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 November 2026 at $35.67, up 0.06% for the month and −2.41% over the trailing 12 months.
  • Year-to-date, PPL is +1.86%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.62% YTD.
  • The stock is trading −1.04% versus its 200-day moving average ($36.05), a cautious technical signal.
  • Over the past three years, PPL has underperformed the S&P 500 by −28.41%, with a relative strength index reading of 83.4.
  • Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 59% — 23 positive months versus 16 negative months.

PPL Corporation ended November 2026 at $35.67, posting a monthly return of +0.06%. The S&P 500 returned −0.18% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +0.23%.

The current quarter stands at +8.45% (Q4 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −1.04% versus the 200-day moving average ($36.05).

Year-to-date, PPL is +1.86% against SPY +10.62%, a gap of −8.77%. The stock is currently −11.05% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −19.69%.

PPL trailing returns vs S&P 500
PeriodPPLS&P 500 (SPY)Excess return
1 Day+1.31%−0.36%+1.67%
1 Week−0.36%+2.59%−2.96%
1 Month+0.06%−0.18%+0.23%
3 Months−0.78%−2.37%+1.59%
6 Months−0.31%+0.83%−1.14%
YTD+1.86%+10.62%−8.77%
12 Months−2.41%+12.25%−14.66%
3 Years+42.97%+71.37%−28.41%
PPL best months
RankMonthReturn
#1Oct 2026+8.39%
#2Feb 2026+7.53%
#3Jul 2024+7.49%
#4Aug 2024+7.37%
#5Nov 2024+7.28%
PPL worst months
RankMonthReturn
#1Dec 2024−7.07%
#2Jun 2024−5.73%
#3May 2026−5.48%
#4Sep 2023−5.46%
#5Dec 2025−5.09%
PPL quarterly returns
QuarterReturn
Q3 2025+9.65%
Q4 2025−5.76%
Q1 2026+9.08%
Q2 2026−4.84%
Q3 2026−9.52%
Q4 2026 (QTD)+8.45%
PPL calendar year returns
YearReturn
2023−7.26%
2024+19.78%
2025+7.89%
2026+1.86%
PPL drawdown metrics
MetricValue
52-Week High$40.10 (2026-04-13)
52-Week Low$31.56 (2026-09-25)
Current Price$35.67
200-Day Moving Average$36.05
Price vs 200DMA−1.04%
3-Year Maximum Drawdown−19.69% (2026-09-24)
Current Drawdown from 52W High−11.05%
PPL relative strength vs S&P 500
RS metricValue
RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100)83.4
3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500−28.41%
RS Peak121.2 (Apr 2025)
RS Trough73.3 (Sep 2026)
StatusUnderperforming Benchmark

Frequently asked questions

What was PPL's return for this report period?

PPL returned +0.06% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-11-13.

Has PPL outperformed SPY year to date?

YTD PPL: +1.86% vs SPY: +10.62%.

What is PPL's 12-month return?

−2.41% over the trailing 12 months.

Is PPL above or below its 200-day moving average?

Price is −1.04% versus 200DMA ($36.05).

What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?

−19.69% on 2026-09-24.