PPL Corporation
PPLUtilitiesNASDAQUtilities - Regulated Electric · Last scanned Jun 3, 2026
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Daily timeframePart of the utilities sector, PPL Corporation (PPL) is listed under Utilities - Regulated Electric. The $26.20B market capitalization puts PPL squarely in large-cap range for its industry. It operates in three segments: Kentucky Regulated, Pennsylvania Regulated, and Rhode Island Regulated.
Market Cap
$26.20B
Beta
0.62
P/E (TTM)
21.37
P/E (Fwd)
16.45
EPS (TTM)
$1.63
EPS (Fwd)
$2.12
ROE
8.3%
ROA
3.1%
Cash
$1.24B
Total Debt
$20.29B
Free CF
-$1.62B
52W Change
1.9%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
On the balance sheet, PPL has $1.24B in cash with $20.29B in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. The company is burning cash, with free cash flow at -$1.62B. This typically occurs when a company is investing aggressively in growth, but sustained cash burn can strain the balance sheet. ROE of 8.3% points to decent capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. ROA of 3.1% 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.
PPL's low beta indicates it tends to be less volatile than the broader market, which may suit investors seeking more stable price behavior. 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. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for PPL Corporation and its sector.