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PCG·PG&E Corporation

$12.79
+0.29 (+2.32%)
High
$12.85
Open
$12.46
Market Cap
27.42B
52W High
$19.70
Low
$12.42
P. Close
$12.79
P/E
8.66
52W Low
$11.76
Fwd P/E
6.94
DailyIQ Est.
$19.52
Inst. Ownership
93.0%
Short Interest
1.82%
Days to Cover
1.0
Technical Score (1D)
18
BEARISH
News Sentiment
34
BEARISH
On Oct 6, Ladenburg Thalmann lowered its price target for Pacific Gas & Electric (PCG) from $22 to $15.50 while maintaining a buy rating, citing regulatory headwinds and concerns about the company’s future earnings potential. On Oct 5, PCG announced a comprehensive strategic review aimed at mitigating wildfire‑related financial risks, with the company exploring capital allocation changes and restructuring options to improve its credit profile and reduce financing costs. The same day, PCG hosted a virtual webinar series featuring its chief financial officers, which included a transcript and senior executive participation but did not disclose any new material guidance or contractual changes. The strategic review and the webinar both reflected PCG’s focus on addressing the escalating wildfire risks that threaten its creditworthiness and service affordability. The price target adjustment and the strategic review together underscore the market’s view that regulatory challenges and wildfire liabilities are significant factors shaping PCG’s future prospects.
LOW TARGET
$14 +9.5%
2 analysts
MEAN TARGET
$19 +47.1%
13 analysts
HIGH TARGET
$24 +87.7%
9 analysts
PRICE RANGE
$14.00 - $24.00
SB / B / H / S / SS
5/9/8/1/1
DAILYIQ EST.
$19.52 (+52.6%)
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Utilities - Regulated Electric
Exchange
NYQ
Country
United States
Symbol
PCG
Description
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (PCG) is a utility company that provides electricity and natural gas to customers across northern and central California. Its core business involves the generation, transmission, and distribution of these essential energy resources. Electricity generation relies on a diverse portfolio, including nuclear, hydroelectric, fossil fuels, and renewable sources like solar. PG&E's extensive infrastructure network encompasses transmission lines, substations, and distribution systems for both electricity and natural gas, serving a wide range of customers from residential to industrial. Incorporated in 1905 and headquartered in Oakland, California, the company plays a critical role in powering a significant portion of the state's economy.
Bought (1Y)
7,500 shares
$92K
Sold (1Y)
204,122 shares
$3.6M
DENAULT LEO P-
Award/Grant2,653.06 shares2026-09-30
LARSEN JOHN O-
Buy7,500 shares2026-09-30
Vallejo Alejandro TEVP, Chief People Officer
Award/Grant596.66 shares2026-09-23
Fugate William Craig-
Sell6,500 shares2026-09-04
Vallejo Alejandro TEVP, Chief People Officer
Award/Grant420.71 shares2026-08-21
52/ 100
Neutral / mixed
Overall: Neutral
✓Revenue growing year over year
✕Negative net margin
✓Positive operating cash flow
Net Margin
-5.2%
Revenue CAGR
3.6%
Current Ratio
0.97x
Debt / Equity
1.79x
Return on Equity
-4.0%
Earnings Summary
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (PCG) is a regulated electric utility serving northern and central California, operating a diversified generation mix that includes nuclear, hydro, fossil fuels, and renewables, and managing an extensive transmission and distribution network for both electricity and natural gas. In the most recent quarters, Q4 2025 revenue rose to $6.804 billion from $6.383 billion in Q3 2025, while EPS increased from $0.50 to $0.36, slightly below the $0.374 forecast; Q1 2026 revenue reached $6.881 billion versus $6.804 billion in Q4 2025, and EPS climbed to $0.43 from $0.36, beating the $0.391 estimate. The company has consistently reported revenue growth each quarter, with EPS generally meeting or slightly missing estimates, indicating stable top‑line expansion but modest earnings volatility. Historically, PCG has posted year‑over‑year revenue gains of roughly 5–7% over the past four quarters, while EPS has trended upward, though with occasional misses against analyst expectations; the pattern suggests revenue resilience even when earnings lag. Recent news highlights the launch of the SHARE virtual‑power‑plant (VPP) partnership with Google, Rewiring America, Tesla, and others, enrolling about 21,000 residential DERs to provide flexible capacity and potentially lower operating costs; this initiative could improve operating margins and mitigate peak‑time demand. Additionally, the company’s $2 billion deferral of its 2027 capital‑expenditure plan amid wildfire‑liability concerns introduces uncertainty into its long‑term growth trajectory, though the VPP may offset some risk.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.28$0.34$0.40$0.47$0.53Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$0.42 - -
Q2'26$0.44$0.40-8.8%
Q1'26$0.39$0.43+9.7%
Q4'25$0.37$0.36-3.9%
Q3'25$0.43$0.50+17.3%
Q2'25$0.32$0.31-1.9%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$5.8B$6.1B$6.4B$6.7B$7.0BQ2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$6.8B - -
Q2'26$6.2B$5.9B-5.5%
Q1'26$6.4B$6.9B+8.0%
Q4'25$6.4B$6.8B+6.7%
Q3'25 - $6.3B -
Q2'25 - $5.9B -

