PPL:NYE-PPL Corporation (USD)

COMMON STOCK | Utilities - Regulated Electric |

Last Closing

USD 31.79

Change

-0.36 (-1.12)%

Market Cap

USD 23.95B

Volume

5.63M

Analyst Target

USD 29.67
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About

PPL Corporation, an energy company, focuses on providing electricity and natural gas to approximately 3.6 million customers in the United States. It operates through three segments: Kentucky Regulated, Pennsylvania Regulated, and Rhode Island Regulated. The company delivers electricity to customers in Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Virginia, and Rhode Island; delivers natural gas to customers in Kentucky and Rhode Island; and generates electricity from power plants in Kentucky. PPL Corporation was founded in 1920 and is headquartered in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

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Largest Industry Peers for Utilities - Regulated Electric

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CMS-PB Consumers Energy Company

N/A

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ETFs Containing PPL

HUTS:CA Hamilton Enhanced Utiliti.. 11.08 % 0.00 %

-0.21 (-0.09%)

CAD 0.12B
ZEO:CA BMO Equal Weight Oil & Ga.. 9.37 % 0.61 %

+0.53 (+-0.09%)

CAD 0.21B
PPLN:CA Global X Pipelines & Ener.. 9.19 % 0.00 %

-0.01 (-0.09%)

N/A
UTIL:CA Global X Canadian Utility.. 8.64 % 0.00 %

+0.04 (+-0.09%)

CAD 0.01B
XDIV:CA iShares Core MSCI Canadia.. 8.42 % 0.11 %

+0.14 (+-0.09%)

CAD 1.61B
UMAX:CA Hamilton Utilities YIELD .. 8.04 % 0.00 %

-0.05 (-0.09%)

N/A
TPMN Timothy Plan Market Neutr.. 6.35 % 0.00 %

-0.01 (-0.09%)

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GPOW 4.91 % 0.00 %

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MINF:CA Middlefield Sustainable I.. 4.90 % 0.00 %

N/A

CAD 0.03B
MLPX Global X MLP & Energy Inf.. 4.77 % 0.45 %

-0.29 (-0.09%)

USD 1.84B
MORE 4.66 % 0.00 %

N/A

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ZWU:CA BMO Covered Call Utilitie.. 4.64 % 0.71 %

-0.10 (-0.09%)

CAD 1.90B
DIVP The Advisors’ Inner .. 3.97 % 0.00 %

+0.06 (+-0.09%)

USD 6.48M
ZWH.U:CA 3.95 % 0.72 %

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XEI:CA iShares S&P/TSX Composite.. 3.88 % 0.22 %

+0.10 (+-0.09%)

CAD 1.59B
RIG:CA 3.64 % 0.62 %

N/A

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PDF:CA Purpose Core Dividend 3.39 % 0.68 %

+0.07 (+-0.09%)

CAD 0.17B
DIVS:CA Evolve Active Canadian Pr.. 3.08 % 0.90 %

-0.02 (-0.09%)

CAD 0.05B
PDIV:CA Purpose Enhanced Dividend.. 2.58 % 0.86 %

+0.02 (+-0.09%)

CAD 0.06B
TLV:CA Invesco S&P/TSX Composite.. 2.45 % 0.34 %

+0.06 (+-0.09%)

CAD 0.09B
DRFC:CA Desjardins RI Canada Mult.. 2.43 % 0.57 %

+0.26 (+-0.09%)

CAD 0.22B
CID VictoryShares Internation.. 1.59 % 0.45 %

+0.18 (+-0.09%)

USD 0.02B
CDZ:CA iShares S&P/TSX Canadian .. 0.00 % 0.66 %

+0.16 (+-0.09%)

CAD 0.91B
DVYL 0.00 % 0.00 %

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ENFR Alerian Energy Infrastruc.. 0.00 % 0.65 %

-0.06 (-0.09%)

USD 0.18B
ENY 0.00 % 0.66 %

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FHU:CA 0.00 % 0.78 %

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FLM 0.00 % 0.70 %

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GHII 0.00 % 0.44 %

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HAL:CA Global X Active Canadian .. 0.00 % 0.78 %

+0.14 (+-0.09%)

CAD 0.12B
HDLV 0.00 % 0.00 %

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HFP:CA 0.00 % 0.63 %

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HOG:CA 0.00 % 0.64 %

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HPR:CA Global X Active Preferred.. 0.00 % 0.63 %

+0.05 (+-0.09%)

CAD 1.05B
LVL 0.00 % 0.64 %

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USAI Pacer American Energy Ind.. 0.00 % 0.75 %

-0.08 (-0.09%)

USD 0.06B
DOGS 0.00 % 0.65 %

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FID First Trust Intl Multi-As.. 0.00 % 0.69 %

+0.07 (+-0.09%)

USD 0.08B
HUTL:CA Harvest Equal Weight Glob.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

-0.27 (-0.09%)

CAD 0.24B
RYU 0.00 % 0.40 %

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XMV:CA iShares MSCI Canada Minim.. 0.00 % 0.33 %

+0.13 (+-0.09%)

CAD 0.23B
FCGI:CA Fidelity Global Monthly H.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

N/A

CAD 0.02B
BLOV:CA Brompton North American L.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

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CAD 0.01B
CDIV:CA Manulife Smart Dividend E.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.11 (+-0.09%)

CAD 0.59B
ECLN First Trust EIP Carbon Im.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

-0.15 (-0.09%)

USD 0.02B
EINC VanEck Energy Income ETF 0.00 % 0.00 %

-0.26 (-0.09%)

USD 0.06B
TPIF Timothy Plan Internationa.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.47 (+-0.09%)

USD 0.12B
HYBR:CA Global X Active Hybrid Bo.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.11 (+-0.09%)

CAD 0.06B
FCII:CA Franklin ClearBridge Sust.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

-0.45 (-0.09%)

CAD 0.02B
ZSPY 0.00 % 0.00 %

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Utilities - Regulated Electric) Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 17.31% 65% D 76% C+
Dividend Return 2.85% 56% F 57% F
Total Return 20.16% 68% D+ 77% C+
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 25.90% 84% B 72% C
Dividend Return 4.01% 48% F 56% F
Total Return 29.91% 84% B 74% C
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 0.35% 56% F 44% F
Dividend Return 19.38% 74% C 67% D+
Total Return 19.73% 56% F 45% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain -1.97% 38% F 27% F
Dividend Return 2.25% 35% F 37% F
Total Return 4.22% 73% C 74% C
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 11.78% 75% C 73% C
Risk Adjusted Return 19.08% 43% F 39% F
Market Capitalization 23.95B 63% D 92% A

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Low debt

The company is less leveraged than its peers ,, and is among the top quartile, which makes it more flexible. However, do check the news and look at its sector. Sometimes this is low because the company is not growing and has no growth potential.

Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Dividend Growth

This stock has shown top quartile dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

Poor capital utilization

The company management has delivered below median return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Poor return on equity

The company management has delivered below median return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Low Earnings Growth

This stock has shown below median earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

Low Revenue Growth

This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector