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PNC Financial Services Gr

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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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Morgan Stanley analyst Betsy Graseck maintains PNC Financial Services Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNC#NYSE">PNC</a>) with a Underweight and lowers the price target from $188 to $179.

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Morgan Stanley Maintains Underweight on PNC Financial Services Gr, Lowers Price Target to $179

Across the recent three months, 11 analysts have shared their insights on PNC Financial Services Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNC#NYSE">PNC</a>), expressing a variety of opinions spanning 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 align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
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</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $210.27, a high estimate of $257.00, and a low estimate of $188.00. A negative shift in sentiment is evident as analysts have decreased the average price target by 2.59%. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743789652_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination</h2>
The standing of PNC Financial Services Gr among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
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<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>
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</thead>
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<td>John McDonald</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$208.00</td>
<td>$216.00</td>
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<td>Vivek Juneja</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$189.00</td>
<td>$212.50</td>
</tr>
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<td>Saul Martinez</td>
<td>HSBC</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$202.00</td>
<td>$206.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Whit Mayo</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Keith Horowitz</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Richard Ramsden</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$188.00</td>
<td>$211.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Betsy Graseck</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$208.00</td>
<td>$199.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Terry McEvoy</td>
<td>Stephens &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>John McDonald</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$216.00</td>
<td>$215.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>John McDonald</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$215.00</td>
<td>-</td>
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<td>Jason Goldberg</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$257.00</td>
<td>$229.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to PNC Financial Services Gr. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analyzing trends, analysts offer qualitative evaluations, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of PNC Financial Services Gr compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of PNC Financial Services Gr's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PNC/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on PNC Financial Services Gr analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Discovering PNC Financial Services Gr: A Closer Look</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 Financial Services Gr's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is below the industry average, suggesting that it is relatively smaller compared to peers. This could be due to various factors, including perceived growth potential or operational scale.
Revenue Growth: PNC Financial Services Gr's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 3.5%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Financials sector.
Net Margin: PNC Financial Services Gr's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 27.06%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): PNC Financial Services Gr's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 2.73%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): PNC Financial Services Gr's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 0.27%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: PNC Financial Services Gr's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 1.13.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
Some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error.
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Deep Dive Into PNC Financial Services Gr Stock: Analyst Perspectives (11 Ratings)

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Shares of banking companies are trading lower in response to President Trump's sweeping Liberation tariffs and retaliatory responses. The industry is now facing greater macroeconomic uncertainty and recession fears.

Truist Securities analyst John McDonald maintains PNC Financial Services Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNC#NYSE">PNC</a>) with a Hold and lowers the price target from $216 to $208.

Truist Securities Maintains Hold on PNC Financial Services Gr, Lowers Price Target to $208

PNC Financial Services shares are trading lower after JP Morgan cut its price target on the stock from $212.5 to $189.

JP Morgan analyst Vivek Juneja maintains PNC Financial Services Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNC#NYSE">PNC</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $212.5 to $189.

JP Morgan Maintains Overweight on PNC Financial Services Gr, Lowers Price Target to $189

PNC Financial Services Gr's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNC#NYSE">PNC</a>) short percent of float has risen 5.66% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 4.41 million shares sold short, which is 1.12% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.96 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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>PNC Financial Services Gr Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743448517_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for PNC Financial Services 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 Financial Services 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://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, PNC Financial Services Gr's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 1.23%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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HSBC analyst Saul Martinez upgrades PNC Financial Services Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNC#NYSE">PNC</a>) from Hold to Buy and lowers the price target from $206 to $202.

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HSBC Upgrades PNC Financial Services Gr to Buy, Lowers Price Target to $202

Wells Fargo analyst Whit Mayo maintains PNC Financial Services Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNC#NYSE">PNC</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $235 to $230.

Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on PNC Financial Services Gr, Lowers Price Target to $230

Citigroup analyst Keith Horowitz maintains PNC Financial Services Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNC#NYSE">PNC</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $235 to $200.

Citigroup Maintains Buy on PNC Financial Services Gr, Lowers Price Target to $200

In the last three months, 6 analysts have published ratings on PNC Financial Services Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNC#NYSE">PNC</a>), offering a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The table below summarizes their recent ratings, showcasing the evolving sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
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</table>
The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $214.0, a high estimate of $257.00, and a low estimate of $188.00. This current average has increased by 1.52% from the previous average price target of $210.80. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742392869_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive PNC Financial Services Gr. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
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<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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<td>Richard Ramsden</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$188.00</td>
<td>$211.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Betsy Graseck</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$208.00</td>
<td>$199.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Terry McEvoy</td>
<td>Stephens &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>John McDonald</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$216.00</td>
<td>$215.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>John McDonald</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$215.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
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<td>Jason Goldberg</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$257.00</td>
<td>$229.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to PNC Financial Services Gr. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of PNC Financial Services Gr compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts navigate through adjustments in price targets, providing estimates for PNC Financial Services Gr's future value. Comparing current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of PNC Financial Services Gr's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PNC/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on PNC Financial Services Gr analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know PNC Financial Services 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 Financial Services Gr: A Financial Overview</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is below the industry average, suggesting that it is relatively smaller compared to peers. This could be due to various factors, including perceived growth potential or operational scale.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, PNC Financial Services Gr showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 3.5% as of 31 December, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Financials sector.
Net Margin: PNC Financial Services Gr's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 27.06%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): PNC Financial Services Gr's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 2.73% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): PNC Financial Services Gr's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 0.27%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 1.13, PNC Financial Services Gr adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). Analysts usually derive their information from company conference calls and meetings, financial statements, and conversations with important insiders to reach their decisions.
In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates. This supplementary information provides further guidance for traders. It is crucial to recognize that, despite their specialization, analysts are human and can only provide forecasts based on their beliefs.
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What Analysts Are Saying About PNC Financial Services Gr Stock

Goldman Sachs analyst Richard Ramsden maintains PNC Financial Services Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNC#NYSE">PNC</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $211 to $188.

Goldman Sachs Maintains Neutral on PNC Financial Services Gr, Lowers Price Target to $188

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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 fallen 15.11% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 4.67 million shares sold short, which is 1.18% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.68 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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">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/2025/1740412831_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://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, PNC Finl Servs Gr's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 1.07%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
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How Is The Market Feeling About PNC Finl Servs Gr?

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 19.83% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 5.48 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 2.54 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/2025/1738683912_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 1.07%, 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

In the current session, the stock is trading at $197.41, after a 0.57% increase. Over the past month, PNC Finl Servs Gr Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNC#NYSE">PNC</a>) stock increased by 1.36%, and in the past year, by 30.22%. With performance like this, long-term shareholders are optimistic but others are more likely to look into the price-to-earnings ratio to see if the stock might be overvalued.

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737654307_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Evaluating PNC Finl Servs Gr P/E in Comparison to Its Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. 
PNC Finl Servs Gr has a better P/E ratio of 14.29 than the aggregate P/E ratio of 12.36 of the Banks industry. Ideally, one might believe that PNC Finl Servs Gr Inc. might perform better in the future than it's industry group, but it's probable that the stock is overvalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737654307_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

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