Market Data

PCG Stock Snapshot

BEARISH18/100
$12.79+$0.29 (2.3%)
Market cap
27.42B
P/E ratio
8.7
Day range
$12.42 – $12.85
News sentiment
34/100 · Bearish
Analyst target
$18.81 (+47.1%)
Consensus
Buy · 24 analysts
52-week range+8.8% off low · -35.1% from high
$11.76$19.70
Price $12.79 DailyIQ Est. $19.52

PCG's technical picture is under pressure, with momentum working against price. Sector peers are worth watching - large caps in Utilities tend to move together on rotation.

Behaviour On Record

What PCG's own history says about today's numbers

Realized volatility (21d)
29.7% 65th pct
Below its peak
-82.7%
vs 200-day average
-25.3%
Up days (1y)
47%

PG&E Corporation is currently running 29.7% annualised volatility over the last 21 sessions. Measured against PCG's own 13 years of daily returns rather than a market-wide average, that is the 65th percentile — a little above its own norm, against a typical reading of 24.6%. The distinction matters because a number that looks calm for one stock is turbulent for another, and the absolute figure on its own tells you neither.

PCG is trading -82.7% below its running peak. Across 12 full years on file, its median worst-drawdown-in-a-year was -28.6%, and the deepest was -84.2% in 2019. The current drawdown is already deeper than this stock's typical annual low point, which puts it in the part of its range where past recoveries began — and where past declines also continued.

Price sits -25.3% from its 200-day moving average. Against every other day in its history, that gap ranks at the 11th percentile — a narrower gap than it typically runs. Over the past year PCG closed higher on 47% of sessions, and it is currently 2 sessions into a rising streak.

On October specifically: over 13 years of records, PCG finished the month higher 10 of 13 times, with a median return of +2.4% and an average of +1.1%. Its strongest month historically has been April at +5.1% on average, its weakest August at -2.7%. Seasonality is a weak signal on its own — a decade is a small sample and regimes change — but it is a real distribution rather than a rule of thumb.

Overnight risk is measurable too: PCG has opened more than 2% away from the prior close in 155 of 3,266 sessions (4.7% of the time), with the largest gaps running +63.5% and -22.9%. For anyone holding through an event, that rate is a better guide to overnight exposure than the intraday range.

Across the last 3 dated reports on file, PCG moved an average of 1.8% in the session after earnings, closing higher 2 of those 3 times, with a median move of +1.2% and a largest of +3.0%.

All figures computed from 3,267 daily closes between 2013-10-07 and 2026-10-05, split-adjusted, recomputed daily. Percentiles are against PCG's own 13-year history, not a peer group or index.

Sector Rotation

Is money rotating into or out of PCG's sector?

PG&E Corporation sits in the Utilities sector, currently ranked 9th of 12 GICS sectors by relative-strength rotation score (improving).

Sector rank
#9 of 12
Sector state
Improving
Sector rotation score
64

Options Market

What is the options market pricing for PCG?

CallsPuts

For PG&E Corporation's nearest expiry (2026-10-09, 2 days out), open interest is call-heavy, a bullish tilt (put/call ratio of 0.40), with at-the-money implied volatility around 38.3%. The options market is pricing roughly a ±2.8% move by that expiry — a range of about $12.43–$13.15.

Put/call ratio (2026-10-09)
0.40
ATM implied volatility
38.3%
Total open interest
9,516
Expected move by 2026-10-09
±2.8% ($12.43–$13.15)

Analyst Rating Changes

Are analysts turning bullish or bearish on PCG?

UBS most recently downgraded PG&E Corporation to Neutral on Sep 23, 2026 with a price target of $14 (from $19). Over the last 90 days, coverage has run 0 upgrades against 6 downgrades, a net bearish lean.

