PNC Financial Services Stock Surges 5.3%, With A 5-Day Winning Spree
PNC Financial Services (PNC) stock hit day 5 of a continuous streak of days with gains, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to a 5.3% return. The company has gained about $3.8 Bil in value over the last 5 days, with its current market capitalization at about $75 Bil. The stock remains 1.4% above its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 14% for the S&P 500.
PNC’s recent streak was fueled by lingering strength from its Q3 EPS beat of $4.35 and an 8.9% revenue surge. Positive analyst upgrades, like Oppenheimer’s $231 target, coupled with strategic fintech investments and expansion, amplified investor confidence amidst a favorable regional bank outlook.
What is the point? Momentum often precedes conviction. A multi-day win streak can signal growing investor confidence or spark follow-on buying. Tracking such trends can help you ride the strength, or prepare for a well-timed entry if momentum fades. Our take: There are a few things to fear in PNC stock given its overall Moderate operating performance and financial condition. Hence, despite its Low valuation, this makes the stock look Risky (see Buy or Sell PNC).
For quick background, PNC provides diversified financial services including retail banking, corporate and institutional loans, investment management, retirement planning, private banking, and trust administration solutions in the United States.
Comparing PNC Stock Returns With The S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for PNC stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | PNC | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| 5D (Current Streak) | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| 1M (21D) | 1.1% | -1.3% |
| 3M (63D) | -6.5% | 3.7% |
| YTD 2025 | 1.4% | 14.0% |
| 2024 | 29.4% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 2.7% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | -18.6% | -19.4% |
However, big gains can follow sharp reversals – but how has PNC behaved after prior drops? See PNC Dip Buyer Analysis to learn more.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 48 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 9 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 34 | 4 |
| 4D | 6 | 3 |
| 5D | 5 | 0 |
| 6D | 1 | 2 |
| 7D or more | 2 | 0 |
| Total >=3 D | 48 | 9 |
Key Financials for PNC Financial Services (PNC)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $21.5 Bil | $20.8 Bil |
| EBT | $6.7 Bil | $7.2 Bil |
| Net Income | $5.6 Bil | $5.9 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ2 | 2025 FQ3 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $5.7 Bil | $5.9 Bil |
| EBT | $2.0 Bil | $2.3 Bil |
| Net Income | $1.6 Bil | $1.8 Bil |
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