What one share of Preformed Line Products holds
Preformed Line Products Company together with its subsidiaries (the “Company” or “PLP”) is an international designer and manufacturer of products and systems employed in the construction and maintenance of overhead, ground-mounted and underground networks for energy, telecommunication, cable, data communication and other similar industries.
Preformed Line Products’s numbers from its SEC filings, divided by its shares. Results cover the last 12 months to 2026-06-30; the balance sheet is as of 2026-06-30.
| Sales | $151.55 |
|---|---|
| Profit | $8.82 |
| Capex (buildings and equipment) | $7.72 |
| Free cash flow | $7.05 |
| Dividends | $0.84 |
| Cash and investments | $15.62 |
| Debt | $8.40 |
| Book value | $101.33 |
Per share by fiscal year
| Year | Sales | Profit | Capex | Free cash | Dividends | Book value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | $47.93 | $4.35 | $1.99 | $3.42 | $0.80 | $32.65 |
| 2010 | $63.41 | $4.33 | $2.30 | $3.08 | $0.80 | $37.44 |
| 2011 | $79.21 | $5.78 | $3.53 | −$0.35 | $0.80 | $39.91 |
| 2012 | $81.77 | $5.45 | $3.92 | $5.46 | $1.00 | $44.83 |
| 2013 | $74.95 | $3.77 | $3.85 | −$0.51 | $0.60 | $46.81 |
| 2014 | $72.13 | $2.39 | $3.28 | $1.41 | $0.80 | $45.01 |
| 2015 | $66.09 | $1.24 | $2.00 | $1.77 | $0.80 | $41.94 |
| 2016 | $65.01 | $2.95 | $4.78 | $0.24 | $0.80 | $43.68 |
| 2017 | $73.68 | $2.47 | $2.19 | $4.40 | $0.80 | $47.35 |
| 2018 | $82.41 | $5.20 | $1.87 | $2.63 | $0.80 | $49.67 |
| 2019 | $87.45 | $4.58 | $5.79 | −$0.44 | — | $53.78 |
| 2020 | $93.59 | $5.98 | $4.93 | $3.43 | — | $59.58 |
| 2021 | $104.11 | $7.19 | $3.70 | $3.06 | — | $64.42 |
| 2022 | $127.43 | $10.88 | $8.12 | −$2.89 | $0.80 | $72.94 |
| 2023 | $134.02 | $12.67 | $7.07 | $14.47 | $0.80 | $84.79 |
| 2024 | $120.02 | $7.50 | $2.96 | $10.68 | $0.80 | $85.95 |
| 2025 | $135.44 | $7.14 | $8.12 | $6.75 | $0.81 | $96.89 |
Common questions about Preformed Line Products
How much does one share of Preformed Line Products earn?
Over the last 12 months, each share of Preformed Line Products earned $8.82 of profit on $151.55 of sales, keeping about 6¢ of every $1 (profit margin).
Does Preformed Line Products pay a dividend?
Yes. Preformed Line Products paid $0.84 per share in dividends over the last 12 months. That’s about 10¢ of each $1 of profit (payout ratio).
What is Preformed Line Products’s book value per share?
Preformed Line Products’s book value is $101.33 per share: what would be left for each share if it sold everything at the values on its books and paid every debt, as of June 30, 2026.
How much cash and debt does each share of Preformed Line Products have?
Each share of Preformed Line Products has $15.62 of cash and investments and $8.40 of debt, as of June 30, 2026.
What is Preformed Line Products’s free cash flow per share?
$7.05 per share over the last 12 months. Free cash flow is the cash left over after spending on buildings and equipment.
How has Preformed Line Products’s profit per share changed over time?
Profit per share went from $4.35 in 2009 to $7.14 in 2025, growing about 3.1% a year (adjusted for stock splits).
Has Preformed Line Products bought back shares?
Preformed Line Products’s share count fell about 8% from 2009 to 2025. Through buybacks, each remaining share owns a bigger slice of the company.
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