Earnings summaries and quarterly performance for PPL.
Executive leadership at PPL.
Vincent Sorgi
President and Chief Executive Officer
David Bonenberger
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer-Utilities
Dean Del Vecchio
Executive Vice President and Chief Technology & Innovation Officer
Joseph Bergstein Jr.
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Lonnie Bellar
Executive Vice President-Engineering, Construction and Generation
Wendy Stark
Executive Vice President-Utilities and Chief Legal Officer
Board of directors at PPL.
Armando Zagalo de Lima
Director
Arthur Beattie
Director
Craig Rogerson
Chair of the Board
Heather Redman
Director
Keith Williamson
Director
Linda Sullivan
Director
Natica von Althann
Director
Phoebe Wood
Director
Raja Rajamannar
Director
Research analysts who have asked questions during PPL earnings calls.
Jeremy Tonet
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
11 questions for PPL
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Recent press releases and 8-K filings for PPL.
- PPL Electric Utilities filed a joint petition with the Pennsylvania PUC seeking an annual base distribution revenue increase of $275 million, its first rate hike since 2016, to fund system reliability and customer support enhancements.
- If approved, new base distribution rates would take effect July 1, 2026, with no further distribution rate changes for two years thereafter.
- The settlement resets the DSIC to 0% (capped at 5%), raises annual Storm Damage Expense Rider recovery to $32 million, and supports capitalization of $54 million of IT upgrades through the fully projected future test year ending June 30, 2027.
- A new large-load tariff (LP-6) is established, requiring customer commitments while providing $11 million in funding for the residential low-income program.
- Estimated customer bill impacts under Jan. 1, 2026 rates: residential +$7.42, commercial +$4.64, and industrial +$382.63 per month.
- PPL Electric Utilities filed a non-unanimous settlement with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission seeking to boost annual base distribution revenues by $275 million, marking its first base rate increase since 2016.
- The proposal underpins investments in system reliability—such as pole replacements, smart-grid enhancements and upgraded animal/avian guards—and bolsters customer affordability through expanded hardship credits and weatherization funding.
- It includes new provisions for net-metered generation customers, a dedicated large-load rate class ($11 million support for low-income programs) and enhanced support for small businesses.
- If approved, rates would take effect July 1, 2026, with no further base rate hikes for two years; estimated monthly bill impacts are +$7.42 for 1,000 kWh residential users, +$4.64 for commercial users and +$382.63 for industrial users (150,000 kWh).
- On March 5, 2026, PPL Electric Utilities reached a non-unanimous settlement in principle in its distribution rate case filed with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, with the agreement notice posted on March 6, 2026.
- The settlement resolves all issues except for limited opposition from two parties concerning the company’s maximum registered peak load proposal.
- A Joint Petition for approval of the non-unanimous settlement will be filed on March 10, 2026, and is subject to Administrative Law Judges’ and PUC approval.
- PPL Electric Utilities anticipates a PUC ruling by the end of Q2 2026.
- Full-year 2025 earnings of CAD 1.694 billion and Adjusted EBITDA of CAD 4.289 billion; cash flow from operating activities of CAD 3.301 billion (CAD 5.68 per share) and adjusted cash flow of CAD 2.854 billion (CAD 4.91 per share).
- 2026 guidance for Adjusted EBITDA of CAD 4.125 billion–CAD 4.425 billion (midpoint implies ~5% CAGR in fee-based EBITDA per share); year-end debt/EBITDA expected at 3.7–4.0× (3.4–3.7× excluding Cedar LNG debt).
- Sanctioned CAD 625 million of expansions on the Peace Pipeline system, including Fox Creek–Mayo (70,000 bpd), Birch–Taylor and Taylor–Gordondale, plus a 30,000 bpd LPG export agreement with AltaGas.
- Cedar LNG construction over 35% complete; long-term LNG offtakes signed with PETRONAS and Ovintiv. Greenlight Electricity Centre secured grid allocation, turbine deliveries, and targets a final investment decision in H1 2026.
- Q4 2025 Adjusted EBITDA was CAD 1.075 billion, down 14% YoY; net earnings were CAD 489 million and volumes averaged 3.7 mmboe/d, up 1% YoY.
- FY 2025 results included Adjusted EBITDA of CAD 4.289 billion, earnings of CAD 1.694 billion, operating cash flow of CAD 3.301 billion (CAD 5.68/share) and adjusted operating cash flow of CAD 2.854 billion (CAD 4.91/share).
- 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance is CAD 4.125–4.425 billion, with year-end proportionally consolidated debt/EBITDA expected at 3.7–4.0× (3.4–3.7× excluding Cedar LNG financing).
