PPL: I Am Not Electrified Despite Industry Demand
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PPL Corporation has seen a 40% rise in shares since fall 2023, but concerns remain due to high leverage and significant capital spending needs. Despite divesting UK assets and acquiring Narragansett in 2021, the company faces rising net debt and projects only modest earnings and dividend growth in 2024.
February 02, 2025 | 3:45 pm
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PPL Corporation's shares have increased by 40% since fall 2023, but the company faces challenges with high leverage and significant capital spending needs. Despite divesting UK assets and acquiring Narragansett in 2021, PPL's net debt is rising, and it projects only modest earnings and dividend growth in 2024.
PPL's stock has risen significantly, but the company's financial health is under pressure due to high leverage and capital spending. The modest growth projections for earnings and dividends in 2024 suggest a neutral short-term impact on the stock price.
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