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

$160.32 +5.87 (+3.80%)

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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

Moderate Buy

Based on 18 Analyst Ratings

Sell
2

Hold
6

Buy
10

Based on 18 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 "Moderate Buy." Out of the 18 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 6 have given a hold rating, 9 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for PNC.

Consensus Price Target

$200.88
25.30% Upside

According to the 18 analysts' twelve-month price targets for The PNC Financial Services Group, the average price target is $200.88. The highest price target for PNC is $235.00, while the lowest price target for PNC is $164.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 25.30% from the current price of $160.32.

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PNC Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 4/23/24 to 4/23/25	1 Month Ago 3/24/24 to 3/24/25	3 Months Ago 1/24/24 to 1/23/25	1 Year Ago 4/24/23 to 4/23/24
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	9 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)
Hold	6 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)
Sell	2 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$200.88	$201.65	$205.00	$156.63
Forecasted Upside	25.30% Upside	14.21% Upside	3.84% Upside	-0.62% Downside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Hold	Hold

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	2.50	2.53	2.54
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	24.71% Upside	34.76% Upside	25.16% 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
4/16/2025	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars	Betsy Graseck Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Underweight ➝ Underweight	$179.00 ➝ $178.00	+17.43%
4/16/2025	Royal Bank of Canada 4 of 5 stars	Gerard Cassidy Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$205.00 ➝ $195.00	+27.10%
4/16/2025	The Goldman Sachs Group 3 of 5 stars	Kate McShane Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$180.00 ➝ $172.00	+12.11%
4/16/2025	Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	David Konrad Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Underperform ➝ Underperform	$195.00 ➝ $185.00	+21.24%
4/16/2025	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	John McDonald Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$208.00 ➝ $189.00	+23.84%
4/16/2025	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Jason Goldberg Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$257.00 ➝ $235.00	+51.62%
4/3/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Vivek Juneja Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$212.50 ➝ $189.00	+6.64%
3/31/2025	Hsbc Global Res Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	S. Martinez Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Strong-Buy
3/31/2025	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Saul Martinez Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$206.00 ➝ $202.00	+17.56%
3/28/2025	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Whit Mayo Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$235.00 ➝ $230.00	+32.81%
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3/24/2025	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Keith Horowitz Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$235.00 ➝ $200.00	+13.19%
1/17/2025	Stephens Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Terry McEvoy Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$200.00 ➝ $200.00	-0.11%
12/10/2024	Compass Point Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	D. Rochester Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$175.00 ➝ $233.00	+14.18%
12/3/2024	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$200.00 ➝ $220.00	+4.10%
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%
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%
7/3/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$162.00 ➝ $164.00	+3.33%
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

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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 Saturday, April 19, 2025. 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 PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. has received multiple upgrades from analysts, indicating positive sentiment and potential for growth in the stock price.
Recent reports show that the average price target for the stock is around $200.88, suggesting that there may be upside potential from the current stock price.
Institutional investors own a significant portion of the company, with 83.53% of the stock held by these entities, which often indicates confidence in the company's future performance.
The company operates through diversified segments, including Retail Banking, Corporate & Institutional Banking, and Asset Management, which can provide stability and multiple revenue streams.
Recent insider activity, including stock purchases by executives, can signal confidence in the company's future prospects, as insiders often have a better understanding of the company's operations.

The PNC Financial Services Group
Bear Case

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

Several analysts have recently downgraded their price targets for the stock, with some setting "underperform" ratings, which may indicate concerns about the company's short-term performance.
The stock has seen recent insider selling, which could raise red flags for potential investors about the executives' confidence in the company's future.
With a mix of ratings from analysts, including two sell ratings and seven hold ratings, there may be uncertainty in the market regarding the stock's potential for growth.
Recent price target reductions by major financial institutions suggest that there may be challenges ahead for the company, impacting investor sentiment.
The overall economic environment can affect financial services companies, and any downturn could negatively impact The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.'s performance.

PNC Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 18 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for The PNC Financial Services Group is $200.88, with a high forecast of $235.00 and a low forecast of $164.00.
: 18 Wall Street equities 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, 9 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" PNC shares.
: According to analysts, The PNC Financial Services Group's stock has a predicted upside of 25.30% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, The PNC Financial Services Group's stock had 2 upgrades by analysts.
: The PNC Financial Services Group has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Citigroup, Hsbc Global Res, HSBC, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Morgan Stanley, Royal Bank of Canada, The Goldman Sachs Group, Truist Financial, 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 2.50 while the average consensus rating score for "finance" companies is 2.53. Learn more on how PNC compares to other companies.

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