- Advanced CAD 625 million in conventional pipeline expansions (Fox Creek–Namao, Birch–Taylor, Taylor–Gordondale); LPG export capacity increased, Cedar LNG construction > 35% complete and Greenlight Electricity Centre FID expected H1 2026.
- Pembina Pipeline reported Q4 2025 earnings of CAD 489 million, Adjusted EBITDA of CAD 1.075 billion, and adjusted cash flow from operating activities of CAD 731 million (CAD 1.26 per share); full-year 2025 results included earnings of CAD 1.694 billion, Adjusted EBITDA of CAD 4.289 billion, and adjusted cash flow of CAD 2.854 billion (CAD 4.91 per share).
- Total Q4 volumes were 3.7 million boe/d, up 1% year-over-year, while record annual pipeline and facilities throughput rose 3% over 2024.
- Advanced key growth projects—RFS IV fractionator, Wapiti expansion, and K3 cogeneration—on time and on budget; announced CAD 625 million of expansions (Fox Creek to Mayo, Birch to Taylor, Taylor to Gordondale) to add ~140,000 bpd of capacity.
- Provided 2026 guidance of CAD 4.125–4.425 billion in Adjusted EBITDA, with year-end proportionally consolidated net debt/EBITDA of 3.7–4.0× (or 3.4–3.7× excluding Cedar LNG debt), anticipating leverage to peak in 2026 before returning to 3.5–4.25×.
- On February 23, 2026, PPL Corporation and PPL Capital Funding entered into an underwriting agreement for 20 million equity units, granting underwriters an option for 3 million more, and completed the sale of 23 million Corporate Units on February 26, 2026.
- Each Corporate Unit has a $50 stated amount and comprises (i) a stock purchase contract to buy PPL common stock on February 15, 2029, and (ii) a 1/40 undivided interest in each of PPL Capital Funding’s 4.02% Remarketable Senior Notes due 2034 and due 2039, both fully guaranteed by PPL.
- Total annual distributions on the units are 7.00% of the stated amount, consisting of 2.98% per year in contract adjustment payments and 4.02% per year of interest on the RSNs.
- The 4.02% RSNs were issued under the Indenture dated November 1, 1997, as amended by Supplemental Indenture No. 19 (2034 RSNs) and No. 20 (2039 RSNs) on February 26, 2026.
- PPL priced a $1.0 billion equity units offering of 20 million units at $50 each, expected to close on February 26, 2026.
- Each unit includes a contract to purchase PPL common stock and a 1/40 undivided interest in 4.02% remarketable senior notes due 2034 and 2039.
- Total distributions on the units will be 7.00% per year, comprising interest on the notes and contract adjustment payments; stock purchase contracts settle by February 15, 2029 with a reference price of $37.2606.
- Net proceeds of $981 million (or up to $1.128 billion if the over-allotment is exercised) will repay short-term debt and fund general corporate purposes; underwriters have a 13-day option for 3 million additional units.
- PPL intends to list the units on the NYSE, with trading expected to commence within 30 days of issuance, subject to approval.
- PPL reported Q4 2025 ongoing EPS of $0.41 (GAAP $0.36; special items $0.05) and FY 2025 ongoing EPS of $1.81 (GAAP $1.59).
- Announced 2026 EPS forecast of $1.90 – $1.98 (midpoint $1.94), extending 6 – 8% annual EPS growth target through 2029 with a CAGR near the top end (2025 ongoing EPS $1.81).
- Raised quarterly dividend to $0.285 per share (annualized $1.14), a 4.6% increase, and updated 4 – 6% annual dividend growth target with a 50–60% payout ratio.
- Increased utility capex plan to $23 billion (2026–2029), supporting a 10.3% rate base CAGR over the period.
- Secured rate orders boosting annual revenues by $233 million with a base ROE of 9.775%, and Pennsylvania rate case evidentiary hearing held; decision due June for rates effective July 1, 2026.
- For 2026, EPS guidance of $1.90–$1.98 (midpoint $1.94), reflecting 7.2% growth and extending a 6%–8% EPS CAGR target through 2029.
- FY 2025 GAAP EPS $1.59 vs $1.20 in 2024; ongoing EPS $1.81, driven by returns on capital investments, higher transmission revenues, and cost savings.
- Capital plan totaling $23 billion from 2026–2029 (up from $20 billion), supporting an estimated 10.3% rate-base CAGR, with $3 billion equity needs (≈$2 billion remaining) and a 5% dividend increase to $0.285 per quarter.
- Advanced project pipeline includes ~25.2 GW under executed agreements, ~10 GW under ESAs by Q1, plus >9 GW potential new load in Kentucky, validating demand for new generation.
Quarterly earnings call transcripts for PPL.
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