PPL Corporation Reports Second-Quarter 2022 Earnings

ALLENTOWN, Pa., Aug. 3, 2022

PPL reported earnings of $392 million, or $0.53 per share, for the first six months of 2022, compared with the reported net loss of $1.82 billion, or $2.37 per share, for the first six months of 2021.

Adjusting for special items, second-quarter 2022 earnings from ongoing operations (non-GAAP) were $222 million, or $0.30 per share, compared with $147 million, or $0.19 per share, a year ago.

Earnings from ongoing operations for the first six months of 2022 were $527 million, or $0.71 per share, compared with $366 million, or $0.47 per share, for the first six months of 2021.

Special items in the second quarter of 2022 primarily included integration expenses associated with the acquisition of Rhode Island Energy. Special items in 2021 included a non-cash net loss from discontinued operations associated with PPL's former U.K. utility business.

"PPL's strong second-quarter financial performance put us squarely on track to achieve our 2022 earnings guidance, and with our acquisition of Rhode Island Energy now complete, we are excited to deliver on the business plan we shared during our recent Investor Day," said PPL President and Chief Executive Officer Vincent Sorgi.

"Our plan is focused on providing superior reliability and affordability for our customers, driving operational excellence, delivering top-tier annual earnings per share and dividend growth of 6% to 8% annually, and leading the clean energy transition in the regions we serve," added Sorgi. "Looking ahead, we're well positioned to deliver on this plan, with $27 billion in regulated investment opportunity through 2030."