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National Bank of Canada (NA.TO)

217.91

+0.01 (0.00%)

as of Sep 4, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Sep 5, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 13 opinions in the last 12 months.

Experts have a generally positive outlook on the National Bank of Canada (NA), highlighting its strong position in the wealth management sector and the benefits of its recent acquisition of Canadian Western Bank (CWB). With a focus on high recurring fees and a diversified national presence, NA is well-positioned for future growth. While some experts express caution about high P/E ratios and potential economic risks, they also recognize the potential for double-digit earnings growth and increasing dividends. The bank's performance amidst market volatility and its strategic positioning make it an attractive long-term investment. However, a few analysts are starting to take profits, indicating a cautious approach as the sector's valuations reach historic highs.

Consensus

Positive

Valuation

Overvalued

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HOLD

Raised its dividend earlier this year and will probably raise it again later in the year. Could under perform the other banks later on because it is conservative and didn’t have to write off a lot of loans. Likes their domestic exposure and their wealth management exposure. Good long-term hold.

DON'T BUY

Canadian banks are too rich right now from a valuation perspective. If the Wellington-West deal goes through, gives them more trading activity. He is always hesitant to invest in a non-retail bank.

COMMENT

Always trades below the value of the other banks because of the Quebec issue. Had a good run. A decent holding but any gains in Cdn banks are going to come from dividend increases.

BUY

Has certain franchising capital market, which he finds attractive along with a retail banking operation but to him Cdn banks don’t look much different from each other. However this one is the cheapest.

PAST TOP PICK

(Top Pick Nov 17/09, Up 14% total Return) 6.4% 11/18/2019. Solid utility, still owns it.

DON'T BUY

The first bank to raise its dividend would be NA. Most conservative and first out of the gate. Canadian economy is slowing slightly, borrowing is slowing and so there are better places to be than banks.

HOLD

His favourite bank. Lowest risk bank in Canada. No US exposure. When financial institutions start to raise their dividends again, this one will be the first bank to do so. It has lots of room to raise it. Recent spike in stock price was from earnings release.

COMMENT

More bullish on the Canadian banking sector now with the improving balance sheets and lower loan loss provisions. Very good, solid domestic bank but he prefers others. (See Top Picks.)

TOP PICK

Confident that Canadian economy is ok. No noise around US operations. Tier one capital of 12.6% vs. 7.7% a decade ago. ROE is 18%. Less than 10x earnings.

TOP PICK

Under appreciated. Trading at a big discount to other banks. Over capitalized. In a position to raise its dividend. They can make acquisitions outside Quebec. No problems, no foreign debt, no significant US exposure. Very little exposure to the bad stuff.

COMMENT

21% upside to his model price. Really no value in the banks as a group but he would get excited about them if there were a correction in the financials.

BUY

Always traded one or two multiple points below other banks because it is locked into its Quebec base. History of increasing dividend.

BUY

2 issues, one May 26/15 @ 4.03% and one Feb11/15 @3.147% selling under par. Likes National Bank as a credit. One of these is probably a deposit note while the other would be a fixed floater. Basically you are looking at a senior debt and a junior debt, which accounts for the difference in yields. Would prefer the junior debt.

TOP PICK

This is one bank that won't get in trouble by buying Greek bonds. Likes their conservative nature. Nice dividend and lower multiple than the other banks. Expecting a dividend increase.

BUY

20.5% upside to the current price.

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