PPL Corporation (PPL) Earnings History
Turnaround31 years of earnings data (1995–2025) · Recovering earnings after a multi-year decline
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PPL Corporation (PPL) Earnings Overview
As of June 22, 2026, PPL Corporation (PPL) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $1.22B, reflecting +33.3% year-over-year growth. The company earned $1.61 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 13.1%.
Looking at the long-term picture, PPL's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at -3.5%, signaling declining earnings. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $1.90B in fiscal 2016.
PPL Corporation maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 39.1%, operating margin of 23.6%, and net margin of 13.1%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including AEE ($1.52B net income, 16.5% margin), WEC ($1.64B net income, 15.9% margin), EVRG ($882M net income, 14.5% margin), PPL has room to improve margins relative to the peer group. Compare PPL vs AEE →
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PPL Historical Earnings Data (1995–2025)
31 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.18B | +33.0% | $2.13B | $1.60 | 13.1% | 23.6% |
| 2024 | $888M | +20.0% | $1.74B | $1.20 | 10.5% | 20.6% |
| 2023 | $740M | -2.1% | $1.63B | $1.00 | 8.9% | 19.6% |
| 2022 | $756M | +151.1% | $1.37B | $1.02 | 9.6% | 17.4% |
| 2021 | -$1.48B | -200.7% | $1.42B | $-1.93 | -25.6% | 24.6% |
| 2020 | $1.47B | -15.9% | $1.59B | $1.91 | 26.8% | 29.0% |
| 2019 | $1.75B | -4.4% | $1.53B | $2.37 | 31.2% | 27.2% |
| 2018 | $1.83B | +62.0% | $2.85B | $2.58 | 23.5% | 36.6% |
| 2017 | $1.13B | -40.7% | $2.90B | $1.64 | 15.1% | 39.0% |
| 2016 | $1.90B | +178.9% | $2.94B | $2.79 | 25.3% | 39.1% |
| 2015 | $682M | -60.7% | $2.83B | $1.01 | 8.9% | 36.9% |
| 2014 | $1.74B | +53.7% | $2.87B | $2.61 | 22.1% | 36.5% |
| 2013 | $1.13B | -26.0% | $2.56B | $1.76 | 15.6% | 35.3% |
| 2012 | $1.53B | +2.1% | $3.03B | $2.60 | 12.6% | 24.9% |
| 2011 | $1.50B | +59.4% | $3.10B | $2.61 | 11.7% | 24.3% |
| 2010 | $938M | +130.5% | $1.87B | $2.17 | 11.0% | 21.9% |
| 2009 | $407M | -56.2% | $896M | $1.08 | 5.5% | 12.0% |
| 2008 | $930M | -28.8% | $1.79B | $2.47 | 11.6% | 22.4% |
| 2007 | $1.31B | +57.9% | $1.68B | $3.35 | 20.1% | 25.9% |
| 2006 | $827M | +22.0% | $1.51B | $2.24 | 13.5% | 24.6% |
| 2005 | $678M | -2.6% | $1.27B | $1.65 | 12.2% | 23.0% |
| 2004 | $696M | -8.8% | $1.41B | $1.87 | 12.1% | 24.4% |
| 2003 | $763M | +177.5% | $1.37B | $2.17 | 13.7% | 24.5% |
| 2002 | $275M | +19.0% | $1.25B | $0.68 | 5.0% | 22.7% |
| 2001 | $231M | -55.9% | $850M | $0.61 | 4.5% | 16.6% |
| 2000 | $524M | +14.4% | $1.19B | $1.72 | 11.5% | 26.3% |
| 1999 | $458M | +184.2% | $872M | $1.42 | 10.0% | 19.0% |
| 1998 | -$544M | -270.0% | $920M | $-1.73 | -14.4% | 24.3% |
| 1997 | $320M | -10.4% | $800M | $0.90 | 10.4% | 26.0% |
| 1996 | $357M | +1.9% | $809M | $1.02 | 12.3% | 27.8% |
| 1995 | $351M | - | $835M | $1.02 | 12.7% | 30.4% |
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PPL — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying PPL stock.
What is PPL earnings per share (EPS)?
PPL trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $1.61, reflecting +33.3% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is -3.5%. Complete EPS history from 1995 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is PPL Corporation's net income?
PPL Corporation (PPL) trailing twelve-month net income is $1.2B as of 2025. Earnings grew +33.3% year-over-year. PPL Corporation has been profitable for 4 consecutive years.
Is PPL profitable?
Yes, PPL is profitable with a TTM net income of $1.2B and a net profit margin of +13.1%. PPL Corporation has generated profits for 4 consecutive years.
What is PPL's earnings growth rate?
PPL compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: +33.3%, 3-Year: +16.2%, 5-Year: -3.5%, 10-Year: +4.7%. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1995 to 2025.
What are PPL's profit margins?
PPL Corporation net profit margin is +13.1%, operating margin is +23.6%, and gross margin is +39.1%. Margins are within a typical range for the sector. Return on Equity is +8.2%.
Is PPL growing earnings?
Yes, PPL earnings are accelerating — EPS growth of +33.3% exceeds the 5-year CAGR of -3.5%. TTM net income reached $1.2B. Earnings momentum is strengthening.
What was PPL's best earnings year?
PPL Corporation's highest annual net income on record is $1.9B, achieved in fiscal year 2016. Earnings history on this page spans 1995 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were PPL's earnings last quarter?
PPL's most recent reported quarter was Q1 2026. Net income was $452M with diluted EPS of $0.60. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.