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Jun 30, 2024

PPL Q2 2024 Earnings Report

Reported a strong second quarter with increased earnings and reaffirmed financial outlook.

Key Takeaways

PPL Corporation announced second-quarter 2024 GAAP earnings of $0.26 per share and non-GAAP earnings of $0.38 per share, compared to $0.15 and $0.29 respectively in the previous year. The company reaffirmed its 2024 ongoing earnings forecast range of $1.63 to $1.75 per share and projected annual earnings per share and dividend growth of 6% to 8% through at least 2027.

Reported second-quarter GAAP earnings per share of $0.26.

Achieved second-quarter ongoing earnings per share of $0.38, up from $0.29 in 2023.

Reaffirmed 2024 ongoing earnings forecast range of $1.63 to $1.75 per share.

Reaffirmed projected annual earnings per share and dividend growth of 6% to 8% through at least 2027.

Total Revenue
$1.88B
Previous year: $1.82B
+3.2%
EPS
$0.38
Previous year: $0.29
+31.0%
Gross Profit
$492M
Previous year: $707M
-30.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$282M
Previous year: $326M
-13.5%
Free Cash Flow
$96M
Previous year: -$179M
-153.6%
Total Assets
$39.8B
Previous year: $38.3B
+4.0%

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Forward Guidance

PPL reaffirmed its 2024 ongoing earnings forecast range of $1.63 to $1.75 per share, with a midpoint of $1.69 per share, and reaffirmed its projection of 6% to 8% annual earnings and dividend growth through at least 2027.

Positive Outlook

  • Reaffirming 2024 ongoing earnings guidance.
  • Expecting to achieve at least the midpoint of 2024 forecast.
  • Projecting 6% to 8% annual earnings and dividend growth through at least 2027.
  • Targeting annual operation and maintenance savings of at least $175 million by 2026 from the company’s 2021 baseline.
  • Planning a cumulative $120-$130 million of annual savings by the end of 2024.

Challenges Ahead

  • Special items may impact future reported earnings.
  • Unable to forecast whether special items will occur or amounts will be reported for future periods.
  • Actual results may differ materially from forward-looking statements due to various risks and uncertainties.
  • Factors include market demand, weather conditions, financial market volatility, and regulatory conditions.
  • Potential effects of cyberattacks, terrorism, or war could impact business.