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PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) is a U.S. energy company based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, focused on providing electricity and natural gas safely, reliably and affordably to more than 3.6 million customers in the United States. The PPL news feed on Stock Titan aggregates company announcements, utility subsidiary updates and regulatory developments that shape the outlook for this regulated utility group.
Investors following PPL news will see regular disclosures on earnings, capital investment plans and financing activities. For example, PPL reports quarterly and year-to-date financial results, discusses earnings from ongoing operations and provides updated earnings forecasts and growth targets. News items also cover decisions by state regulators in Pennsylvania, Kentucky and Rhode Island on rate cases, certificates of public convenience and necessity and cost recovery mechanisms that affect PPL’s revenue and investment profile.
PPL’s subsidiaries generate frequent headlines of their own. LG&E and KU in Kentucky announce approvals for new natural gas combined-cycle generation units, environmental upgrades at existing plants and agreements with stakeholders on base rate adjustments that support system hardening and reliability improvements. PPL Electric Utilities in Pennsylvania issues news on grid modernization investments, distribution rate filings and initiatives to strengthen infrastructure and customer service.
Capital markets and corporate finance updates are another key theme in PPL-related news. Recent releases describe PPL Capital Funding’s issuance and pricing of exchangeable senior notes guaranteed by PPL Corporation, as well as the company’s use of forward equity agreements to raise capital. Together, these stories provide insight into how PPL funds its long-term, capital-intensive utility operations.
By reviewing the PPL news page, readers can track how regulatory decisions, infrastructure projects, financing transactions and strategic technology initiatives contribute to PPL’s stated goal of building smarter, more resilient and more dynamic power grids. Frequent updates make this page a useful reference for understanding ongoing developments across PPL’s multi-state utility operations.
PPL (NYSE:PPL) subsidiaries Louisville Gas and Electric and Kentucky Utilities received Kentucky Public Service Commission approval on Oct. 28, 2025 to construct two new 645-megawatt natural gas combined-cycle units — Brown 12 and Mill Creek 6 — and to add a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system to Ghent Unit 2.
The companies reached a July 29 stipulation that preserved most generation projects, withdrew a proposed battery storage project (with right to file later), and extended Mill Creek 2 operation until Mill Creek 6 is in service. Brown 12 is expected online in 2030, Mill Creek 6 in 2031, and the Ghent 2 SCR in 2028. The Commission declined to approve two proposed rate mechanisms but may review them in other proceedings.
PPL (LG&E and KU) reached an agreement with the majority of intervenors on base-rate requests filed May 30, 2025, and submitted the settlement to the Kentucky Public Service Commission on Oct 20, 2025. New rates would take effect no earlier than Jan 1, 2026.
The agreement funds continued system hardening (stronger wires/poles, steel transmission poles, automation), technology upgrades (advanced meters, IT), and gas-system projects including the Bullitt County pipeline. Recent investments reduced outage frequency by 40% and outage duration by 30%.
Under the deal LG&E would receive $58M electric and $45M gas, and KU would receive $132M electric. Estimated residential bill impacts: KU electric +$9/month, LG&E electric +$5.04/month, LG&E gas +$8.10/month.
PPL (NYSE: PPL) will release consolidated third-quarter 2025 earnings on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025. A conference call with Vincent Sorgi, president and CEO, and other executives will begin at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time and will be webcast live in audio with slides.
Investors can access the webcast at www.pplweb.com/investors under Events and Presentations or join by telephone at 1-844-512-2926 (U.S.) or 1-412-317-6300 (international) using Elite Entry number 8181402. A replay with slides will be available at the same investor site for 90 days after the call.
PPL Electric Utilities (NYSE:PPL) has filed its first distribution base rate request in 10 years to fund critical infrastructure investments. The company is seeking a $356 million distribution base rate revenue increase, representing an 8.6% increase in total annual revenue. The net increase requested is just over $300 million, as $50 million is already reflected in customer bills.
