Where it trades today
trading 33% of the way up its 52-week range
How the price has moved
What to weigh before acting
What Matters Now
- Rate sensitivity and regulatory visibility matter because the market tends to reward predictable cash generation here.
- PNW is valued near its sector range at 18.1x earnings versus 16.0x for peers, so the next move likely needs a real earnings or guidance catalyst.
- PNW carries a beta of 0.44, which means the stock should be judged on how it affects total portfolio swings, not just on standalone upside.
- PNW remains in a bearish short-term trend and sits 15.2% below its high, which raises the bar for any thesis that depends on fast multiple expansion.
Portfolio Use Case
- PNW is more relevant for investors who want some income support alongside price appreciation, not just pure growth exposure.
- The beta profile suggests it can fit a quality or lower-volatility sleeve more naturally than a high-octane tactical basket.
- This page is most useful for deciding whether the stock deserves a permanent slot in the portfolio or just a place on the watchlist.
What Would Change the View
- A reset in earnings expectations or a faster peer catch-up could compress the premium valuation currently embedded in PNW.
- A recovery in price alone would not be enough to improve the view; the thesis needs confirmation from improving business or valuation signals.
- The view would need revisiting if peers such as NEE, DUK, SO start winning the marginal flow or posting cleaner operating momentum.
Methodology
- Price, market cap, beta, yield, and liquidity fields for PNW come from Yahoo Finance quote and summary data.
- 30-day volatility is calculated from recent daily returns and annualized using a 252-trading-day convention.
- Sector context uses stored benchmark averages for Utilities so each page compares the ticker against a stable peer baseline rather than against the whole market.
- Peer comparisons use the Portfolio Terminal coverage set and highlight nearby listed alternatives such as NEE, DUK, SO.
Sources
- Yahoo Finance quote dataopen →
Live quote, valuation, beta, yield, and volume fields used for PNW. Last refresh: Sep 18, 2026, 10:57 PM.
- Portfolio Terminal methodologyopen →
Explains how analytics, refresh cadence, and portfolio interpretation work across the product.
- Peer set and coverage context
Comparative context for this page is anchored around nearby tracked names such as NEE, DUK, SO.
What Pinnacle West Capital does
Pinnacle West Capital Corporation, through its subsidiary, provides retail and wholesale electric services in the state of Arizona. The company engages in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity using nuclear, gas, oil, coal, and solar generating facilities. Its transmission facilities include overhead lines and underground lines; and distribution facilities consist of overhead lines and underground primary cables. The company also owns and maintains substations, including transmission and distribution yards; and owns energy storage facilities. Pinnacle West Capital Corporation was incorporated in 1985 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.
Employees
6,610
Industry
Utilities - Regulated Electric
Headquarters
Phoenix, United States
What analysts expect
PNW carries a hold consensus from 13 analysts, with an average price target of $105.85 versus $94.21 today (+12.4%). Targets are estimates and can move quickly after earnings.
Consensus aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Targets are estimates, not forecasts.
How the business is doing
PNW generated $5.55B in trailing revenue (7.1% year over year), with a 11.5% net margin, and -$929.50M of free cash flow, against $16.50B of net debt.
The numbers, year by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Gross profit | Operating income | Net income | EPS | Free cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5.34B | $2.22B | $1.07B | $616.53M | $5.15 | -$819.52M |
| 2024 | $5.12B | $2.14B | $1.01B | $608.81M | $5.35 | -$639.37M |
| 2023 | $4.70B | $1.84B | $824.64M | $501.56M | $4.42 | -$638.67M |
| 2022 | $4.32B | $1.71B | $731.91M | $483.60M | $4.27 | -$466.05M |
When it reports next
Estimates aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Dates move and estimates change until the report lands.
How it sits in utilities
Stable, regulated sector providing electricity, gas, and water services.
The companies it competes with
PNW beside the utilities names it is usually measured against.
What the chart is saying
Pinnacle West Capital trades at $94.21, 15.2% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 0.44, it shows less sensitivity to what the wider market does.
Questions people ask about it
Is PNW a good buy right now?
Pinnacle West Capital trades at 18.1x earnings. This is near market average. Current risk level is Low based on 11.0% volatility.
Does PNW pay dividends?
Yes, Pinnacle West Capital offers a dividend yield of 3.81%. That is roughly $3.59 per share a year.
How volatile is PNW?
With 30-day annualized volatility of 11.0% and beta of 0.44, PNW is classified as Low risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.
What is the analyst price target for PNW?
The average analyst price target for Pinnacle West Capital (PNW) is $105.85 based on 13 analyst estimates, about 12.4% above the current price of $94.21. The published range runs from $87.00 to $129.00.
How much revenue does PNW generate?
Pinnacle West Capital reported $5.55B in trailing twelve-month revenue. Revenue growth is running at 7.1% year over year. Net margin sits at 11.5%. Figures are aggregated from company filings by Yahoo Finance and refresh on an hourly cadence.