Should I buy Pinnacle West Capital (PNW) stock or is it too late?
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: Barclays — 73% of its targets hit on this sector (317 calls tested). It aims for $94 (-7.5 %), call made on October 2, 2026, maturing on October 2, 2027 (12 d ago).
Firm-by-firm track record on Pinnacle West Capital
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mizuho | 100 % | +23.9 % | 5 | $90 -11% |
| Barclays | 70 % | +9.9 % | 10 | $94 -7% |
| Wells Fargo | 80 % | +9.9 % | 5 | $97 -5% |
| UBS | 50 % | +8.5 % | 8 | $95 -6% |
| Morgan Stanley | 70 % | +4.9 % | 10 | $89 -12% |
| Keybanc | 50 % | -1.7 % | 10 | $97 -5% |
| Credit Suisse | 50 % | +2.9 % | 12 | — |
| B of A Securities | 43 % | -0.5 % | 7 | — |
✅ Reasons to believe
- The most reliable firm on PNW, Citigroup (100% hit rate, 2 scored calls), targets $109 (call made on February 26, 2026, maturing on February 26, 2027) (+7%) in its most recent call.
- Pays a dividend (3.4% yield), raised for 11 years — regular income on top of potential upside.
- Reasonable valuation (P/E ~19) relative to its sector.
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 7 ratings, 5 are neutral.
- Limited upside: the median target is only -1% from the current price.
- A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
The analyst consensus on PNW
Median target $101 (-1%) · 7 ratings · Hold consensus
⚠️ Information, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Analyst targets on a ~12-month horizon.
Frequently asked questions
Should you invest in Pinnacle West Capital now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 29% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $101 (-1%), and Citigroup (most reliable on PNW, 100%) targets $109. Weigh that against valuation (P/E ~19). This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in Pinnacle West Capital?
The stated upside is small: the median target ($101) sits just -1% from the price ($102) (most reliable on PNW: Citigroup, 100%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is Pinnacle West Capital still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($102) and its estimated value: analysts target $101 on median (-1%), with 29% buys (most reliable on PNW: Citigroup, 100%). Cross-check with their real reliability on PNW and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying PNW?
The consensus is not unanimous: of 7 ratings, 5 are neutral.
→ Go deeper: the full Pinnacle West Capital profile (consensus, analyst reliability, price target, performance).