PPL Corporation (PPL) — Free Cash Flow Yield
Utilities
PPL Corporation provides electricity and natural gas to approximately 3.6 million customers in the United States. It operates in three segments: Kentucky Regulated, Pennsylvania Regulated, and Rhode Island Regulated. The company engages in the transmission and distribution of electricity in eastern and central Pennsylvania; generation, transmission, distribution, and sale of electricity in Kentucky, Virginia, and Rhode Island; distribution and sale of natural gas in Kentucky and Rhode Island; sale of wholesale electricity in Kentucky; and generation of electricity from power plants in Kentucky. It generates electricity from coal, gas, hydro, and solar sources. The company was formerly known as PP&L Resources, Inc. and changed its name to PPL Corporation in 2000. PPL Corporation was founded in 1920 and is headquartered in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| FCF Yield | -5.2% |
| Utilities Sector Avg FCF Yield | -4.3% |
| Annual Free Cash Flow | $-1.4B |
| Market Cap | $27.1B |
| P/E Ratio | 21.3x |
PPL Corporation's FCF yield of -5.2% is below the Utilities sector average (-4.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is PPL Corporation's (PPL) free cash flow yield?
PPL Corporation's (PPL) free cash flow yield is -5.2%. That is below the Utilities sector average (-4.3%).
Is PPL's free cash flow yield good?
At -5.2%, PPL's free cash flow yield is considered weak — yields above 10% are generally excellent, 7–10% good, 4–7% fair, and below 4% weak, though context varies by sector and growth stage.
How much free cash flow does PPL Corporation generate?
PPL Corporation generated $-1.4B in free cash flow, against a market cap of $27.1B.
How is free cash flow yield calculated?
Free cash flow yield = (Free Cash Flow ÷ Market Capitalization) × 100%. Free cash flow equals operating cash flow minus capital expenditures.
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