What one share of PPL holds
PPL, headquartered in Allentown, Pennsylvania, is a utility holding company, incorporated in 1994. PPL, through its regulated utility subsidiaries, delivers electricity to customers in Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Virginia, and Rhode Island; delivers natural gas to customers in Kentucky and Rhode Island; and generates electricity from power plants in Kentucky.
PPL’s numbers from its SEC filings, divided by its shares. Results cover the last 12 months to 2026-03-31; the balance sheet is as of 2026-03-31.
| Sales | $12.46 |
|---|---|
| Profit | $1.63 |
| Capex (buildings and equipment) | $5.75 |
| Free cash flow | −$2.17 |
| Dividends | $1.10 |
| Cash and investments | $1.65 |
| Debt | $26.91 |
| Book value | $19.97 |
Per share by fiscal year
| Year | Sales | Profit | Capex | Free cash | Dividends | Book value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | $16.85 | $3.36 | $4.32 | −$0.22 | $1.22 | $15.44 |
| 2008 | $20.96 | $2.48 | $3.78 | $0.46 | $1.34 | $13.55 |
| 2009 | $19.79 | $1.08 | $3.25 | $1.67 | $1.38 | $14.57 |
| 2010 | $19.74 | $2.17 | $3.70 | $1.01 | $1.40 | $16.98 |
| 2011 | $23.12 | $2.70 | $4.51 | $0.04 | $1.40 | $18.72 |
| 2012 | $20.86 | $2.60 | $5.34 | −$0.59 | $1.44 | $18.04 |
| 2013 | $10.95 | $1.76 | $5.47 | −$1.17 | $1.47 | $19.78 |
| 2014 | $11.79 | $2.61 | $5.52 | −$0.41 | $1.49 | $20.47 |
| 2015 | $11.40 | $1.01 | $5.25 | −$1.36 | $1.50 | $14.72 |
| 2016 | $11.05 | $2.79 | $4.29 | −$0.04 | $1.52 | $14.56 |
| 2017 | $10.83 | $1.64 | $4.56 | −$0.98 | $1.58 | $15.52 |
| 2018 | $10.99 | $2.58 | $4.57 | −$0.59 | $1.64 | $16.18 |
| 2019 | $7.60 | $2.37 | $3.04 | $0.25 | $1.65 | $16.93 |
| 2020 | $7.11 | $1.91 | $2.95 | $0.62 | $1.66 | $17.39 |
| 2021 | $7.56 | −$1.94 | $2.58 | $0.39 | $1.66 | $18.67 |
| 2022 | $10.72 | $1.02 | $2.92 | −$0.58 | $0.88 | $18.89 |
| 2023 | $11.26 | $1.00 | $3.24 | −$0.86 | $0.96 | $18.90 |
| 2024 | $11.44 | $1.20 | $3.79 | −$0.63 | $1.03 | $19.07 |
| 2025 | $12.16 | $1.59 | $5.42 | −$1.88 | $1.09 | $19.81 |
Common questions about PPL
How much does one share of PPL earn?
Over the last 12 months, each share of PPL earned $1.63 of profit on $12.46 of sales, keeping about 13¢ of every $1 (profit margin).
Does PPL pay a dividend?
Yes. PPL paid $1.10 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, and it paid a dividend in every year from 2007 to 2025 in StockSlicer’s data. That’s about 68¢ of each $1 of profit (payout ratio).
What is PPL’s book value per share?
PPL’s book value is $19.97 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 March 31, 2026.
How much cash and debt does each share of PPL have?
Each share of PPL has $1.65 of cash and investments and $26.91 of debt, as of March 31, 2026.
What is PPL’s free cash flow per share?
−$2.17 per share over the last 12 months. Free cash flow is the cash left over after spending on buildings and equipment.
How has PPL’s profit per share changed over time?
Profit per share went from $3.36 in 2007 to $1.59 in 2025, shrinking about 4.1% a year (adjusted for stock splits).
Has PPL bought back shares?
PPL’s share count rose about 94% from 2007 to 2025. That dilution means each share owns a smaller slice of the company.
From its SEC filings. For education only, not investment advice. New to these words? See the StockSlicer glossary.