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PPL Corporation and Ameren Corporation, two regulated electric utilities operating in the Midwest and Eastern U.S., are investing significantly in infrastructure and clean energy. PPL Corporation plans to invest nearly $20 billion between 2025 and 2028, while Ameren Corporation aims for $68 billion in the same timeframe. Both companies are positioned to benefit from stable cash flows and regulatory support as they transition toward cleaner energy sources.
Key financial metrics include PPL’s Return on Equity (ROE) at 9.08%, compared to Ameren’s 10.92%. The consensus estimates for their earnings per share indicate PPL’s growth at 7.34% over the next three to five years, while Ameren’s long-term growth is pegged at 8.52%. Moreover, both companies have dividend yields exceeding the S&P 500’s yield of 1.49%, with PPL at 2.99% and Ameren at 2.71%.
In terms of stock performance, Ameren shares have increased by 9.7% in the past six months, compared to PPL’s 5.4%. Based on current financial fundamentals, Ameren Corporation is regarded as a more attractive investment option than PPL Corporation, leading to a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy) for Ameren and #3 (Hold) for PPL.
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