The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (PNC) is included in the Dividend Contenders List: Top 20 Stocks. Oppenheimer raised its price target on PNC to $284 from $268, citing strong performance in 2025 and organic growth drivers for 2026. PNC’s fourth-quarter profit exceeded expectations, driven by improved capital markets conditions and increased dealmaking.

Deal activity surged in 2025, with global M&A reaching over $5 trillion, the second-highest year on record. PNC benefited from this trend, with quarterly capital markets and advisory revenue rising 41% to $489 million. The bank also saw a 6% increase in net interest income to a record $3.73 billion, supported by loan growth and lower deposit costs.

Analysts praised PNC’s solid results, highlighting momentum in capital markets and expectations for increased share buybacks. PNC is a diversified US financial services company with positive growth prospects. However, some analysts believe that certain AI stocks may offer greater potential returns with less risk.

Read more at Yahoo Finance: The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (PNC) Enters 2026 With Momentum as Oppenheimer Highlights Growth Drivers