From Yahoo Finance: 2025-06-18 10:33:00

PPL Corporation is a U.S.-based utility holding company with a market cap of $24.7 billion, serving 3.5 million electricity and gas customers across multiple states. The company operates through three segments and has principal subsidiaries like Louisville Gas and Electric Company. Shares have declined 8.9% from their 52-week high.

PPL stock is up 3.1% YTD, outperforming the Dow Jones Industrials Average. Shares have returned 19.9% over the past 52 weeks. The stock has been in a bullish trend, trading above its 200-day moving average. However, it has fallen below its 50-day moving average since early May.

On April 30th, PPL stock recovered after reporting better-than-expected Q1 2025 adjusted EPS of $0.60 and revenue of $2.5 billion. Investor sentiment was boosted by news of data-center projects in Pennsylvania and expected capital investments to support grid connections. PPL outperformed NextEra Energy, Inc.

Analysts remain cautiously optimistic about PPL’s prospects, with a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” from 15 analysts. The stock is trading below the mean price target of $38.33. Sohini Mondal has no positions in the securities mentioned.



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