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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Likes. Good numbers. TD is still #1.
TOP PICK
(Was a top pick on Mar 13 down 8.8%) Still likes. Scandals have kept stock down but long term good. Likes their US assets.
BUY
#1 CIBC. Have done well and interest rate cuts will bring it up more.
DON'T BUY
Short term concerns on credit quality & brokerage arm. Long term OK.
TOP PICK
Have had a good run. Investors have concerns on capital markets and credit quality impact.
BUY
Interest rate drop helps.
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Banks are top pick, but RY and TD are best because of their forward look. Steady growth and good div.
WAIT
Expects further weakness.
PAST TOP PICK
(Was a top pick on Jan 29 down 4%) Favourite bank. Some risks. Buy on Dips
DON'T BUY
Not a favourite bank. Income in 2000 was on industry, but this has slowed down.
BUY
May be some pressures in the short term, but expects them to rise on interest rate drops.
WAIT
Expect a weakness soon. Grew on money fleeing techs. Growth is still good.
DON'T BUY
Sector is good. Prefers BNS. Not a fan of Royal and CIBC
BUY
Likes better than BMO
BUY
Favourite bank. Not too many credit concerns. Good business model.
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