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PNC Financial Services Group is a diversified financial services company offering retail banking, corporate and institutional banking, asset management, and residential mortgage banking across the United States.

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Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/fitb#NASDAQ">FITB</a>) is scheduled to report third-quarter 2024 results on Oct. 18 before the opening bell. Quarterly revenues are expected to have registered growth in the to-be-reported quarter, while earnings are likely to have declined on a year-over-year basis.
In the last reported quarter, the bank&#39;s earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Results benefited from a fall in expenses and provisions for credit losses, along with strong capital ratios. However, a decline in net interest income (NII), and lower loan and deposit balances were major headwinds.
This Cincinnati, OH-based lender has an impressive earnings surprise history. Its earnings beat estimates in the trailing four quarters, the surprise being 7.91%, on average.
<h3>Fifth Third Bancorp Price and EPS Surprise</h3>
<div class="chart_embed"><img alt="Fifth Third Bancorp Price and EPS Surprise" src="https://staticx-tuner.zacks.com/images/charts/64/1728910402.png" style="height:266px; width:546px" title="" /></div>
<div class="chart_embed">Fifth Third Bancorp price-eps-surprise | Fifth Third Bancorp Quote</div>
<div class="chart_embed">Here are some factors that are expected to have impacted FITB&#39;s quarterly performance.</div>
Loans &amp; NII: On Sept. 18, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 50 basis points to 4.75-5% for the first time since March 2020. While the rate cut is not expected to significantly affect FITB&#39;s NII in the quarter under review, greater clarity on the Fed&#39;s rate cut path, along with a stabilizing macroeconomic environment, is likely to have aided the lending outlook.&nbsp;
Per the Fed&#39;s latest data, lending activities continued at a decent pace in the third quarter. This is expected to have supported the company&#39;s average interest-earning assets in the third quarter of 2024.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for average interest-earning assets of $195 billion for the quarter indicates marginal growth from the prior quarter&#39;s actual. Our estimate suggests the metric to be $194.21 billion.
FITB expects third-quarter total average loans and leases to be unchanged from the second quarter&#39;s reported figure of $117.3 billion. We estimate the metric to be $117.1 billion, hinting at a marginal rise from the prior quarter&#39;s reported figure.
The company expects adjusted NII to rise 2% from the $1.39 billion reported in the second quarter of 2024. The consensus mark for NII of $1.42 billion indicates a 2.7% sequential rise. Our estimate is pegged at $1.44 billion.
Non-Interest Revenues: The stabilizing deposit balance is likely to have supported FITB&#39;s service charges on deposits. The consensus estimate for the metric of $156.4 million suggests a marginal sequential increase. Our estimate is pegged at $149.6 million.
Global mergers and acquisitions (M&amp;As) showed signs of improvement in the third quarter of 2024 after subdued performances in 2023 and 2022. Both deal value and volume were decent in the quarter, driven by a solid financial performance, higher chances of a soft landing of the U.S. economy, buoyant markets and interest rate cuts.&nbsp;
With increased M&amp;A volumes, advisory revenues are expected to have improved, positively impacting commercial banking revenues.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for commercial banking revenues is pegged at $156.1 million, indicating an 8.4% sequential increase. We project the metric to be $149.9 million.
