PPL Corporation
PPLUtilitiesNASDAQUtilities - Regulated Electric · Last scanned Sep 8, 2026
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Daily timeframeHeadquartered within the utilities sector, PPL Corporation focuses on Utilities - Regulated Electric services and products. PPL Corporation provides electricity and natural gas to approximately 3.6 million customers in the United States. At a $26.42B market cap, PPL Corporation ranks as a large-cap company within utilities. It operates in three segments: Kentucky Regulated, Pennsylvania Regulated, and Rhode Island Regulated.
Market Cap
$26.42B
Beta
0.58
P/E (TTM)
20.78
P/E (Fwd)
16.58
EPS (TTM)
$1.69
EPS (Fwd)
$2.12
ROE
8.6%
ROA
3.2%
Cash
$332.0M
Total Debt
$20.38B
Free CF
-$1.94B
52W Change
-1.7%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where PPL stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the August 26, 2026 close, PPL finished 4.06% below its 150-day moving average ($36.47) and 2.83% below its 200-day moving average ($36.01). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is PPL overbought or oversold?
At the August 26, 2026 close, PPL's RSI(14) was 50.4, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
PPL Corporation carries $20.38B in total debt against $332.0M in cash reserves — debt is roughly 61.4x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. The company is burning cash, with free cash flow at -$1.94B. This typically occurs when a company is investing aggressively in growth, but sustained cash burn can strain the balance sheet. ROE of 8.6% points to decent capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. ROA of 3.2% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has been uneven over recent years, ranging from $7.90B to $9.04B.
With a beta below 0.7, PPL Corporation typically sees smaller price swings than the overall market, offering a degree of stability during turbulent periods. Debt significantly exceeds cash reserves, which means the company's financial flexibility could be constrained during economic downturns. The company is burning cash at the operating level, which is not unusual for growth-phase companies but adds risk if it persists. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence PPL Corporation's trajectory.