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FirstEnergy's $36B Energize365 plan, rising data-center demand and expanding rate base support its push for sustained long-term growth.

The latest trading day saw PPL (PPL) settling at $32.58, representing a +1.46% change from its previous close.

PPL's lower debt use, cheaper valuation and higher dividend yield bolster its investment case against Xcel Energy despite the latter's stronger ROE.

PPL cuts operating costs and invests $23 billion through 2029 in infrastructure and technology to support 6-8% annual earnings growth.

EVRG's signed data center deals, multi-gigawatt pipeline and $21.6B investment plan could fuel load, rate-base and earnings growth.

In the most recent trading session, PPL (PPL) closed at $32.25, indicating a -1.92% shift from the previous trading day.

PPL's debt financing, cash flow and disciplined capital deployment support a $23B investment plan and 10.3% annual rate-base growth through 2029.

PPL's Fair Value price target has shifted from US$41.20 to US$40.33, a reduction of about 2.1% that may catch the eye of investors tracking valuation updates. This move sits against mixed analyst commentary, with some research pointing to upside tied to regulated growth and large load themes, while others focus on policy and demand risks that can cap how high targets go. As you read on, you will see how these changing assumptions feed into the evolving PPL story and what to watch next in the...

Alliant Energy's $13.4 billion investment plan through 2029, rising demand and new generation capacity support 5-7% earnings growth.

Based on the average brokerage recommendation (ABR), PPL (PPL) should be added to one's portfolio. Wall Street analysts' overly optimistic recommendations cast doubt on the effectiveness of this highly sought-after metric. So, is the stock worth buying?

PPL Corporation is trailing the broader market, but analysts remain optimistic about its long-term prospects.

In the most recent trading session, PPL (PPL) closed at $33.24, indicating a -1.64% shift from the previous trading day.

PPL's Kentucky pipeline points to rising power demand, with 3.7 GW of new load by 2032 and up to $4B in added generation investment through 2032.

PPL's shares lag the industry as competition, costs and execution risks weigh, while data center demand and a $23B investment plan support growth.

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. PPL Corp (NYSE:PPL) recently announced a total dividend of $0.29 per share, with the ex-dividend date set for 2026-09-10. This amount reflects a $0.29 per share cash dividend payable on 2026-10-01.

PPL's clean-energy push in wind, storage and cleaner generation supports grid reliability, flexibility and long-term regulated growth.

Based on the average brokerage recommendation (ABR), PPL (PPL) should be added to one's portfolio. Wall Street analysts' overly optimistic recommendations cast doubt on the effectiveness of this highly sought-after metric. So, is the stock worth buying?

Tenet Healthcare's strong Q2, rising EPS estimates and modest valuation contrast with Archrock's misses and falling outlook.

On August 7, PPL Corporation (NYSE:PPL) reported second-quarter earnings that kept its long-term growth story fully intact. Reported earnings jumped 26% to $230 million, or $0.30 per share, while earnings from ongoing operations rose to $0.33 per share from $0.32 a year earlier. The company reaffirmed its full-year guidance of $1.90 to $1.98 per share […]

NextEra Energy's nearly 35.1-GW backlog is gaining from AI-driven data center demand as hyperscalers seek reliable, rapidly deployable power.

PPL's rising operating income, data center demand, rate recovery and $23B investment outlook support 6-8% annual EPS growth through 2029.

FirstEnergy edges PPL on ROE, capital spending, valuation and one-year share performance, despite carrying a higher debt-to-capital ratio.

PPL's $23 billion grid plan and data center-driven demand support growth, but premium valuation, higher debt and weaker margins cloud the entry point.

FE's rising revenues, data-center demand and $36B Energize365 plan support rate-base expansion and long-term earnings growth.

PPL (PPL) recently affirmed a quarterly dividend of $0.2850 per share and outlined nearly $5.1b of planned capital investments for 2026, drawing fresh attention to the stock’s income and infrastructure story. See our latest analysis for PPL. PPL’s recent dividend affirmation and 2026 capital plan land at a time when the stock has eased in the short term, with the 30 day share price return down 3.4%, yet the 3 year total shareholder return of 53.16% points to stronger momentum over a longer...

