Overall Fundamental outlook

Business Operations:

Sector: Utilities
Industry: Utilities - Regulated Electric

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.

Revenue projections:

Revenue projections for PNW
Revenue projections for PNW

The projected decline in PNW's revenues compared to last year is expected to make investors cautious. A drop in revenue often has a direct negative effect on the company's bottom line, signaling potential challenges that could undermine investor confidence and reduce overall profitability.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 0.53900
forwardPE 18.08220
debtToEquity 201.77100
earningsGrowth 0.00000
revenueGrowth 0.03000
grossMargins 0.41601
operatingMargins 0.10992
trailingEps 5.05000
forwardEps 5.62874

PNW's current ratio 0.539 indicates that its cash reserves and current assets may not be sufficient to cover short-term debt. This suggests possible liquidity challenges and may require PNW to secure additional financing to meet its immediate obligations.
Pinnacle West Capital Corporation's Forward PE ratio suggests that the stock is priced appropriately in relation to its earnings. Not being overpriced, it offers room for growth, signaling potential upside for investors looking for a stock with reasonable valuation and growth potential.
PNW's high debt-to-equity ratio indicates a high level of leverage, meaning the company relies significantly on debt for financing. This can increase financial risk, particularly in times of economic instability or reduced profitability.
PNW's forward EPS surpasses its trailing EPS, reflecting expectations of higher profitability in the current year. This suggests that PNW is projected to generate stronger earnings, indicating an optimistic financial outlook compared to the prior year's results.

Price projections:

Price projections for PNW
Price projections for PNW

PNW's price projections have been revised higher over time, reflecting increased confidence in the company's future potential. This steady upward trend suggests analysts expect PNW to continue its positive trajectory.

Insider Transactions:

Insider Transactions for PNW
Insider Transactions for PNW


PNW saw 3 transactions in which shares were sold with market price at 93.37666829427083.During the period under review, no sell transactions were recorded.More recent purchases than sales at current price levels for PNW could signal growing investor confidence. This buying trend might suggest that market sentiment is leaning toward a positive outlook for the stock, possibly indicating expectations of favorable performance in the near future.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for PNW
Recommendations trend for PNW


Analysts' recent buy bias toward Pinnacle West Capital Corporation suggests the stock is gaining favor as a strong investment choice. This optimism could drive more investors to see Pinnacle West Capital Corporation as a smart place to invest, further bolstering confidence in the company's long-term growth and potential returns.