Group 1 - PG&E Corporation (NYSE:PCG) is considered one of the best inexpensive stocks to buy currently, with Morgan Stanley raising its price target to $21 from $20 while maintaining an Equal Weight rating [1] - Morgan Stanley's outlook on the utility sector reflects a lag in performance compared to the S&P 500 in December 2025, prompting updates across the North American Regulated & Diversified Utilities and Independent Power Producers [1] - Earlier, on December 16, Morgan Stanley had lowered its price target for PG&E to $20 from $21, indicating that utility performance in 2026 will be significantly influenced by data center demand and potential growth [2] Group 2 - On December 12, JPMorgan also adjusted its price target for PG&E Corporation to $21 from $22, maintaining an Overweight rating, as it updated its financial models for the North American utilities group [3] - PG&E Corporation, through its subsidiary Pacific Gas and Electric Company, provides electricity and natural gas services to customers in northern and central California [4]
Morgan Stanley Updates PG&E (PCG) Outlook Amid Data Center Growth and Utility Sector Laggard Performance