PPL (PPL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$34.28 -0.05 (-0.15%)

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$34.04 -0.24 (-0.70%)

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PPL - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Buy

Based on 10 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
1

Buy
9

Based on 10 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for PPL in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Buy." Out of the 10 analysts, 1 has given a hold rating, 7 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for PPL.

Consensus Price Target

$36.70
7.06% Upside

According to the 10 analysts' twelve-month price targets for PPL, the average price target is $36.70. The highest price target for PPL is $40.00, while the lowest price target for PPL is $35.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 7.06% from the current price of $34.28.

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PPL Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 7/11/24 to 7/11/25	1 Month Ago 6/11/24 to 6/11/25	3 Months Ago 4/12/24 to 4/12/25	1 Year Ago 7/12/23 to 7/11/24
Strong Buy	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	7 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)
Hold	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$36.70	$36.90	$35.70	$32.36
Forecasted Upside	7.06% Upside	9.32% Upside	2.73% Upside	14.68% Upside
Consensus Rating	Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

PPL Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

PPL Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

PPL Stock vs. The Competition

Type	PPL	Utilities Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	3.10	2.48	2.54
Consensus Rating	Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	7.07% Upside	16.79% Upside	10.29% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent PPL News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
7/7/2025	Barclays 3 of 5 stars	N. Campanella Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Strong-Buy
6/18/2025	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars	David Arcaro Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$38.00 ➝ $37.00	+10.20%
5/1/2025	Guggenheim 2 of 5 stars	Shahriar Pourreza Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$38.00 ➝ $40.00	+10.00%
3/21/2025	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Daniel Ford Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$35.00 ➝ $36.00	+3.82%
3/10/2025	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	R. Levine Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Strong-Buy
12/17/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$39.00 ➝ $38.00	+17.43%
12/11/2024	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Thalacker Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Outperform	$36.00	+9.36%
11/4/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$34.00 ➝ $35.00	+10.90%
10/25/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Overweight	$37.00	+12.56%
9/16/2024	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$35.00 ➝ $37.00	+12.91%
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5/2/2024	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$27.00 ➝ $28.00
4/11/2024	Royal Bank Of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$30.00 ➝ $31.00	+16.10%
3/8/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$30.00	+11.63%

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Should I Buy PPL Stock? PPL Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Thursday, July 10, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these PPL pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

PPL
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in PPL Co.:

PPL Co. has demonstrated strong financial performance, with a recent earnings per share of $0.60, surpassing analyst expectations, indicating robust operational efficiency.
The company reported an impressive revenue increase of 8.7% year-over-year, showcasing its ability to grow and adapt in the energy sector.
PPL Co. offers a competitive dividend yield of approximately 3.23%, providing a steady income stream for investors, which is particularly appealing in the current market environment.
The current stock price is around $36, reflecting a positive market sentiment and potential for future appreciation as analysts maintain a consensus "Buy" rating.
With a return on equity of 9.14%, PPL Co. effectively utilizes shareholder equity to generate profits, which is a positive indicator of financial health.

PPL
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in PPL Co. for these reasons:

The company's payout ratio stands at 80.74%, which may raise concerns about sustainability, as a high payout ratio can limit reinvestment in growth opportunities.
Recent insider selling, including a significant transaction by the COO, may signal a lack of confidence in the company's short-term prospects.
Despite positive revenue growth, the overall market for utilities can be volatile, and PPL Co. may face challenges from regulatory changes or economic downturns.
Analysts have mixed ratings, with some firms downgrading their price targets, which could indicate uncertainty about the company's future performance.
As a utility provider, PPL Co. is subject to market fluctuations and regulatory risks that could impact profitability and stock performance.

PPL Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 10 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for PPL is $36.70, with a high forecast of $40.00 and a low forecast of $35.00.
: 10 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for PPL in the last year. There is currently 1 hold rating, 7 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" PPL shares.
: According to analysts, PPL's stock has a predicted upside of 7.06% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, PPL's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.
: PPL has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Guggenheim, and Morgan Stanley in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like PPL more than other "utilities" companies. The consensus rating for PPL is Buy while the average consensus rating for "utilities" companies is Hold. Learn more on how PPL compares to other companies.

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PPL (PPL) Stock Forecast & Price Target