PG&E Options Sentiment Mixed Amid Shares Decline

PG&E shares are down 1.21% at $15.12, with options volume roughly in line with average. Puts lead calls with a put/call ratio of 2.55, while implied volatility (IV30) dropped 3.26 to 41.21, suggesting an expected daily move of $0.39. Put-call skew flattened, indicating a modestly bullish tone.

PG&E Corporation (PCG) Shares Down 1.21% at $15.12

PG&E Corporation (PCG) shares are currently trading at $15.12, down 1.21% from their previous close. Options volume is roughly in line with average trading volumes, with puts leading calls, indicating a put/call ratio of 2.55. Implied volatility (IV30) has dropped 3.26 points to 41.21, suggesting an expected daily move of $0.39. The put-call skew has flattened, signaling a modestly bullish tone [1].

Analyst Optimism

Analysts have shown renewed optimism for several companies, with significant target price revisions and ratings upgrades. On CNBC's "Final Trades," Jim Lebenthal, partner at Cerity Partners, picked PG&E Corporation (PCG) as his final trade. While specific details on the reasons for the pick were not provided, the company recently reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results on July 31, with quarterly earnings of 31 cents per share and quarterly sales of $5.898 billion, both of which missed analyst consensus estimates [2].

Other Notable Mentions

- TopBuild Corp (BLD): BMO Capital Markets' Brian Belski chose TopBuild as his final trade, citing better-than-expected Q2 earnings and raised FY25 sales guidance. The stock has seen a positive response, with analysts raising target prices and ratings [3].
- Apple Inc. (AAPL): Virtus Investment Partners' Joe Terranova named Apple as his final trade. The company recently announced an additional $100 billion investment in the U.S., raising its total domestic commitment to $600 billion over the next four years. This move was followed by Wedbush reaffirming its 'Outperform' rating on AAPL with a $270 price target [4].
- D.R. Horton (DHI): Hightower Advisors' Stephanie Link recommended D.R. Horton for its strong performance and low valuation. While the stock has underperformed the S&P 500 Index over the past year, it has shown resilience, with analysts expecting an EPS of $11.79 for FY25. The consensus rating is a 'Moderate Buy' with a mean price target of $162.20 [5].

Conclusion

These positive analyst sentiments have driven stock prices higher, reflecting investor confidence in these companies' future performance. Analysts' optimism is often a key indicator for investors, as it can signal potential growth and improved market conditions.

References:
[1] Marketchameleon. (2025). Overview of PCG. Retrieved from https://marketchameleon.com/Overview/PCG/Summary/
[2] Benzinga. (2025). Apple, PG&E, D.R. Horton, and an Industrial Stock on CNBC's Final Trades. Retrieved from https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/25/08/47087707/apple-pge-d-r-horton-and-an-industrial-stock-on-cnbcs-final-trades
[3] Reuters. (2025). Wall Street Securities Analysts Revise Ratings and Price Targets. Retrieved from https://www.tradingview.com/news/reuters.com,2025:newsml_L4N3U016E:0-bd-caci-international-caterpillar/
[4] Yahoo Finance. (2025). Wedbush Reaffirms Outperform Rating on Apple Inc. Retrieved from https://finance.yahoo.com/news/wedbush-reaffirms-outperform-rating-apple-041343402.html
[5] Barchart. (2025). D.R. Horton Stock: Wall Street Bullish or Bearish. Retrieved from https://www.barchart.com/story/news/34046754/d-r-horton-stock-is-wall-street-bullish-or-bearish