PPL stock forecast: what analysts expect
Wall Street analysts covering PPL Corporation currently rate the stock a Buy on average, with a mean 12-month price target of $40.33 — +25.9% versus the last price of $32.03. Targets reflect analyst opinion, not a guarantee.
PPL historical returns
Based on monthly dividend-adjusted prices. See the full breakdown on what if you had invested in PPL.
PPL annual returns by year
Congress trading in PPL
10 members of Congress have disclosed trading PPL — 17 purchases and 9 sales worth an estimated $558,000. Most recent disclosure: Jul 11, 2025.
See who in Congress traded PPL →About PPL Corporation
PPL Corporation provides electricity and natural gas to approximately 3.6 million customers in the United States. It operates in three segments: Kentucky Regulated, Pennsylvania Regulated, and Rhode Island Regulated. The company engages in the transmission and distribution of electricity in eastern and central Pennsylvania; generation, transmission, distribution, and sale of electricity in Kentucky, Virginia, and Rhode Island; distribution and sale of natural gas in Kentucky and Rhode Island; sale of wholesale electricity in Kentucky; and generation of electricity from power plants in Kentucky. It generates electricity from coal, gas, hydro, and solar sources. The company was formerly known as PP&L Resources, Inc. and changed its name to PPL Corporation in 2000. PPL Corporation was founded in 1920 and is headquartered in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
PPL Key Statistics
PPL in plain English
- P/E ratio (19.0) — how many dollars you pay for each $1 of PPL's yearly profit. That's a fairly normal range.
- ROE (8.63%) — how efficiently the company turns shareholders' money into profit. This is a middling level.
- Profit margin (13.47%) — of every $1 in sales, this is what's left as profit after all costs.
- Dividend yield (3.56%) — the cash payout you'd earn per year as a % of the share price, on top of any price gains.
PPL stock: frequently asked questions
What is PPL Corporation's stock price today?
PPL Corporation (PPL) last traded at $32.03 on the NYSE. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has traded between $31.55 and $40.11.
Is PPL stock a buy or a sell?
Wall Street analysts' consensus rating on PPL is "Buy", with an average 12-month price target of $40.33 — about +25.9% versus the current price of $32.03. Analyst targets are opinions, not guarantees; always do your own research.
How much would $1,000 invested in PPL 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in PPL Corporation made 10 years ago would be worth about $1,433 today (dividends reinvested) — a total return of 43%, or 3.7% per year.
Does PPL pay a dividend?
Yes. PPL Corporation currently pays a dividend yielding about 3.56% per year at today's share price.
What is PPL's P/E ratio?
PPL trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 19.0, and 15.1 times expected forward earnings. The P/E ratio tells you how many dollars investors pay for each $1 of the company's annual profit.
Do members of Congress trade PPL stock?
Yes — 10 members of Congress have disclosed trades in PPL under the STOCK Act, totaling 17 purchases and 9 sales worth an estimated $558,000.
What is PPL Corporation's ticker symbol?
PPL Corporation trades under the ticker symbol PPL on the NYSE.
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