PNC Financial Services Group

PNC · NYSE

$220.99+$4.78 (+2.21%)TodayMarket closed · Oct 20, 7:37 PM ET

Prev close $216.21

PNC analyst rating

BuyConsensus of 24 analysts over the last 12 months. 75% rate it a buy.

Strong buy0
Buy18
Hold6
Underperform0
Sell0

12-month price target · 22 analysts

Average $277.92 (+25.8% upside)

Low: $183.82
Now: $220.99
High: $305.55

Upgrades and downgrades

The latest rating actions, newest first

PNC analyst upgrades, downgrades and rating actions
Firm	Date	Action	Rating	Price target	Hit rate
Citigroup	Oct 19, 2026	Maintains	Buy	$290.00 → $270.00	40%
Evercore ISI Group	Oct 19, 2026	Maintains	Outperform	$265.00 → $260.00	49%
Truist Securities	Oct 19, 2026	Maintains	Hold	$252.00 → $248.00	46%
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods	Oct 16, 2026	Maintains	Market Perform	$260.00 → $250.00	29%
Raymond James	Oct 16, 2026	Maintains	Outperform	$275.00 → $255.00	54%
Oppenheimer	Oct 16, 2026	Maintains	Outperform	$263.00 → $269.00	67%
RBC Capital	Oct 16, 2026	Maintains	Outperform	$273.00 → $250.00	67%
TD Cowen	Oct 16, 2026	Maintains	Hold	$245.00 → $240.00	50%
TD Cowen	Oct 8, 2026	Initiates	Hold	$245.00	50%
UBS	Oct 5, 2026	Maintains	Buy	$288.00 → $286.00	50%

The case for and against

Updated Oct 17, 2026

Bull case

PNC Financial Services Gr is viewed favorably because it combines disciplined credit underwriting, strong capital, and a proven ability to execute across both organic growth and acquisitions, while expanding from its core Midwest and Northeast base into the South and West. Its 2Q26 results reinforced that thesis, with operating EPS of $4.85 beating expectations, net interest income rising to $4.1 billion, noninterest income reaching $2.8 billion, and credit quality staying resilient as NPAs fell to 0.64% and CET1 stood at 9.9%. The January 2026 FirstBank acquisition, about 38% fee income mix in 2025, and broad loan growth led by C&I and improving CRE trends support an earnings profile that is increasingly diversified and capable of sustaining strong shareholder returns.

Bear case

PNC Financial Services Gr is viewed negatively because its earnings remain highly exposed to credit deterioration, interest-rate volatility, and a more uncertain macro backdrop that could weaken loan growth, fee generation, and customer activity. Despite the FirstBank acquisition adding around $26 billion in assets and supporting expansion in the South and West, integration risk, potential overpayment, and weaker-than-expected cost synergies could pressure tangible book value and operating leverage. New nonperforming asset inflows fell to $335 million in the quarter, but persistent inflation, policy uncertainty, and the potential for higher loan-loss provisions still threaten profitability and capital generation.

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