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

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$251.26 -1.30 (-0.51%)
Closing price 08/10/2026 03:58 PM Eastern
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$251.98 +0.73 (+0.29%)
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The PNC Financial Services Group - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
4
Buy
18

Based on 22 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 22 analysts, 4 have given a hold rating, 17 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for PNC.

Consensus Price Target

$265.73
5.76% Upside
According to the 22 analysts' twelve-month price targets for The PNC Financial Services Group, the average price target is $265.73. The highest price target for PNC is $290.00, while the lowest price target for PNC is $220.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 5.76% from the current price of $251.26.
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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PNC Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
8/11/25 to 8/11/26
1 Month Ago
7/12/25 to 7/12/26
3 Months Ago
5/13/25 to 5/13/26
1 Year Ago
8/11/24 to 8/11/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
17 Buy rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
Hold
4 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$265.73$258.09$243.11$214.17
Forecasted Upside5.76% Upside2.42% Upside15.88% Upside13.60% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

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.
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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.
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The PNC Financial Services Group Stock vs. The Competition

TypeThe PNC Financial Services GroupFinance CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.86
2.27
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside5.76% Upside32.16% Upside11.81% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
7/29/2026
Vivek Juneja
3 of 5 stars
Boost TargetOverweight$264.50 ➝ $269.50+8.38%
7/23/2026 DowngradeBuyHold$265.00+4.83%
7/20/2026
Citigroup Inc. logo
Citigroup
4 of 5 stars
Benjamin Gerlinger
Benjamin Gerlinger
3 of 5 stars
Boost TargetBuy$280.00 ➝ $290.00+16.28%
7/16/2026Boost TargetHold$257.00 ➝ $264.00+3.35%
7/16/2026Boost TargetBuy$250.00 ➝ $280.00+9.96%
7/16/2026Boost TargetOutperform$235.00 ➝ $273.00+6.78%
7/16/2026Boost TargetOverweight$270.00 ➝ $285.00+11.79%
7/16/2026Boost TargetOutperform$271.00 ➝ $281.00+10.22%
7/16/2026Boost TargetOverweight$277.00 ➝ $284.00+11.68%
7/16/2026Boost TargetOverweight$265.00 ➝ $275.00+8.14%
7/16/2026Boost TargetOutperform$250.00 ➝ $280.00+10.11%
7/15/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy (B)
7/7/2026Boost TargetBuy$263.00 ➝ $288.00+13.48%
6/29/2026Boost TargetEqual Weight$267.00 ➝ $278.00+12.84%
4/16/2026Boost TargetMarket Perform$247.00 ➝ $253.00+13.69%
4/16/2026Boost TargetBuy$260.00 ➝ $264.00+18.64%
3/26/2026Initiated CoverageBuy$250.00+21.48%
1/20/2026Boost TargetBuy$250.00 ➝ $260.00+16.67%
10/16/2025 UpgradeModerate Buy
10/9/2025UpgradeNeutralOverweight$211.00 ➝ $220.00+15.66%
9/30/2025Boost TargetOutperform$220.00 ➝ $230.00+15.85%
9/19/2025Boost TargetOutperform$220.00 ➝ $225.00+9.27%
7/3/2025Reiterated RatingOutperformPeer Perform
7/2/2025Boost TargetNeutral$178.00 ➝ $196.00+0.75%
3/31/2025UpgradeHoldBuy$206.00 ➝ $202.00+17.56%
12/10/2024Boost TargetNeutral$175.00 ➝ $233.00+14.18%

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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, August 8, 2026. 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 current stock price is around $240, which is significantly below its 52-week high of $256.49, indicating potential for price appreciation.
  • The company recently reported strong quarterly earnings, with earnings per share (EPS) of $4.85, surpassing analyst expectations, which reflects robust financial health.
  • Revenue for the latest quarter increased by 21.4% year-over-year, showcasing strong growth and demand for its services.
  • The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. has increased its quarterly dividend to $2.00, resulting in an annualized dividend yield of 3.2%, which can provide a steady income stream for investors.
  • With a return on equity of 12.48%, the company demonstrates effective management and profitability, which can be attractive to investors looking for solid returns.

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 current ratio of 0.85 indicates that the company may have liquidity issues, as it has less current assets than current liabilities, which could pose risks in meeting short-term obligations.
  • The debt-to-equity ratio of 1.29 suggests that the company is relying on debt financing, which can increase financial risk, especially in a rising interest rate environment.
  • Despite recent growth, the price-to-earnings ratio of 13.77 may indicate that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings, which could deter value-focused investors.
  • The quick ratio of 0.84 further emphasizes potential liquidity concerns, as it excludes inventory from current assets, indicating a tighter cash position.
  • Market volatility, as indicated by a beta of 0.91, suggests that the stock may still be sensitive to market fluctuations, which could impact investment stability.

PNC Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 22 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for The PNC Financial Services Group is $265.73, with a high forecast of $290.00 and a low forecast of $220.00.

22 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for The PNC Financial Services Group in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings, 17 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" PNC shares.

According to analysts, The PNC Financial Services Group's stock has a predicted upside of 5.76% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, The PNC Financial Services Group's stock had 1 downgrade by analysts.

Analysts like The PNC Financial Services Group more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating for The PNC Financial Services Group is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "finance" companies is Hold. Learn more on how PNC compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:PNC) was last updated on 8/11/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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