PPL Balance Sheet Health
Financial Health criteria checks 2/6
PPL has a total shareholder equity of $15.0B and total debt of $20.3B, which brings its debt-to-equity ratio to 135.1%. Its total assets and total liabilities are $46.3B and $31.3B respectively. PPL's EBIT is $2.2B making its interest coverage ratio 2.7. It has cash and short-term investments of $1.2B.
Key information
135.12%
Debt to equity ratio
US$20.29b
Debt
| Interest coverage ratio | 2.7x |
| Cash | US$1.24b |
| Equity | US$15.02b |
| Total liabilities | US$31.29b |
| Total assets | US$46.30b |
Recent financial health updates
No updates
Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • May 06
PPL Corporation: Careful Before Q1 Earnings
Summary PPL Corporation remains a 'Hold' with a reiterated price target of $24, reflecting persistent overvaluation and substantial investment risks. PPL trades at over 20x P/E, 25% above its 20-year average, with current market enthusiasm not properly discounting regulatory and CapEx uncertainties. Despite solid fundamentals, 7-8% EPS growth, and a secure dividend, PPL faces regulatory pushback, equity dilution, and significant capital outflows. Near-term catalysts, including 1Q26 results and data center agreements, are unlikely to materially shift the multi-year risk/reward profile. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Apr 25
PPL: Future Returns Will Reflect Pennsylvania Case Outcomes And 2026 EPS Framework
Analysts have modestly increased the blended price target for PPL to approximately $42.13, citing a mix of target raises and reductions across recent research that reflect updated views on growth, margins, and P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a mixed but generally constructive tone around PPL, with several firms lifting price targets and a few trimming them, as estimates and assumptions are refreshed following recent earnings and regulatory updates.Narrative Update • Apr 11
PPL: Future Returns Will Reflect Pennsylvania Outcomes And 2026 EPS Confidence
The updated analyst price target for PPL edges slightly higher to about $41.33. Analysts generally point to supportive regulatory backdrops, visible earnings growth expectations, and recent management commentary from investor meetings as key reasons behind their refined assumptions.Narrative Update • Mar 26
PPL: Future Returns Will Reflect Pennsylvania Decisions And 2026 Earnings Outlook
Analysts have nudged the PPL fair value estimate to $41.20 from $40.67, reflecting a series of higher price targets across the Street tied to views on earnings visibility, regulatory outcomes in Pennsylvania, and the company’s regulated growth profile. Analyst Commentary Recent research on PPL has centered on how much value investors might ascribe to its regulated growth plan, earnings visibility and upcoming regulatory decisions in Pennsylvania, which is feeding directly into a series of price target moves.Narrative Update • Mar 12
PPL: Future Returns Will Balance Rate Cases With 2026 Earnings Visibility
Narrative Update The analyst price target for PPL has moved modestly higher to approximately $40.67. This reflects analysts' updated views after a series of price target increases into the $38 to $44 range, supported by expectations around constructive regulatory outcomes, visible earnings growth in 2026, and what they describe as an attractive valuation profile.Narrative Update • Feb 25
PPL: Future Returns Will Reflect Rate Case Outcomes And Regulated Earnings Visibility
The analyst price target for PPL has been revised from $39.67 to $40.50 as analysts factor in higher fair value assumptions, supported by recent target increases across the Street, as well as expectations for constructive regulatory outcomes and clearer earnings visibility. Analyst Commentary Bullish and more cautious analysts are both active on PPL right now, and their recent target changes give you a clearer sense of what they are focused on in terms of valuation, execution, and potential growth.Narrative Update • Feb 11
PPL: Future Returns Will Reflect Sector Pressures And Regulated Earnings Visibility
Analysts have made a modest upward adjustment to their price target on PPL to about $39.67. The change reflects slightly higher modeled revenue growth and a lower discount rate, partly offset by a small pullback in profit margin assumptions and a marginally lower future P/E multiple discussed in recent reports.Narrative Update • Jan 27
PPL: Future Returns Will Balance Data Center Timelines And Regulated Visibility
Analysts have trimmed their blended price target for PPL by about $0.30 to $39.60, citing slightly revised assumptions on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E to reflect the mix of recent target moves from firms covering regulated utilities. Analyst Commentary Recent research on PPL reflects a mix of modest upward and downward price target revisions, with analysts adjusting their views as they refresh assumptions for regulated utilities and independent power producers.Narrative Update • Jan 11
PPL: Future Returns Will Be Shaped By Data Center Interconnection Timelines
Narrative Update on PPL Analyst Price Target Analysts now see fair value for PPL nudging up from about $39.87 to $39.93 per share, reflecting updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E multiples in the context of recent price target revisions in the $38 to $41 range. Analyst Commentary Recent price target moves for PPL cluster in a tight band around the high $30s to about $41, which lines up with the modest upward shift in the blended fair value estimate.Analysis Article • Jan 07
PPL (NYSE:PPL) Has More To Do To Multiply In Value Going Forward
Did you know there are some financial metrics that can provide clues of a potential multi-bagger? In a perfect world...Narrative Update • Dec 18
PPL: Future Returns Will Be Driven By Expanding Data Center Interconnection Demand
The Analyst Price Target for PPL has been trimmed slightly, with our fair value estimate easing about $0.60 to $39.87 as analysts factor in modestly higher long term revenue growth and still solid, though slightly softer, margin and valuation assumptions. Analyst Commentary Street research on PPL over the past several months reflects an overall constructive stance, with the stock consistently rated favorably even as price targets have moved within a relatively narrow band.Narrative Update • Dec 04
PPL: Future Returns Will Be Driven By Expanding Data Center Demand
