PPL Corporation (PPL)

PPL Corporation missed on both the top and bottom line in the second fiscal quarter of 2026, reported August 7, as revenue of about $2.1 billion trailed the roughly $2.2 billion consensus by 3.6% and adjusted EPS of $0.33 came in below the $0.34 estimate by 3.1%. Revenue rose 4.2% from $2.02 billion a year ago, while adjusted EPS was up 3.1% from $0.32, and net income increased 25.7% to about $230 million from $183 million a year earlier. Operating income came in at roughly $475 million, operating cash flow was about $583 million, and the company paid about $214 million in dividends. Consensus for the next period calls for EPS of $0.52 on revenue of $2.41 billion.