As the central bank lowered the rates, mortgage rates started to come down. The rates declined to 6.2% by the end of the third quarter.&nbsp;
Though mortgage origination volume remained subdued in the third quarter, refinancing activities witnessed a significant surge, supported by lower mortgage rates. This is likely to have supported FITB&#39;s mortgage banking income. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the metric is pegged at $55 million, suggesting an increase of 10% from the prior quarter&#39;s reported figure. We estimate the metric to be $56.2 million.
Wealth and asset management revenues are likely to have gained from higher equity market performance in the quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for wealth and asset management revenues is pegged at $159.7 million, increasing marginally from the prior quarter&#39;s actual. Our estimate is pinned at $152.1 million.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for card and processing revenues is pegged at $108.9. million, indicating a marginal rise from the prior quarter&#39;s reported figure. Our estimate is pinned at $104.3 million.
Management expects non-interest income to rise 3-4% in the quarter to be reported, whereas it reported $717 million in the second quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for non-interest income is pegged at $735.3 million, which indicates a 5.8% rise from the prior quarter. Our model estimates the metric to be $711 million.
Expenses: The company&#39;s expense base is anticipated to have escalated due to investments aimed at operational efficiencies in technology and marketing, higher compensation and benefits expenses, and initiatives such as branch digitization and marketing expenses.&nbsp;
On a sequential basis, management expects adjusted non-interest expenses to rise 1% from the $1.2 billion reported in the second quarter. We estimate total expenses to rise 6.5% on a sequential basis to $1.3 billion.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<h2>What the Zacks Model Reveals for FITB</h2>
According to our quantitative model, the chances of Fifth Third beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate this time are low. This is because it does not have the right combination of two key ingredients, a positive Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold).
Earnings ESP: The Earnings ESP for Fifth Third is -0.24%.
Zacks Rank: The company currently carries a Zacks Rank of 3.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for FITB&#39;s third-quarter earnings of 82 cents per share has been unchanged in the past seven days. The figure indicates a fall of 10.9% from the year-ago reported number.
The consensus estimate for revenues is pegged at $2.6 billion, suggesting a rise of 0.09% from the year-ago reported figure. Management expects total revenues to increase 2-3% in the third quarter from $2.2 billion in second-quarter 2024.
<h2>Stocks That Warrant a Look</h2>
Here are some bank stocks that you may want to consider, as our model shows that these have the right combination of elements to post earnings beat this time around.
PNC Financial&#39;s (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/pnc#NYSE">PNC</a>) Earnings ESP is +0.89% and it carries a Zacks Rank #3 at present. The company is slated to report third-quarter 2024 results on Oct. 15.
PNC&#39;s quarterly earnings estimates have revised upward by 1.5% to $3.29 per share over the past month.
First Horizon Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/fhn#NYSE">FHN</a>) has an Earnings ESP of +3.18% and a Zacks Rank #3 at present. The company is scheduled to release its third-quarter 2024 earnings on Oct. 16. &nbsp;
FHN&#39;s quarterly earnings estimates have been unchanged at 38 cents over the past month.
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High Expenses to Hurt Fifth Third's Q3 Earnings, Fee Income to Ail

