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

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$17.24 -0.14 (-0.78%)
Closing price 03:59 PM Eastern
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$17.20 -0.05 (-0.28%)
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Pacific Gas & Electric - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
3
Buy
7

Based on 11 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Pacific Gas & Electric in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 11 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 3 have given a hold rating, and 7 have given a buy rating for PCG.

Consensus Price Target

$22.10
28.15% Upside
According to the 11 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Pacific Gas & Electric, the average price target is $22.10. The highest price target for PCG is $25.00, while the lowest price target for PCG is $19.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 28.15% from the current price of $17.25.
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.
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PCG Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
6/29/25 to 6/29/26
1 Month Ago
5/30/25 to 5/30/26
3 Months Ago
3/31/25 to 3/31/26
1 Year Ago
6/29/24 to 6/29/25
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)
7 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
Hold
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$22.10$22.10$21.27$20.73
Forecasted Upside28.15% Upside35.20% Upside21.30% Upside48.32% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyHoldModerate 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.
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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.
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Pacific Gas & Electric Stock vs. The Competition

TypePacific Gas & ElectricUtilities CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.55
2.32
2.52
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside28.08% Upside51.71% Upside14.63% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
6/4/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 DowngradeHold (C+)Hold (C)
5/21/2026
Morgan Stanley logo
Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
 Set Target$22.00+33.62%
5/18/2026
Truist Financial Corporation logo
Truist Financial
3 of 5 stars
Lower TargetBuy$23.00 ➝ $22.00+34.09%
5/15/2026Lower TargetOverweight$24.00 ➝ $23.00+40.03%
4/21/2026 Reiterated RatingOverweight$25.00+44.30%
3/23/2026Reiterated RatingBuyHold$20.00 ➝ $19.00+9.48%
3/9/2026UpgradeNeutralBuy
2/18/2026Boost TargetOverweight$21.00 ➝ $23.00+27.71%
1/21/2026Set Target$21.00+37.68%
12/4/2025 Reiterated RatingBuy
10/14/2025Boost TargetOutperform$23.00 ➝ $25.00+56.48%
8/18/2025 UpgradeStrong SellHold
6/16/2025UpgradeHold
4/28/2025Boost TargetIn-Line$15.00 ➝ $17.00-1.25%
4/25/2025Boost TargetNeutral$16.00 ➝ $17.00-1.82%
9/12/2024 Initiated CoverageBuy$24.00+21.27%

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Should I Buy Pacific Gas & Electric Stock? PCG Pros and Cons Explained

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Pacific Gas & Electric
Bull Case

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

  • The current stock price is around $15, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the utility sector.
  • PG&E Co. has a diverse customer base, serving both residential and commercial clients, which can provide stability in revenue streams.
  • Recent improvements in utility infrastructure and grid operations are expected to enhance service reliability and efficiency, potentially leading to increased customer satisfaction and retention.
  • The company is actively involved in energy procurement, which positions it well to adapt to changing energy markets and consumer preferences for renewable energy sources.
  • PG&E Co. has been focusing on regulatory compliance and safety measures, which can mitigate risks associated with operational disruptions and enhance its reputation in the market.

Pacific Gas & Electric
Bear Case

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

  • PG&E Co. has faced significant scrutiny and legal challenges related to past wildfire incidents, which could pose ongoing financial liabilities and impact investor confidence.
  • The utility sector is subject to regulatory changes that can affect profitability, and any unfavorable regulations could negatively impact PG&E Co.'s operations.
  • Market volatility in energy prices can affect the company's margins, especially if procurement costs rise without a corresponding increase in customer rates.
  • Investors may be concerned about the company's debt levels, which could limit financial flexibility and impact future growth initiatives.
  • Recent trends in the energy market towards decentralization and renewable sources may challenge traditional utility models, potentially affecting PG&E Co.'s long-term viability.

PCG Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 11 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Pacific Gas & Electric is $22.10, with a high forecast of $25.00 and a low forecast of $19.00.

11 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Pacific Gas & Electric in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 3 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" PCG shares.

According to analysts, Pacific Gas & Electric's stock has a predicted upside of 28.15% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Pacific Gas & Electric's stock had 2 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Pacific Gas & Electric has been rated by research analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley, Truist Financial, Weiss Ratings, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Pacific Gas & Electric more than other "utilities" companies. The consensus rating for Pacific Gas & Electric is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "utilities" companies is Hold. Learn more on how PCG compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:PCG) was last updated on 6/29/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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