The PNC Financial Services Group (NYSE:PNC) Stock Price Expected to Rise, TD Cowen Analyst Says

The PNC Financial Services Group (NYSE:PNC) had its price target upped by investment analysts at TD Cowen from $250.00 to $260.00 in a note issued to investors on Tuesday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage presently has a “buy” rating on the financial services provider’s stock. TD Cowen’s price target points to a potential upside of 17.03% from the stock’s current price.

PNC has been the topic of a number of other research reports. Royal Bank Of Canada increased their price objective on shares of The PNC Financial Services Group from $222.00 to $235.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods upped their target price on shares of The PNC Financial Services Group from $228.00 to $247.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a research note on Tuesday. Oppenheimer increased their price target on The PNC Financial Services Group from $268.00 to $284.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price objective on shares of The PNC Financial Services Group from $252.00 to $264.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Tuesday. Finally, UBS Group increased their price target on The PNC Financial Services Group from $224.00 to $229.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, October 7th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have given a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, The PNC Financial Services Group currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $231.00.

The PNC Financial Services Group Trading Down 0.5%

The PNC Financial Services Group stock traded down $1.02 during trading hours on Tuesday, reaching $222.16. 2,923,333 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 2,839,631. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $203.44 and its 200 day simple moving average is $197.50. The PNC Financial Services Group has a twelve month low of $145.12 and a twelve month high of $227.00. The company has a quick ratio of 0.81, a current ratio of 0.81 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.94. The firm has a market capitalization of $87.12 billion, a PE ratio of 13.43, a PEG ratio of 0.95 and a beta of 0.99.

The PNC Financial Services Group (NYSE:PNC) last announced its earnings results on Friday, January 16th. The financial services provider reported $4.88 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $4.23 by $0.65. The company had revenue of $6.07 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $5.90 billion. The PNC Financial Services Group had a return on equity of 11.87% and a net margin of 20.40%.The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 9.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $3.77 EPS. Research analysts predict that The PNC Financial Services Group will post 15.37 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Activity at The PNC Financial Services Group

In related news, EVP Guild Deborah sold 1,080 shares of The PNC Financial Services Group stock in a transaction on Friday, October 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $186.97, for a total value of $201,927.60. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 27,335 shares in the company, valued at $5,110,824.95. This trade represents a 3.80% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, EVP Michael Duane Thomas sold 1,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, November 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $183.57, for a total transaction of $183,570.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 5,802 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,065,073.14. The trade was a 14.70% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Company insiders own 0.41% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On The PNC Financial Services Group

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of PNC. Quarry LP purchased a new position in shares of The PNC Financial Services Group in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $25,000. IMG Wealth Management Inc. bought a new position in The PNC Financial Services Group in the second quarter worth $27,000. Concord Wealth Partners lifted its position in The PNC Financial Services Group by 144.9% during the second quarter. Concord Wealth Partners now owns 169 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $32,000 after buying an additional 100 shares during the period. Westfuller Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of The PNC Financial Services Group in the 3rd quarter worth about $34,000. Finally, Beacon Financial Strategies CORP purchased a new stake in shares of The PNC Financial Services Group in the 4th quarter worth about $35,000. 83.53% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

More The PNC Financial Services Group News

Here are the key news stories impacting The PNC Financial Services Group this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Oppenheimer raised its price target from $268 to $284 and kept an “outperform” rating, implying ~27% upside—one of the most bullish takes among recent updates. Oppenheimer raise (Benzinga)
• Positive Sentiment: Wells Fargo bumped its target to $264 and maintained an “overweight” view, implying ~18% upside—another sizable endorsement that supports further upside potential. Wells Fargo raise (Benzinga)
• Positive Sentiment: RBC raised its target to $235 and kept an “outperform” rating (?5% upside), reflecting confidence after PNC’s quarterly beat. RBC raise (Benzinga)
• Neutral Sentiment: Keefe, Bruyette & Woods lifted its target to $247 but kept a “market perform” rating (?11% upside) — a cautious upgrade that signals limited conviction despite a higher target. Keefe raise (Benzinga)
• Neutral Sentiment: Yahoo Finance published a valuation piece assessing PNC after record results and a strong earnings beat — useful context for investors evaluating whether current multiples already price in growth. A Look At PNC Valuation After Record Results And Strong Earnings Beat
• Negative Sentiment: Morgan Stanley raised its target to $221 but kept an “underweight” stance; the new target sits slightly below the current stock level, signaling continued analyst skepticism. Morgan Stanley raise (Benzinga)
• Negative Sentiment: Seeking Alpha’s note argues “limited upside in 2026” despite record Q4 revenue and strong earnings — a contrarian view that could cap sentiment if investors focus on valuation/forward growth risks. PNC Financial: Limited Upside In 2026

The PNC Financial Services Group Company Profile

The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc is a diversified financial services company headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, offering a broad range of banking, lending, investment and wealth management services. PNC operates a national banking franchise with a significant retail branch network and dedicated capabilities for commercial, institutional and government clients. Its services are designed to serve individuals, small businesses, corporations and public sector entities across the United States.

PNC’s core business activities include consumer and business banking, residential mortgage lending, corporate and institutional banking, asset management and wealth advisory services.