PNC Finl Servs Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNC#NYSE">PNC</a>) is preparing to release its quarterly earnings on Tuesday, 2024-10-15. Here's a brief overview of what investors should keep in mind before the announcement.
Analysts expect PNC Finl Servs Gr to report an earnings per share (EPS) of $3.30.
Anticipation surrounds PNC Finl Servs Gr's announcement, with investors hoping to hear about both surpassing estimates and receiving positive guidance for the next quarter.
New investors should understand that while earnings performance is important, market reactions are often driven by guidance.
<h3>Earnings History Snapshot</h3>
In the previous earnings release, the company beat EPS by $0.32, leading to a 1.54% increase in the share price the following trading session.
Here's a look at PNC Finl Servs Gr's past performance and the resulting price change:

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<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>2.98</td>
<td>3.03</td>
<td>2.94</td>
<td>3.1</td>
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<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>3.30</td>
<td>3.36</td>
<td>3.16</td>
<td>3.6</td>
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<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>2.0%</td>
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<td>-4.0%</td>
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<h3>Tracking PNC Finl Servs Gr's Stock Performance</h3>
Shares of PNC Finl Servs Gr were trading at $187.77 as of October 11. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 57.57%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders are likely bullish going into this earnings release. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PNC/earnings">To track all earnings releases for PNC Finl Servs Gr visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Shares of banking and financial services stocks are trading higher following better-than-expected financial results from JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo.

