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PPL Corporation is a global energy company, delivering electricity and natural gas to customers in Pennsylvania, Kentucky and the United Kingdom. Its mission is to provide reliable and safe energy at a reasonable cost to customers and satisfying returns to shareowners.
TypePublic
Founded1920
HQAllentown, PA, USMap
Websitepplweb.com
Employee Ratings3.2More
Overall CultureDMore
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Employees (est.) (Dec 2020)19,238
Job Openings124
Revenue (FY, 2020)$7.6 B(-2%)
Share Price (Sept 2021)$29.5
Cybersecurity ratingBMore

Key People/Management at PPL Corporation

Vincent Sorgi

Vincent Sorgi

President and Chief Executive Officer
Arthur P. Beattie

Arthur P. Beattie

Independent Director
Tadd J. Henninger

Tadd J. Henninger

Vice President-Finance and Treasurer
David K. Arthur

David K. Arthur

Vice President-Federal Government Relations
Marlene C. Beers

Marlene C. Beers

Vice President and Controller
Natica von Althann

Natica von Althann

Independent Director
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PPL Corporation Office Locations

PPL Corporation has offices in Allentown, Harrisburg, Hazleton, Lancaster and in 2 other locations
Allentown, PA, US (HQ)
PPL Building, 2 N Ninth St
Allentown, PA, US
827 Hausman Rd
Harrisburg, PA, US
1801 Brookwood St
Hazleton, PA, US
344 S Poplar St
Lancaster, PA, US
651 Delp Rd
Montoursville, PA, US
4810 Lycoming Mall Dr
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PPL Corporation Financials and Metrics

PPL Corporation Revenue

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PPL Corporation's revenue was reported to be $7.61 b in FY, 2020 which is a 2.1% decrease from the previous period.
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Revenue (Q1, 2021)

1.5b

Gross profit (Q1, 2021)

1.1b

Gross profit margin (Q1, 2021), %

73.5%

Net income (Q1, 2021)

(1.8b)

EBIT (Q1, 2021)

415.0m

Market capitalization (15-Sept-2021)

22.7b

Closing stock price (15-Sept-2021)

29.5

Cash (31-Mar-2021)

421.0m

EV

38.7b
PPL Corporation's current market capitalization is $22.7 b.
Annual
USDFY, 2018FY, 2019FY, 2020

Revenue

7.8b7.8b7.6b

Revenue growth, %

0%(2%)

Cost of goods sold

1.5b1.4b1.3b

Gross profit

6.2b6.3b6.3b
Quarterly
USDQ1, 2019Q2, 2019Q3, 2019Q1, 2020Q2, 2020Q3, 2020Q1, 2021

Revenue

2.1b1.8b1.9b2.1b1.7b1.9b1.5b

Cost of goods sold

444.0m306.0m344.0m364.0m271.0m313.0m397.0m

Gross profit

1.6b1.5b1.6b1.7b1.5b1.6b1.1b

Gross profit Margin, %

79%83%82%82%84%83%73%
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Annual
USDFY, 2018FY, 2019FY, 2020

Cash

621.0m815.0m708.0m

Accounts Receivable

663.0m687.0m790.0m

Prepaid Expenses

70.0m79.0m96.0m

Inventories

303.0m332.0m361.0m
Quarterly
USDQ1, 2019Q2, 2019Q3, 2019Q1, 2020Q2, 2020Q3, 2020Q1, 2021

Cash

518.0m406.0m670.0m915.0m1.3b746.0m421.0m

Accounts Receivable

749.0m662.0m625.0m730.0m665.0m742.0m634.0m

Prepaid Expenses

157.0m142.0m115.0m155.0m153.0m134.0m132.0m

Inventories

274.0m286.0m295.0m320.0m333.0m351.0m260.0m
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Annual
USDFY, 2018FY, 2019FY, 2020

Net Income

1.8b1.7b1.5b

Depreciation and Amortization

1.2b1.3b1.4b

Inventories

17.0m(26.0m)(17.0m)

Accounts Payable

78.0m(77.0m)10.0m
Quarterly
USDQ1, 2019Q2, 2019Q3, 2019Q1, 2020Q2, 2020Q3, 2020Q1, 2021

Net Income

466.0m907.0m1.4b554.0m898.0m1.2b(1.8b)

Depreciation and Amortization

306.0m615.0m950.0m329.0m665.0m1.0b278.0m

Inventories

31.0m19.0m9.0m13.0m6.0m(8.0m)41.0m

Accounts Payable

(94.0m)(102.0m)(116.0m)(63.0m)(98.0m)(35.0m)(42.0m)
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USDFY, 2018

EV/EBIT

14.8 x

EV/CFO

14.9 x

Revenue/Employee

398.1k

Debt/Equity

1.9 x

Debt/Assets

0.5 x

Financial Leverage

3.7 x

P/E Ratio

11.0
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PPL Corporation Operating Metrics

FY, 2018FY, 2019FY, 2020

Area Covered (Kentucky Regulated Segment), sq. m.

