Kentucky Utilities Co (PPL)

Operator: Good day and welcome to the PPL Corporation First Quarter 2026 Earnings Call. All participants will be in listen-only mode.

The artificial intelligence boom has transformed utilities from safe havens to growth stocks.

The utility sector is proving a firm favorite with investors, unlike in the past, when it was known only for stability rather than growth.

On February 24, Barclays upgraded PPL Corporation (NYSE:PPL) to Overweight from Equal Weight. The firm also raised its price target to $40 from $37.

An American asset management company, Nuveen, said dividend income can serve as a steady complement to capital appreciation, especially during periods of market uncertainty.

On February 20, 2026, Morgan Stanley analyst David Arcaro boosted PPL Corporation (NYSE:PPL)'s price objective to $42 from $40, maintaining an Overweight rating.

On October 29, 2025, Deloitte's 2026 Power and Utilities Industry Outlook reported that U.S. electricity demand increased in 2025 due to artificial intelligence training and electrification.

Operator: Good day, and welcome to the PPL Corporation Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Earnings Call. All participants will be in a listen-only mode.

Operator: Good day, and welcome to the PPL Corporation Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call. [Operator Instructions] Please note this event is being recorded.