Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for PPL Corp (PPL) - $34.89 as of 1/7/2026 12:52:35 PM EST
Total Score
7 out of 30
Safety Score
50 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Avoid
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for PPL
| Positive Quarterly and Annual earnings growth | |
| P/E ratio less than Industry P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio less than Sector P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio that is half the Annual earnings growth rate (or less) | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Positive net income past year and 12 trailing months | |
| Free cash flow ratio greater than 0 and less than 10 |
Small Cap List Algorithm Criteria for PPL
| Revenue growing by at least 20% average per year over the last 5 years | |
| Market Capitalization under 2 billion | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Industry P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Sector P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Net Income past year > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income past year |
Dividend List Algorithm Criteria for PPL
| Declared an ex-dividend date | |
| Forward annual dividend rate greater than 2 | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Current ratio most recent quarter greater than 2 | |
| Cash Flow per Share greater than Trailing Dividend Rate |
Bonus Criteria for PPL
| P/E ratio less than five-year Average P/E ratio | |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low Ratio Less Than 1 | |
| Total Cash Per Share > Last Day Price | |
| P/S Ratio < 1 | |
| P/B Ratio < 1 |
Safety Rating Criteria for PPL (50 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 8 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 7 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 6 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 5 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 4 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 6 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 5 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | -10 |
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Financial Details for PPL
Company Overview |
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| Ticker | PPL |
| Company Name | PPL Corp |
| Country | N/A |
| Description | PPL Corporation is a prominent energy utility headquartered in Allentown, Pennsylvania, specializing in electricity generation, transmission, and distribution across multiple states. With a strong commitment to sustainability and a focus on advancing renewable energy initiatives, PPL is strategically positioned to meet the demands of the evolving clean energy landscape. The company emphasizes operational efficiency and innovation, delivering long-term value to shareholders while actively working to reduce carbon emissions. Additionally, PPL's dedication to regulatory compliance and grid modernization reinforces its status as a vital contributor to the energy market. |
| Sector Name | UTILITIES |
| Industry Name | UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC |
| Most Recent Quarter | 9/30/2025 |
| Next Earnings Date | 2/12/2026 |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 34.89 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 26.36 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 1/7/2026 12:52:35 PM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 4,987,780 |
| Average Daily Volume | 6,913,526 |
| 52-Week High | 37.96 |
| 52-Week Low | 30.24 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 15.38% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | N/A |
| Industry PE | 17.92 |
| Sector PE | 23.20 |
| 5-Year Average PE | 20.85 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 23.11 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 106.98 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 174.02 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.77 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 1.51 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 19.49 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 1.80 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 1.73 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 2.44 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 2.89 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 2.14 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 2.69 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | 9 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | 2 |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 739,739,000 |
| Market Capitalization | 25,809,493,710 |
| Institutional Ownership | N/A |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | 12/10/2025 |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 0.2725 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 0.2725 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing | 3 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 1.09 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 3.12% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 1.09 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 3.12% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 20 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 3.39% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 3.96% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 5.83% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 6.56% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | -9.98% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 1.34% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | 74.15% |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | 48.90% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | 20.00% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | 1.47 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | 1.36 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | 1.68 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | 1,092,000,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | 888,000,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | 740,000,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | 8.40% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | 8.60% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | 26.60% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 1,119,000,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 306,000,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 331,000,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | -15,817,000,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | -15,646,000,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 15,952,000,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 14,611,000,000 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 16,936,000,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 0.47 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.46 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 14,077,000,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 13,933,000,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 14,413,000,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | -1,136,000,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | -1.54 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | -465,000,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | -632,000,000 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 0.94 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
| Liquidity Rating | |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | 0.00 |
| MACD Signal | 0.00 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 0.00 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 0.00 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 0.00 |
| Beta | 0.70 |
| RSI | 0.00 |
| 50-Day SMA | 0.00 |
| 150-Day SMA | 0.00 |
| 200-Day SMA | 0.00 |
System |
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| Modified | 1/6/2026 6:33:55 AM EST |