The third-quarter earnings season for U.S. banks will officially kick off this Friday, with major financial institutions like JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), Wells Fargo Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>), and Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BK#NYSE">BK</a>) set <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41216873/us-banks-earnings-preview-soft-landing-hopes-interest-rate-cuts-key-catalysts-for-stocks">to report their results. </a>
The following Tuesday will see additional earnings releases from mega-cap players such as Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), Goldman Sachs Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>), and Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), as well as some regional banks.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Banking Sector Performance So Far In 2024</h3>
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Thus far, in 2024, the banking sector has shown strong performance. The Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>), which tracks major financial stocks, has risen 21% year-to-date, matching the performance of the broader market as represented by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>).
However, regional banks have lagged behind their larger counterparts. The SPDR S&amp;P Regional Banking ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KRE#NYSE">KRE</a>) is up just 6% year-to-date, though it has outperformed over the past three months. This recent rebound is largely due to falling inflation and increasing expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts.
With earnings season approaching, the question on many investors&#8217; minds is whether large banks will maintain their positive performance gap over regional players or if recent market developments will impact their results and outlooks. 
Here&#8217;s what Wall Street analysts are saying ahead of the bank earnings season.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Analyst Expectations And Top Picks</h3>
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">RBC Capital Markets – Gerard Cassidy, co-head of global financials research</h4>
&#8220;We believe the set-up looks very good for banks over the next 12-18 months. We expect the Federal Reserve to cut short-term interest rates by 200-250 basis points over this period, and the finalization of the Basel III &#8216;endgame&#8217; proposal will allow banks to return excess capital through buybacks and dividends. We continue to recommend an overweight position in bank stocks.&#8221;
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<li>Top Picks (RBC holds earnings per share estimates for both above Street consensus for the third quarter)
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<li>Truist Financial Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TFC#NYSE">TFC</a>)</li>
<li>KeyCorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KEY#NYSE">KEY</a>)</li>
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<h4 class="wp-block-heading">JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. – Anthony Elian, CFA</h4>
&#8220;As the Federal Reserve reduces rates, several industry headwinds could turn into tailwinds.&#8221; This includes:
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<li>Lower deposit costs, improving net interest margins (NIMs)</li>
<li>An uptick in commercial loan demand</li>
<li>Easing credit quality concerns, particularly for banks with commercial real estate (CRE) exposure</li>
<li>A resumption of buyback programs as reserves are released</li>
<li>Increased exit market and venture capital activity.</li>
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<li>Top Picks:
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<li>First Citizens Bancshares Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCNCA#NYSE">FCNCA</a>)</li>
<li>Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WAL#NYSE">WAL</a>)</li>
<li>Pinnacle Financial Partners Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNFP#NASDAQ">PNFP</a>)</li>
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<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Wedbush Securities – David J. Chiaverini, CFA</h4>
&#8220;We expect mixed trends for banks in Q3, with modest loan and deposit growth, stabilizing deposit mix shifts, and NIMs benefiting from fixed asset repricing. Some banks will be more positively positioned than others in this environment.&#8221;
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<li>Top Picks:
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<li>M&amp;T Bank Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTB#NYSE">MTB</a>)</li>
<li>Wintrust Financial Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WTFC#NASDAQ">WTFC</a>)</li>
<li>Columbia Banking Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COLB#NASDAQ">COLB</a>) Wedbush believes Columbia Banking Systems will benefit from a lower rate environment as it is liability-sensitive, unlike most banks that are asset-sensitive.</li>
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<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Bank of America – Ebrahim H. Poonawala</h4>
&#8220;We favor regional banks over large money centers heading into Q3, given better net interest income (NII) defensibility and greater capital relief as mark-to-market losses on bond books decrease. Our top ideas going into Q3 earnings include a mix of regionals and larger financial institutions.&#8221;
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<li>U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USB#NYSE">USB</a>)</li>
<li>Western Alliance Bancorporation </li>
<li>PNC Financial Services Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNC#NYSE">PNC</a>)</li>
<li>Fifth Third Bancorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FITB#NYSE">FITB</a>)</li>
<li>M&amp;T Bank Corp.</li>
<li>Truist Financial Corporation</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>)</li>
<li>Goldman Sachs Inc.</li>
<li>Bank of New York Mellon Corp.</li>
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<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Goldman Sachs – Richard Ramsden</h4>
Goldman Sachs is particularly optimistic about Citigroup heading into Q3 earnings, citing the bank's progress toward its 2024 targets driven by strong fee growth, solid capital markets activity, and robust card volumes. 
Ramsden is above consensus on Citigroup's Q3 pre-provision net revenue (PPNR), largely due to expectations of higher fees and capital markets activity.
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<li>Top Pick:
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<li>Citigroup (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>)</li>
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As U.S. banks prepare to report their third-quarter earnings, investor attention is focused on the potential for a soft landing in the economy, Federal Reserve rate cuts, and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/banks">their impact on bank valuations. </a>
Analysts at Bank of America remain cautiously optimistic about the outlook for bank stocks. They predict that a soft-landing scenario could trigger a rebound in customer activity, improve loan growth, and positively drive higher price-to-earnings (P/E) multiples for the sector. However, macro uncertainties, including Fed policy shifts and the upcoming U.S. elections, temper the enthusiasm.
Bank of America equity analyst Ebrahim H. Poonawala highlighted in a note Monday that rate cuts could be &#8220;structurally bullish&#8221; for bank earnings per share (EPS) outlooks and stock P/E multiples. A softer rate environment is expected to reinvigorate customer activity, particularly in investment banking, mortgage lending, and loan growth.