If approved, residential customers using 1,000 kWh/month would see an increase of $13 monthly, while typical commercial and industrial customers would experience increases of $8 and $514 per month, respectively. The new rates would take effect on July 1, 2026.
The investment will support grid modernization, weather resilience improvements, and enhanced customer service systems. PPL Electric has maintained operating expenses 25% below inflation since 2015, with only a 7.4% nominal increase in operating and maintenance expenses.
PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) has announced its latest quarterly dividend payment. The company declared a dividend of $0.2725 per share, which will be paid on October 1, 2025. Shareholders who are on record as of September 10, 2025 will be eligible to receive this dividend payment.
PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) reported Q2 2025 earnings with GAAP earnings of $0.25 per share, down from $0.26 in Q2 2024. Ongoing earnings were $0.32 per share, compared to $0.38 in Q2 2024, with the decline primarily attributed to timing of operating costs and weather impacts.
The company reaffirmed its 2025 ongoing earnings forecast of $1.75-$1.87 per share, expecting to achieve at least the midpoint of $1.81. PPL also confirmed its 6-8% annual EPS and dividend growth targets through 2028, projecting earnings growth in the top half of this range.
Notable developments include a new joint venture with Blackstone Infrastructure to build and operate electric generation stations for data centers, demonstrating PPL's commitment to innovative energy solutions and infrastructure development.
[ "Reaffirmed strong 6-8% annual EPS and dividend growth targets through 2028", "Expects to achieve EPS growth in top half of targeted range", "Strategic joint venture with Blackstone Infrastructure for data center power generation", "YTD reported earnings increased 20% to $597 million vs $497 million in 2024", "Significant progress in utility modernization and infrastructure enhancement" ]PPL Corporation's (NYSE:PPL) subsidiaries Louisville Gas and Electric Company (LG&E) and Kentucky Utilities Company (KU) have reached a significant stipulation agreement with key stakeholders regarding their generation expansion plans. The agreement supports the construction of two 645-megawatt natural gas combined-cycle units, with Brown 12 expected online in 2030 and Mill Creek 6 in 2031.
The agreement includes the installation of a selective catalytic reduction facility for Ghent Unit 2 by 2028 to reduce NOx emissions, and extends Mill Creek Unit 2's operation beyond its planned 2027 retirement until 2031. The utilities have withdrawn their request for battery storage at Cane Run but maintain the right to file a separate request later.
This expansion plan aims to address Kentucky's unprecedented economic growth and data center development needs, serving over 1.3 million customers across Kentucky and Virginia.
PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) and Blackstone Infrastructure have announced a strategic joint venture to construct and operate new gas-fired, combined-cycle generation stations in Pennsylvania. The venture, owned 51% by PPL and 49% by Blackstone, will focus on powering data centers through long-term energy services agreements (ESAs).
The initiative addresses PJM Interconnection's forecasted capacity shortages starting 2026-27. Within PPL Electric Utilities' service territory, data center interest has reached over 60 GW of potential projects, with 13 GW in advanced planning. PPL estimates a 6 GW generation shortfall in the next 5-6 years, representing approximately $15 billion in investment needs.
PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) has announced it will release its second-quarter 2025 earnings results on Thursday, July 31. The company will host a conference call with financial analysts at 11 a.m. Eastern Time, featuring CEO Vincent Sorgi and other executives who will discuss quarterly results and business outlook.
The presentation will include both audio and slides, accessible via webcast at www.pplweb.com/investors. Participants can join by phone using the numbers 1-844-512-2926 (domestic) or 1-412-317-6300 (international) with Elite Entry number 9662929. A replay will remain available online for 90 days after the call.
PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) has announced a quarterly dividend payment of $0.2725 per share. The dividend will be paid on July 1, 2025, to shareholders who are on record as of June 10, 2025. This dividend declaration represents PPL's commitment to providing regular returns to its shareholders.
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