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(From Gold Safe Exchange) (Ad) Free PCG Stock Alerts $18.55 +0.27 (+1.48%) (As of 05/31/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$18.29▼$18.5750-Day Range$16.03▼$18.9252-Week Range$14.71▼$18.95Volume21.05 million shsAverage Volume14.97 million shsMarket Capitalization$53.40 billionP/E Ratio16.56Dividend Yield0.22%Price Target$19.75 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 Buy2.57 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside6.5% Upside$19.75 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.09% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.76Based on 15 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$1.01 M 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 Sector53rd out of 89 stocksElectric & Other Services Combined Industry12th out of 18 stocks 2.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingPG&E has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.57, and is based on 4 buy ratings, 3 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 Shorted1.09% 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 2.3, 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 6.53%, 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 2.6 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentPG&E has a news sentiment score of 0.76. 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 higher news sentiment than the 0.56 average news sentiment score of Utilities companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 15 news articles for PG&E this week, compared to 13 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 18 people have searched for PCG on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -55% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 6 people have added PG&E to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -45% 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 $1,007,720.00 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 16.56, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 139.60.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of PG&E is 16.56, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 91.12.Price to Book Value per Share RatioPG&E has a P/B Ratio of 2.06. 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 Porter & CompanyKiss of death from Joe BidenI did not consent. You did not consent. It’s in direct violation of the U.S. Constitution but Biden does not care.I have uncovered a bombshell that changes everything… and threatens everything. About PG&E Stock (NYSE:PCG)PG&E Corporation, through its subsidiary, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, engages in the sale and delivery of electricity and natural gas to customers in northern and central California, the United States. It generates electricity using nuclear, hydroelectric, fossil fuel-fired, fuel cell, and photovoltaic sources. 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 HeadlinesMay 2, 2024 | insidertrades.comPG&E Co. (NYSE:PCG) CEO Patricia K. Poppe Sells 59,000 SharesMay 31 at 4:13 PM | seekingalpha.comPG&E: Capital Hungry Name Lagging Industry MarginsMay 30 at 3:28 AM | americanbankingnews.comPG&E (NYSE:PCG) PT Raised to $18.00May 28 at 2:00 PM | prnewswire.comPG&E and California Fire Foundation Open Applications for Wildfire Safety and Preparedness GrantsMay 28 at 12:59 AM | msn.comToyota takes a tightrope walk on PG&E guide wire in Tulare CountyMay 27, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWith A Return On Equity Of 9.3%, Has PG&E Corporation's (NYSE:PCG) Management Done Well?May 26, 2024 | msn.comUPDATE: Power back on for thousands of PG&E customers in OrovilleMay 25, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comPG&E Co. (NYSE:PCG) Receives Average Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" from BrokeragesMay 24, 2024 | msn.comLawmakers push back against PG&E rate hikes | 10 On Your SideMay 23, 2024 | msn.comPG&E customers face more increases in monthly utility bills under new state proposalMay 23, 2024 | msn.comPG&E customers face more increases in monthly utility bills: new state proposalMay 22, 2024 | prnewswire.comPG&E Safety Tip for Graduates: Celebrate Safely by Securing Balloons with a WeightMay 20, 2024 | powermag.comHow PG&E Is Reducing Wildfire Risks Using Satellite ImageryMay 17, 2024 | msn.comPG&E outage affects 12,000 customers in Santa RosaMay 17, 2024 | prnewswire.comDates Set for PG&E Quarterly Stock DividendsMay 17, 2024 | msn.comPG&E outage affecting 12,000 customers in Santa RosaMay 16, 2024 | investorplace.comAll In: Daniel Loeb Puts 37% of Portfolio in These 3 Stocks. Masterstroke or Misstep?May 15, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comTop Stock Reports for Broadcom, Merck & AirbnbMay 14, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comPG&E Named in Fast Company's 2024 World Changing Ideas AwardsMay 14, 2024 | powermag.comPG&E Recognized for Remote Grid ProgramMay 14, 2024 | yahoo.comPG&E: Power restored after more than 4,000 impactedMay 13, 2024 | msn.comPG&E: Outage leaves more than 4,000 without powerMay 13, 2024 | yahoo.comPG&E and a Chumash Tribe had a deal for Diablo Canyon. Then the state stepped in | OpinionMay 10, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comIt Looks Like Shareholders Would Probably Approve PG&E Corporation's (NYSE:PCG) CEO Compensation PackageMay 10, 2024 | msn.comCalifornia regulators approve flat rate for electric bills, impacting utility companies like PG&ESee 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 4/15 Dividend3/27/2024Dividend Payable4/15/2024Last Earnings4/25/2024Today5/31/2024Ex-Dividend for 7/15 Dividend6/28/2024Dividend Payable7/15/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)7/25/2024Fiscal 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$19.75 High Stock Price Target$23.00 Low Stock Price Target$16.00 Potential Upside/Downside+6.5%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.57 Research Coverage7 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.12 Trailing P/E Ratio16.55 Forward P/E Ratio13.73 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$2.26 billion Net Margins10.05% Pretax Margin5.19% Return on Equity11.32% Return on Assets2.27% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio2.08 Current Ratio0.99 Quick Ratio0.93 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$24.43 billion Price / Sales2.19 Cash Flow$2.50 per share Price / Cash Flow7.41 Book Value$9.02 per share Price / Book2.06Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares2,879,280,000Free Float2,874,958,000Market Cap$53.38 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.26 Social Links Ten Starter Stocks For Beginners to Buy NowJust getting into the stock market? These 10 simple stocks can help beginning investors build long-term wealth without knowing options, technicals, or other advanced strategies.