However, lower interest rates are expected to negatively impact &#8220;asset-sensitive banks&#8221; as loan yields will drop.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Political Risks Loom Large Ahead of Elections</h3>
The upcoming U.S. election adds an additional layer of uncertainty for banks. 
&#8220;A&nbsp;Trump win is likely seen as positive for relief on the regulatory/M&amp;A fronts.&nbsp;Democratic sweep likely most negative outcome for the sector given potential for higher taxes, more of the same (or worse) on regulatory changes,&#8221; analysts wrote.
While current valuations appear cautiously optimistic about a soft landing, political outcomes could trigger volatile movements in the sector. A Trump win would likely lead to a &#8220;knee-jerk&#8221; positive reaction in bank stocks, while a Democratic win could weigh on sentiment.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Regional Banks Preferred Over Money Center Banks</h3>
For the third quarter of 2024, the investment bank favored regional banks, as tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P Regional Banking ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KRE#NYSE">KRE</a>), over large money center banks, citing &#8220;better defensibility of net interest income (NII).&#8221;
Regionals have greater flexibility with deposits, better hedging strategies, and more potential for capital relief as mark-to-market losses on bond books decline. 
Key picks include U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USB#NYSE">USB</a>), Western Alliance (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WAL#NYSE">WAL</a>), PNC Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNC#NYSE">PNC</a>), Fifth Third (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FITB#NASDAQ">FITB</a>), M&amp;T Bank (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTB#NYSE">MTB</a>), and Truist Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TFC#NYSE">TFC</a>).
First Bancorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FBP#NYSE">FBP</a>) is seen as the &#8220;best positioned to navigate current rate expectations,&#8221; while Texas Capital Bancshares Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCBI#NASDAQ">TCBI</a>) is the most impacted.
On Monday, Bank of America also downgraded Comerica Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMA#NYSE">CMA</a>) from &#8220;Neutral&#8221; to &#8220;Underperform,&#8221; reducing the price target from $55 to $52. Analyst Brandon Berman highlighted that the positive rate trade underpinning Comerica &#8220;has run its course,&#8221; and the stock now trades above the high end of its historical range, not reflecting the risk of downward earnings revisions.
Looking ahead, Friday, Oct. 11, will see key earnings reports from JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), Wells Fargo Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>), and Bank of New York Mellon (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BNY#NYSE">BNY</a>).
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PNC Finl Servs Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNC#NYSE">PNC</a>) has been analyzed by 15 analysts in the last three months, revealing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
In the table below, you'll find a summary of their recent ratings, revealing the shifting sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the previous months.
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<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $189.13, a high estimate of $212.00, and a low estimate of $162.00. This upward trend is evident, with the current average reflecting a 7.22% increase from the previous average price target of $176.40.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727884903_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown</h2>
A clear picture of PNC Finl Servs Gr's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>John Pancari</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$212.00</td>
<td>$203.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Richard Ramsden</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$189.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ebrahim Poonawala</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Betsy Graseck</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$177.00</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Keith Horowitz</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Betsy Graseck</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$167.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Richard Ramsden</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$182.00</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Erika Najarian</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$198.00</td>
<td>$179.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jason Goldberg</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$209.00</td>
<td>$199.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Pancari</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$184.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Konrad</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$162.00</td>
<td>$152.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Whit Mayo</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$204.00</td>
<td>$194.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gerard Cassidy</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$184.00</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ebrahim Poonawala</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$169.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Erika Najarian</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$179.00</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to PNC Finl Servs Gr. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering a comprehensive view, analysts assess stocks qualitatively, spanning from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of PNC Finl Servs Gr compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of PNC Finl Servs Gr's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into PNC Finl Servs Gr's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PNC/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on PNC Finl Servs Gr analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>About PNC Finl Servs Gr</h2>
PNC Financial Services Group is a diversified financial services company offering retail banking, corporate and institutional banking, asset management, and residential mortgage banking across the United States.
<h3>Understanding the Numbers: PNC Finl Servs Gr's Finances</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company exhibits a lower market capitalization profile, positioning itself below industry averages. This suggests a smaller scale relative to peers.
Revenue Growth: PNC Finl Servs Gr's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has faced challenges. As of 30 June, 2024, the company experienced a revenue decline of approximately -11.75%. This indicates a decrease in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Financials sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 29.01%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): PNC Finl Servs Gr's ROE is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 2.61%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): PNC Finl Servs Gr's ROA lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns from its assets. With an ROA of 0.24%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 1.36, PNC Finl Servs Gr adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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Forecasting The Future: 15 Analyst Projections For PNC Finl Servs Gr

