PPL Earnings Prediction
The chart below shows how PPL performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, PPL sees a -1.30% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +1.65% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -0.01%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
PPL Key Earning Data
2024/Q4
Year Over Year
Quarter Over Quarter
Total Revenue
2.07B
1.13%
9.84%
Gross Margin
58.03%
0.99%
-1.31%
Operating Margin
20.72%
-3.13%
-0.05%
Net Margin
10.36%
-7.99%
2.57%
EPS
0.29
-6.45%
11.54%
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PPL Earnings Analysis
PPL Corporation Corporation (PPL.N) Earnings Conference Call
Positive
Earnings Performance Overview: Third quarter GAAP earnings of $0.29 per share, with ongoing operations earnings of $0.42 per share, reflecting strong year-to-date performance.
Earnings Forecast Adjustment: The 2024 ongoing earnings forecast was narrowed to $1.67 to $1.73 per share, an increase from the previous range of $1.63 to $1.75 per share.
Infrastructure Improvement Investment: We are on track to complete approximately $3.1 billion in infrastructure improvements this year to advance a reliable, resilient, affordable, and cleaner energy future for our customers.
Earnings and Dividend Growth: We are well positioned to achieve our projected 6% to 8% annual earnings per share and dividend growth through at least 2027.
Capital Improvement Plan: We are executing our capital plan, which includes $14.3 billion in infrastructure improvements from 2024 to 2027, with continued potential upside driven by data center connections.
Negative
Earnings Per Share Decline: Third quarter GAAP earnings were $0.29 per share, a decrease from $0.31 per share in Q3 2023.
Earnings Per Share Decline: Third quarter earnings from ongoing operations were $0.42 per share, a decrease of $0.01 per share compared to Q3 2023.
Rising Operating Costs: Operating costs increased due to higher storm costs, increased vegetation management, and an increase in uncollectibles.
Kentucky Segment Performance: Kentucky segment results were flat compared to the third quarter of 2023, driven by higher operating costs in several areas.
Segment Results Decline: Pennsylvania regulated segment results decreased by $0.01 per share compared to the same period last year, primarily due to higher operating costs.
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PPL Earning Call Sentiment
PPL Corporation (PPL) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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The earnings call highlights a reaffirmed earnings forecast, strong dividend growth, and significant capital investments, which are positive signals. Despite a slight EPS decrease due to acquisition costs, ongoing earnings show improvement. The Q&A section reveals confidence in demand forecasts and constructive regulatory relationships. Concerns about supply chain constraints and unclear management responses on capacity prices are noted but overshadowed by positive growth prospects and strategic plans. Overall, the sentiment is positive, likely resulting in a stock price increase of 2% to 8%.