Latest action
UBS — Neutral
90-day upgrades
0
90-day downgrades
6
Net rating momentum
-6
DateFirmActionRatingPrice target
Sep 23, 2026UBSDowngradeBuy → Neutral$19 → $14
Sep 18, 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainedEqual-Weight$22 → $20
Sep 4, 2026B of A SecuritiesMaintainedNeutral$13 → $14
Sep 3, 2026BarclaysMaintainedOverweight$23 → $18
Sep 3, 2026MizuhoMaintainedNeutral$16 → $14
Sep 3, 2026Truist SecuritiesDowngradeBuy → Hold$21 → $17
Sep 2, 2026JP MorganMaintainedOverweight$25 → $18
Sep 1, 2026B of A SecuritiesDowngradeBuy → Neutral$24 → $13
Aug 31, 2026Wells FargoDowngradeOverweight → Equal-Weight$25 → $24
Aug 31, 2026MizuhoDowngradeOutperform → Neutral$21 → $16
Aug 31, 2026BMO CapitalDowngradeOutperform → Market Perform$28 → $21
Aug 21, 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainedEqual-Weight$23 → $22

PCG Competitive Positioning

PG&E Corporation (PCG) is tracked alongside these names in Utilities - Regulated Electric on DailyIQ — ranked by market cap, with today's move alongside.

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News Sentiment Analysis

Sentiment gathered from recent headlines

34/100
Strong NegativeNeutralStrong Positive
BEARISH

Recent News Coverage

Most recent articles, ranked by recency (click to expand).

10+ articles
What did this article say?
Ladenburg Thalmann reduced its price target for PG&E (PCG) from $22 to $15.50 while keeping a buy rating. The downgrade reflects concerns about the company’s future earnings potential and market conditions. The firm cited a more cautious outlook for the utility sector and anticipated regulatory challenges. Despite the lower target, the analyst team still views PG&E as a value play relative to peers.
What did this article say?
Pacific Gas & Electric (PCG) announced a comprehensive strategic review to address escalating wildfire-related financial risks in California. The company is exploring capital allocation changes and restructuring options to improve its credit profile and reduce financing costs. PCG’s CFO highlighted the need for state legislative reforms to the wildfire liability framework while noting that the company cannot wait for policy changes. The review aims to identify pathways to achieve investment‑grade ratings and safeguard the company’s ability to serve California customers affordably.
What did this article say?
On October 5, 2026, PCG hosted a virtual webinar series featuring its Chief Financial Officers. The event included a transcript of the session and participation from senior executives. The presentation focused on financial performance and strategic initiatives, but did not disclose any new material guidance or contractual changes. As a result, the event had no immediate impact on PCG’s valuation or outlook.
What did this article say?
PG&E Corporation (PCG) was slated to release its Q3 earnings on October 22, 2026. The company was projected to report diluted EPS of 40 cents, a 20% decline from the previous year’s 50 cents, yet it had consistently met or surpassed estimates for the past four quarters. For fiscal 2026, analysts expected EPS of $1.65, up 10% from $1.50 in fiscal 2025, with further growth projected for 2027. Despite the short‑term dip, the overall guidance indicated a positive earnings trajectory.
What did this article say?
PG&E (PCG) filed a 10‑year Electrical Undergrounding Plan with the California Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety, proposing to bury approximately 5,000 miles of electric distribution lines between 2028 and 2037. The company projected that undergrounding would eliminate about $6 billion in vegetation management, operations, and maintenance costs over the life of the assets. Approval would also require a conditional cost‑approval application to the California Public Utilities Commission. The plan aims to enhance reliability while substantially reducing wildfire risk.
What did this article say?
PG&E CEO Patti Poppe highlighted that California’s rapid AI and data‑center expansion is driving a significant increase in power demand, with the utility reporting a 12.7‑gigawatt data‑center pipeline. The company has cut its planned 2027 investment by about $2 billion, citing higher borrowing costs that added $600 million to customer expenses over the past two years. Poppe warned that unresolved wildfire liability regulations could hinder PG&E’s ability to fund necessary grid upgrades, potentially limiting the utility’s capacity to support continued growth. The announcement underscored a mixed outlook: strong demand growth countered by regulatory uncertainty.
What did this article say?
Critical Loop announced that its Cygnus software‑defined power controller had achieved CSIP 2030.5 certification and completed interoperability testing with Pacific Gas and Electric Company. The certification places Cygnus on PG&E’s Flex Connect Approved Solution Providers list, while its existing UL 3141 listing makes it the first controller to hold both credentials. The dual approvals enable customers to connect to the grid more quickly and with broader utility compatibility, potentially expanding PCG’s market reach and revenue streams.
What did this article say?
UBS analyst Gregg Orrill downgraded PG&E Corporation (PCG) from Buy to Neutral, citing heightened wildfire liability risks and a stalled legislative reform in California. The downgrade was accompanied by a price target reduction from $19 to $14, reflecting concerns over the company's exposure to $2.25 billion in 2021 Dixie fire liabilities and $400 million in 2022 Mosquito fire liabilities. The analyst warned that continued inaction on wildfire liability reform could eliminate a key catalyst for PG&E’s growth prospects. The downgrade signals a material negative shift in investor sentiment toward PCG’s risk profile.
What did this article say?
On September 24, 2026, UBS downgraded Pacific Gas & Electric (PCG) after noting stalled progress on California wildfire liability reform. The downgrade highlighted shifting legislative priorities in Sacramento and increasing political resistance as key obstacles to reform. UBS warned that unresolved liability rules could materially affect PCG’s risk profile and long‑term investment planning. The downgrade was viewed as a significant setback for the utility, though other positive developments were noted. The decision underscored the regulatory uncertainty facing PCG’s future grid and safety investments.

