TSE:RY

Royal Bank (RY.TO)

301.63
+0.93 (0.31%)
as of Aug 17, 2026, 3:39:10 pm Market Open.
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star iconAug 16, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 58 opinions in the last 12 months.

Royal Bank (RY-T) is widely regarded as the top Canadian bank and has excelled in capital markets and wealth management. Recent reviews highlight its strategic decisions, such as the acquisition of HSBC, which position it well for future growth through cross-selling products. While the Canadian banking sector has performed strongly, the stock is trading at historical highs in terms of price-to-earnings ratios, prompting concerns about valuation among some analysts. The bank's dividend yield, while lower than 3%, has shown a consistent upward trend. Many experts see RY as a cornerstone holding in their portfolios due to its stable growth and ability to maintain capital during market uncertainties. Despite the current high valuations, RY continues to be recommended as a solid long-term investment, with potential for growth as market conditions evolve.

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Consensus
Buy
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Valuation
Overvalued
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BUY
Well run. Good for long term.
DON'T BUY
Not a fan at this time. Credit losses.
TOP PICK
(Was a top pick on May 23/01 even) Poised for good growth. Good assets.
DON'T BUY
Price to book at an all time high. If it reaches $57/59, get out fast.
DON'T BUY
Too much optimism. Reaching their high.
HOLD
High because of merger/acquisitions. Too high.
DON'T BUY
Probably too large to be taken over. CIBC a more likely candidate.
DON'T BUY
Expects all the drops will eventually hit the banks.
PAST TOP PICK
(Was a top pick on Jan 29/01 no change)Some concerns, but still likes.
BUY
Low P/E ratios. Yield about 10%. BMO #1 TD #2
TOP PICK
Good earnings. Well managed. Into US.
DON'T BUY
Fully priced.
BUY
A good sector for wealth management and a safe haven.
BUY
Good positive earnings. Trading at reasonable multiples. Safe and good return. CIBC is favourite.
DON'T BUY
Good quality stocks, but fully valued now.
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