PPL Corporation (PPL) Dividend History
Income profile from 1984 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
PPL Dividend Income Check
Safety
67.2% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
3 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.0% and trend is falling.
PPL Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Payout Safety
Growth
Total Returns
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). PPL's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
PPL Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (43 years of payments)
PPL Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
PPL Corporation distributes 67.2% of earnings as dividends (Watch).
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
PPL has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 7.6% and 5-year CAGR of -8.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, PPL returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.0% dividend yield, 3.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.0% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is 47.5%, with dividends contributing 19.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $12,312 today.
PPL Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026Latest | $0.2850 | — | 3.13% | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | $0.2850 | ↑ +4.6% | 2.91% | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Dec 10, 2025 | $0.2725 | — | 3.28% | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Sep 10, 2025 | $0.2725 | — | 3.00% | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Jun 10, 2025 | $0.2725 | — | 3.14% | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | $0.2725 | ↑ +5.8% | 3.05% | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Dec 10, 2024 | $0.2575 | — | 3.13% | Jan 2, 2025 |
| Sep 10, 2024 | $0.2575 | — | 3.15% | Oct 1, 2024 |
PPL Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $26.6B | 3.0% | 67.2% | 3 | Watch | |
| $30.1B | 2.6% | 52.7% | 12 | Sustainable | |
| $36.5B | 3.1% | 73.7% | 22 | Watch | |
| $19.0B | 3.2% | 71.7% | 22 | Watch | |
| $9.8B | 3.6% | 72.6% | 19 | Watch | |
1st | $3.3B | 4.9% | 82.4% | 23 | Watch |
3rd | $4.3B | 3.8% | 89.1% | 18 | At Risk |
| $39.2B | 3.1% | 57.6% | 51 | Sustainable | |
2nd | $26.2B | 4.2% | 64.6% | 26 | Watch |
PPL Annual Dividend History (1984–2026)
43 years of dividend data
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.57 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.1% |
| 2025 | $1.09 | 5.8% | 4 | $1.60 | 68.1% | 1.47x | 4.0% |
| 2024 | $1.03 | 7.3% | 4 | $1.20 | 85.8% | 1.17x | 3.7% |
| 2023 | $0.96 | 9.7% | 4 | $1.00 | 96.0% | 1.04x | 3.5% |
| 2022 | $0.88 | -47.3% | 4 | $1.02 | 85.8% | 1.17x | 3.2% |
| 2021 | $1.66 | 0.0% | 4 | $-1.93 | — | — | 6.0% |
| 2020 | $1.66 | 0.6% | 4 | $1.91 | 86.9% | 1.15x | 6.0% |
| 2019 | $1.65 | 0.6% | 4 | $2.37 | 69.6% | 1.44x | 6.0% |
| 2018 | $1.64 | 3.8% | 4 | $2.58 | 63.6% | 1.57x | 5.9% |
| 2017 | $1.58 | 3.9% | 4 | $1.64 | 96.3% | 1.04x | 5.7% |
Full Stock Analysis
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Intrinsic Valuation
DCF models, multiple analysis, and analyst estimates.
Historical Returns
42+ years return with dividends reinvested.
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Peer Comparison
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PPL — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying PPL stock.
How much dividend does PPL pay per share?
PPL Corporation (PPL) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.07 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.0%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is PPL's next ex-dividend date?
PPL's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. PPL typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is PPL's dividend safe?
PPL's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +67.2% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The 3-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is PPL a Dividend Payer?
Yes, PPL Corporation is classified as a Dividend Payer with 3 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -8.1%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does PPL pay dividends?
PPL Corporation pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.07 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 42+ years from 1984 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in PPL grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in PPL five years ago would be worth approximately $14,754 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is PPL's yield on cost for long-term holders?
PPL's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.0% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.0% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.