PPL Dividend History & Analysis | 3.1% Yield
PPL has a dividend yield of 3.1% and paid 1.12 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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PPL Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.8 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-10 | 2026-06-10 | 2026-07-01 | Quarterly | 0.285 | 0% | 0.8% |
| 2026-03-10 | 2026-03-10 | 2026-04-01 | Quarterly | 0.285 | +4.4% | 0.75% |
| 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% | 0.79% |
| 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% | 0.9% |
| 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% | 0.75% |
| 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% |
PPL Dividend FAQ
As of July 2026, PPL's dividend yield is 3.13%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.12 USD by the current share price of 36.38.
As of July 2026, PPL paid a dividend of 1.12 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-06-10 and the payout was 0.285 USD.
PPL pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, PPL has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-06-10.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for PPL for the next payments are between 0.239 (-16.1%) and 0.276 (-3.2%). This indicates a moderate dividend reduction compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.84%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.285 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-06-10. The next Ex-Dividend date for PPL (PPL) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for PPL (PPL) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
PPL's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 2.49% per year. Weak growth: PPL's dividend growth is lower than inflation.
PPL's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.76%. If you bought PPL's shares at 23.43 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.12 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.76% of your original purchase price.
PPL Payout Consistency is 100.0%. 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.
PPL's 3.13% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of PPL is 60.7%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.
PPL's Overall Dividend Rating is 48.91%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
PPL Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-07-07 02:36 UTC