PPL (PPL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$32.43 +0.41 (+1.28%)

(As of 12/20/2024 05:16 PM ET)

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
2

Buy
9

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, 2 have given a hold rating, 8 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for PPL.

Consensus Price Target

$34.09
5.12% Upside

According to the 11 analysts' twelve-month price targets for PPL, the average price target is $34.09. 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 upside of 5.12% from the current price of $32.43.

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PPL Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 12/22/23 to 12/21/24	1 Month Ago 11/22/23 to 11/21/24	3 Months Ago 9/23/23 to 9/22/24	1 Year Ago 12/22/22 to 12/22/23
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	8 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)
Hold	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	4 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	$34.09	$35.50	$33.75	$32.38
Forecasted Upside	5.12% Upside	1.88% Upside	3.97% Upside	20.71% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Hold

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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	2.91	2.53	2.51
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	5.12% Upside	28.89% Upside	14.54% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral 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
12/17/2024	Jefferies Financial Group 2 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$39.00 ➝ $38.00	+17.43%
12/12/2024	Barclays 3 of 5 stars	N. Campanella Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Strong-Buy
12/12/2024	Citigroup 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$31.00 ➝ $36.00	+10.80%
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%
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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%
8/23/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$31.00 ➝ $33.00	+4.04%
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%
10/9/2023	Guggenheim Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		$31.00 ➝ $27.00	+14.65%
10/4/2023	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral	$29.00 ➝ $25.00	+8.79%

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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, December 12, 2024. 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 a solid dividend yield of approximately 3.07%, which can provide a steady income stream for investors. The company recently announced a quarterly dividend of $0.2575 per share, reflecting its commitment to returning value to shareholders.
The company reported a revenue increase of 1.1% year-over-year, indicating stable growth in its operations. This growth can be a positive sign for investors looking for companies with consistent performance.
PPL Co. achieved earnings per share (EPS) of $0.42 for the latest quarter, meeting analyst expectations. Consistently meeting or exceeding earnings estimates can enhance investor confidence in the company's financial health.
Analysts have a positive outlook on PPL Co., with a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $35.50. This suggests that there is potential for stock price appreciation, making it an attractive investment opportunity.
The company operates in the regulated utilities sector, which tends to be less volatile and provides stable cash flows, making it a safer investment during economic downturns.

PPL
Bear Case

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

PPL Co. has a high payout ratio of approximately 91.97%, which indicates that a significant portion of its earnings is being distributed as dividends. This could limit the company's ability to reinvest in growth opportunities or weather economic challenges.
The company reported a slight decline in EPS compared to the same quarter last year, where it earned $0.43. This decrease may raise concerns about the company's profitability and growth trajectory.
Despite meeting earnings expectations, PPL Co.'s revenue fell short of analyst estimates by $30 million, which could indicate potential challenges in achieving future growth targets.
With a net margin of 9.95%, PPL Co. operates with relatively thin profit margins, which may limit its financial flexibility and ability to respond to market changes.
Recent insider selling, where an executive sold a significant number of shares, could signal a lack of confidence in the company's future performance, potentially raising red flags for investors.

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 $34.09, with a high forecast of $38.00 and a low forecast of $28.00.
: 11 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for PPL in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings, 8 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" PPL shares.
: According to analysts, PPL's stock has a predicted upside of 5.12% 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 Bank of America, Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, Citigroup, Jefferies Financial Group, and JPMorgan Chase & Co. in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like PPL more than other "utilities" companies. The consensus rating score for PPL is 2.91 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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This page (NYSE:PPL) was last updated on 12/21/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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PPL (PPL) Stock Forecast & Price Target