PPL:NYE-PPL Corporation (USD)

COMMON STOCK | Utilities - Regulated Electric |

Last Closing

USD 33.49

Change

+0.25 (+0.75)%

Market Cap

USD 24.02B

Volume

3.69M

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

Symbol Name Price(Change) Market Cap
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N/A

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ETFs Containing PPL

HUTS:CA Hamilton Enhanced Utiliti.. 10.58 % 0.00 %

-0.01 (0.43%)

CAD 0.12B
PPLN:CA Global X Pipelines & Ener.. 9.19 % 0.00 %

+0.05 (+0.43%)

N/A
ZEO:CA BMO Equal Weight Oil & Ga.. 8.85 % 0.61 %

+0.61 (+0.43%)

CAD 0.22B
UTIL:CA Global X Canadian Utility.. 8.44 % 0.00 %

+0.14 (+0.43%)

CAD 0.01B
HOG:CA 8.18 % 0.64 %

N/A

N/A
UMAX:CA Hamilton Utilities YIELD .. 8.04 % 0.00 %

-0.02 (0.43%)

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

-0.01 (0.43%)

N/A
GPOW 4.91 % 0.00 %

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MINF:CA Middlefield Sustainable I.. 4.68 % 0.00 %

-0.06 (0.43%)

CAD 0.03B
MORE 4.66 % 0.00 %

N/A

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ZWU:CA BMO Covered Call Utilitie.. 4.61 % 0.71 %

N/A

CAD 1.90B
UTES Virtus Reaves Utilities E.. 4.30 % 0.95 %

-0.17 (0.43%)

USD 0.24B
MLPX Global X MLP & Energy Inf.. 4.24 % 0.45 %

-0.42 (0.43%)

USD 2.15B
XEI:CA iShares S&P/TSX Composite.. 4.07 % 0.22 %

+0.04 (+0.43%)

CAD 1.74B
ZWH.U:CA 3.95 % 0.72 %

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RIG:CA 3.64 % 0.62 %

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DIVP The Advisors’ Inner .. 3.55 % 0.00 %

+0.06 (+0.43%)

USD 0.01B
PDF:CA Purpose Core Dividend Fun.. 3.39 % 0.68 %

-0.04 (0.43%)

CAD 0.17B
HUTL:CA Harvest Equal Weight Glob.. 3.37 % 0.00 %

-0.18 (0.43%)

CAD 0.24B
HLIF:CA Harvest Canadian Equity I.. 3.34 % 0.00 %

+0.01 (+0.43%)

CAD 0.12B
HAL:CA Global X Active Canadian .. 3.24 % 0.78 %

-0.12 (0.43%)

CAD 0.13B
XMV:CA iShares MSCI Canada Minim.. 2.79 % 0.33 %

-0.04 (0.43%)

CAD 0.25B
TLV:CA Invesco S&P/TSX Composite.. 2.78 % 0.34 %

+0.05 (+0.43%)

CAD 0.08B
CDZ:CA iShares S&P/TSX Canadian .. 2.02 % 0.66 %

-0.08 (0.43%)

CAD 0.98B
HPR:CA Global X Active Preferred.. 1.91 % 0.63 %

+0.02 (+0.43%)

CAD 1.00B
HFP:CA 1.77 % 0.63 %

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EGIF:CA Exemplar Growth and Incom.. 1.72 % 1.43 %

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CAD 3.18M
CDC VictoryShares US EQ Incom.. 1.37 % 0.35 %

+0.05 (+0.43%)

USD 0.82B
DVYL 0.00 % 0.00 %

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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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HDLV 0.00 % 0.00 %

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LVL 0.00 % 0.64 %

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USAI Pacer American Energy Ind.. 0.00 % 0.75 %

-0.27 (0.43%)

USD 0.07B
DOGS 0.00 % 0.65 %

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CDL VictoryShares US Large Ca.. 0.00 % 0.35 %

+0.06 (+0.43%)

USD 0.35B
CID VictoryShares Internation.. 0.00 % 0.45 %

-300.00 (0.43%)

USD 0.01B
FID First Trust Intl Multi-As.. 0.00 % 0.69 %

-0.06 (0.43%)

USD 0.08B
RYU 0.00 % 0.40 %

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DGRC:CA CI WisdomTree Canada Qual.. 0.00 % 0.24 %

+0.01 (+0.43%)

CAD 0.84B
DIVS:CA Evolve Active Canadian Pr.. 0.00 % 0.90 %

+0.01 (+0.43%)

CAD 0.05B
PDIV:CA Purpose Enhanced Dividend.. 0.00 % 0.86 %

-0.01 (0.43%)

CAD 0.06B
XDIV:CA iShares Core MSCI Canadia.. 0.00 % 0.11 %

+0.09 (+0.43%)

CAD 1.71B
FCGI:CA Fidelity Global Monthly H.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

-0.03 (0.43%)

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

+0.01 (+0.43%)

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

-0.03 (0.43%)

CAD 0.61B
ECLN First Trust EIP Carbon Im.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

-0.04 (0.43%)

USD 0.01B
EINC VanEck Energy Income ETF 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.13 (+0.43%)

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

-0.19 (0.43%)

USD 0.11B
HYBR:CA Global X Active Hybrid Bo.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

N/A

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

-0.33 (0.43%)

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 23.58% 81% B- 78% C+
Dividend Return 2.86% 24% F 48% F
Total Return 26.44% 75% C 79% B-
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 29.81% 83% B 74% C
Dividend Return 3.93% 33% F 51% F
Total Return 33.74% 83% B 76% C+
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -1.24% 37% F 42% F
Dividend Return 18.70% 59% D- 60% D-
Total Return 17.46% 37% F 40% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain -1.81% 35% F 25% F
Dividend Return 2.26% 35% F 34% F
Total Return 4.07% 73% C 76% C+
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 13.52% 65% D 71% C-
Risk Adjusted Return 16.69% 38% F 34% F
Market Capitalization 24.02B 59% 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.

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 book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

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