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| Metric | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $7,607 | $5,783 | $7,902 | $8,312 | $8,462 |
| Gross Profit | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income | $2,803 | $1,424 | $1,374 | $1,630 | $1,740 |
| Net Income | $1,469 | -$1,480 | $756 | $740 | $888 |
Over the five-year period, PPL Corporation’s revenue and profitability metrics reveal a period of both volatility and recovery. In 2020, the company generated USD 7.6 billion in revenue with a strong operating income of USD 2.8 billion and net income of USD 1.47 billion. However, 2021 saw a notable downturn, with revenue plunging approximately 24% to USD 5.78 billion, operating income declining by nearly 49% to USD 1.42 billion, and net income taking a significant hit by turning negative (−USD 1.48 billion). This year-over-year swing of over 20% in key income metrics suggests that PPL experienced serious operational and market challenges during that year, possibly tied to broader industry headwinds or internal cost pressures that constrained profitability. After the downturn, revenue rebounded to USD 7.90 billion in 2022, reflecting a recovery of around 36% compared to 2021, while operating income and net income showed gradual improvement, reaching USD 1.63 billion and USD 740 million in 2023, respectively. By 2024, these positive trends continued with revenue incrementally increasing to USD 8.46 billion and operating income rising to USD 1.74 billion, though net income only modestly improved to USD 888 million. Despite the early setback, the post-2021 recovery in operating and net income underscores improving operational efficiencies and market conditions. Overall, PPL Corporation appears to be regaining financial health following a turbulent 2021, with trends suggesting a sustainable recovery anchored by its core regulated utility operations, although the absence of gross profit data calls for a cautious interpretation of margin stability.
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