Evergy's rising large-load demand and $21.6 billion investment plan drive 12% annual rate-base growth and 6-8% EPS growth through 2030.

PPL's rising revenues, stronger rate recovery and major capital investments support higher operating income and long-term earnings growth.

Gov. Josh Shapiro’s new rules require data-center operators to pay for energy generation and transmission.

PPL's improving cash flow offers more internal funding for its $23B investment plan, supporting grid upgrades, rate base growth and financial flexibility

Data center demand drives $23 billion capital plan through 2029.

ES' $26.5B investment plan through 2030 targets grid upgrades, transmission growth and a stronger regulated rate base to support earnings.

The average brokerage recommendation (ABR) for PPL (PPL) is equivalent to a Buy. The overly optimistic recommendations of Wall Street analysts make the effectiveness of this highly sought-after metric questionable. So, is it worth buying the stock?

PPL positions for AI-driven data center demand with major load pipelines, $23B in planned investments and new generation development.

PPL sees data center growth opening $10-$12 billion in incremental investment through 2032 while keeping its existing earnings plan unchanged.

Although the PJM Interconnection aims to hold a backstop reliability auction in late September, CEO Vincent Sorgi said he expects bilateral contracting will be the main pathway for adding generation in the region.

PPL (NYSE:PPL) reported second-quarter 2026 GAAP earnings of $0.30 per share, up from $0.25 per share a year earlier, while ongoing earnings rose to $0.33 per share from $0.32 per share. The company reaffirmed its full-year ongoing earnings forecast of $1.90 to $1.98 per share, with a midpoint of $1

PPL Corporation’s second-quarter 2026 results, released on August 7, showed sales rising to US$2,111 million and net income to US$230 million, but both revenue and earnings per share came in below Wall Street estimates. Despite the quarterly miss, PPL reaffirmed its 2026 ongoing earnings guidance of US$1.90 to US$1.98 per share and pointed to expanding data center-related demand and its Invitium Energy joint venture with Blackstone as key long-term earnings drivers. We’ll now examine how...

Earnings snapshot and why PPL stock is in focus PPL (PPL) is back on investors’ radar after its second quarter 2026 earnings release and reaffirmed full year guidance, putting fresh financial detail around the utility’s recent share price performance. The company reported Q2 2026 sales of US$2.11b and net income of US$230m, with basic earnings per share from continuing operations of US$0.31. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations were US$0.30. For the first half of 2026, PPL...

PPL Corp (PPL) posts modest EPS growth and reaffirms 2026 forecast while expanding its data center pipeline to 32 gigawatts and progressing the Invitium Energy joint venture.

Moby summary of PPL Corporation's Q2 2026 earnings call

Although the revenue and EPS for PPL (PPL) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended June 2026, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.

PPL's Q2 earnings miss estimates as higher costs weigh on results, while revenues rise 4.2% and data center demand continues to expand.

PPL Corporation (NYSE:PPL) reported second-quarter earnings and revenue below Wall Street forecasts on Friday, although the regulated utility reaffirmed its full-year guidance and highlighted significant long-term growth opportunities linked to data centre development. Shares were modestly higher in pre-market trading, rising around 0.

PPL (PPL) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -5.71% and -3.03%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU26) are up +0.25%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU26) are up +0.55% this morning, rebounding from yesterday’s losses, while investors await the key U.S. jobs report for fresh clues on the Federal Reserve’s policy path.

MDU's Q2 earnings rise 28.6% and beat estimates as revenues increase and key infrastructure projects advance.

UGI narrows its fiscal Q3 loss and raises 2026 earnings guidance, even as revenues fall on weaker propane volumes across key operations.

ATO's fiscal Q3 earnings rise 23.3% and beat estimates, while revenues gain 4.8% despite missing expectations.

PPL and Vistra head into Q2 release with support from data-center demand, new rates, clean-energy investment and disciplined cost controls.

PPL heads into Q2 earnings with revenue and EPS growth expected, supported by higher power demand and rates, but a premium valuation warrants caution.