The PNC Financial Services Group (PNC) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$203.26 -1.18 (-0.58%)

(As of 12/11/2024 ET)

The PNC Financial Services Group - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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

Hold

Based on 17 Analyst Ratings

Sell
2

Hold
6

Buy
9

Based on 17 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for The PNC Financial Services Group in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 17 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 6 have given a hold rating, and 9 have given a buy rating for PNC.

Consensus Price Target

$198.02
-2.58% Downside

According to the 17 analysts' twelve-month price targets for The PNC Financial Services Group, the average price target is $198.02. The highest price target for PNC is $235.00, while the lowest price target for PNC is $153.38. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -2.58% from the current price of $203.26.

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PNC Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 12/12/23 to 12/11/24	1 Month Ago 11/12/23 to 11/11/24	3 Months Ago 9/13/23 to 9/12/24	1 Year Ago 12/12/22 to 12/12/23
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)	9 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)
Hold	6 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)
Sell	2 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)	3 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$198.02	$185.71	$176.90	$149.32
Forecasted Upside	-2.58% Downside	-11.44% Downside	-0.39% Downside	6.01% Upside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Hold

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PNC 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.

PNC Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

The PNC Financial Services Group Stock vs. The Competition

Type	The PNC Financial Services Group	Finance Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.41	2.49	2.50
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	-3.27% Downside	9.21% Upside	9.43% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent PNC News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
12/10/2024	Compass Point 5 of 5 stars	D. Rochester Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$175.00 ➝ $233.00	+14.18%
12/6/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group 2 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$190.00 ➝ $210.00	+0.92%
12/3/2024	Piper Sandler 2 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$200.00 ➝ $220.00	+4.10%
11/25/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$200.00 ➝ $235.00	+9.91%
11/15/2024	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$215.00 ➝ $235.00	+13.00%
10/16/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$209.00 ➝ $229.00	+20.59%
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10/16/2024	Stephens Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$185.00 ➝ $200.00	+5.22%
10/16/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$212.00 ➝ $225.00	+18.04%
10/16/2024	Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Underperform ➝ Underperform	$180.00 ➝ $182.00	-5.21%
10/16/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Underweight ➝ Underweight	$177.00 ➝ $180.00	-6.48%
8/15/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy	$185.00 ➝ $200.00	+18.79%
7/17/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	E. Najarian Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$179.00 ➝ $198.00	+9.98%
7/17/2024	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$155.00 ➝ $184.00	+2.75%
7/3/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$162.00 ➝ $164.00	+3.33%
5/1/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$163.50 ➝ $163.00	+5.44%
3/28/2024	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Reduce ➝ Hold	$141.00 ➝ $155.00	-3.11%
12/14/2023	Odeon Capital Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$153.38	+4.83%
7/19/2023	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		$145.00 ➝ $135.00	+3.53%
6/26/2023	888 Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Reiterates
1/19/2023	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform	$210.00 ➝ $205.00	+34.81%
1/6/2023	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$200.00 ➝ $190.00	+19.22%

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Should I Buy The PNC Financial Services Group Stock? PNC 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 Wednesday, December 4, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these The PNC Financial Services Group pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

The PNC Financial Services Group
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.:

The company reported earnings per share of $3.49 for the latest quarter, exceeding analysts' expectations of $3.30, indicating strong financial performance.
With a recent stock price of approximately $205.98, the shares are positioned for potential growth, especially given the company's solid revenue increase of 3.8% year-over-year.
The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. has a dividend yield of 2.99%, providing a steady income stream for investors, which is attractive in a low-interest-rate environment.
The company has a return on equity of 10.88%, reflecting effective management and profitability, which can enhance shareholder value.
Recent insider transactions indicate confidence in the company's future, as executives have made significant stock sales, suggesting they believe in the company's ongoing success.

The PNC Financial Services Group
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. for these reasons:

Insider sales totaled 27,788 shares worth $5,573,027 in the last quarter, which may raise concerns about the company's future performance and insider confidence.
The recent decrease in insider ownership percentages, such as a 0.23% drop for the CEO, could signal potential issues or lack of confidence in the company's stock.
The company's net margin of 14.97% is lower than some competitors, which may indicate less efficiency in converting revenue into profit.
With a dividend payout ratio of 54.10%, there may be limited room for future dividend increases, which could disappoint income-focused investors.
Market volatility and economic uncertainties could impact the financial services sector, potentially affecting The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.'s performance.

PNC Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 17 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for The PNC Financial Services Group is $198.02, with a high forecast of $235.00 and a low forecast of $153.38.
: 17 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for The PNC Financial Services Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 6 hold ratings and 9 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" PNC shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in PNC, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
: According to analysts, The PNC Financial Services Group's stock has a predicted downside of -2.58% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: The PNC Financial Services Group has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Citigroup, Compass Point, Evercore ISI, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Morgan Stanley, Piper Sandler, Stephens, The Goldman Sachs Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like The PNC Financial Services Group less than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating score for The PNC Financial Services Group is 2.41 while the average consensus rating score for "finance" companies is 2.49. Learn more on how PNC compares to other companies.

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The PNC Financial Services Group (PNC) Stock Forecast & Price Target