Evercore ISI Group analyst John Pancari maintains PNC Finl Servs Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNC#NYSE">PNC</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $203 to $212.

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PNC Finl Servs Gr's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNC#NYSE">PNC</a>) short percent of float has risen 5.3% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 5.50 million shares sold short, which is 1.39% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.88 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>PNC Finl Servs Gr Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727721018_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for PNC Finl Servs Gr has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing PNC Finl Servs Gr's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, PNC Finl Servs Gr's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 1.14%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/pnc#NYSE">PNC</a>) and Plaid, a fintech company specializing in data transfer networks, have entered into a bilateral data access agreement. This agreement intends to help PNC customers across the United States to securely and efficiently share their financial data with their preferred financial applications through Plaid.
PNC is utilizing Akoya as its Application Programming Interface service provider to facilitate the secure transfer of customer financial information to authorized data recipients. It is to be noted that the integration of Akoya Data Access Network into PNC Financial&#39;s subsidiary, PNC Bank, was announced in 2021.
PNC Financial and Plaid are pleased to work together to help PNC clients maintain greater control over the tools they utilize to live a stable financial life.
PNC&#39;s agreement with Plaid to enhance customer data security and efficiency comes at a time when other major banks like Wells Fargo &amp; Company (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/wfc#NYSE">WFC</a>) and U.S. Bancorp (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/usb#NYSE">USB</a>) are also enhancing their API technologies.
Last week, WFC expanded its APIs portfolio with the launch of specialized APIs for its Commercial Banking clients. This automated setup permits effortless data transfer among trading partners, reducing delays in sending and receiving information. In June, USB&#39;s wholly-owned subsidiary, Elavon, launched the Elavon Cloud Payments Interface. This advanced API is intended to simplify managing digital and in-person payment experiences for hotels and other entities related to hospitality.
<h2>PNC&#39;s Management Comments</h2>
Natalie Talpas, executive vice president of Digital and Payments at PNC, said, &quot;PNC&#39;s use of its Akoya-provided API allows for all data recipients, including Plaid, to get connected fast, while also enabling customers to reliably control what financial data they permissions without having to share their login credentials with third parties.&quot;
&quot;Through this new partnership with Plaid, PNC customers will be able to achieve greater data security, privacy, and control while using the third-party financial apps and services they enjoy&quot; stated Talpas.
<h2>Final Words on PNC&#39;s Latest Agreement</h2>
PNC&#39;s data access agreement with Plaid highlights the bank&#39;s commitment to enhance its digital banking while empowering customers with greater security and control over their financial data.
Such a strategic move to enhance customer data security will further solidify PNC&#39;s customer loyalty and attract new clients seeking advanced secured digital solutions. This could lead to increased transaction volumes and higher revenue streams.
Over the past month, shares of PNC have gained 20.2% compared with the industry&#39;s growth of 8.7%.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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PNC Financial currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
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Columbia Banking System, Inc.&#39;s (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/colb#NASDAQ">COLB</a>) subsidiary, Umpqua Bank, announced expansion across the Western region with new branches opening in Phoenix, Scottsdale and Mesa by the end of 2024.&nbsp;
This expansion will support the bank&#39;s plan to improve its services across Arizona to cater to the needs of customers.
<h2>COLB&#39;s Subsidiary Strengthens Presence in Arizona</h2>
Arizona has several fast-growing sectors, including semiconductors, leisure and hospitality alternative energy, healthcare, warehouse distribution centers and data centers. It also hosts a growing number of data centers, serving as a foundation for the emerging generative AI industry. This positions the region as an ideal location for the bank&#39;s long-term expansion strategy.
Umpqua Bank has been expanding its presence in Arizona since 2021 by establishing middle-market banking services. In June 2024, the bank opened its first retail branch in Phoenix, which was followed by a second branch in Scottsdale in August.
Umpqua Bank&#39;s CEO, Clint Stein, said, &quot;Arizona is a priority market for Umpqua Bank. The region&#39;s dynamic business community aligns with our long-term strategy of expanding in markets that demonstrate strong growth potential and further our commitment to being the West&#39;s premier bank of choice.&quot;
<h2>Additional Expansion Efforts by COLB&#39;s Subsidiary</h2>
In addition to its Arizona expansion, Umpqua Bank has been actively broadening its footprint in other regions through several key initiatives. On Sept. 5, 2024, the bank announced the hiring of six experienced bankers to enhance and broaden its services for small and midsize wineries across Northern California. This strategic move is part of the bank&#39;s ongoing efforts to grow its North Coast Wine Specialty Group.
In October 2023, Umpqua Bank opened its first retail branch in Utah to further advance its expansion strategy across the western region of the United States. This new branch in Salt Lake County supports the banking and deposit needs of local consumers and businesses.
<h2>Conclusion</h2>
Given these expansion efforts, COLB is well-poised to expand its foothold across geographies. Umpqua Bank&#39;s strategic expansion into high-growth markets aligns well with its long-term objectives, enabling it to capitalize on emerging opportunities and drive future success.
In the past six months, shares of Columbia Banking System have gained 34.2% compared with the&nbsp; industry&#39;s growth of 17.2%.<img alt="Zacks Investment Research" src="https://staticx-tuner.zacks.com/images/articles/charts/88/78505.jpg?v=138977930" />
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COLB currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
<h2>Expansion Efforts by Other Banks</h2>
This month, Huntington Bancshares Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/hban#NASDAQ">HBAN</a>) announced its plans to expand its banking franchise in North Carolina and South Carolina. HBAN intends to add more than 350 employees across varied business divisions and launch roughly 55 retail branches within the next five years.
In February, The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.&#39;s (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/pnc#NYSE">PNC</a>) subsidiary, PNC Bank, announced plans to make an investment of $1 billion to open more than 100 branches and renovate above 1,200 existing locations by 2028. With this, PNC is poised to improve its branch network and extend access to banking services for its customers and communities nationwide.
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Shares of companies in the broader financial services and banking sectors are trading higher amid overall market strength following the Fed's rate cut, which could drive a rise in spending and lending demand.

