PPL:NYE-PPL Corporation (USD)

COMMON STOCK | Utilities - Regulated Electric |

Last Closing

USD 32.6

Change

+0.19 (+0.59)%

Market Cap

USD 24.80B

Volume

0.96M

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.. 11.23 % 0.00 %

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CAD 0.13B
PPLN:CA Global X Pipelines & Ener.. 9.19 % 0.00 %

+0.06 (+0.52%)

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UTIL:CA Global X Canadian Utility.. 8.92 % 0.00 %

+0.02 (+0.52%)

CAD 0.02B
ZEO:CA BMO Equal Weight Oil & Ga.. 8.89 % 0.61 %

+0.79 (+0.52%)

CAD 0.21B
HOG:CA 8.18 % 0.64 %

N/A

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UMAX:CA Hamilton Utilities YIELD .. 8.04 % 0.00 %

+0.02 (+0.52%)

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TPMN Timothy Plan Market Neutr.. 6.35 % 0.00 %

+0.10 (+0.52%)

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MINF:CA Middlefield Sustainable I.. 5.07 % 0.00 %

+0.11 (+0.52%)

CAD 0.03B
GPOW GPOW 4.91 % 0.00 %

+0.56 (+0.52%)

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UTES Virtus Reaves Utilities E.. 4.80 % 0.95 %

+0.60 (+0.52%)

USD 0.28B
ZWU:CA BMO Covered Call Utilitie.. 4.68 % 0.71 %

+0.04 (+0.52%)

CAD 1.81B
MORE 4.66 % 0.00 %

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XEI:CA iShares S&P/TSX Composite.. 4.08 % 0.22 %

+0.06 (+0.52%)

CAD 1.68B
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 .. 3.62 % 0.00 %

+0.11 (+0.52%)

USD 0.01B
PDF:CA Purpose Core Dividend Fun.. 3.41 % 0.68 %

+0.24 (+0.52%)

CAD 0.21B
HAL:CA Global X Active Canadian .. 3.16 % 0.78 %

+0.20 (+0.52%)

CAD 0.12B
XMV:CA iShares MSCI Canada Minim.. 2.91 % 0.33 %

+0.16 (+0.52%)

CAD 0.25B
TLV:CA Invesco S&P/TSX Composite.. 2.80 % 0.34 %

+0.11 (+0.52%)

CAD 0.07B
PDIV:CA Purpose Enhanced Dividend.. 2.55 % 0.86 %

+0.01 (+0.52%)

CAD 0.06B
DRFC:CA Desjardins RI Canada Mult.. 2.53 % 0.57 %

+0.14 (+0.52%)

CAD 0.22B
HPR:CA Global X Active Preferred.. 2.03 % 0.63 %

+0.03 (+0.52%)

CAD 1.04B
EGIF:CA Exemplar Growth and Incom.. 1.82 % 1.43 %

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CAD 3.18M
HFP:CA 1.77 % 0.63 %

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CDC VictoryShares US EQ Incom.. 0.00 % 0.35 %

+0.40 (+0.52%)

USD 0.82B
CDZ:CA iShares S&P/TSX Canadian .. 0.00 % 0.66 %

+0.08 (+0.52%)

CAD 0.98B
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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DOGS 0.00 % 0.65 %

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CDL VictoryShares US Large Ca.. 0.00 % 0.35 %

+0.37 (+0.52%)

USD 0.36B
CID VictoryShares Internation.. 0.00 % 0.45 %

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

+0.05 (+0.52%)

USD 0.08B
RYU 0.00 % 0.40 %

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FST:CA First Trust Canadian Capi.. 0.00 % 0.66 %

+0.14 (+0.52%)

CAD 0.11B
DGRC:CA CI WisdomTree Canada Qual.. 0.00 % 0.24 %

+0.15 (+0.52%)

CAD 0.86B
DIVS:CA Evolve Active Canadian Pr.. 0.00 % 0.90 %

+0.01 (+0.52%)

CAD 0.05B
XDIV:CA iShares Core MSCI Canadia.. 0.00 % 0.11 %

+0.06 (+0.52%)

CAD 1.87B
FCGI:CA Fidelity Global Monthly H.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

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CAD 0.02B
CDIV:CA Manulife Smart Dividend E.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.02 (+0.52%)

CAD 0.63B
ECLN First Trust EIP Carbon Im.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.15 (+0.52%)

USD 0.01B
TPIF Timothy Plan Internationa.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.10 (+0.52%)

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

-0.01 (0.52%)

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

+0.09 (+0.52%)

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 20.30% 83% B 77% C+
Dividend Return 2.86% 15% F 44% F
Total Return 23.15% 75% C 77% C+
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 20.83% 81% B- 79% B-
Dividend Return 2.87% 15% F 44% F
Total Return 23.70% 75% C 79% B-
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -8.25% 37% F 40% F
Dividend Return 16.69% 44% F 55% F
Total Return 8.44% 34% F 36% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain -0.62% 31% F 28% F
Dividend Return 3.41% 33% F 37% F
Total Return 4.03% 74% C 75% C
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 14.18% 61% D- 69% C-
Risk Adjusted Return 24.02% 39% F 39% F
Market Capitalization 24.80B 65% 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

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.

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