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BofA Downgrades PG&E to Neutral with $13 Target on Near-Term Risk

Sep 1, 2026, 2:03 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Downgrades from Buy/Outperform with large PT cuts imply reduced upside and potential multiple compression, typically triggering near-term selling and higher volatility, especially for a utility stock like PCG that trades near support levels.

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BofA downgraded PG&E to Neutral and cut its target to $13, with PCG closing near $13.27. Separately, BMO cut Xenia Hotels to Market Perform with a $20.50 target and Edison International to Neutral with a $51 target. The broad moves raise near-term downside risk for PCG and could heighten volatility around the $13 level.

BMO downgrades XHR to Market Perform; PT cut to $20.50. XHR closed at $18.75.
BofA downgrades PG&E (PCG) to Neutral; PT cut to $13. PCG closed at $13.27.
BofA downgrades Edison International (EIX) to Neutral; PT cut to $51. EIX closed at $53.98.
Analyst moves signal broader caution among utilities and related stocks. PCG-specific impact depends on further guidance.

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