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PNC Financial Services Group Inc(PNC)

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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
4-STAR RATING
STRONG BUY
BUY for 1 day
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
0.00%
LAST CLOSE
$232.29
11/13/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for PNC

11/13/2026: PNC (4-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY for 1 day. Simulated Profits (0.00%). Updated daily EoD!

PNC Financial Services Group is a major diversified bank and financial services firm known for its balanced retail and corporate banking business. The company has a solid reputation for disciplined risk management and a robust digital banking platform that supports its regional and national growth efforts. While it faces intense competition from larger money-center banks and macro-economic interest rate sensitivity, its expansion into high-growth Sunbelt markets and its fee-based wealth management services offer a promising growth story. It is well-suited for long-term income-focused investors who value stability and consistent dividends, though they should monitor interest rate trends and execution risks related to ongoing digital initiatives.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

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

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitWhile PNC grows through acquisition, it operates in a mature industry that limits rapid, exponential growth.
Momentum investorStrong fit while signal remains positivePNC can exhibit strong momentum when the interest rate environment is favorable for banking stocks.
Value investorStrong fitPNC often trades at reasonable valuation multiples relative to its earnings and book value.
Dividend investorStrong fitPNC provides a stable, reliable dividend stream attractive to long-term income-focused investors.
Low-risk investorMixed fitBanking stocks are inherently exposed to macroeconomic cycles, though PNC's balance sheet is generally considered stable.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMediumBank stock prices fluctuate based on interest rate expectations and economic outlook.
Valuation riskLowPNC historically maintains disciplined valuation levels.
Competition risk (Banking)HighIntense competition from money-center banks limits pricing power.
Business qualityStrongPNC is recognized for a stable, well-managed, and diversified business model.
Dividend incomeStrongThe dividend is supported by consistent earnings and strong capital ratios.
Execution riskMediumSuccessfully integrating large acquisitions is complex and impacts long-term profitability.

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 91.67B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 12.3
1Y Target Price 263.57
Price to earnings Ratio 12.3
1Y Target Price 263.57
Volume (30-day avg) 2.0M shares
Beta 0.91
52 Weeks Range 171.44 - 256.60
Updated Date 11/13/2026
52 Weeks Range 171.44 - 256.60
Updated Date 11/13/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 3.06%
Basic EPS (TTM) 18.78

Sector & Industry Intelligence

Sector

Financial Services

Constructive
Sentiment
Bullish
Momentum
BUY Breadth Improving
BUY participation
50.4%
Active BUY / eligible
61 / 121
30-Day BUY Count Change
+45
Market state
Bullish

More qualifying stocks are receiving or maintaining BUY advisories, indicating improving market participation.

Industry

Banks - Regional

BUY participation
53.8%
Active BUY / eligible
21 / 39
30-Day BUY Count Change
+20

Sector signal summarizes BUY breadth conditions for the sector. It does not override this stock’s BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory.

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 70
Today’s Advisory Strong Buy
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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 0.31%.

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 84.7% and approximately 99.3% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership is only 0.31%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 8.10%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 6.60%
State Street Corp 4.64%
FMR Inc 3.59%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 2.67%

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. Solid margins and soft cash conversion support the rating, although capital efficiency remains soft.

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

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Net Interest IncomeInterest earned on loans and securities minus interest paid on deposits.The spread between what the bank earns on loans and pays on savings accounts.
Fee-Based ServicesTreasury management, investment advisory fees, and card fees.Revenue earned through service charges rather than lending.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-10-15
When Before Market
Estimate 4.97
Actual 5.09

Profitability

Profit Margin 31.68%
Operating Margin (TTM) 38.98%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 1.33%
Return on Equity (TTM) 13.1%

Valuation

Trailing PE 12.3
Forward PE 10.78
Enterprise Value 166.53B
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.67
Enterprise Value 166.53B
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.67
Enterprise Value to Revenue 6.82
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 396.78M
Shares Floating 394.09M
Shares Outstanding 396.78M
Shares Floating 394.09M
Percent Insiders 0.31
Percent Institutions 84.75

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

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)

Information icon Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.

Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

Information icon Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.

Total Assets (Asset Base)

Information icon The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.

Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

Information icon Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.

⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

Information icon Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.

Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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