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PG&E (PCG) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$16.98 -0.18 (-1.02%)
Closing price 03/28/2025 03:59 PM Eastern
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$17.01 +0.04 (+0.21%)
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PG&E - 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

Sell
1
Hold
2
Buy
9

Based on 12 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 12 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 2 have given a hold rating, and 9 have given a buy rating for PCG.

Consensus Price Target

$22.05
29.87% Upside
According to the 12 analysts' twelve-month price targets for PG&E, the average price target is $22.05. The highest price target for PCG is $26.00, while the lowest price target for PCG is $17.50. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 29.87% from the current price of $16.98.
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PCG Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
3/29/24 to 3/29/25
1 Month Ago
2/28/24 to 2/27/25
3 Months Ago
12/30/23 to 12/29/24
1 Year Ago
3/30/23 to 3/29/24
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)
10 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
Hold
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$22.05$22.23$22.80$18.72
Forecasted Upside29.87% Upside39.40% Upside13.21% Upside11.71% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
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PCG Analyst Recommendations By Month

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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
2.67
2.55
2.54
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside29.87% Upside24.04% Upside19.88% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
3/20/2025Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
Stephen Byrd
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Boost TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$16.50 ➝ $17.50+1.54%
3/19/2025UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
Gregg Orrill
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DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$22.00 ➝ $19.00+10.50%
2/18/2025BMO Capital Markets
4 of 5 stars
J. Thalacker
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$21.00 ➝ $23.00+49.31%
2/18/2025Guggenheim
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S. Pourreza
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DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral
2/12/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Richard Sunderland
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Reiterated RatingOverweight$22.00+40.53%
1/27/2025Barclays
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Nicholas Campanella
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$24.00 ➝ $23.00+39.27%
11/27/2024Mizuho
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$24.00 ➝ $26.00+19.82%
10/14/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Initiated CoverageBuy$24.00+22.26%
9/12/2024Bank of America
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 Initiated CoverageBuy$24.00+21.27%
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%
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%
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%

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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 Monday, March 24, 2025. 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.:

  • The current stock price of PG&E Co. is $16.81, which reflects a recent increase of 2.5%. This upward movement may indicate positive market sentiment and potential for further growth.
  • PG&E Co. has a relatively low dividend payout ratio of 8.70%, suggesting that the company retains a significant portion of its earnings for reinvestment, which could lead to future growth and stability.
  • Analysts have a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" for PG&E Co., with a target price of $22.23, indicating potential upside for investors based on current valuations.
  • Recent insider buying activity, with a director purchasing 6,389 shares, may signal confidence in the company's future performance, as insiders often have better insights into the company's operations.
  • PG&E Co. reported earnings per share of $0.31, meeting analysts' expectations, which reflects operational stability and the ability to generate consistent profits.

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 a high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.86, indicating that the company relies heavily on debt financing, which can increase financial risk, especially in volatile market conditions.
  • Recent revenue of $6.63 billion fell short of the consensus estimate of $7.29 billion, suggesting potential challenges in meeting growth expectations and generating sufficient cash flow.
  • One analyst has issued a sell rating on PG&E Co., which may reflect concerns about the company's long-term viability and market position.
  • There has been a significant decrease in insider ownership, with only 0.15% of the stock currently held by insiders, which may indicate a lack of confidence among company executives.
  • Market analysts have varied opinions, with some downgrading their price targets, which could create uncertainty for potential investors regarding the stock's future performance.

PCG Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 12 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for PG&E is $22.05, with a high forecast of $26.00 and a low forecast of $17.50.

12 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for PG&E in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 2 hold ratings and 9 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" PCG shares.

According to analysts, PG&E's stock has a predicted upside of 29.87% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, PG&E's stock had 3 downgrades by analysts.

PG&E has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, Guggenheim, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley, and UBS Group in the past 90 days.

Analysts like PG&E more than other "utilities" companies. The consensus rating score for PG&E is 2.67 while the average consensus rating score for "utilities" companies is 2.55. Learn more on how PCG compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:PCG) was last updated on 3/29/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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