5.5 k5.5 k5.5 k

Area Covered (Pennsylvania Regulated Segment), sq. m.

10 k10 k10 k

Area Covered (U.K. Regulated Segment), sq. m.

21.6 k21.6 k21.6 k

Countries Covered (Electricity System, Kentucky Regulated Segment)

919191
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PPL Corporation Acquisitions / Subsidiaries

Company NameDateDeal Size
Safari EnergyMay 31, 2018
AES IronwoodFebruary 27, 2012
AES PrescottFebruary 27, 2012
CEP Reserves, Inc.
Kentucky Utilities Company
LG&E and KU Energy LLC
Louisville Gas and Electric Company
PMDC International Holdings, Inc.
PPL Atlantic Holdings, LLC
PPL (Barbados) SRL
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PPL Corporation Revenue Breakdown

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PPL Corporation revenue breakdown by business segment: 30.6% from Pennsylvania Regulated, 40.8% from Kentucky Regulated, 28.0% from U.K. Regulated and 0.5% from Other

PPL Corporation revenue breakdown by geographic segment: 72.0% from U.S. and 28.0% from U.K.

Human Capital Metrics

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PPL Corporation Cybersecurity Score

Cybersecurity ratingPremium dataset

B

86/100

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PPL Corporation Online and Social Media Presence

PPL Corporation's Trends

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PPL Corporation Company Culture

  • Overall Culture

    D

    56/100

  • CEO Rating

    F

    49/100

  • Compensation

    C+

    65/100

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PPL Corporation Blogs

September 23, 2021

PPL Corporation receives FERC approval to acquire The Narragansett Electric Company

September 21, 2021

Plan ahead during National Preparedness Month

Utilities offer 3 tips to help customers be ready for emergencies
September 16, 2021

PPL Electric Utilities raises $90,000 with 27th annual Operation HELP golf tournament

Operation HELP has contributed over $32 million and has helped more than 108,000 families struggling with their energy bills
September 13, 2021

We’re prepared for storms – and you can be too

When the worst storms hit – from ferocious summer thunderstorms that deliver severe wind gusts and heavy rains to treacherous winter storms that pelt us with thick snow and ice – PPL’s utility companies are prepared to face everything mother nature can throw at us. That’s because we’re continuously …
September 08, 2021

LG&E and KU and UK CAER collaborating to create net-negative CO2 emissions

Groundbreaking research expected to have profound impact on energy industry
September 08, 2021

Environmental Champions: Audubon is building...

When one thinks about a garden, they may envision the need for perfectly manicured exotic plants and flowers, but the fact is, wild and native is what makes our feathered friends and local landscape thrive. Audubon’s Bird-friendly Communities program in Pennsylvania, funded in part by a PPL grant, a…
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 PPL Corporation Frequently Asked Questions

  • When was PPL Corporation founded?

    PPL Corporation was founded in 1920.

  • Who are PPL Corporation key executives?

    PPL Corporation's key executives are Vincent Sorgi, Arthur P. Beattie and Tadd J. Henninger.

  • How many employees does PPL Corporation have?

    PPL Corporation has 19,238 employees.

  • What is PPL Corporation revenue?

    Latest PPL Corporation annual revenue is $7.6 b.

  • What is PPL Corporation revenue per employee?

    Latest PPL Corporation revenue per employee is $395.4 k.

  • Who are PPL Corporation competitors?

    Competitors of PPL Corporation include Duke Energy, CMS Energy and Ameren.

  • Where is PPL Corporation headquarters?

    PPL Corporation headquarters is located at PPL Building, 2 N Ninth St, Allentown.

  • Where are PPL Corporation offices?

    PPL Corporation has offices in Allentown, Harrisburg, Hazleton, Lancaster and in 2 other locations.

  • How many offices does PPL Corporation have?

    PPL Corporation has 7 offices.