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PNC Financial Services Group Ranks 266th in Daily Trading Volume on Institutional Buys and Analyst Upgrades

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Wednesday, Aug 20, 2025 8:10 pm ET1min read

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- PNC Financial Services Group ranked 266th in daily trading volume on August 20, 2025, with $0.39 billion traded.

- Institutional investors increased stakes, including Goldman Sachs (+41.8%) and Cresset Asset Management (+4.4%), while PNC raised its quarterly dividend to $1.70/share (3.6% yield).

- Analysts upgraded PNC to "outperform" (Oppenheimer) with a $238 target, though CEO William Demchak sold 0.22% of his shares.

- A 365-day trading strategy buying top 500 stocks by volume yielded 31.52% cumulative gains, highlighting short-term momentum risks.

On August 20, 2025,

The PNC Financial Services Group

(PNC) recorded a trading volume of $0.39 billion, ranking 266th among stocks on the day. Institutional investors have shown increased confidence in the firm, with Cresset Asset Management LLC raising its stake by 4.4% in Q1, while Massachusetts Financial Services Co. and

Goldman Sachs

Group Inc. significantly expanded their holdings. The company also raised its quarterly dividend to $1.70 per share, elevating the annualized yield to 3.6%.

Analyst sentiment has shifted positively, with

Oppenheimer

upgrading PNC from "market perform" to "outperform" and setting a $238 price target. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. increased its stake by 41.8% in Q1, reflecting broader institutional support. However, insider activity includes CEO William S. Demchak selling 1,242 shares, reducing his ownership by 0.22%, though this represents a small fraction of total shares.

The strategy of purchasing the top 500 stocks by daily trading volume and holding for one day from 2022 to 2025 yielded a 1-day return of 0.98%, with a cumulative 31.52% gain over 365 days. This highlights the potential for short-term momentum but also underscores the risks associated with market volatility and timing in such strategies.

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