16 analysts have expressed a variety of opinions on PNC Finl Servs Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNC#NYSE">PNC</a>) over the past quarter, offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $185.81, along with a high estimate of $209.00 and a low estimate of $162.00. Surpassing the previous average price target of $174.06, the current average has increased by 6.75%.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726077682_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration</h2>
The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of PNC Finl Servs Gr by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Richard Ramsden</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$189.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ebrahim Poonawala</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Betsy Graseck</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$177.00</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Keith Horowitz</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Betsy Graseck</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$167.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Richard Ramsden</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$182.00</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Erika Najarian</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$198.00</td>
<td>$179.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jason Goldberg</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$209.00</td>
<td>$199.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Pancari</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$184.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Konrad</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$162.00</td>
<td>$152.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Whit Mayo</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$204.00</td>
<td>$194.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gerard Cassidy</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$184.00</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ebrahim Poonawala</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$169.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Erika Najarian</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$179.00</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ken Usdin</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$164.00</td>
<td>$162.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Pancari</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$184.00</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to PNC Finl Servs Gr. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Unveiling insights, analysts deliver qualitative insights into stock performance, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of PNC Finl Servs Gr compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for PNC Finl Servs Gr's future value. Examining the current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into PNC Finl Servs Gr's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PNC/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on PNC Finl Servs Gr analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know PNC Finl Servs Gr Better</h2>
PNC Financial Services Group is a diversified financial services company offering retail banking, corporate and institutional banking, asset management, and residential mortgage banking across the United States.
<h3>PNC Finl Servs Gr's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Positioned below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization faces constraints in size. This could be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Challenges: PNC Finl Servs Gr's revenue growth over 3 months faced difficulties. As of 30 June, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -11.75%. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Financials sector.
Net Margin: PNC Finl Servs Gr's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 29.01%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 2.61%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): PNC Finl Servs Gr's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.24%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 1.36.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

