Overview Dividends

PPL Dividend History & Analysis | 3.1% Yield

PPL has a dividend yield of 3.1% and paid 1.09 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.09%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.09
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -14.65%
Dividend Rating 20.06%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.80%
Payout Ratio 64.4%
Payouts last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 0.46%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 12.4%
Total Return 5y: 53.9%

Top Dividend Payers in Electric Utilities

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
CIG 6,331 M 13.0% 16.0%
EBR 24,817 M 9.13% 19.4%
ENGI 62,501 M 6.60% 17.1%
EIX 22,901 M 6.98% 8.63%
ENIC 5,561 M 6.47% 9.25%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
PCG 35,320 M 450% 74.6%
CIG 6,331 M 54.1% 34.1%
CEG 113,700 M 40.1% 100%
ENGI 62,501 M 29.3% 81.8%
NEE 167,546 M 10.2% 77.9%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare PPL Dividends with its Peer-Group

ENGI
Engie S.A.
 6.60% Yield
CIG
Companhia Energetica de
 13.00% Yield
EBR
Centrais Electricas
 9.13% Yield
EIX
Edison International
 6.98% Yield
POR
Portland General
 4.31% Yield
AEP
American Electric Power
 3.24% Yield

PPL Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of January 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-10 2025-12-10 2026-01-02 Quarterly 0.273 0% 0.81%
2025-09-10 2025-09-10 2025-10-01 Quarterly 0.273 0% 0.77%
2025-06-10 2025-06-10 2025-07-01 Quarterly 0.273 0% 0.81%
2025-03-10 2025-03-10 2025-04-01 Quarterly 0.273 5.8% 0.81%
2024-12-10 2024-12-10 2025-01-02 Quarterly 0.258 0% 0.78%
2024-09-10 2024-09-10 2024-10-01 Quarterly 0.258 0% 0.8%
2024-06-10 2024-06-10 2024-07-01 Quarterly 0.258 0% 0.92%
2024-03-07 2024-03-08 2024-04-01 Quarterly 0.258 7.5% 0.96%
2023-12-07 2023-12-08 2024-01-02 Quarterly 0.24 0% 0.92%
2023-09-07 2023-09-08 2023-10-02 Quarterly 0.24 0% 0.99%
2023-06-08 2023-06-09 2023-07-03 Quarterly 0.24 0% 0.9%
2023-03-09 2023-03-10 2023-04-03 Quarterly 0.24 6.7% 0.89%
2022-12-08 2022-12-09 2023-01-03 Quarterly 0.225 0% 0.78%
2022-09-08 2022-09-09 2022-10-03 Quarterly 0.225 0% 0.77%
2022-06-17 2022-06-21 2022-07-01 Quarterly 0.225 12.5% 0.88%
2022-03-09 2022-03-10 2022-04-01 Quarterly 0.2 -51.8% 0.74%
2021-12-09 2021-12-10 2022-01-03 Quarterly 0.415 0% 1.44%
2021-09-09 2021-09-10 2021-10-01 Quarterly 0.415 0% 1.38%
2021-06-09 2021-06-10 2021-07-01 Quarterly 0.415 0% 1.46%
2021-03-09 2021-03-10 2021-04-01 Quarterly 0.415 0% 1.5%
2020-12-09 2020-12-10 2021-01-04 Quarterly 0.415 0% N/A
2020-09-09 2020-09-10 2020-10-01 Quarterly 0.415 0% N/A
2020-06-09 2020-06-10 2020-07-01 Quarterly 0.415 0% N/A
2020-03-09 2020-03-10 2020-04-01 Quarterly 0.415 0.5% N/A
2019-12-09 2019-12-10 2020-01-02 Quarterly 0.413 0% N/A
2019-09-09 2019-09-10 2019-10-01 Quarterly 0.413 0% N/A
2019-06-07 2019-06-10 2019-07-01 Quarterly 0.413 0% N/A
2019-03-07 2019-03-08 2019-04-01 Quarterly 0.413 0.7% N/A
2018-12-07 2018-12-10 2019-01-02 Quarterly 0.41 0% N/A
2018-09-07 2018-09-10 2018-10-01 Quarterly 0.41 0% N/A
2018-06-07 2018-06-08 2018-07-02 Quarterly 0.41 0% N/A
2018-03-08 2018-03-09 2018-04-02 Quarterly 0.41 3.8% N/A
2017-12-07 2017-12-08 2018-01-02 Quarterly 0.395 0% N/A
2017-09-07 2017-09-08 2017-10-02 Quarterly 0.395 0% N/A
2017-06-07 2017-06-09 2017-07-03 Quarterly 0.395 0% N/A
2017-03-08 2017-03-10 2017-04-03 Quarterly 0.395 3.9% N/A
2016-12-07 2016-12-09 2017-01-03 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2016-09-07 2016-09-09 2016-10-03 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2016-06-08 2016-06-10 2016-07-01 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2016-03-08 2016-03-10 2016-04-01 Quarterly 0.38 0.5% N/A
2015-12-08 2015-12-10 2016-01-04 Quarterly 0.378 0% N/A
2015-09-08 2015-09-10 2015-10-01 Quarterly 0.378 1.3% N/A
2015-06-08 2015-06-10 2015-07-01 Quarterly 0.373 0% N/A
2015-03-06 2015-03-10 2015-04-01 Quarterly 0.373 0% N/A
2014-12-08 2014-12-10 2015-01-02 Quarterly 0.373 0% N/A
2014-09-08 2014-09-10 2014-10-01 Quarterly 0.373 0% N/A
2014-06-06 2014-06-10 2014-07-01 Quarterly 0.373 0% N/A
2014-03-06 2014-03-10 2014-04-01 Quarterly 0.373 1.4% N/A
2013-12-06 2013-12-10 2014-01-02 Quarterly 0.368 0% N/A
2013-09-06 2013-09-10 2013-10-01 Quarterly 0.368 0% N/A

