PNC Financial Services nears ATH with $250 target in sight

Elliott Wave Forecast Team ElliottWave-Forecast.com

PNC Financial Services stock recovered its entire 33% 2025 decline. It also broke decisively above its 2024 peak. Today, we analyze the Elliott Wave structure behind this powerful breakout. This examination maps a precise path to higher targets. Our technical blueprint reveals a compelling setup driven by strong momentum.

Elliott Wave analysis

From its 2025 low, PNC created a three-swing advance. This move broke above the 2024 peak of $216. Wave ((1)) ended at $203, followed by Wave ((2)) at $176. Now, Wave ((3)) is in progress. Therefore, the stock has an incomplete bullish sequence targeting equal legs area $252 – $277.

Currently, the projected path shows a break above the 2022 high of $228. This action will also establish a larger bullish structure. Consequently, it can propel the stock beyond $300 in the coming years.

PNC should continue extending higher. The key invalidation area is the April 2025 low of $145. All daily corrections should hold above this level. These pullbacks will create buying opportunities within a 3, 7, or 11-swing patterns.

PNC daily chart 1.13.2026

Conclusion

PNC’s bullish cycle signals further upside ahead. Therefore, traders should target strategic entries during daily pullbacks.. Apply our Elliott Wave methodology for exact timing. More precisely, enter the market after a 3, 7, or 11-swing correction finishes. Additionally, our proprietary Blue Box system pinpoints high-probability entry zones. Consequently, this disciplined method provides clarity and confidence. Ultimately, it positions traders to capture the next major bullish leg.

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