PPL (PPL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$36.20 +0.08 (+0.21%)

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$36.34 +0.14 (+0.37%)

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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

Moderate Buy

Based on 11 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
3

Buy
8

Based on 11 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for PPL in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 11 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, 7 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for PPL.

Consensus Price Target

$35.27
-2.57% Downside

According to the 11 analysts' twelve-month price targets for PPL, the average price target is $35.27. The highest price target for PPL is $38.00, while the lowest price target for PPL is $28.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -2.57% from the current price of $36.21.

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PPL Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 4/3/24 to 4/3/25	1 Month Ago 3/4/24 to 3/4/25	3 Months Ago 1/4/24 to 1/3/25	1 Year Ago 4/4/23 to 4/3/24
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	7 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)
Hold	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$35.27	$34.27	$34.09	$32.67
Forecasted Upside	-2.57% Downside	-1.29% Downside	5.64% Upside	19.75% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

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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	2.82	2.53	2.54
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	-3.34% Downside	22.55% Upside	24.03% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent PPL News	Positive News	Positive News

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Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
3/21/2025	UBS Group 4 of 5 stars	Daniel Ford Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$35.00 ➝ $36.00	+3.82%
3/20/2025	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars	David Arcaro Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$35.00 ➝ $38.00	+8.66%
3/10/2025	Citigroup 3 of 5 stars	R. Levine Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Strong-Buy
2/25/2025	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	N. Campanella Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$33.00 ➝ $36.00	+3.40%
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%
5/2/2024	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$27.00 ➝ $28.00
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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%
10/9/2023	Guggenheim Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		$31.00 ➝ $27.00	+14.65%

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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 Wednesday, April 2, 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 recently increased its quarterly dividend to $0.2725 per share, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders. This translates to an annualized dividend of $1.09, providing a dividend yield of 3.01%, which can be attractive for income-focused investors.
The current stock price of PPL Co. is $36.18, which is close to its twelve-month high of $36.42, indicating strong market performance and investor confidence.
The company reported a revenue of $2.21 billion in its latest quarterly earnings, surpassing analyst expectations of $2.09 billion, showcasing its ability to generate strong sales.
PPL Co. has a relatively low beta of 0.76, suggesting that its stock is less volatile compared to the overall market. This can be appealing for risk-averse investors looking for stability.
Analysts have a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" for PPL Co., with several firms recently upgrading their ratings, indicating positive sentiment and potential for future growth.

PPL
Bear Case

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

The company has a high payout ratio of 90.08%, which means it is returning a significant portion of its earnings as dividends. This could limit its ability to reinvest in growth opportunities or manage debt effectively.
PPL Co. has a current ratio of 0.86 and a quick ratio of 0.71, indicating potential liquidity issues. A current ratio below 1 suggests that the company may struggle to meet its short-term obligations.
Despite strong revenue, PPL Co. reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.34, which missed the consensus estimate of $0.37, raising concerns about its profitability and operational efficiency.
The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.13, indicating that it relies significantly on debt financing. High levels of debt can increase financial risk, especially in a rising interest rate environment.
Insider selling activity has been noted, with several executives recently selling shares, which could signal a lack of confidence in the company's future performance from those who are most familiar with its operations.

PPL Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 11 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for PPL is $35.27, with a high forecast of $38.00 and a low forecast of $28.00.
: 11 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for PPL in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings, 7 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" PPL shares.
: According to analysts, PPL's stock has a predicted downside of -2.57% 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, Citigroup, Morgan Stanley, and UBS Group in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like PPL more than other "utilities" companies. The consensus rating score for PPL is 2.82 while the average consensus rating score for "utilities" companies is 2.53. Learn more on how PPL compares to other companies.

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PPL (PPL) Stock Forecast & Price Target