PPL Dividend FAQ

PPL Corporation (NYSE:PPL) is a regulated utility that serves roughly 3.5 million electricity and natural-gas customers across Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Virginia, and Rhode Island. The business is organized into three geographic regulated segments-Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island-and also operates generation assets primarily in Kentucky.

What is the Dividend Yield of PPL?

As of January 2026, PPL`s dividend yield is 3.09%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.09 USD by the current share price of 35.02.

Does PPL pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, PPL paid a dividend of 1.09 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-10 and the payout was 0.273 USD.

How often does PPL pay dividends?

PPL pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, PPL has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-10.

PPL dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for PPL for the next 4 payments are between 0.26 (-4.8%) and 0.363 (+33.0%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will PPL pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.273 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-10. The next Ex-Dividend date for PPL (PPL) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for PPL?

The next Ex-Dividend date for PPL (PPL) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of PPL?

PPL's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -14.65% per year.
Negative growth: PPL's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of PPL?

PPL's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.80%. If you bought PPL's shares at 22.75 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.09 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.80% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of PPL?

PPL Payout Consistency is 91.6%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: PPL has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does PPL have a good Dividend Yield?

PPL`s 3.09% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of PPL?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of PPL is 64.4%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of PPL?

PPL`s Overall Dividend Rating is 20.06%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

PPL Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in PPL`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

PPL`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.38% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: 100.0%), negatively influencing the share price.

Has PPL ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2015-06-02 with a factor of 10000:9314. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 1.07.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 298,052,000
1986 298,052,000
1987 298,052,000
1988 300,088,000 +0.68%
1989 352,888,900 +17.6%
1990 345,416,700 -2.12%
1991 351,739,100 +1.83%
1992 306,341,500 -12.91%
1993 305,714,300 -0.2%
1994 304,782,600 -0.3%
1995 317,808,200 +4.27%
1996 325,000,000 +2.26%
1997 336,666,700 +3.59%
1998 315,789,500 -6.2%
1999 286,868,700 -9.16%
2000 290,196,100 +1.16%
2001 300,000,000 +3.38%
2002 334,265,700 +11.42%
2003 354,000,000 +5.9%
2004 377,528,100 +6.65%
2005 378,378,400 +0.23%
2006 383,018,900 +1.23%
2007 371,428,600 -3.03%
2008 375,112,000 +0.99%
2009 377,717,000 +0.69%
2010 484,138,000 +28.17%
2011 579,041,000 +19.6%
2012 583,644,000 +0.79%
2013 630,192,000 +7.98%
2014 667,263,000 +5.88%
2015 676,548,000 +1.39%
2016 681,863,000 +0.79%
2017 691,046,000 +1.35%
2018 727,387,000 +5.26%
2019 754,762,000 +3.76%
2020 769,725,000 +1.98%
2021 747,702,000 -2.86%
2022 737,570,000 -1.36%
2023 738,600,000 +0.14%
2024 741,063,000 +0.33%
2025 744,290,000 +0.44%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-12-20 02:39