The Analyst Price Target for PPL has been trimmed slightly, falling by about $0.13 per share, as analysts fine tune their assumptions in response to recent utilities sector underperformance and evolving views on regulated and diversified utility valuations. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on PPL reflects a generally constructive stance, with price targets being fine tuned in response to sector performance and evolving expectations for regulated and diversified utilities.Narrative Update • Nov 19
PPL: Future Share Gains Will Be Driven By Expanding Data Center Demand
Analysts have increased their price target on PPL Corp. by $3 to $41, citing optimism for the utilities sector and expectations for continued outperformance because of sector growth trends and positive data center pipeline commentary.Analysis Article • Nov 08
PPL Corporation (NYSE:PPL) Third-Quarter Results: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For Next Year
PPL Corporation ( NYSE:PPL ) investors will be delighted, with the company turning in some strong numbers with its...Narrative Update • Nov 05
PPL: Future Utility Demand Will Be Driven By Expanding Data Center Pipelines
Analysts have raised the price target for PPL Corp. from $39.92 to $40.60, citing improved revenue growth forecasts and continued strength in the utilities sector.Narrative Update • Oct 22
Analyst Commentary Highlights Renewed Optimism for PPL Amid Upgraded Price Targets and Growth Outlook
Analysts have increased their price target for PPL to $39.92 from $38.54, citing expectations of improving revenue growth as well as stronger long-term opportunities in renewables and nuclear energy. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has highlighted both positive and cautious perspectives regarding PPL's valuation, strategic direction, and sector outlook.Narrative Update • Oct 08
Data Center Demand And PA KY Upgrades Will Drive Progress
Analysts have modestly increased their fair value estimate for PPL Corp., raising the price target by $0.23 to $38.54. They cite updates to sector outlooks and continued optimism around utilities’ performance and growth prospects.Analysis Article • Sep 09
PPL (NYSE:PPL) Hasn't Managed To Accelerate Its Returns
If we want to find a potential multi-bagger, often there are underlying trends that can provide clues. Typically, we'll...Analysis Article • Aug 26
Are Investors Undervaluing PPL Corporation (NYSE:PPL) By 20%?
Key Insights The projected fair value for PPL is US$45.87 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity PPL is estimated to...Analysis Article • Aug 01
Shareholders Should Be Pleased With PPL Corporation's (NYSE:PPL) Price
When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 18x, you may...Analysis Article • Jun 17
Is Now The Time To Put PPL (NYSE:PPL) On Your Watchlist?
It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...Analysis Article • Jun 02
Returns On Capital Signal Difficult Times Ahead For PPL (NYSE:PPL)
When researching a stock for investment, what can tell us that the company is in decline? When we see a declining...Seeking Alpha • Apr 21
PPL Corporation: Good Prospects, But Appears Overvalued Right Now
Summary PPL Corporation operates as a regulated utility in Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, and Kentucky, with a large customer base and stable revenue growth. Kentucky is the largest earnings contributor, while Pennsylvania shows potential due to new data centers supporting AI deployment. The company is investing more money in Kentucky over the next four years than elsewhere, but it is not neglecting Pennsylvania. PPL Corporation boasts a strong balance sheet, making it resilient against rising interest rates, but appears overvalued compared to peers. Consider adding PPL Corporation to a watch list for potential purchase on any price pullback due to its robust growth prospects and financial stability. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Feb 02
PPL: I Am Not Electrified Despite Industry Demand
Summary PPL's transformative moves in 2021 included divesting UK assets and acquiring Narragansett, reducing net debt but cutting earnings power significantly. Despite a 40% rise in shares since fall 2023, PPL's high leverage and massive capital spending needs remain concerning. The company projects modest earnings and dividend growth in 2024, but net debt continues to rise due to elevated capital spending. Trading at 20 times earnings, I remain cautious due to PPL's poor past performance and substantial capital spending requirements. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Nov 16
PPL: Recovery Of Underlying At Risk Earning <5% Return On Capital
Summary PPL Corporation operates in the Northeastern and Southeastern U.S., focusing on regulated segments in Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and Rhode Island. Despite sector tailwinds, PPL's valuation and returns on invested capital match industry averages, offering no significant advantage over comparably priced securities with equal risk. Management's capital deployment has improved operating efficiencies, but the required investment for growth limits potential returns in my view. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Aug 28
PPL: Outperformed My 'Hold' Rating, But I Still Believe It's Overvalued
Summary I failed to properly rate PPL, which saw a 32% return, outperforming the S&P 500 since my last article. PPL's fundamentals are solid, but its current valuation and low yield make it unattractive compared to other utility investments. Despite strong growth prospects and a constructive regulatory environment, PPL's premium is unwarranted in my view, potentially leading to poor returns at current valuations. I recommend holding PPL with a price target of $22, emphasizing the importance of investing in undervalued stocks for better returns. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaFinancial Position Analysis
Short Term Liabilities: PPL's short term assets ($4.3B) exceed its short term liabilities ($4.3B).
Long Term Liabilities: PPL's short term assets ($4.3B) do not cover its long term liabilities ($27.0B).
Debt to Equity History and Analysis
Debt Level: PPL's net debt to equity ratio (126.9%) is considered high.
Reducing Debt: PPL's debt to equity ratio has reduced from 141.2% to 135.1% over the past 5 years.
Debt Coverage: PPL's debt is not well covered by operating cash flow (13.2%).
Interest Coverage: PPL's interest payments on its debt are not well covered by EBIT (2.7x coverage).
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/14 10:35 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/14 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
PPL Corporation is covered by 31 analysts. 13 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Jacob Kilstein | Argus Research Company |
| Daniel Ford | Barclays |
| Michael Lonegan | Barclays |