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

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$214.26 +1.79 (+0.84%)
(As of 11/26/2024 ET)

The PNC Financial Services Group - 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
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

$189.15
-11.72% Downside
According to the 17 analysts' twelve-month price targets for The PNC Financial Services Group, the average price target is $189.15. The highest price target for PNC is $235.00, while the lowest price target for PNC is $143.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -11.72% from the current price of $214.26.
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PNC Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/28/23 to 11/27/24
1 Month Ago
10/29/23 to 10/28/24
3 Months Ago
8/30/23 to 8/29/24
1 Year Ago
11/28/22 to 11/28/23
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)
6 Hold rating(s)
Sell
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$189.15$185.71$177.02$150.99
Forecasted Upside-11.72% Downside-2.20% Downside-3.29% Downside16.51% Upside
Consensus Rating
Hold
Hold
Hold
Hold
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PNC Analyst Recommendations By Month

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PNC Price Targets by Month

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The PNC Financial Services Group Stock vs. The Competition

TypeThe PNC Financial Services GroupFinance CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.41
2.49
2.50
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-11.72% Downside9.49% Upside6.72% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
11/25/2024Citigroup
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$200.00 ➝ $235.00+9.91%
11/15/2024Wells Fargo & Company
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$215.00 ➝ $235.00+13.00%
10/16/2024Barclays
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$209.00 ➝ $229.00+20.59%
10/16/2024Stephens
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 Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$185.00 ➝ $200.00+5.22%
10/16/2024Evercore ISI
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$212.00 ➝ $225.00+18.04%
10/16/2024Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
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 Boost TargetUnderperform ➝ Underperform$180.00 ➝ $182.00-5.21%
10/16/2024Morgan Stanley
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 Boost TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$177.00 ➝ $180.00-6.48%
9/11/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$189.00 ➝ $180.00+2.62%
8/22/2024Compass Point
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D. Rochester
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DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
8/15/2024Bank of America
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 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$185.00 ➝ $200.00+18.79%
7/17/2024UBS Group
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E. Najarian
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$179.00 ➝ $198.00+9.98%
7/17/2024Royal Bank of Canada
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$155.00 ➝ $184.00+2.75%
7/3/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$162.00 ➝ $164.00+3.33%
5/1/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$163.50 ➝ $163.00+5.44%
3/28/2024HSBC
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 UpgradeReduce ➝ Hold$141.00 ➝ $155.00-3.11%
12/14/2023Odeon Capital Group
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 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$153.38+4.83%
12/8/2023Piper Sandler
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$125.00 ➝ $143.00+1.61%
7/19/2023Credit Suisse Group
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 Lower Target$145.00 ➝ $135.00+3.53%
6/26/2023888
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1/19/2023Robert W. Baird
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 Lower TargetOutperform$210.00 ➝ $205.00+34.81%
1/6/2023Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$200.00 ➝ $190.00+19.22%
12/1/2022Wolfe Research
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 Boost Target$164.00 ➝ $170.00+1.03%

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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 Monday, November 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

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

  • The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. has shown consistent revenue growth over the past few quarters, indicating a strong business performance.
  • With a dividend yield of 3.51%, The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. offers investors a steady income stream through dividends.
  • Analysts have given The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. an average rating of "Hold" with a price target of $177.65, suggesting potential for stock price appreciation.
  • The company's current ratio of 0.83 and quick ratio of 0.82, though lower than ideal, indicate a manageable liquidity position.
  • Trading at a PE ratio of 15.40, The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. may be considered undervalued compared to industry peers, presenting a potential value investment opportunity.

The PNC Financial Services Group
Bear Case

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

  • The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 1.36 is relatively high, indicating a higher level of financial leverage which may pose risks during economic downturns.
  • While the stock has shown positive performance, the 50-day moving average price of $178.13 is close to the current stock price, suggesting limited short-term upside potential.
  • Two research analysts have rated the stock as a sell, signaling some concerns about the company's future performance.
  • The return on equity of 11.33% for The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. is lower than the industry average, indicating potential inefficiencies in capital utilization.
  • Given the company's dividend payout ratio of 53.74%, there may be limited room for dividend growth or reinvestment in the business for future expansion.

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 $189.15, with a high forecast of $235.00 and a low forecast of $143.00.

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 -11.72% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

The PNC Financial Services Group has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Citigroup, Evercore ISI, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Morgan Stanley, 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.


This page (NYSE:PNC) was last updated on 11/27/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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