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PPL Corp Q3 revenue rises on higher utility rates, demand

By Reuters News


Overview

  • U.S. regulated utility's Q3 reported EPS rose to $0.49 from $0.43 yr/yr

  • Ongoing Q3 EPS increased to $0.54 from $0.48 a year ago

  • Q3 revenue rose 12% yr/yr


Outlook

  • PPL narrows 2026 ongoing EPS forecast to $1.92-$1.96, expects at least $1.94 midpoint

  • Company sees 2027 EPS at $2.06-$2.14, midpoint $2.10, up 8.2% from 2026

  • PPL raises long-term annual EPS growth target to 7%-9% through at least 2030


Result Drivers

  • KENTUCKY RETAIL RATES - Higher retail rates and increased sales volumes drove earnings in Kentucky, partially offset by higher costs and depreciation

  • PENNSYLVANIA BASE RATES - Higher distribution base rates and transmission revenue from capital investments boosted Pennsylvania segment earnings, offset by increased costs

  • RHODE ISLAND BASE RATES - New gas and electric distribution base rates and higher rider revenue supported Rhode Island segment, offset by higher costs and depreciation


Company press release:


Key Details

Metric

Beat/Miss

Actual

Consensus Estimate

Q3 EPS

$0.49


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