PPL Corporation (PPL) Stock Forecast
PPL analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.29 / 5 from 17 analysts
- Price target
- $39.81 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +13.2% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 4, 2026 EPS estimate $0.53
- 52-week range
- $31.97 – $39.81
PPL analyst ratings
17 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
PPL price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
PPL earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.53 | $0.50 | $0.56 | $0.48 | +10.4% | 10 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $1.95 | $1.91 | $1.97 | $1.81 | +7.6% | 16 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $2.12 | $2.09 | $2.16 | $1.95 | +8.7% | 17 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
PPL revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.42B | $2.32B | $2.53B | +8.0% | 4 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $9.65B | $9.32B | $10.03B | +6.7% | 12 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $10.21B | $9.82B | $10.71B | +5.8% | 12 |
PPL EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
PPL revenue: reported and forecast
PPL EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.50 | $0.52 | $0.52 | $0.53 | $0.53 | +5.7% | 3 up · 1 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $1.95 | $1.95 | $1.95 | $1.95 | $1.95 | −0.0% | 2 up · 1 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $2.12 | $2.12 | $2.12 | $2.12 | $2.12 | +0.1% | 3 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
PPL earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; PPL beat in 8 of 12.
What analysts expect from PPL
17 analysts cover PPL; their consensus rating is buy (4.29 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $39.81, 13.2% above the latest close of $35.17. Analysts expect earnings of $1.95 per share for 2026, +7.6% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $2.12 per share on revenue of $10.2 billion. PPL beat the EPS estimate in 8 of the last 12 quarters.
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PPL forecast FAQ
What is PPL's price target?
The average analyst price target for PPL is $39.81, 13.2% above the latest close of $35.17.
Is PPL a buy, hold or sell?
Of 17 analysts covering PPL, 9 rate it a strong buy, 4 a buy, 4 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is PPL's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $1.95 per share for 2026 (range $1.91 to $1.97); for 2027 the estimate is $2.12.
What is PPL's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $9.6 billion, growth of 6.7%; for 2027 it is $10.2 billion.
When does PPL report earnings?
PPL is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 4, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $0.53.
Does PPL usually beat earnings estimates?
PPL reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 8 of the last 12 quarters.
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