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PPL Stock Forecast: PPL Corp. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 8 Sept 2026
$35
−0.09% on the day

The 15 Wall Street analysts covering PPL Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $42 — +19.7% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 43 of 100 as at 8 Sept 2026 — in the lower half.

Market cap
$26.4B
Ticker Nerd rank
43 / 100
Median analyst target
$42
Analysts covering
15
Revenue$2.1B+4.2% y/y
Operating income$475.0M
Net income$230.0M
Free cash flow−$698.0M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+2.8%
1M
−1.1%
YTD
+1.7%
1Y
+1.5%
From 52W high
−11.2%
From 52W low
+7.1%
$33
$39
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

PPL stock analysis: one number for the whole business

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.

Where the model ranks itAs at 8 Sept 2026
43 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Volatility
85
Growth
67
Quality
64
Revisions
62
Value
52
Momentum
50
Accruals
37
Issuance
29
Size
8

Volatility (85): 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.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

PPL stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on PPL, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$32$34$36$38$40$42$44$46Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26PPLHigh $45Median $42Low $36

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says15 analysts
12 Buy3 Hold0 Sell
Low $36Median $42High $45

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +19.7% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 3 moved their price target up and 5 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
25 Aug 2026JefferiesMaintainsBuy$48 → $44
21 Aug 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsOverweight$43 → $42
17 Aug 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsOutperform$44 → $42
17 Aug 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsOutperform—
10 Aug 2026BMO CapitalMaintainsOutperform$40 → $38
10 Aug 2026BMO CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
22 July 2026BMO CapitalMaintainsOutperform$39 → $40
22 July 2026BMO CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
20 July 2026B of A SecuritiesMaintainsBuy$42 → $39
20 July 2026B of A SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
16 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight$42 → $45
16 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight—
14 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight—
14 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight$39 → $41
5 June 2026BMO CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
5 June 2026MizuhoMaintainsNeutral—
14 May 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight—
11 May 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight—
11 May 2026BMO CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
21 Apr 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsOverweight—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

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.

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Performance

PPL vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 8 Sept 2026, PPL Corp. returned +1.5% against +19.4% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

PPL vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
95100105110115120Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26PPLS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

PPL analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−0.1%
Analysts raising
1
Analysts cutting
2
Fundamentals

PPL Corp. (PPL) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
20.8×

Cheaper than 37% of US stocks

Price / sales
2.8×

Cheaper than 44% of US stocks

Price / book
1.8×

Cheaper than 51% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
12.4×

Cheaper than 30% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
4.2%

Higher than 36% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
25.7%

Higher than 63% of US stocks

Gross margin
44.6%

Higher than 56% of US stocks

Operating margin
23.6%

Higher than 83% of US stocks

Net margin
13.5%

Higher than 76% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
8.6%

Higher than 60% of US stocks

Return on assets
3.2%

Higher than 66% of US stocks

Dividend yield
3.2%

Higher than 68% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

PPL Corp. (PPL) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

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 $26.4B and an enterprise value of $46.5B.

  • 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.

  • Shares outstanding: 752.4M.

  • Trailing P/E: 20.8×; forward P/E: 16.6× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 3.25%, paying out 66% of earnings.

  • PPL Corp. employs 6,546 people — $1.4M of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 8 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

PPL vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelUtilities - Regulated Electric
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
PPLPPL Corp.$26.4B
43
CNPCenterPoint Energy, Inc.$26.4B
41
FEFirstEnergy Corp.$26.9B
58
ESEversource Energy$26.9B
69
DTEDTE Energy Co.$28.5B
46
AEEAmeren Corp.$28.9B
43
EIXEdison International$22.8B
71

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own PPL Corp. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest PPL news & analysis

Midstream Taps Private Equity to Fund Growth Projects

ETF Trends · 8 Sept 2026neutral

The North American midstream sector is entering an accelerated growth phase, with surging LNG exports and rapidly expanding power generation demand driving record multi-billion-dollar project backlogs. Midstream companies are tapping private equity to fund these growth projects.

Why it matters — The rapid growth in power generation demand could support PPL's regulated utility operations, though the item focuses on midstream activity rather than PPL specifically.

Is It Worth Investing in PPL (PPL) Based on Wall Street's Bullish Views?

Zacks Investment Research · 2 Sept 2026neutral

The article discusses how investors often rely on Wall Street analysts' buy, sell, or hold recommendations when deciding on stocks like PPL, and notes that media reports about rating changes by sell-side analysts can affect a stock's price. It questions whether investing in PPL is worthwhile based on these generally bullish analyst views.

Why it matters — A PPL watcher would care because analyst ratings and rating changes can influence PPL's share price and investor sentiment.

Can Rising Operating Income Support PPL's Long-Term Earnings Growth?

Zacks Investment Research · 31 Aug 2026positive

Zacks notes that PPL Corp.'s outlook is supported by rising operating income, data center demand, rate recovery, and a $23B investment plan, which the firm says underpins 6-8% annual EPS growth through 2029.

Why it matters — PPL watchers would care because the article outlines the key drivers behind the company's projected long-term earnings growth.

PPL vs. FE: Which Utility Stock Offers Stronger Long-Term Growth?

Zacks Investment Research · 31 Aug 2026negative

A Zacks Research article compares PPL Corp. to FirstEnergy (FE) on long-term growth prospects, finding that FirstEnergy edges out PPL on return on equity, capital spending, valuation, and one-year share performance, despite carrying a higher debt-to-capital ratio.

Why it matters — For PPL watchers, the article highlights areas where a competitor is currently outperforming, offering a benchmark for PPL's growth positioning.

PPL Stock Underperforms Industry in Six Months: How to Play?

Zacks Investment Research · 28 Aug 2026neutral

PPL's stock has underperformed its industry over the past six months. The company's $23 billion grid plan and data center-driven demand support growth, but its premium valuation, higher debt, and weaker margins cloud the entry point.

Why it matters — A PPL watcher would care because the piece weighs the company's long-term growth drivers against near-term financial headwinds that affect its valuation and investment appeal.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about PPL stock

What is the PPL stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 15 Wall Street analysts covering PPL Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $42, with estimates ranging from $36 to $45. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is PPL stock a buy right now?

Of the 15 analysts covering PPL Corp., 12 rate it a Buy, 3 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks PPL Corp. 43 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 8 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank PPL?

As at 8 Sept 2026, PPL Corp. ranks 43 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 (85 of 100).

Will PPL stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 15 analysts implies +19.7% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks PPL Corp. 43 out of 100 as at 8 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the PPL stock forecast for 2030?

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 $45 over the next 12 months.

How has PPL stock performed over the past year?

PPL Corp. returned +1.5% over the 12 months to 8 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does PPL Corp. do?

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.

What is the latest news on PPL?

The most recent item we track (ETF Trends, 8 Sept 2026): "Midstream Taps Private Equity to Fund Growth Projects". The North American midstream sector is entering an accelerated growth phase, with surging LNG exports and rapidly expanding power generation demand driving record multi-billion-dollar project backlogs. Midstream companies are tapping private equity to fund these growth projects.

Company

About PPL Corp.

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