PPL Corporation

PPL · Utilities

About PPL Corporation (PPL)

PPL Corporation is a Utilities - Regulated Electric company operating in the Utilities sector.

PPL trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Utilities
Industry
Utilities - Regulated Electric

Key Statistics

Current Price
$35.65
Market Cap
$26.83B
52-Week High
$40.11
52-Week Low
$31.56
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Utilities - Regulated Electric

$1,000 Invested in PPL Corporation (PPL)

1 Year
$1,000
+-0%
3 Years
$1,592
+59%
5 Years
$1,462
+46%
10 Years
$1,655
+65%
Since IPO
$78,063
+7706%

How much would $1,000 invested in PPL be worth today?

What would $1,000 invested in PPL 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in PPL Corporation (PPL) in 2025 would be worth $1,000 as of November 2026, representing a -0.0% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in PPL 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in PPL Corporation (PPL) in 2023 would be worth $1,592 as of November 2026, representing a +59.2% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in PPL 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in PPL Corporation (PPL) in 2021 would be worth $1,462 as of November 2026, representing a +46.2% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in PPL 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in PPL Corporation (PPL) in 2016 would be worth $1,655 as of November 2026, representing a +65.5% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in PPL at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in PPL Corporation (PPL) at IPO would be worth $78,063 as of November 2026, representing a +7706.3% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+0.98%
Positive Months
331
59% of 559
Negative Months
221
40% of 559
Data Period
46+ years
559 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Apr 1980 (+28.0%)
Best month on avg: May (+2.2%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Sep 2001 (-24.3%)
Worst month on avg: September (-0.8%)

Over the past 46+ years (559 months), PPL Corporation (PPL) has averaged a monthly return of +0.98% with a median return of +1.10%. The stock had 331 positive months (59%) and 221 negative months (40%). The best month in PPL's history was April 1980 with a +28.0% return, while the worst was September 2001 at -24.3%. Historically, May tends to be the strongest month (averaging +2.2%), and September the weakest (-0.8%).

PPL's longest winning streak was 7 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 4 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2000 with a cumulative return of +82.2%, and the worst was 2008 at -45.6%.

Annual Returns

Over 46 years of trading history, PPL Corporation (PPL) has delivered an average annual return of +12.19% with a median return of +10.32%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +10.03%. The stock posted gains in 34 years (74%) and losses in 12 years (26%).

PPL's best year was 2000 with a +105.43% gain, while the worst was 2008 at -39.09%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 6, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. PPL achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 25 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 6 years.

Avg Return
+12.19%
Best Year
2000 (+105.43%)
Worst Year
2008 (-39.09%)
Positive Years
34/46
Year Return Start End
2026 +4.25% $34.20 $35.65
2025 +11.38% $30.70 $34.20
2024 +23.99% $24.76 $30.70
2023 -3.77% $25.73 $24.76
2022 +0.35% $25.64 $25.73
2021 +12.88% $22.72 $25.64
2020 -16.87% $27.33 $22.72
2019 +33.42% $20.48 $27.33
2018 -3.01% $21.12 $20.48
2017 -5.19% $22.27 $21.12
2016 +4.12% $21.39 $22.27
2015 +5.77% $20.23 $21.39
2014 +26.16% $16.03 $20.23
2013 +10.34% $14.53 $16.03
2012 +2.36% $14.19 $14.53
2011 +17.56% $12.07 $14.19
2010 -14.16% $14.07 $12.07
2009 +10.31% $12.75 $14.07
2008 -39.09% $20.93 $12.75
2007 +49.30% $14.02 $20.93
2006 +26.09% $11.12 $14.02
2005 +14.88% $9.68 $11.12
2004 +26.11% $7.68 $9.68
2003 +31.20% $5.85 $7.68
2002 +3.86% $5.63 $5.85
2001 -21.00% $7.13 $5.63
2000 +105.43% $3.47 $7.13
1999 -14.75% $4.07 $3.47
1998 +31.17% $3.10 $4.07
1997 +12.39% $2.76 $3.10
1996 -1.12% $2.79 $2.76
1995 +42.26% $1.96 $2.79
1994 -23.93% $2.58 $1.96
1993 +4.83% $2.46 $2.58
1992 +10.15% $2.24 $2.46
1991 +28.65% $1.74 $2.24
1990 +9.60% $1.59 $1.74
1989 +27.71% $1.24 $1.59
1988 +15.95% $1.07 $1.24
1987 -5.92% $1.14 $1.07
1986 +31.98% $0.86 $1.14
1985 +23.05% $0.70 $0.86
1984 +21.82% $0.58 $0.70
1983 -1.79% $0.59 $0.58
1982 +22.63% $0.48 $0.59
1981 +9.60% $0.44 $0.48

Frequently Asked Questions: PPL

What sector is PPL in? ▼

PPL operates in the Utilities sector, specifically in the Utilities - Regulated Electric industry.

How has PPL performed historically? ▼

Over 46 years of trading history, PPL has posted gains in 34 years (74% of the time). The best year was 2000 with a +105.4% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in PPL? ▼

You can invest in PPL through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold PPL.

Last updated: 11/1/2026