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PNC Financial Services Group Inc(PNC)

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5-STAR RATING
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$224.03
09/23/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for PNC

09/23/2026: PNC (5-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

PNC Financial Services Group is a major US-based financial institution offering retail, corporate, and wealth management services. The company has a leading position in its regional markets and is known for strong margins and a disciplined, diversified revenue model. Its primary growth strategy focuses on expanding its national digital footprint and scaling high-margin fee businesses. Key risks include intense competition from fintechs and large national banks, alongside potential sensitivity to interest rate fluctuations. PNC is well-suited for value and dividend-focused investors, provided they monitor the company’s ability to manage digital integration costs and navigate evolving regulatory environments.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitGrowth is largely driven by acquisition and economic cycles rather than rapid, organic innovation.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum is conditional on positive sector trends and interest rate favorability.
Value investorStrong fitPNC often trades at reasonable valuation multiples relative to earnings and book value.
Dividend investorStrong fitThe company has a consistent history of dividend payments and a stable payout policy.
Low-risk investorStrong fitPNC is a well-capitalized, regulated institution with a conservative approach to risk.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMediumThe stock is subject to broader market and sector-specific sentiment shifts.
Valuation riskMediumMarket pricing of regional banks fluctuates significantly based on economic outlook.
Competition risk (Banking)HighAggressive competition for deposits and loans from digital-first banks and large national institutions.
Business qualityStrongPNC possesses a strong franchise and a diversified revenue model.
Dividend incomeMedium / highIncome reliability is strong, but dependent on sustained profitability.
Execution riskMediumSuccessful management of integration and digital transformation is critical to long-term success.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

Smooth
PRICE STABILITY

Smooth

The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 85.34%
Avg. Invested days 82
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
PNC receives a 4-star rating, supported by solid unit economics, solid company fundamentals, solid quantitative characteristics, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
PNC has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with solid financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid earnings growth (+17.8%) and solid cash generation (FCF margin 12.9%) are partially offset by moderate revenue growth (+0.8%), very low insider ownership of 0.30%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
PNC's financial health is supported by strong cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation of $4.4B (12.9% of revenue). Liquidity is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is PNC's strongest growth driver at +17.8% FY2025 versus FY2024 (solid, 4 stars). By comparison, while free-cash-flow growth (-44.4%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 85.6% and approximately 99.3% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership is only 0.30%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 8.02%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 6.57%
State Street Corp 4.43%
FMR Inc 3.93%
NORGES BANK 2.54%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
PNC generates approximately $657 of gross profit, $250 of operating income, and $129 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Strong cash conversion and healthy margins support the rating, although capital efficiency remains below the highest tier.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 17.55%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
PNC has a high-quality, large-cap, liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedQuality TiltLarge / Mega Cap StabilityHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 89.38B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 12.54
1Y Target Price 277.82
Price to earnings Ratio 12.54
1Y Target Price 277.82
Volume (30-day avg) 1.6M shares
Beta 0.89
52 Weeks Range 172.82 - 258.96
Updated Date 09/24/2026
52 Weeks Range 172.82 - 258.96
Updated Date 09/24/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 2.98%
Basic EPS (TTM) 17.86

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Net Interest IncomeInterest earned on loans and securities minus interest paid on deposits and borrowings.The primary way banks make money—the spread between what they earn on loans and pay on savings.
Fee-Based RevenueService charges, asset management fees, and capital markets advisory fees.Stable, non-interest income from services like wealth management that helps insulate profits.
Geography (US)Extensive presence across the Eastern and Central United States.Concentration in domestic US markets keeps the business focused on the American economic cycle.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

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Valuation

Trailing PE 12.54
Forward PE 10.87
Enterprise Value 169.81B
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.68
Enterprise Value 169.81B
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.68
Enterprise Value to Revenue 7.19
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 398.94M
Shares Floating 396.07M
Shares Outstanding 398.94M
Shares Floating 396.07M
Percent Insiders 0.3
Percent Institutions 85.6

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Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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News (Last Updated: 09/24/2026)

About PNC Financial Services Group Inc

Exchange NYSE
Headquarters Pittsburgh, PA, United States
IPO Launch date 1988-09-07
Chairman & CEO Mr. William S. Demchak
Sector Financial Services
Industry Banks - Regional
Full time employees 55704
Full time employees 55704

The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. operates as a diversified financial services company in the United States. It operates through three segments: Retail Banking, Corporate & Institutional Banking, and Asset Management Group segments. The Retail Banking segment offers checking, savings, and money market accounts, and time deposit; residential mortgages, home equity loans and lines of credit, auto loans, credit cards, education loans, and personal and small business loans and lines of credit; and brokerage, insurance, and investment and cash management services. This segment serves consumer and small business customers through a network of branches, digital channels, ATMs, and through phone-based customer contact centers. The Corporate & Institutional Banking segment provides secured and unsecured loans, letters of credit, and equipment leases; cash and investment management, receivables and disbursement management, funds transfer, international payment, and access to online/mobile information management and reporting services; asset-backed financing, securities underwriting, loan syndications, mergers and acquisitions and equity capital markets advisory, and customer related services; and commercial loan servicing and technology solutions. It serves mid-sized and large corporations, and government and not-for-profit entities. The Asset Management Group segment offers investment and retirement planning, customized investment management, credit and cash management solutions, and trust management and administration services for high net worth and ultra high net worth individuals, and their families; and multi-generational family planning services. It also offers outsourced chief investment officer, custody, cash and fixed income client solutions, and retirement plan fiduciary investment services for institutional clients. The company was founded in 1865 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.