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

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$11.94 -0.40 (-3.20%)
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Pacific Gas & Electric - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
9
Buy
3

Based on 12 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 12 analysts, 9 have given a hold rating, and 3 have given a buy rating for PCG.

Consensus Price Target

$17.55
46.89% Upside
According to the 12 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Pacific Gas & Electric, the average price target is $17.55. The highest price target for PCG is $24.00, while the lowest price target for PCG is $13.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 46.89% from the current price of $11.95.
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
9/28/25 to 9/28/26
1 Month Ago
8/29/25 to 8/29/26
3 Months Ago
6/30/25 to 6/30/26
1 Year Ago
9/28/24 to 9/28/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
3 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
Hold
9 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$17.55$22.20$22.10$20.15
Forecasted Upside46.89% Upside33.49% Upside31.31% Upside34.69% Upside
Consensus RatingHoldModerate BuyModerate BuyHold

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
2.25
2.37
2.53
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside45.79% Upside72.08% Upside19.88% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
Neutral News

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Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/22/2026
UBS Group AG logo
UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
Gregg Orrill
Not Rated
Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Neutral$19.00 ➝ $14.00+8.59%
9/18/2026
Morgan Stanley logo
Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
David Arcaro
David Arcaro
3 of 5 stars
Lower TargetEqual Weight$22.00 ➝ $20.00+50.90%
9/3/2026
Barclays PLC logo
Barclays
3 of 5 stars
Lower TargetOverweight$23.00 ➝ $18.00+32.29%
9/3/2026Lower TargetNeutral$16.00 ➝ $14.00+5.07%
9/3/2026DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$21.00 ➝ $17.00+27.58%
9/2/2026Lower TargetOverweight$25.00 ➝ $18.00+34.18%
9/1/2026 Reiterated RatingHold (C)
9/1/2026Set Target$13.00-2.03%
9/1/2026Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Neutral$24.00 ➝ $13.00-2.03%
8/31/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Market Perform$28.00 ➝ $21.00+26.28%
8/31/2026 DowngradeOverweight ➝ Buy
12/4/2025 Reiterated RatingBuy
8/18/2025 UpgradeStrong Sell ➝ Hold
6/16/2025UpgradeHold
4/28/2025Boost TargetIn-Line$15.00 ➝ $17.00-1.25%
4/25/2025Boost TargetNeutral$16.00 ➝ $17.00-1.82%

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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 Thursday, September 24, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Pacific Gas & Electric pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Pacific Gas & Electric
Bull Case

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

  • The stock is trading at a current price of $12.32, which is significantly below the consensus price target of $18.09 set by twelve analysts, suggesting substantial potential for upside if the market sentiment stabilizes.
  • PG&E Co. offers a defensive investment profile with a beta of 0.24, meaning the stock is much less volatile than the overall market, which can provide stability for investors seeking lower risk exposure during uncertain economic times.
  • The company recently reported earnings per share of $0.40 for the quarter ended July 23, 2026, which exceeded the analyst consensus estimate of $0.36, demonstrating the ability to outperform expectations despite revenue challenges.
  • Investors can benefit from a consistent income stream through the company's quarterly dividend of $0.05 per share, which represents an annualized yield of approximately 1.55% and a low payout ratio of 14.49%, indicating the dividend is well-covered by earnings.
  • PG&E Co. is pursuing strategic growth initiatives such as the Smart Charge Bundle with GM Energy and committing $73 million to community microgrids, which positions the company to capture revenue from the expanding electric vehicle and renewable energy sectors.

Pacific Gas & Electric
Bear Case

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

  • The stock recently hit a 52-week low of $12.02 and is currently trading near these lows, reflecting a significant decline from its 52-week high of $19.16, which indicates strong downward pressure and potential further losses for shareholders.
  • Recent analyst downgrades, including UBS lowering its rating to neutral and Morgan Stanley cutting its price target to $20.00, suggest that the market is losing confidence in the company's near-term outlook and growth potential.
  • There is growing risk regarding California wildfire liability reform, as UBS noted that the likelihood of legislative action has declined, which could expose PG&E Co. to significant legal and financial liabilities that are not currently priced into the stock.
  • Insider selling activity has been notable, with executives such as Marlene Santos and William Fugate selling shares in recent months, which may signal a lack of confidence in the company's future performance from those with the most inside knowledge.
  • The company faces a high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.90, which indicates a significant level of leverage that could constrain financial flexibility and increase vulnerability to interest rate changes or economic downturns.

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 Pacific Gas & Electric is $17.55, with a high forecast of $24.00 and a low forecast of $13.00.

12 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Pacific Gas & Electric in the last year. There are currently 9 hold ratings and 3 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 46.89% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Pacific Gas & Electric's stock had 3 downgrades by analysts.

Analysts like Pacific Gas & Electric less than other "utilities" companies. The consensus rating score for Pacific Gas & Electric is 2.25 while the average consensus rating score for "utilities" companies is 2.37. Learn more on how PCG compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Pacific Gas & Electric analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 9/22/2026.
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