PPL Corporation stock holds at $34 as 2026 earnings guidance anchors outlook

PPL Corporation's stock is holding at $34, anchored by its 2026 earnings guidance of $1.90 to $1.98 EPS and an affirmed quarterly dividend of $0.285 per share, translating to a 3.3% yield. Analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating with an average target price of $41, suggesting a nearly 20% upside. The company's regulated electric utility operations and investment in modern grid technology underpin its predictable income and dividend coverage.