PG&EPCG
PCG
About: PG&E is a holding company whose main subsidiary is Pacific Gas and Electric, a regulated utility operating in Central and Northern California that serves 5.3 million electricity customers and 4.6 million gas customers in 47 of the state's 58 counties. PG&E operated under bankruptcy court supervision between January 2019 and June 2020. In 2004, PG&E sold its unregulated assets as part of an earlier postbankruptcy reorganization.
Employees: 28,400
0
Funds holding %
of 7,296 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 8 analysts
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
130% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $651M | Put options by funds: $283M
31% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 302 | Existing positions reduced: 230
24% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 128 | Existing positions closed: 103
2% more funds holding
Funds holding: 718 [Q4 2024] → 733 (+15) [Q1 2025]
0% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 19 [Q4 2024] → 19 (+0) [Q1 2025]
0.36% less ownership
Funds ownership: 94.07% [Q4 2024] → 93.71% (-0.36%) [Q1 2025]
15% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $41.7B [Q4 2024] → $35.3B (-$6.33B) [Q1 2025]
Research analyst outlook
8 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$17
25%
upside
Avg. target
$19.75
45%
upside
High target
$22
61%
upside
8 analyst ratings
4 positive
50%
3 neutral
38%
1 negative
13%
Morgan Stanley Stephen Byrd | 32%upside $18 | Underweight Maintained | 22 May 2025 |
Mizuho Anthony Crowdell | 54%upside $21 | Outperform Maintained | 19 May 2025 |
Evercore ISI Group Michael Lonegan | 25%upside $17 | In-Line Maintained | 28 Apr 2025 |
Guggenheim Shahriar Pourreza | 25%upside $17 | Neutral Maintained | 25 Apr 2025 |
Jefferies Julien Dumoulin-Smith | 61%upside $22 | Buy Maintained | 23 Apr 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 14 articles about PCG published over the past 30 days
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
2 days ago
PG&E: Recent Plunge Is Another Chance To Buy At 'Fire Sale' Prices
PG&E's recent share price plunge creates a compelling buying opportunity, as wildfire and regulatory risks appear overblown given new mitigation measures and legislative uncertainty. The utility sector's defensive nature, combined with surging power demand from AI, EVs, and data centers, positions PG&E for strong earnings growth. PG&E is significantly undervalued, trading below 10x forward earnings, and offers substantial dividend growth potential with payout ratios expected to rise.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 week ago
Wildfire Prevention Today and Tomorrow: PG&E Shares 2025 Wildfire Season Readiness Update, Showcases Local XPRIZE Wildfire Competitors
PG&E's Layers of Protection Are Working, Prevented a Major Wildfire in 2023 and 2024 SAN RAMON, Calif. , June 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to monitor wildfire conditions and deploying proven layers of wildfire protection to prevent wildfires, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) shared its readiness ahead of peak wildfire season.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 week ago
Connecting Hometowns: PG&E and Habitat for Humanity California Partner on Projects Supporting Local Families
Pacific Gas and Electric Company has provided $500,000 to help build 10 Northern and Central California Habitat projects over two years OAKLAND, Calif. , June 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- During National Homeownership Month, Habitat for Humanity California and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) today announced a new two-year partnership.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Here's Why PG&E (PCG) is a Strong Growth Stock
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Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 week ago
PG&E and California Fire Foundation Open Applications for Wildfire Safety and Preparedness Grants
More than $1 million in grants, public education, and outreach funded in 2025; Applications Accepted May 30 through June 30 OAKLAND, Calif. , June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ahead of California's peak fire season, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and the California Fire Foundation (CFF) are encouraging California-based fire departments and community-based organizations to apply for grants for wildfire safety and preparedness programs and projects.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 week ago
Expanding Access: More PG&E Customers Eligible for 18% Electric Discount Under New Support Program Guidelines
Customers are Encouraged to Check Eligibility and Apply for Monthly Electric Discount OAKLAND, Calif. , June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- More than an estimated 150,000 additional Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) customers are now eligible for an 18% discount on their electric rate.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
2 weeks ago
PG&E and Smart Wires Enhance Grid Reliability, Capacity for Data Centers in San Jose
Deployment of advanced power flow control technology enables 100+ MW of additional capacity, ensures efficient power distribution for critical infrastructure SAN JOSE, Calif. and DURHAM, N.C.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
2 weeks ago
Surging Data Center Growth to Help Lower Energy Costs for PG&E Customers
Every 1,000 MW (or 1 GW) of New Electric Demand from Data Centers Could Decrease Monthly Electric Bills by 1-2% SAN JOSE, Calif. , May 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is seeing a huge jump in the amount of electricity needed for new data centers.
Positive
Reuters
2 weeks ago
Biggest California utility sees more than 40% jump in data center interest, executive says
PG&E , California's largest electric utility, has seen a jump of more than 40% this year in requests for power supplies from data center developers across the northern part of the state, an executive with the company told Reuters on Tuesday.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
3 weeks ago
PG&E to Graduates: Toss Caps in the Air, Not Metallic Balloons
Celebrate Safely During Graduation Season; Keep Metallic Balloons Weighted Down OAKLAND, Calif. , May 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- With graduation season in full swing, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is warning customers about the public safety risks associated with helium-filled metallic balloons: If your graduation celebration involves balloons, make sure they are secured with a weight.
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