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The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (PNC), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a prominent financial institution providing a wide range of banking and financial services across the U.S. With a market cap of $70.48 billion, PNC is a key player in the financial sector, offering comprehensive solutions, including retail and business banking, asset management, and corporate and institutional banking.
Companies valued at $10 billion or more are classified as "large-cap" stocks, and PNC Financial Services Group is a strong example of this, highlighting its substantial scale, stability, and influence within the U.S. financial sector. With a diverse portfolio of services, including retail and business banking, asset management, and corporate and institutional banking, PNC continues to drive growth and deliver value to various clients and industries.
PNC shares are trading 4.7% below their 52-week high of $185.84, which they hit on Sep. 3. The stock has gained 17.9% over the past three months, outperforming the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX), which has gained 3.3% over the same time frame.
In the longer term, PNC is up 14.4% on a YTD basis, and the shares have gained 50.1% over the past 52 weeks. In comparison, the SPX has gained 16.4% in 2024 and rallied 23.8% over the past year.
To confirm its bullish trend, PNC has been trading above its 50-day moving average since late June and the 200-day moving average since mid-November 2023.
PNC’s strong performance over the past year has been fueled by its robust digital banking tools, attractive online savings rates, and effective cost management, which have drawn in customers looking for dependable financial services. The stock gained 4.7% on Jul. 16 following its Q2 earnings report that surpassed expectations, driven by increased fee income from investment banking and advisory services, which helped offset a decline in Net Interest Income (NII).
Highlighting the contrast in performance, PNC's competitor, Citigroup Inc. (C), has underperformed both the stock and the broader index. C has gained 11.4% on a YTD basis.
Given the stock's strong recent price performance, analysts are moderately optimistic about PNC's prospects. The stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" from 22 analysts in coverage. The mean price target of $188.47 reflects a 6.4% premium over current levels.
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