Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
PPL Corporation Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
7.9%
FY2025
5-year range
-10.8% / 7.9%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+25.8%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#46 of 68
Utilities
What the data says
At 7.9%, PPL Corporation's return on equity (roe) ranks #46 of 68 in the Utilities sector. Return on Equity (ROE) has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from -10.8% in FY2021 to 19.2% in FY2016.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
7.9% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -3.0%.
Improved from 5.3% to 7.9% over the past 2 years.
Utilities sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +2.5pp
- 5-Year Change
- -3.0pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#46 of 68 in UtilitiesTop 68% of 68This company 7.9% Sector average 3.5%
▼
+124.2% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) increased 25.8% year-over-year.
- Currently 4.4pp above the Utilities sector average.
- Peak return on equity (roe) was recorded in FY2016.
- Lowest return on equity (roe) in the period was in FY2021.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 0.60 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Return on Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 7.9% | +25.8% |
| FY2024 | 6.3% | +18.8% |
| FY2023 | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| FY2022 | 5.4% | +150.4% |
| FY2021 | -10.8% | -198.2% |
| FY2020 | 11.0% | -18.3% |
| FY2019 | 13.4% | -14.2% |
| FY2018 | 15.7% | +49.5% |
| FY2017 | 10.5% | -45.4% |
| FY2016 | 19.2% | +179.2% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026