PPL Corporation Declares Quarterly Common Stock Dividend, Payable on October 1, 2026

Pennsylvania will expedite permitting for data centers that commit to new power supplies, including clean energy, under an executive order by Gov. Shapiro. Projects must meet power, environmental, and cost-responsibility requirements. Jefferies analysts note this could impact power producers like Talen Energy, Vistra, and PSEG Power. Utilities PPL and FirstEnergy have significant data center load agreements, potentially affected by the order.

PPL Corporation held its Q2 2026 earnings call. It reported ongoing EPS of $0.33, GAAP EPS of $0.30, and raised full-year ongoing EPS guidance to $1.90 to $1.98 per share. Management outlined about $5B capital investment in 2026, Pennsylvania and Kentucky rate and load updates, and progress on the Invitium Energy generation joint venture.

PPL Corp. held its Q2 2026 earnings call, citing data center investment opportunities while keeping its 2026 outlook unchanged. Ongoing earnings were 33 cents/share vs. 35 cents consensus, and revenue was $2.11B vs. $2.18B. PPL reaffirmed 2026 ongoing earnings of $1.90 to $1.98/share and 6% to 8% annual growth through at least 2029, supported by Pennsylvania and Rhode Island rate outcomes and a data center pipeline.

PPL Corp (NYSE:PPL) said it met 2026 financing needs early in Q2 via oversubscribed debt offerings at PPL Electric and Rhode Island Energy, securing long-dated capital. Pennsylvania’s rate-case settlement took effect July 1 with a $275 million increase. Rhode Island new rates are expected Sept. 1. Data-center demand rose to ~32 GW in PA; Kentucky pipeline expanded to 13.7 GW.

PPL Corp (PPL) reported Q2 2026 ongoing earnings of $0.33 per share, up $0.01 year over year, and said it reaffirmed guidance. The call highlighted regulatory uncertainty tied to a Kentucky Public Service Commission decision, higher depreciation and interest costs, and that its Invitium Energy JV is not expected to contribute material earnings until 2031-2032. Capital spending is about 30% higher year over year.

PPL Corp’s Q2 2026 earnings call said performance reflected disciplined execution and favorable rate outcomes in Pennsylvania, supporting its long-term plan. Management reaffirmed 6% to 8% annual EPS growth through 2029 and expects stronger H2 2026 earnings from new rates. It discussed data center-driven load growth, Invitium Energy with Blackstone, and potential Kentucky CPCN filings.