Pacific Gas & Electric (PCG) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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Pacific Gas & Electric - 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 13 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
5

Buy
7

Based on 13 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Pacific Gas & Electric in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 13 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 5 have given a hold rating, and 7 have given a buy rating for PCG.

Consensus Price Target

$20.55
35.48% Upside

According to the 13 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Pacific Gas & Electric, the average price target is $20.55. The highest price target for PCG is $24.00, while the lowest price target for PCG is $17.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 35.48% from the current price of $15.17.

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PCG Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 8/22/24 to 8/22/25	1 Month Ago 7/23/24 to 7/23/25	3 Months Ago 5/24/24 to 5/24/25	1 Year Ago 8/23/23 to 8/22/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	7 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)
Hold	5 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$20.55	$20.55	$20.75	$20.44
Forecasted Upside	35.48% Upside	49.69% Upside	21.87% Upside	9.62% Upside
Consensus Rating	Hold	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.

PCG 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.

Pacific Gas & Electric Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Pacific Gas & Electric	Utilities Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.46	2.48	2.53
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	40.00% Upside	15.91% Upside	11.95% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent PCG 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
8/18/2025	Zacks Research 0 of 5 stars		Upgrade	Strong Sell ➝ Hold
7/22/2025	Barclays 3 of 5 stars	Nicholas Campanella Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$22.00 ➝ $20.00	+46.90%
6/16/2025	Argus 4 of 5 stars	M. Ferguson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold
5/22/2025	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Stephen Byrd Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target	Underweight ➝ Underweight	$18.50 ➝ $18.00	+3.54%
5/19/2025	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Anthony Crowdell Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$20.00 ➝ $21.00	+18.08%
4/28/2025	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Michael Lonegan Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	In-Line ➝ In-Line	$15.00 ➝ $17.00	-1.25%
4/25/2025	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$24.00	+38.89%
4/25/2025	Guggenheim Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	S. Pourreza Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$16.00 ➝ $17.00	-1.82%
4/23/2025	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Julien Dumoulin-Smith Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$20.00 ➝ $22.00	+25.14%
4/14/2025	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Thalacker Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$23.00 ➝ $22.00	+29.26%
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3/19/2025	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Gregg Orrill Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral	$22.00 ➝ $19.00	+10.50%
2/12/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Richard Sunderland Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Overweight	$22.00	+40.53%
9/12/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy	$24.00	+21.27%
6/14/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$19.00 ➝ $21.00	+15.13%
4/10/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy	$21.00	+23.53%

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Should I Buy Pacific Gas & Electric 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 Wednesday, August 20, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Pacific Gas & Electric pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Pacific Gas & Electric
Bull Case

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

The current stock price is around $15.36, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the utilities sector.
Recent analyst upgrades have increased price targets, with some analysts setting targets as high as $24.00, indicating potential for significant upside.
PG&E Co. has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy," suggesting that a majority of analysts are optimistic about the stock's future performance.
The company has a relatively low dividend payout ratio of 9.17%, indicating that it retains a significant portion of its earnings for reinvestment, which could support future growth.
Despite recent revenue challenges, PG&E Co. has maintained a stable earnings per share (EPS) of $0.31, showing resilience in its financial performance.

Pacific Gas & Electric
Bear Case

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

The company recently reported a revenue decline of 1.5% year-over-year, which may raise concerns about its growth prospects.
PG&E Co. missed earnings expectations by $0.02, which could indicate operational challenges or market pressures affecting profitability.
With a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.81, the company carries a significant amount of debt, which could pose risks in a rising interest rate environment.
The stock has a beta of 0.54, suggesting lower volatility compared to the market, but this may also indicate limited growth potential in a bullish market.
Analysts have mixed ratings, with one sell rating among the majority of buy and hold ratings, indicating some skepticism about the stock's future performance.

PCG Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 13 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Pacific Gas & Electric is $20.55, with a high forecast of $24.00 and a low forecast of $17.00.
: 13 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Pacific Gas & Electric in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 5 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" PCG shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in PCG, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
: According to analysts, Pacific Gas & Electric's stock has a predicted upside of 35.48% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Pacific Gas & Electric's stock had 2 upgrades by analysts.
: Pacific Gas & Electric has been rated by research analysts at Argus, Barclays, and Zacks Research in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Pacific Gas & Electric less than other "utilities" companies. The consensus rating score for Pacific Gas & Electric is 2.46 while the average consensus rating score for "utilities" companies is 2.47. Learn more on how PCG compares to other companies.

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Pacific Gas & Electric (PCG) Stock Forecast & Price Target