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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TD, TD
TOP PICK
Likes banks. Preferences are BNS, Royal, TD & CIBC. Lower interest rate is a plus. They have a clear path to revenue growth. US acquisition is good.
DON'T BUY
Fully valued. Expects a slight increase, but not much
DON'T BUY
Banks are near their top. Don't expect a jump in the event of mergers.
BUY
A fan of banks. Well run. Moved from real estate to wealth management
HOLD
Fed cut already in the price. Will still grow, but not as fast.
BUY
Will slow down, but will still grow. Favourite is TD
BUY
Long term good. Short term may be volatile
TOP PICK
A fan of banks. Had good returns. Fed cuts will create good growth.Expect Royal to be most profitable this year
BUY
As a defensive play,Royal is better than BNS because of Nova's exposure to credit problems
BUY
Likes banks. TD is favourite. Interest rate cut will offset any loan problems
SELL
Banks probably at their high. Move into growth like techs
BUY
Expects banks to duplicate what they did in 2000. TD & Royal are favourites
DON'T BUY
Growth will slow
HOLD
Performed well. Will do well if rates drop. (US banks have debt problems)
HOLD
Now expensive.
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