Portland General Electric (NYSE:POR) Stock Price Expected to Rise, Barclays Analyst Says

Portland General Electric (NYSE:POR) had its price objective increased by investment analysts at Barclays from $47.00 to $53.00 in a research report issued on Tuesday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has an “equal weight” rating on the utilities provider’s stock. Barclays‘s price objective would suggest a potential upside of 1.17% from the stock’s previous close.

A number of other equities research analysts have also recently commented on POR. Jefferies Financial Group increased their target price on shares of Portland General Electric from $43.00 to $46.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 22nd. LADENBURG THALM/SH SH restated a “sell” rating and issued a $43.00 price objective on shares of Portland General Electric in a report on Thursday, December 4th. UBS Group lowered their price objective on Portland General Electric from $51.00 to $49.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, December 17th. Mizuho set a $47.00 price objective on shares of Portland General Electric in a research note on Monday, November 3rd. Finally, Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of Portland General Electric in a report on Monday, December 29th. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $48.92.

Portland General Electric Stock Down 3.0%

Shares of POR stock traded down $1.62 during trading hours on Tuesday, reaching $52.39. 325,223 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 920,533. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $49.40 and its 200-day moving average is $46.51. The company has a current ratio of 1.08, a quick ratio of 0.95 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.25. Portland General Electric has a fifty-two week low of $39.54 and a fifty-two week high of $54.39. The company has a market cap of $5.89 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.04, a P/E/G ratio of 4.73 and a beta of 0.67.

Portland General Electric (NYSE:POR) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February 17th. The utilities provider reported $0.47 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.72 by ($0.25). Portland General Electric had a return on equity of 8.32% and a net margin of 8.63%.During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $0.36 earnings per share. Portland General Electric has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.330-3.530 EPS. Analysts predict that Portland General Electric will post 3.21 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Portland General Electric

Several hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the company. V Square Quantitative Management LLC acquired a new position in Portland General Electric in the 4th quarter worth approximately $25,000. Private Trust Co. NA increased its holdings in Portland General Electric by 76.4% in the fourth quarter. Private Trust Co. NA now owns 552 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $26,000 after buying an additional 239 shares during the last quarter. Johnson Financial Group Inc. acquired a new stake in Portland General Electric in the third quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Rothschild Investment LLC lifted its stake in shares of Portland General Electric by 112.9% in the 4th quarter. Rothschild Investment LLC now owns 611 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $29,000 after purchasing an additional 324 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Root Financial Partners LLC acquired a new position in Portland General Electric during the third quarter worth $27,000.

Key Stories Impacting Portland General Electric

Here are the key news stories impacting Portland General Electric this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Announced acquisition of PacifiCorp’s Washington generation, transmission and utility operations for $1.9 billion, expanding PGE’s service territory and generation mix (includes Chehalis thermal plant and wind facilities). Management frames the deal as a strategic growth step with a reported ~1.4x 2026 rate-base multiple. PacifiCorp to Sell Washington Service Area to Portland General Electric
• Positive Sentiment: Initiated 2026 adjusted EPS guidance of $3.33–$3.53 and reaffirmed long-term EPS growth of 5%–7%, giving investors a view of future earnings trajectory. Press release on acquisition, 2025 results and 2026 guidance
• Positive Sentiment: Declared a quarterly dividend of $0.525/share (annualized yield ~3.9%), supporting income-focused investors. (Ex-dividend date Mar 23.)
• Neutral Sentiment: Guidance nuance: the $3.33–$3.53 range includes the consensus (~$3.38) but the lower end is below consensus while the midpoint (~$3.43) is slightly above — a mixed signal that may temper reactions until further detail from the call. Press release on guidance
• Negative Sentiment: Q4 EPS missed estimates: reported $0.47 vs. consensus ~ $0.66–$0.72, with management citing historic winter weather that reduced results by roughly $0.17. The miss is the main near-term catalyst pressuring the stock. Zacks: Q4 Earnings Lag Estimates
• Negative Sentiment: Ongoing issues flagged around data-center costs and potential trade-offs with dividend/capex could raise investor concern over capital allocation amid the large acquisition. Yahoo Finance: Data center cost dispute and dividend trade offs

Portland General Electric Company Profile

Portland General Electric (NYSE:POR) is an investor-owned electric utility headquartered in Tigard, Oregon, with roots tracing back to the late 19th century. The company generates, transmits and distributes electricity to residential, commercial and industrial customers across a broad territory in Oregon, primarily encompassing the Portland metropolitan area and surrounding regions.

As one of Oregon’s largest electric utilities, Portland General Electric operates a diverse portfolio of generation assets, including hydroelectric facilities, natural gas–fired plants and renewable energy sources.