PNWUtilities · Utilities - Regulated ElectricThe 17 Wall Street analysts covering Pinnacle West Capital Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $104 — +1.9% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 41 of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026 — in the lower half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Pinnacle West Capital Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Volatility (81): The share price has been relatively steady.
Quality (21): Profits are thin or unreliable for the size of the business, or they are not turning into cash.
Size (13): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on PNW, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +1.9% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 1 moved their price target up and 7 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Oct 2026 | Jefferies | Maintains | Buy | $129 → $109 |
| 5 Oct 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold | $101 → $99 |
| 1 Oct 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $108 → $94 |
| 29 Sept 2026 | Scotiabank | Initiates | Sector Outperform | $104 |
| 18 Sept 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 18 Sept 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $94 → $89 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 21 Aug 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $97 → $94 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold | $107 → $101 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 22 July 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Market Perform | $106 → $104 |
| 22 July 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 1 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 1 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $102 → $108 |
| 29 May 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 15 May 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 5 May 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 21 Apr 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 21 Apr 2026 | Truist Securities | Initiates | Hold | — |
| 14 Apr 2026 | Argus Research | Maintains | Buy | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. PNW appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 14 Oct 2026, Pinnacle West Capital Corp. returned +13.4% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 38% of US stocks
Cheaper than 49% of US stocks
Cheaper than 48% of US stocks
Cheaper than 26% of US stocks
Higher than 44% of US stocks
Higher than 28% of US stocks
Higher than 52% of US stocks
Higher than 80% of US stocks
Higher than 73% of US stocks
Higher than 62% of US stocks
Higher than 61% of US stocks
Higher than 89% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Pinnacle West Capital Corp. has a market value of $12.3B and an enterprise value of $28.6B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $5.6B. The latest quarter grew 7.1% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $651.0M, a 11.7% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $5.22.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: −$878.5M, after $2.6B of capital spending.
Pinnacle West Capital Corp. spent $431.4M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 19.5×; forward P/E: 18.2× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 3.58%, paying out 70% of earnings.
Pinnacle West Capital Corp. employs 6,610 people — $840K of revenue per employee.
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Zacks Investment Research compares Avista (AVA) and Pinnacle West (PNW) for investors assessing which electric utility stock may be undervalued.
Why it matters — The item puts PNW alongside Avista in a value-focused comparison that may interest investors following PNW.
Zacks Investment Research says Pinnacle West Capital’s rising electricity demand and customer growth, alongside its $7.95 billion investment plan, could support long-term earnings growth.
Why it matters — PNW watchers may view demand, customer growth and planned investment as factors relevant to the company’s long-term earnings outlook.
Pinnacle West Capital Corp. announced it will release its 2026 third-quarter financial results before U.S. markets open on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. That same day at 11 a.m. ET (9 a.m. Arizona time), management will host a live webcast and conference call to discuss the results and recent developments.
Why it matters — This informs Pinnacle West watchers when the company's third-quarter results will be published and how to access the accompanying earnings call.
Zacks highlights Pinnacle West Capital, along with MGE Energy and Vestas Wind Systems, as stocks offering exposure to expanding wind capacity, clean-energy investment, and strong turbine demand.
Why it matters — A PNW watcher would care because the article positions Pinnacle West as a beneficiary of growing wind and clean-energy investment trends.
Pinnacle West (PNW) reported earnings 30 days ago, and its stock has declined 4.1% since that report. The article examines what may come next for the company's shares following the earnings release.
Why it matters — A PNW watcher would care because the post-earnings stock decline and the outlook following the report indicate how the market is responding to the company's latest financial results.
The 17 Wall Street analysts covering Pinnacle West Capital Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $104, with estimates ranging from $89 to $118. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 17 analysts covering Pinnacle West Capital Corp., 5 rate it a Buy, 11 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Pinnacle West Capital Corp. 41 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 14 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 14 Oct 2026, Pinnacle West Capital Corp. ranks 41 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (81 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 17 analysts implies +1.9% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Pinnacle West Capital Corp. 41 out of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Pinnacle West Capital Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for PNW are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $89 to $118 over the next 12 months.
Pinnacle West Capital Corp. returned +13.4% over the 12 months to 14 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Pinnacle West Capital Corporation is an investor-owned electric utility holding company based in Phoenix, Arizona. Through its principal subsidiary, Arizona Public Service, it provides regulated retail and wholesale electricity services across much of Arizona, serving homes, businesses, and industrial customers.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 14 Oct 2026): "AVA vs. PNW: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?". Zacks Investment Research compares Avista (AVA) and Pinnacle West (PNW) for investors assessing which electric utility stock may be undervalued.
Pinnacle West Capital Corporation is an investor-owned electric utility holding company based in Phoenix, Arizona. Through its principal subsidiary, Arizona Public Service, it provides regulated retail and wholesale electricity services across much of Arizona, serving homes, businesses, and industrial customers. The company’s core operations include electricity generation, transmission, and distribution, supported by a diversified mix of nuclear, natural gas, coal, oil, and solar assets. It also manages substations, overhead and underground lines, and energy storage facilities as part of its grid infrastructure. Pinnacle West Capital Corporation plays a central role in Arizona’s power supply and utility network, focusing on reliable service delivery and the operation of essential energy assets within the regulated electric utility market.
CEO Mr. Theodore N. Geisler · 6,610 employees · United States · https://www.pinnaclewest.com
