The Zacks Utility Electric - Power industry is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the increasing demand for electricity due to data center expansion, electrification of transportation, and grid modernization initiatives. Utilities are investing heavily in infrastructure to enhance grid resilience, strengthen transmission and distribution lines, integrate renewable energy sources, and meet regulatory requirements. This sector is characterized by stable cash flows, consistent returns, payment ...

PPL Corporation (PPL) is expected to report an improvement in its top line and a decline in its bottom line when it reports first-quarter 2025 results on April 30, before market open. (See the Zacks Earnings Calendar to stay ahead of market-making news)The Zacks Consensus Estimate for PPL’s first-quarter revenues is pegged at $2.38 billion, indicating growth of 3.4% from the year-ago reported figure.The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings is pegged at 55 cents per share. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for P ...

In the latest market close, PPL (PPL) reached $36.25, with a +0.03% movement compared to the previous day. The stock trailed the S&P 500, which registered a daily gain of 2.03%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw an upswing of 1.23%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq appreciated by 2.74%.The the stock of energy and utility holding company has risen by 4.74% in the past month, leading the Utilities sector's gain of 1.72% and the S&P 500's loss of 5.07%.The upcoming earnings release of PPL will be of great interest to investor ...

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For Immediate ReleasesChicago, IL – April 15, 2025 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include PPL Corp. (PPL) , Xcel Energy (XEL) and American Electric Power (AEP) Here are highlights from Tuesday’s Analyst Blog:PPL Corp. shares have rallied 9.4% in the last six months against the Zacks Utility-Electric Power indu ...

PPL Corp. (PPL) shares have rallied 9.4% in the last six months against the Zacks Utility-Electric Power industry’s decline of 2.8%. The company continues to provide electricity and natural gas to its 3.6 million customers across the United States. In the same period, PPL has also outperformed the Zacks Utilities sector.PPL is making systematic investments to upgrade its infrastructure, reduce its carbon footprint and provide reliable services to its customers. It plans to invest $20 billion through 2027 to ...

文章核心观点 - 投资者决策常依赖分析师建议，但券商评级有局限性，应结合其他工具如Zacks Rank做投资决策 [1][5][7] 券商对PPL的评级情况 - PPL平均券商评级（ABR）为1.57，介于强力买入和买入之间，基于15家券商建议计算得出，其中10个强力买入、1个买入，分别占比66.7%和6.7% [2] 券商评级的可靠性 - 多项研究显示券商建议在指导投资者挑选潜力股方面效果有限，券商因自身利益对股票评级存在积极偏差，每一个“强力卖出”建议对应五个“强力买入”建议 [5][6] Zacks Rank与ABR的区别 - ABR仅基于券商建议计算，通常显示为小数；Zacks Rank是量化模型，利用盈利预测修正，显示为1 - 5的整数 [9] - ABR可能不及时，Zacks Rank因分析师不断修正盈利预测而能快速反映变化，对未来股价预测更及时 [12] PPL的投资价值 - PPL当前年度Zacks一致盈利预测过去一个月维持在1.82美元，分析师对公司盈利前景看法稳定，股票近期或与大盘表现一致 [13] - 盈利预测变化及其他三个因素使PPL获Zacks Rank 3（持有），对PPL相当于买入的ABR应保持谨慎 [14]

ALLENTOWN, Pa., April 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) will release consolidated first-quarter 2025 earnings results on Wednesday, Apr. 30.Vincent Sorgi, PPL president and chief executive officer, and other members of PPL's executive team will discuss quarterly results and the company's general business outlook during a conference call with financial analysts that will begin at 11 a.m. Eastern Time.The call will be webcast live, in audio format, along with slides of the presentation. Inte ...

文章核心观点 PPL Electric Utilities因创新使用预测性故障技术提升电网安全性、可靠性和运营效率，获2025年智能电力联盟（SEPA）电力玩家韧性奖 [1][2] 获奖原因 - SEPA电力玩家奖表彰引领向清洁、弹性和现代能源未来转型的组织，PPL Electric成功集成IND Technology的早期故障检测（EFD）系统，即预测性故障技术，能在故障导致停电或安全隐患前主动识别故障电气组件 [2] 技术应用及效果 - 公司使用射频（RF）传感器持续监测电力线路，检测设备老化、植被干扰等潜在故障点产生的异常信号，在问题升级为停电前采取主动维护措施，减少服务中断，提高客户和公用事业工人的安全性 [3] - 自EFD技术首次部署以来，公司已识别数百个隐藏的基础设施问题，解决这些问题将提高可靠性，防止数十万客户停电，还能让工作人员在紧急情况发生前进行维修，减少代价高昂的计划外工作，提高效率和电网整体弹性 [4] 未来规划 - 到2028年底，公司计划在宾夕法尼亚州东部和中部超过8000英里的配电线路上安装超9000个RF传感器，预计在继续提高安全性和服务可靠性的同时产生运营节约 [5] 公司简介 - PPL Electric Utilities为宾夕法尼亚州东部和中部近150万户家庭和企业提供安全、可靠且经济实惠的电力，在可靠性和客户满意度方面经常跻身美国最佳公用事业公司之列，是PPL Corporation旗下公司 [6]

文章核心观点 - 介绍PPL公司最新交易表现、盈利预测、估值情况以及所在行业排名等信息，为投资者提供参考 [1][2][5][7] 公司交易表现 - 最新交易收盘价为34.60美元，较前一日上涨1.53%，跑赢标普500指数当日1.12%的跌幅，道指当日下跌0.31%，纳斯达克指数当日下跌2.04% [1] - 过去一个月股价下跌2.57%，表现逊于公用事业板块1.74%的跌幅，但优于标普500指数2.91%的跌幅 [1] 公司盈利预测 - 即将公布的财报预计每股收益0.54美元，与去年同期持平，预计营收23.8亿美元，较去年同期增长3.45% [2] - 全年预计每股收益1.82美元，较上一年增长7.69%，预计营收84.6亿美元，与上一年持平 [3] - 过去一个月，Zacks共识每股收益预估下调0.09%，目前Zacks排名为3（持有） [5] 公司估值情况 - 目前远期市盈率为18.69，高于行业平均的17.82 [5] - 目前PEG比率为2.76，略高于公用事业 - 电力行业平均的2.71 [6] 行业排名情况 - 公用事业 - 电力行业属于公用事业板块，目前Zacks行业排名为61，处于所有超250个行业的前25% [7] - Zacks行业排名通过计算行业内个股平均Zacks排名评估行业实力，研究显示排名前50%的行业表现是后50%的两倍 [7]