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Mar 31, 2020

PPL Q1 2020 Earnings Report

Reported earnings and earnings from ongoing operations were announced.

Key Takeaways

PPL Corporation reported first-quarter GAAP earnings of $554 million, or $0.72 per share, compared to $466 million, or $0.64 per share, in the first quarter of 2019. Non-GAAP earnings were $514 million, or $0.67 per share, compared to $508 million, or $0.70 per share, a year ago.

Announced first-quarter reported earnings of $0.72 per share and earnings from ongoing operations of $0.67 per share.

Is well-positioned to manage challenges of COVID-19 and to continue to deliver electricity and gas safely and reliably to customers.

Has not changed 2020 earnings forecast range of $2.40 to $2.60 per share; will discuss financial risks and sensitivities related to COVID-19 during first-quarter earnings webcast.

Pledged more than $1.6 million in donations to coronavirus relief funds and programs that help customers with financial hardships.

Total Revenue
$2.05B
Previous year: $2.08B
-1.2%
EPS
$0.67
Previous year: $0.7
-4.3%
Gross Profit
$1.21B
Previous year: $1.15B
+6.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$915M
Previous year: $518M
+76.6%
Free Cash Flow
$76M
Previous year: -$255M
-129.8%
Total Assets
$46.3B
Previous year: $44.6B
+4.0%

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Forward Guidance

PPL has not changed its 2020 earnings forecast range of $2.40 to $2.60 per share and maintained its 2021 guidance range of $2.40 to $2.60 per share.

Positive Outlook

  • Strong liquidity profile
  • Manageable near-term debt maturities
  • Confidence in its ability to refinance debt when needed
  • Flexible capital plan with no major project risks
  • No material equity needs through 2021

Challenges Ahead

  • Pandemic's full scope
  • Pandemic's duration
  • Economic impact
  • Weather conditions affecting customer energy usage
  • Operating costs

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income