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PG&E (PCG) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$21.23 +0.13 (+0.62%)
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PG&E - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
1
Buy
9

Based on 10 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for PG&E in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 10 analysts, 1 has given a hold rating, and 9 have given a buy rating for PCG.

Consensus Price Target

$22.80
7.40% Upside
According to the 10 analysts' twelve-month price targets for PG&E, the average price target is $22.80. The highest price target for PCG is $26.00, while the lowest price target for PCG is $20.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 7.40% from the current price of $21.23.
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PCG Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/22/23 to 11/21/24
1 Month Ago
10/23/23 to 10/22/24
3 Months Ago
8/24/23 to 8/23/24
1 Year Ago
11/22/22 to 11/22/23
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
9 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
Hold
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$22.80$22.18$20.67$18.63
Forecasted Upside7.40% Upside7.84% Upside9.93% Upside3.67% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

PCG Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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PCG Price Targets by Month

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PG&E Stock vs. The Competition

TypePG&EUtilities CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.90
2.50
2.50
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside8.16% Upside23.12% Upside9.84% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
10/21/2024Barclays
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$24.00 ➝ $25.00+22.61%
10/14/2024Jefferies Financial Group
2 of 5 stars
 Initiated CoverageBuy$24.00+22.26%
9/25/2024Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$19.00 ➝ $20.00+0.86%
9/12/2024Bank of America
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 Initiated CoverageBuy$24.00+21.27%
9/3/2024UBS Group
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$24.00 ➝ $26.00+30.39%
7/26/2024Wells Fargo & Company
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$21.00 ➝ $22.00+22.09%
6/14/2024Citigroup
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$19.00 ➝ $21.00+15.13%
6/10/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Overweight$19.00 ➝ $22.00+21.88%
5/17/2024Mizuho
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$21.00 ➝ $23.00+24.66%
4/10/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Initiated CoverageBuy$21.00+23.53%
10/23/2023Evercore ISI
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 Reiterated RatingIn-Line$16.00+0.69%
10/9/2023Guggenheim
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 Lower Target$21.00 ➝ $19.00+22.34%
5/30/2023Royal Bank of Canada
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 Boost Target$20.00 ➝ $21.00+27.12%
4/3/2023LADENBURG THALM/SH SH
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 Initiated CoverageBuy$20.50+26.78%
2/24/2023Credit Suisse Group
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 Boost TargetOutperform$18.00 ➝ $19.00+23.62%

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Should I Buy PG&E Stock? PCG Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, November 1, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these PG&E pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

PG&E
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in PG&E Co.:

  • PG&E Co. has shown consistent revenue growth over the past year, indicating a strong financial performance.
  • The company's stock price has been steadily increasing, reflecting positive investor sentiment and potential for capital appreciation.
  • Analysts have given PG&E Co. a "Moderate Buy" rating with an average price target of $21.45, suggesting further upside potential.
  • PG&E Co. announced a quarterly dividend, providing investors with a steady income stream and demonstrating financial stability.
  • The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 1.99 is within reasonable limits, indicating a balanced approach to financing operations.

PG&E
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in PG&E Co. for these reasons:

  • PG&E Co. has faced regulatory challenges and legal issues in the past, leading to uncertainties regarding future liabilities and costs.
  • The company operates in a highly regulated industry, subject to government policies and oversight that may impact profitability and operations.
  • PG&E Co.'s current ratio of 0.90 and quick ratio of 0.86 indicate potential liquidity concerns, which could affect short-term financial stability.
  • Despite positive analyst ratings, the stock's price-to-earnings ratio of 17.93 may suggest the stock is currently overvalued compared to industry peers.
  • Market volatility and external factors, such as natural disasters or economic downturns, could significantly impact PG&E Co.'s operations and financial performance.

PCG Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 10 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for PG&E is $22.80, with a high forecast of $26.00 and a low forecast of $20.00.

10 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for PG&E in the last year. There is currently 1 hold rating and 9 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" PCG shares.

According to analysts, PG&E's stock has a predicted upside of 7.40% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

PG&E has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, Jefferies Financial Group, Morgan Stanley, and UBS Group in the past 90 days.

Analysts like PG&E more than other "utilities" companies. The consensus rating for PG&E is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "utilities" companies is Hold. Learn more on how PCG compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:PCG) was last updated on 11/21/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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