Does PPL (PPL) pay a dividend?
Yes. PPL (PPL) pays a dividend: $1.10 per share over the last twelve months, a dividend yield of 3.00% at the latest close.
It has raised its dividend per share for 3 years in a row, shrinking at 8.1% a year over the last 5 years. The payout takes about 66.1% of earnings.
Based on TTM and annual data · Not a buy/sell signal
Score Breakdown
Safety
40% of composite
Growth
35% of composite
Income
25% of composite
Composite = Safety (25) × 0.40 + Growth (23) × 0.35 + Income (70) × 0.25 = 36
Dividend Safety
Earnings Payout
66.1%
FCF Payout
–
FCF Coverage
-2.0x
Dividend Growth
Per Share (TTM)
$1.10
Growth Streak
3 years
5Y CAGR
-8.1%
Dividend history
| Fiscal year | Per share | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.09 | +5.8% |
| 2024 | $1.03 | +7.3% |
| 2023 | $0.96 | +9.7% |
| 2022 | $0.88 | -47.3% |
| 2021 | $1.66 | 0.0% |
| 2020 | $1.66 | +0.6% |
| 2019 | $1.65 | +0.6% |
| 2018 | $1.64 | +3.8% |
| 2017 | $1.58 | +3.9% |
| 2016 | $1.52 | +1.3% |
Newest 10 of 19 fiscal years; the chart above has the full series. Each payment counts toward the fiscal year it is paid for, so a final dividend paid in spring belongs to the year before. Figures are adjusted for stock splits, so a fall is a cut.
Computed from SEC filings. Ex-dividend and payment dates are not part of those filings, so they are not shown here. This is analysis, not investment advice.
Dividend Income
Annual DPS (TTM)
$1.10
Annual Income / $10K
$300
Payment frequency, ex-dividend and payment dates are not available from SEC filings. Check your broker or the company's investor relations page for the schedule.
Yield History
PPL (PPL) dividend: yield, safety and growth
Frequently asked
Does PPL (PPL) pay a dividend, and how much?+
Yes, PPL pays a regular dividend of about $1.10 per share per year (a yield of roughly 3.0%). That is a payout ratio of about 66.1% of earnings, so it is not currently covered by free cash flow. A low headline yield is not the same as a weak dividend: what matters is how well earnings and cash flow cover the payout, not the percentage alone. The full payout history and per-share figures are on this dividends tab.
Is PPL's dividend safe?+
PPL's dividend looks not currently covered by free cash flow, with free cash flow covering the payout about -2.0 times over. Intrinsiqq scores its dividend safety at 25 out of 100, weighing the payout ratio, free-cash-flow coverage and balance-sheet strength. Safety matters more than yield: a payout you can rely on beats a high one you cannot.
Has PPL grown its dividend?+
PPL has raised its dividend for about 3 years in a row. Recent dividend growth has been roughly flat. Consistent growth is one of the strongest signals of a durable, shareholder-friendly business, so read the streak alongside coverage on this tab.
What is PPL's dividend payout ratio?+
PPL pays out about 66.1% of its earnings as dividends. A lower payout ratio leaves more room to keep raising the dividend and to absorb a bad year, while a very high ratio can signal a payout under pressure. On this measure the dividend is not currently covered by free cash flow. See the dividend-safety breakdown for the free-cash-flow view, which is often more telling than earnings.
SourceDividend analysis computed from the 10-Q filed 8 May 2026, covering the period ending 31 Mar 2026, as reported to the SEC. Data last refreshed 28 Sept 2026. How this is calculated.
Fiscal year ends Dec. Earnings payout = dividends / net income. FCF payout = dividends / FCF. Yield = TTM DPS / price.
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