In-Depth Examination Of 16 Analyst Recommendations For PNC Finl Servs Gr

Goldman Sachs analyst Richard Ramsden maintains PNC Finl Servs Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNC#NYSE">PNC</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $189 to $180.

Goldman Sachs Maintains Neutral on PNC Finl Servs Gr, Lowers Price Target to $180

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PNC shares are trading higher following the company's presentation at the Barclays Global Financial Services Conference

The&nbsp;PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNC#NYSE">PNC</a>) announced today that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer William S. Demchak and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Robert Q. Reilly will discuss business performance and strategy at 12:00 p.m. (ET) Monday, Sept. 9, at the Barclays Global Financial Services Conference in New York City.
The following will be accessible at <a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4240242-1&amp;h=2515064954&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pnc.com%2Finvestorevents&amp;a=www.pnc.com%2Finvestorevents">www.pnc.com/investorevents</a>: a link to the live webcast; related materials, including cautionary statements regarding forward-looking information, available prior to the start of the webcast; webcast replay available for 30 days.

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Watching PNC Financial Services Group; Shares See Volume To The Upside, Co Currently Presenting At The Barclays Global Financial Services Conference

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on PNC Finl Servs Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNC#NYSE">PNC</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether this is an institution or just a wealthy individual, we don't know. But when something this big happens with PNC, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 8 options trades for PNC Finl Servs Gr.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 50% bullish and 37%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, 7 are puts, for a total amount of $355,740, and there was 1 call, for a total amount of $53,700.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $160.0 to $185.0 for PNC Finl Servs Gr over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in PNC Finl Servs Gr's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to PNC Finl Servs Gr's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $160.0 to $185.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>PNC Finl Servs Gr Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1724951783_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>PNC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$36.2</td>
<td>$35.8</td>
<td>$35.8</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$53.7K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">52</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">15</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PNC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$9.7</td>
<td>$9.4</td>
<td>$9.4</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$52.6K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">139</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">393</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PNC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$9.7</td>
<td>$9.4</td>
<td>$9.52</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$52.3K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">139</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">337</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PNC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$9.7</td>
<td>$9.4</td>
<td>$9.4</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$51.7K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">139</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">282</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PNC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$9.3</td>
<td>$9.0</td>
<td>$9.07</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$51.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">139</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">165</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About PNC Finl Servs Gr</h3>
PNC Financial Services Group is a diversified financial services company offering retail banking, corporate and institutional banking, asset management, and residential mortgage banking across the United States.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with PNC Finl Servs Gr, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>PNC Finl Servs Gr's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 325,432, the price of PNC is up by 0.97%, reaching $183.53.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 43 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for PNC Finl Servs Gr</h3>
In the last month, 1 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $200.0.
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<li>An analyst from B of A Securities upgraded its action to Buy with a price target of $200. </li>
</ul>
Trading options involves greater risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, utilizing various indicators, and staying attuned to market dynamics. Keep up with the latest options trades for PNC Finl Servs Gr with <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> for real-time alerts.

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PNC Finl Servs Gr Options Trading: A Deep Dive into Market Sentiment

PNC Finl Servs Gr's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNC#NYSE">PNC</a>) short percent of float has fallen 21.88% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 4.96 million shares sold short, which is 1.25% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.22 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>PNC Finl Servs Gr Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1723818615_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for PNC Finl Servs Gr has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing PNC Finl Servs Gr's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, PNC Finl Servs Gr's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 0.95%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

(PNC) - Analyzing PNC Finl Servs Gr's Short Interest

BofA Securities analyst Ebrahim H. Poonawala upgraded PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNC#NYSE">PNC</a>) to Buy from Neutral, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PNC/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">raising the price objective to $200 from $185.</a>
Despite a premium valuation often being a barrier for the analyst, the revised FY25/26 estimates imply a 14% annual EPS growth, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">making the risk/reward attractive.</a>
With shares trading at 11.2x/9.9x FY25/26 EPS and 1.6x YE25 TBV, compared to a 15% ROTCE outlook, Poonawala writes<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener"> that</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener"> </a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">the investment potential looks promising.</a>
The analyst remains upbeat on the company&#8217;s ability to navigate a range of macroeconomic outcomes while capitalizing on growth opportunities arising from potential market dislocations.
PNC appears on track to deliver solid NII growth (forecast 7.7%/6.0% FY25/26), the analyst adds.
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According to the analyst, the company is better positioned relative to most peers to defend NII (repricing of low-yielding bonds, swap maturities, floating rate debt), with the management reiterating its expectation for delivering record NII in FY25.
Although M&amp;A potential often weighs on buyers, PNC Financial&#8217;s case is different: a deal announcement could act as a positive catalyst, Poonawala writes.
This is due to the shareholder base&#8217;s awareness of management&#8217;s proactive deal-making stance and their strong track record with previous transactions.
With a solid stock currency, solid balance sheet, and absence of regulatory issues, PNC is well-positioned as a preferred partner for regional banks exploring strategic options.
The analyst lowered FY24 EPS from $13.29 to $13.12.
Price Action: PNC shares are trading higher by 2.15% to $171.99 at last check Thursday.
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