks.
The 17 Wall Street analysts covering PPL Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $39, with estimates ranging from $35 to $45. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 17 analysts covering PPL Corp., 13 rate it a Buy, 4 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks PPL Corp. 46 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 14 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 14 Oct 2026, PPL Corp. ranks 46 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 (80 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 17 analysts implies +12.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks PPL Corp. 46 out of 100 as at 14 Oct 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: $35 to $45 over the next 12 months.
PPL Corp. returned -5.3% over the 12 months to 14 Oct 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, 12 Oct 2026): "Will PPL's Capital Allocation Strategy Support Shareholder Returns?". PPL outlined a $23 billion infrastructure investment plan, a 6–8% annual earnings growth target, and rising dividends through 2029 as part of its capital allocation strategy.
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
