Pinnacle West Capital Corporation

PNW · Utilities

About Pinnacle West Capital Corporation (PNW)

Pinnacle West Capital Corporation is a Utilities - Regulated Electric company operating in the Utilities sector.

PNW trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Utilities
Industry
Utilities - Regulated Electric

Key Statistics

Current Price
$106.28
Market Cap
$12.88B
52-Week High
$111.16
52-Week Low
$86.18
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Utilities - Regulated Electric

$1,000 Invested in Pinnacle West Capital Corporation (PNW)

1 Year
$1,233
+23%
3 Years
$1,604
+60%
5 Years
$1,972
+97%
10 Years
$2,130
+113%
Since IPO
$25,553
+2455%

How much would $1,000 invested in PNW be worth today?

What would $1,000 invested in PNW 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Pinnacle West Capital Corporation (PNW) in 2025 would be worth $1,233 as of November 2026, representing a +23.3% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in PNW 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Pinnacle West Capital Corporation (PNW) in 2023 would be worth $1,604 as of November 2026, representing a +60.4% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in PNW 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Pinnacle West Capital Corporation (PNW) in 2021 would be worth $1,972 as of November 2026, representing a +97.2% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in PNW 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Pinnacle West Capital Corporation (PNW) in 2016 would be worth $2,130 as of November 2026, representing a +113.0% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in PNW at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Pinnacle West Capital Corporation (PNW) at IPO would be worth $25,553 as of November 2026, representing a +2455.3% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+0.79%
Positive Months
353
55% of 644
Negative Months
283
44% of 644
Data Period
53+ years
644 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Dec 1989 (+111.9%)
Best month on avg: December (+3.0%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Nov 1989 (-43.2%)
Worst month on avg: September (-1.0%)

Over the past 53+ years (644 months), Pinnacle West Capital Corporation (PNW) has averaged a monthly return of +0.79% with a median return of +0.67%. The stock had 353 positive months (55%) and 283 negative months (44%). The best month in PNW's history was December 1989 with a +111.9% return, while the worst was November 1989 at -43.2%. Historically, December tends to be the strongest month (averaging +3.0%), and September the weakest (-1.0%).

PNW's longest winning streak was 8 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 7 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1991 with a cumulative return of +60.3%, and the worst was 1988 at -41.5%.

Annual Returns

Over 53 years of trading history, Pinnacle West Capital Corporation (PNW) has delivered an average annual return of +8.88% with a median return of +9.06%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +6.70%. The stock posted gains in 35 years (66%) and losses in 18 years (34%).

PNW's best year was 1991 with a +73.75% gain, while the worst was 1988 at -36.04%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 6, and the longest losing streak was 3 years. PNW achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 25 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 10 years.

Avg Return
+8.88%
Best Year
1991 (+73.75%)
Worst Year
1988 (-36.04%)
Positive Years
35/53
Year Return Start End
2026 +23.18% $86.28 $106.28
2025 +8.92% $79.21 $86.28
2024 +23.46% $64.16 $79.21
2023 -1.18% $64.93 $64.16
2022 +13.01% $57.46 $64.93
2021 -7.78% $62.30 $57.46
2020 -7.68% $67.48 $62.30
2019 +9.06% $61.88 $67.48
2018 +3.58% $59.74 $61.88
2017 +12.67% $53.02 $59.74
2016 +25.36% $42.29 $53.02
2015 -2.01% $43.16 $42.29
2014 +34.53% $32.08 $43.16
2013 +7.86% $29.74 $32.08
2012 +10.34% $26.96 $29.74
2011 +21.97% $22.10 $26.96
2010 +19.65% $18.47 $22.10
2009 +21.78% $15.17 $18.47
2008 -19.39% $18.82 $15.17
2007 -12.26% $21.44 $18.82
2006 +28.43% $16.70 $21.44
2005 -2.57% $17.14 $16.70
2004 +16.10% $14.76 $17.14
2003 +23.48% $11.95 $14.76
2002 -14.63% $14.00 $11.95
2001 -9.05% $15.40 $14.00
2000 +62.03% $9.50 $15.40
1999 -25.36% $12.73 $9.50
1998 +2.93% $12.37 $12.73
1997 +38.34% $8.94 $12.37
1996 +14.41% $7.82 $8.94
1995 +52.47% $5.13 $7.82
1994 -8.47% $5.60 $5.13
1993 +10.78% $5.06 $5.60
1992 +17.27% $4.31 $5.06
1991 +73.75% $2.48 $4.31
1990 -10.11% $2.76 $2.48
1989 -23.06% $3.59 $2.76
1988 -36.04% $5.61 $3.59
1987 +4.93% $5.35 $5.61
1986 +4.13% $5.13 $5.35
1985 +23.86% $4.14 $5.13
1984 +13.55% $3.65 $4.14
1983 -20.51% $4.59 $3.65
1982 +25.81% $3.65 $4.59
1981 +9.93% $3.32 $3.65
1980 +2.17% $3.25 $3.32
1979 -15.34% $3.84 $3.25
1978 -4.12% $4.00 $3.84
1977 +8.28% $3.70 $4.00
1976 +24.60% $2.97 $3.70
1975 +31.25% $2.26 $2.97
1974 -33.79% $3.41 $2.26

Frequently Asked Questions: PNW

What sector is PNW in? ▼

PNW operates in the Utilities sector, specifically in the Utilities - Regulated Electric industry.

How has PNW performed historically? ▼

Over 53 years of trading history, PNW has posted gains in 35 years (66% of the time). The best year was 1991 with a +73.8% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in PNW? ▼

You can invest in PNW through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold PNW.

Last updated: 11/1/2026