PPL monthly performance report
Explore PPL's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
PPL monthly report
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Key takeaways
- PPL Corporation (PPL) closed September 2026 at $33.34, down 2.31% for the month and −6.30% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, PPL is −4.80%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.70% YTD.
- The stock is trading −7.95% versus its 200-day moving average ($36.22), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, PPL has underperformed the S&P 500 by −41.82%, with a relative strength index reading of 75.6.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 56.4% — 22 positive months versus 17 negative months.
PPL Corporation ended September 2026 at $33.34, posting a monthly return of −2.31%. The S&P 500 returned −0.70% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −1.62%.
The current quarter stands at −8.28% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −7.95% versus the 200-day moving average ($36.22).
Year-to-date, PPL is −4.80% against SPY +11.70%, a gap of −16.50%. The stock is currently −16.86% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −16.53%.
| Period | PPL | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −0.77% | −0.12% | −0.65% |
| 1 Week | −2.17% | −0.34% | −1.83% |
| 1 Month | −2.31% | −0.70% | −1.62% |
| 3 Months | −8.36% | +2.80% | −11.15% |
| 6 Months | −13.43% | +13.85% | −27.27% |
| YTD | −4.80% | +11.70% | −16.50% |
| 12 Months | −6.30% | +15.01% | −21.31% |
| 3 Years | +29.88% | +71.69% | −41.82% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Feb 2026 | +7.53% |
| #2 | Jul 2024 | +7.49% |
| #3 | Aug 2024 | +7.37% |
| #4 | Nov 2024 | +7.28% |
| #5 | May 2024 | +6.81% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Aug 2023 | −9.48% |
| #2 | Dec 2024 | −7.07% |
| #3 | Jun 2024 | −5.73% |
| #4 | May 2026 | −5.48% |
| #5 | Sep 2023 | −5.46% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | −6.15% |
| Q3 2025 | +9.65% |
| Q4 2025 | −5.76% |
| Q1 2026 | +9.08% |
| Q2 2026 | −4.84% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | −8.28% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | −7.26% |
| 2024 | +19.78% |
| 2025 | +7.89% |
| 2026 | −4.80% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $40.10 (2026-04-13) |
| 52-Week Low | $33.17 (2025-12-10) |
| Current Price | $33.34 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $36.22 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −7.95% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −16.53% (2026-09-15) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −16.86% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 75.6 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −41.82% |
| RS Peak | 118.7 (Apr 2025) |
| RS Trough | 75.6 (Sep 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was PPL's return for this report period?
PPL returned −2.31% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-18.
Has PPL outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD PPL: −4.80% vs SPY: +11.70%.
What is PPL's 12-month return?
−6.30% over the trailing 12 months.
Is PPL above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −7.95% versus 200DMA ($36.22).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−16.53% on 2026-09-15.