PPL Corporation (PPL)

Return on equity (ROE)

		Dec 31, 2024	Sep 30, 2024	Jun 30, 2024	Mar 31, 2024	Dec 31, 2023	Sep 30, 2023	Jun 30, 2023	Mar 31, 2023	Dec 31, 2022	Sep 30, 2022	Jun 30, 2022	Mar 31, 2022	Dec 31, 2021	Sep 30, 2021	Jun 30, 2021	Mar 31, 2021	Dec 31, 2020	Sep 30, 2020	Jun 30, 2020	Mar 31, 2020
Net income (ttm)	US$ in thousands	888,000	824,000	840,000	762,000	740,000	817,000	761,000	768,000	756,000	700,000	733,000	633,000	-1,480,000	-1,324,000	-1,250,000	-925,000	1,469,000	1,543,000	1,737,000	1,834,000
Total stockholders’ equity	US$ in thousands	14,077,000	14,092,000	14,065,000	14,058,000	13,933,000	14,012,000	13,959,000	14,033,000	13,915,000	13,881,000	13,870,000	13,865,000	13,723,000	14,576,000	14,952,000	11,554,000	13,373,000	13,686,000	13,044,000	13,241,000
ROE		6.31%	5.85%	5.97%	5.42%	5.31%	5.83%	5.45%	5.47%	5.43%	5.04%	5.28%	4.57%	-10.78%	-9.08%	-8.36%	-8.01%	10.98%	11.27%	13.32%	13.85%

December 31, 2024 calculation

ROE = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $888,000K ÷ $14,077,000K
= 6.31%

PPL Corporation's Return on Equity (ROE) has shown fluctuations over the analyzed periods. From March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2021, the ROE declined steadily from 13.85% to -10.78%. This downward trend indicates decreasing profitability in relation to shareholders' equity during this period.

However, starting from March 31, 2022, there was a positive turnaround in the ROE, with the ratio gradually increasing from 4.57% to 6.31% by December 31, 2024. This improvement suggests that the company's profitability relative to shareholders' equity has been on the rise over this period.

Overall, the recent positive trend in ROE indicates improved efficiency in generating returns for shareholders compared to the earlier declining trend. This may reflect successful strategic decisions or operational improvements implemented by PPL Corporation to enhance its financial performance.