PPL Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
7.72%
Last Quarter
$0.43
Past Year
$1.47
Growth Past 5yrs
-12.75%
Next Quarter
$0.41
Estimate Next Year
$7.82
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$57.00
54.74% Upside
Mean Price Target
$40.33
9.5% Upside
Lowest Price Target
$33.00
-10.41% Downside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
PPL Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, PPL (NYSE: PPL) reported an actual EPS of $0.4273 for the quarter ending on Nov 05, 2025, compared to an estimated $0.46, resulting in a -7.11% surprise. In the prior quarter (Jul 31, 2025), PPL recorded an actual EPS of $0.32 with a -16.95% surprise. See PPL's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
PPL has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Nov 05, 2025 showing a -7.11% miss. Previously, the quarter ending Jul 31, 2025 recorded a -16.95% miss. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 05, 2025 | 0.4273 | 0.46 | -7.11% |
| Jul 31, 2025 | 0.32 | 0.3853 | -16.95% |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 0.6 | 0.553 | +8.50% |
| Feb 13, 2025 | 0.34 | 0.37 | -8.11% |
| Nov 01, 2024 | 0.42 | 0.42 | 0 |
| Aug 02, 2024 | 0.2569 | 0.31 | -17.13% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PPL stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given PPL stock an average recommendation of
Buy. 18 analysts have given their ratings
to PPL out of which
10 analysts have given strong buy call,
1 analysts have given buy call,
7 analysts rate it hold,
0 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$40.33 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly 9.5% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for PPL highest price target?
Analysts suggest PPL's stock price would rise to a high of $57.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for PPL over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the PPL stock price could move to $33.00.
What is the average target price for PPL?
PPL stock has an average analyst estimate of $40.33.
At its current price, how far is PPL from its average target price?
PPL shares are currently trading 9.5% above this price target.
What were PPL’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $0.43 versus consensus estimates of $0.46, and above the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $0.42.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
PPL's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $0.41 and $7.82 for the whole year.
What has PPL's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 7.72% EPS growth for PPL in the next five years, compared to growth rates of -12.75% in the past five years.