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Mar 31

PPL Q1 2025 Earnings Report

PPL Corporation reported increased earnings and revenue for the first quarter of 2025.

Key Takeaways

PPL Corporation delivered a strong Q1 2025 performance, with increased earnings and revenue driven by favorable weather and higher sales volumes across its regulated segments.

Reported EPS was $0.56, with adjusted EPS of $0.60.

Net income rose to $414 million, up from $307 million a year ago.

Total operating revenues grew to $2.504 billion from $2.304 billion last year.

Ongoing operations benefited from improved weather and operational execution.

Total Revenue
$2.5B
Previous year: $2.3B
+8.7%
EPS
$0.6
Previous year: $0.54
+11.1%
Retail Electricity - PA
10.14B
Previous year: 9.63B
+5.4%
Retail Electricity - KY
7.8B
Previous year: 7.45B
+4.7%
Wholesale Electricity - KY
439M
Previous year: 167M
+162.9%
Gross Profit
$796M
Previous year: $649M
+22.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$312M
Previous year: $276M
+13.0%
Free Cash Flow
-$280M
Previous year: -$314M
-10.8%
Total Assets
$41.8B
Previous year: $39.6B
+5.5%

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PPL Revenue by Segment

PPL Revenue by Geographic Location

Forward Guidance

PPL reaffirmed its 2025 ongoing EPS guidance range of $1.75 to $1.87 with expectations to reach the upper end of the range.

Positive Outlook

  • Targeted EPS growth of 6% to 8% through at least 2028.
  • Ongoing earnings guidance midpoint held at $1.81.
  • Strength in regulated segments supports revenue outlook.
  • Increased data center demand in PA and KY boosting prospects.
  • Disciplined financial management continues to support performance.

Challenges Ahead

  • Continued integration costs from Rhode Island Energy acquisition.
  • Higher operating costs in Rhode Island segment impacting margins.
  • Increased interest expenses affecting corporate segment results.
  • Potential weather variability could affect future volume growth.
  • Energy efficiency settlement costs reduce reported earnings.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income