NYSE:PCG PG&E (PCG) Stock Price, News & Analysis $18.68 +0.05 (+0.27%) (As of 08/21/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$18.56▼$18.6850-Day Range$17.08▼$18.6852-Week Range$14.71▼$18.95Volume6.45 million shsAverage Volume13.96 million shsMarket Capitalization$53.78 billionP/E Ratio16.68Dividend Yield0.21%Price Target$20.44 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrends Get PG&E alerts: Email Address PG&E MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.75 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside9.4% Upside$20.44 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.13% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.09Based on 20 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$707,170 Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth8.89%From $1.35 to $1.47 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.3.63 out of 5 starsUtilities Sector44th out of 93 stocksElectric & Other Services Combined Industry12th out of 17 stocks 2.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingPG&E has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.75, and is based on 6 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoveragePG&E has been the subject of 5 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about PG&E's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.13% of the outstanding shares of PG&E have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverPG&E has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.6, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in PG&E has recently decreased by 10.84%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldPG&E has a dividend yield of 0.22%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthPG&E does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of PG&E is 3.57%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, PG&E will have a dividend payout ratio of 2.72% next year. This indicates that PG&E will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about PG&E's dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for PCG. Previous Next 2.3 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentPG&E has a news sentiment score of 0.09. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.51 average news sentiment score of Utilities companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 20 news articles for PG&E this week, compared to 13 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 8 people have searched for PCG on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -11% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows5 people have added PG&E to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 67% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, PG&E insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $707,170.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.15% of the stock of PG&E is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions78.56% of the stock of PG&E is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about PG&E's insider trading history. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for PG&E are expected to grow by 8.89% in the coming year, from $1.35 to $1.47 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of PG&E is 16.68, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 145.43.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of PG&E is 16.68, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 87.70.Price to Book Value per Share RatioPG&E has a P/B Ratio of 1.84. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about PG&E's valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Crypto 101 MediaThis Crypto Is Set to Explode in AugustWith the 2024 Bitcoin Halving, there's a potential HUGE bull run for altcoins. 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The company owns and operates interconnected transmission lines; electric transmission substations, distribution lines, transmission switching substations, and distribution substations; and natural gas transmission, storage, and distribution system consisting of distribution pipelines, backbone and local transmission pipelines, and various storage facilities. It serves residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural customers, as well as natural gas-fired electric generation facilities. PG&E Corporation was incorporated in 1905 and is based in Oakland, California.Read More PCG Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart PCG Stock News HeadlinesAugust 17, 2024 | insidertrades.comPG&E Co. (NYSE:PCG) VP Stephanie N. Williams Sells 38,601 SharesAugust 22 at 3:14 AM | yahoo.comPG&E mechanical damages at Lake Spaulding create water shortages in Nevada, Placer countiesAugust 22, 2024 | Insiders Exposed (Ad)$5k to $1.3m in just 3 tradesIt doesn’t happen often, but occasionally, something completely unique comes across my radar. In this case, I’m talking about legal “Insider Trading”. Traders who have consistently signaled 453% … 610% .. and even 1036%... gains. And until now they have been doing it completely under the radar. In an upcoming interview I am revealing the strategy behind this gold-mine and how you can piggy back their every trade.August 21 at 9:53 PM | msn.comRichmond fire crews find body in PG&E vault with evidence of attempted theftAugust 20 at 2:57 AM | americanbankingnews.comFY2024 EPS Estimates for PG&E Co. (NYSE:PCG) Lowered by AnalystAugust 19 at 6:41 PM | prnewswire.comPG&E Awards Scholarships to 60 Students Across Northern and Central California Helping Ease College Costs for FamiliesAugust 18, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comStephanie N. Williams Sells 38,601 Shares of PG&E Co. (NYSE:PCG) StockAugust 18, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comQ1 2025 EPS Estimates for PG&E Co. (NYSE:PCG) Lowered by Zacks ResearchAugust 22, 2024 | Insiders Exposed (Ad)$5k to $1.3m in just 3 tradesIt doesn’t happen often, but occasionally, something completely unique comes across my radar. In this case, I’m talking about legal “Insider Trading”. Traders who have consistently signaled 453% … 610% .. and even 1036%... gains. And until now they have been doing it completely under the radar. In an upcoming interview I am revealing the strategy behind this gold-mine and how you can piggy back their every trade.August 17, 2024 | ca.finance.yahoo.comPCG Aug 2024 19.000 callAugust 15, 2024 | msn.comNeed help with past-due PG&E bills? Resource fair in Fresno could helpAugust 14, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comThe Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Pfizer, Shopify, PG&E, Hess and DatadogAugust 13, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comPCG Mar 2025 15.000 call (PCG250321C00015000)August 13, 2024 | msn.comSpeak out about your PG&E experience on camera and get compensatedAugust 9, 2024 | prnewswire.comSunday is National 811 Day--A Reminder to Call 811 Before Any Digging Project, Large or SmallAugust 9, 2024 | msn.comFree backpack giveaway, PG&E bill assistance at this Fresno eventAugust 9, 2024 | bizjournals.comPG&E initiatives improve access to electric vehicles, public transportation in Silicon ValleyAugust 9, 2024 | yahoo.comEvent helps families pay PG&E bills and get ready to head back-to-school in FresnoSee More Headlines Receive PCG Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for PG&E and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 7/15 Dividend6/28/2024Dividend Payable7/15/2024Last Earnings7/25/2024Today8/22/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)10/24/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorUtilities Industry Electric & other services combined Sub-IndustryMulti-Utilities Current SymbolNYSE:PCG CUSIP69331C10 CIK1004980 Webwww.pgecorp.com Phone(415) 973-1000Fax415-973-8719Employees28,010Year Founded1905Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$20.44 High Stock Price Target$23.00 Low Stock Price Target$16.00 Potential Upside/Downside+9.4%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.75 Research Coverage8 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.12 Trailing P/E Ratio16.68 Forward P/E Ratio13.84 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$2.26 billion Net Margins10.22% Pretax Margin7.18% Return on Equity11.76% Return on Assets2.37% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.99 Current Ratio0.90 Quick Ratio0.86 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$24.78 billion Price / Sales2.17 Cash Flow$2.48 per share Price / Cash Flow7.52 Book Value$10.14 per share Price / Book1.84Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares2,879,277,000Free Float2,874,958,000Market Cap$53.78 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.09 Social Links The Best High-Yield Dividend Stocks for 2024Looking to generate income with your stock portfolio? Use these ten stocks to generate a safe and reliable source of investment income.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMs. Patricia Kessler Poppe (Age 55)CEO & Director Comp: $5.21MKey CompetitorsSempraNYSE:SREDominion EnergyNYSE:DPublic Service Enterprise GroupNYSE:PEGConsolidated EdisonNYSE:EDWEC Energy GroupNYSE:WECView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsTruist Financial CorpSold 8,488 shares on 8/21/2024Ownership: 0.001%Point72 Asset Management L.P.Bought 327,600 shares on 8/19/2024Ownership: 0.000%EP Wealth Advisors LLCBought 27,289 shares on 8/19/2024Ownership: 0.001%Wallace Advisory Group LLCSold 825 shares on 8/16/2024Ownership: 0.001%Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co.Sold 2,813 shares on 8/16/2024Ownership: 0.000%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions Should I Buy PG&E Stock? PCG Pros and Cons Explained Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in PG&E Co.: PG&E's stock price has been showing a positive trend, currently trading at $18.03, with a potential upside according to analysts. PG&E reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.31 for the quarter, surpassing analysts' estimates, indicating strong financial performance. PG&E's revenue for the quarter was $5.99 billion, higher than analyst expectations, showcasing robust revenue growth. PG&E's net margin of 10.22% and return on equity of 11.91% demonstrate the company's profitability and efficient use of shareholder equity. PG&E's recent dividend announcement of $0.01 per share represents a stable dividend yield of 0.22%, providing income potential for investors. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in PG&E Co. for these reasons: PG&E's debt-to-equity ratio of 2.08 may raise concerns about the company's leverage and financial risk. PG&E's beta of 1.08 indicates the stock's sensitivity to market movements, potentially leading to higher volatility. PG&E's payout ratio of 3.57% suggests a relatively low dividend payout compared to other companies, limiting immediate income for investors. PG&E's 52-week high of $18.95 may signal a near-term resistance level for the stock, impacting potential price appreciation. PG&E's current ratio of 0.99 and quick ratio of 0.93 may indicate liquidity challenges, affecting the company's ability to meet short-term obligations. These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Thursday, August 15, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these PG&E pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. PCG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have PCG shares performed this year? PG&E's stock was trading at $18.03 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, PCG shares have increased by 3.6% and is now trading at $18.68. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were PG&E's earnings last quarter? PG&E Co. (NYSE:PCG) issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July, 25th. The utilities provider reported $0.31 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.30 by $0.01. The company's revenue for the quarter was up 13.2% on a year-over-year basis. What is William D. Johnson's approval rating as PG&E's CEO? 60 employees have rated PG&E Chief Executive Officer William D. Johnson on Glassdoor.com. William D. Johnson has an approval rating of 80% among the company's employees. Who are PG&E's major shareholders? PG&E's top institutional investors include King Street Capital Management L.P. (4.30%), Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA (3.54%), Ameriprise Financial Inc. (1.27%) and Legal & General Group Plc (0.66%). Insiders that own company stock include Pg&E Fire Victim Trust, Patricia K Poppe, Cheryl F Campbell, Robert C Flexon, Carolyn Jeanne Burke, Stephanie N Williams and Arno Lockheart Harris. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of PG&E? Shares of PCG stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of PG&E own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that PG&E investors own include General Electric (GE), Intel (INTC), AT&T (T), Pfizer (PFE), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Cisco Systems (CSCO) and NVIDIA (NVDA). This page (NYSE:PCG) was last updated on 8/22/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersWhat Is the $7,882 Stimulus Payment 2024?Biden’s government just announced a new government "stimulus program"... 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