Technical Analysis

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18
BEARISH
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Institutional & Hedge Fund Ownership
25 tracked managers · $18.29B combined position · 12 adding, 11 trimming, 2 unchanged (latest 13F filings)
ManagerTrendShares Held% of Co.Position ValueFiled
Vanguard Group Inc▲ Buy264,237,46212.34%$4.25B2026-01-29
BlackRock, Inc.▼ Sell249,718,50911.67%$3.57B2026-08-07
FMR LLC (Fidelity)▲ Buy175,594,9018.20%$2.08B2026-08-13
AQR Capital Management LLC▲ Buy86,284,1774.03%$1.45B2026-08-14
Geode Capital Management, LLC▲ Buy66,995,9963.13%$1.17B2026-08-12
JPMorgan Chase & Co▼ Sell45,774,9022.14%$570.68M2026-08-12
Third Point LLC▼ Sell44,440,0002.08%$567.22M2026-02-17
Norges Bank▼ Sell31,995,9751.49%$538.17M2026-08-12
Two Sigma Investments, LP▼ Sell65,326,3703.05%$462.78M2026-08-14
Morgan Stanley▲ Buy41,821,1121.95%$430.39M2026-08-13
Citadel Advisors LLC• Hold42,926,9922.01%$327.13M2026-09-02
Invesco Ltd.▲ Buy18,947,3730.89%$322.19M2026-08-14
Northern Trust Corp▲ Buy18,363,0230.86%$308.87M2026-08-13
Balyasny Asset Management L.P.▲ Buy69,019,7773.22%$260.60M2026-08-14
Goldman Sachs Group Inc▼ Sell13,931,6910.65%$223.94M2026-08-14
Point72 Asset Management, L.P.▲ Buy134,879,0766.30%$223.16M2026-08-14
Capital Research Global Investors▼ Sell11,985,8390.56%$201.62M2026-08-12
Millennium Management LLC▼ Sell11,350,4850.53%$190.92M2026-08-14
Man Group plc▼ Sell11,207,6700.52%$188.51M2026-08-14
Soros Fund Management LLC• Hold175,000,0008.18%$179.60M2026-08-14
Citigroup Inc▲ Buy17,433,6810.81%$178.43M2026-08-03
Bank of America Corp▼ Sell9,991,0570.47%$173.04M2026-08-14
Susquehanna International Group, LLP▲ Buy9,335,6880.44%$157.03M2026-08-14
Wellington Management Group LLP▼ Sell43,680,8812.04%$150.44M2026-08-14
Sculptor Capital LP▲ Buy81,156,6323.79%$129.15M2026-08-14
Q2 2026 flow:109.71M sh bought ($468.17M)103.63M sh sold ($1.30B)net +6.08M sh (−$828.93M)
Congressional Trading Activity
3 disclosed trades · ~$24.0K est. traded value · 1 buys, 2 sells
MemberChamberStateTypeAmountTradedFiled
Valerie HoyleHouseOR04▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-09-232025-10-10
Gilbert CisnerosHouseCA31▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-02-262025-03-06
Valerie HoyleHouseOR04▲ Buy$1K - $15K2024-10-292025-09-12