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 & InstitutionsTeachers Retirement System of The State of KentuckyBought 240,479 shares on 5/28/2024Ownership: 0.019%Farallon Capital Management LLCSold 1,000,000 shares on 5/24/2024Ownership: 0.044%Cetera Advisors LLCBought 30,001 shares on 5/24/2024Ownership: 0.001%Beck Bode LLCBought 588,346 shares on 5/22/2024Ownership: 0.020%Atria Investments IncSold 15,797 shares on 5/21/2024Ownership: 0.002%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 reported earnings per share (EPS) that exceeded analysts' consensus estimates, indicating strong financial performance. The company has a return on equity of 11.32%, showcasing its ability to generate profit from shareholders' equity. PG&E's dividend announcement of $0.01 per share represents a 0.22% yield, providing potential income for investors. Despite a decrease in revenue, PG&E's net margin of 10.05% suggests efficient cost management. Analysts predict a positive EPS of 1.35 for the current fiscal year, indicating growth potential. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in PG&E Co. for these reasons: PG&E's revenue for the quarter was below consensus estimates, indicating potential challenges in revenue generation. The company's payout ratio of 3.57% may limit future dividend growth or reinvestment in the business. PG&E's stock price performance may be volatile due to regulatory and legal uncertainties surrounding the company. The decrease in revenue by 5.6% on a year-over-year basis raises concerns about the company's ability to maintain stable growth. Analyst ratings changes, including downgrades, may reflect market uncertainties and risks associated with investing in PG&E Co. 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, May 30, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these PG&E pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. PCG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell PG&E stock right now? 7 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for PG&E in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" PCG shares. View PCG analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is PG&E's stock price target for 2024? 7 brokers have issued 12 month price objectives for PG&E's stock. Their PCG share price targets range from $16.00 to $23.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $19.75 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 6.5% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for PCG or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have PCG shares performed in 2024? PG&E's stock was trading at $18.03 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, PCG shares have increased by 2.9% and is now trading at $18.5450. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. When is PG&E's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, July 25th 2024. View our PCG earnings forecast. How were PG&E's earnings last quarter? PG&E Co. (NYSE:PCG) released its earnings results on Thursday, April, 25th. The utilities provider reported $0.37 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.35 by $0.02. The utilities provider had revenue of $5.86 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.60 billion. PG&E had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 11.32% and a net margin of 10.05%. The firm's quarterly revenue was down 5.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $0.29 EPS. How often does PG&E pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for PG&E? PG&E announced a quarterly dividend on Friday, May 17th. Investors of record on Friday, June 28th will be given a dividend of $0.01 per share on Monday, July 15th. This represents a $0.04 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.22%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, June 28th. Read our dividend analysis for PCG. Is PG&E a good dividend stock? PG&E (NYSE:PCG) pays an annual dividend of $0.04 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.22%. The dividend payout ratio is 3.57%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, PCG will have a dividend payout ratio of 2.72% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for PCG. What ETFs hold PG&E's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of PG&E (NYSE:PCG) stock in their portfolio include VanEck Uranium+Nuclear Energy ETF (NLR), Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF (UTES), Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU), First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX Fund (FXU), Invesco Dorsey Wright Utilities Momentum ETF (PUI), TrueShares Eagle Global Renewable Energy Income ETF (RNWZ), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Utilities ETF (RSPU) and ClearBridge Sustainable Infrastructure ETF (INFR). What guidance has PG&E issued on next quarter's earnings? PG&E updated its FY24 earnings guidance on Thursday, April, 25th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $1.33-1.37 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of $1.35. 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. What other stocks do shareholders of PG&E own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other PG&E investors own include General Electric (GE), Intel (INTC), AT&T (T), Pfizer (PFE), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Cisco Systems (CSCO), NVIDIA (NVDA), Procter & Gamble (PG), Walt Disney (DIS) and JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM). Who are PG&E's major shareholders? PG&E's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Vanguard Group Inc. (9.81%), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (4.38%), Capital International Investors (4.21%), Blackstone Inc. (1.68%), Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD (1.36%) and Jennison Associates LLC (0.70%). Insiders that own company stock include Arno Lockheart Harris, Carolyn Jeanne Burke, Cheryl F Campbell, Patricia K Poppe, Pg&E Fire Victim Trust and Robert C Flexon. 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. 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