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TSE:CM

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CM.TO)

160.32
+0.55 (0.34%)
as of Aug 21, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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star iconAug 21, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 17 opinions in the last 12 months.

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CM) has received mixed but generally positive reviews from experts. The bank is well-positioned to benefit from advancements in AI and a supportive regulatory environment, which allows for increased lending capacity. Its recent earnings showed a significant rise in net income, notably due to strong performance in the U.S. market, while maintaining healthy profit margins and cash reserves. However, concerns about reliance on the Canadian consumer and potential economic headwinds persist. Despite these risks, many analysts regard CM as a solid investment with a potential for upside in stock value, given its favorable trading multiples and recent stock buyback strategies.

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COMMENT
Has concerns. Rate of profit decline is significant. Also has some CDO exposure.
DON'T BUY
Have no US retail or US capital markets. Have already written off their bad assets. Seem to be more of a low risk bank now. Has probably had its run.
COMMENT
Has been in a downward trend. Look for signs that it is trying to bottom.
COMMENT
Preferred shares: Any danger of dividends being cut or delayed? Have a very good Canadian retail franchise. Also have exposure to the US in structured products and have taken huge losses and there is probably still more to come. Doesn't think they will cut the dividends.
COMMENT
Not a fan of management. Really got knocked down in the last 1.5 years relative to the other banks. Doesn't have the same level of risk because of what happened in the past. Probably the least riskiest of the banks.
TRADE
Bank with the greatest risk. The rescue package in the US could have a direct effect on CIBC.
BUY
Upgraded by RBC and Nesbitt Burns. Still write offs to come. Most depressed of Canadian banks.
TOP PICK
Buy CIBC and Sell CIBC Jan 64 Calls. A basic “Call Right” on CIBC. One of the more volatile banks. The options trade at the highest premiums. The $64 level is kind of attractive. The return on this is about 8% between now and January if it is above $64.
COMMENT
(Market Call Minute.) The Canadian bank that has performed the worst and will rebound the most.
DON'T BUY
Has a well-deserved reputation of being the riskiest bank in Canada.
WAIT
(Market Call Minute.) Still facing some headwinds. If you are looking at this one, wait until they actually report.
COMMENT
Had very disappointing performance this year but is not remotely in danger of failure.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Aug 31/07. Down 35%.) Current valuation is ridiculous. This is a retail bank and retail is 70%-75% of their operations. Should earn over $7 in cash earnings this year and $7.50 next year. Still a Buy.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Sept 12/07. Down 44%.) Ended up with more impact on the US side than expected. Odds are they're going to have to take another $1 billion or so write-downs again. Sold some of his holdings. Looking for better times once we are through this difficult period. Always buys this as a pairs trade with Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS-T)
DON'T BUY
Has traded up underneath the point that it has broken down on the last leg down. Expect this will pose some resistance technically.
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