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PPL Corporation (PPL - Free Report) reported third-quarter 2020 adjusted earnings per share of 58 cents, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 61 cents by 4.9%.
The bottom line also declined 4.9% year over year. The results were impacted by lower sales volumes stemming from the ongoing pandemic and milder weather in its service territories, which in turn adversely impacted demand.
On a GAAP basis, the company generated earnings per share of 37 cents compared with 65 cents in the year-ago quarter.
Total Revenues
PPL Corp. posted revenues of $1,885 million for the third quarter, which dipped 2.5% year over year.
PPL Corp.’s total operating expenses fell 0.7% year over year to $1,198 million for the reported quarter.
The company reported operating income of $687 million, down 5.4% from $726 million in the prior-year quarter.
Interest expenses were down 3.9% to $249 million from the year-ago quarter’s $259 million.
Segment Results
U.K. Regulated: Adjusted earnings fell 78.1% from the prior-year quarter to 7 cents per share.
Kentucky Regulated: Adjusted earnings were 17 cents per share, down 15% from the year-ago figure.
Pennsylvania Regulated: Adjusted earnings increased 6.3% from the prior-year number to 17 cents per share.
Corporate and Other: The segment reported a loss of 4 cents for the quarter, wider than a loss of 3 cents in the prior-year quarter.
Financial Position
As of Sep 30, 2020, the company had cash and cash equivalents of $746 million compared with $815 million on Dec 31, 2019.
Long-term debt (excluding debts due within a year) was $21,243 million as of Sep 30 compared with $20,721 million at 2019-end.
Net cash provided by operating activities at the end of the first nine months of 2020 was $2,247 million compared with $1,888 million in the corresponding period of 2019.
Guidance
PPL Corp. narrowed its guidance for 2020 earnings per share to the range of $2.40-$2.50 from $2.40-$2.60, with a midpoint of $2.45, which is higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.42.
WEC Energy Group (WEC - Free Report) recorded third-quarter 2020 earnings per share of 84 cents, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 76 cents by 10.5%.
Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL - Free Report) posted third-quarter 2020 operating earnings of $1.14 per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.08 by 5.6%.
CMS Energy Corporation (CMS - Free Report) reported third-quarter 2020 adjusted earnings per share of 77 cents, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 68 cents by 13.2%.
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PPL Corp. (PPL) Lags Q3 Earnings Estimates, Narrows 2020 View
PPL Corporation (PPL - Free Report) reported third-quarter 2020 adjusted earnings per share of 58 cents, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 61 cents by 4.9%.
The bottom line also declined 4.9% year over year. The results were impacted by lower sales volumes stemming from the ongoing pandemic and milder weather in its service territories, which in turn adversely impacted demand.
On a GAAP basis, the company generated earnings per share of 37 cents compared with 65 cents in the year-ago quarter.
Total Revenues
PPL Corp. posted revenues of $1,885 million for the third quarter, which dipped 2.5% year over year.
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Operational Highlights
PPL Corp.’s total operating expenses fell 0.7% year over year to $1,198 million for the reported quarter.
The company reported operating income of $687 million, down 5.4% from $726 million in the prior-year quarter.
Interest expenses were down 3.9% to $249 million from the year-ago quarter’s $259 million.
Segment Results
U.K. Regulated: Adjusted earnings fell 78.1% from the prior-year quarter to 7 cents per share.
Kentucky Regulated: Adjusted earnings were 17 cents per share, down 15% from the year-ago figure.
Pennsylvania Regulated: Adjusted earnings increased 6.3% from the prior-year number to 17 cents per share.
Corporate and Other: The segment reported a loss of 4 cents for the quarter, wider than a loss of 3 cents in the prior-year quarter.
Financial Position
As of Sep 30, 2020, the company had cash and cash equivalents of $746 million compared with $815 million on Dec 31, 2019.
Long-term debt (excluding debts due within a year) was $21,243 million as of Sep 30 compared with $20,721 million at 2019-end.
Net cash provided by operating activities at the end of the first nine months of 2020 was $2,247 million compared with $1,888 million in the corresponding period of 2019.
Guidance
PPL Corp. narrowed its guidance for 2020 earnings per share to the range of $2.40-$2.50 from $2.40-$2.60, with a midpoint of $2.45, which is higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.42.
Zacks Rank
Currently, PPL Corp. carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
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WEC Energy Group (WEC - Free Report) recorded third-quarter 2020 earnings per share of 84 cents, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 76 cents by 10.5%.
Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL - Free Report) posted third-quarter 2020 operating earnings of $1.14 per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.08 by 5.6%.
CMS Energy Corporation (CMS - Free Report) reported third-quarter 2020 adjusted earnings per share of 77 cents, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 68 cents by 13.2%.
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The COVID-19 outbreak has shifted consumer behavior dramatically, and a handful of high-tech companies have stepped up to keep America running. Right now, investors in these companies have a shot at serious profits. For example, Zoom jumped 108.5% in less than 4 months while most other stocks were sinking.
Our research shows that 5 cutting-edge stocks could skyrocket from the exponential increase in demand for “stay at home” technologies. This could be one of the biggest buying opportunities of this decade, especially for those who get in early.
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