TSE:RY
Royal Bank (RY.TO)
295.01
+1.34 (0.46%)
as of Jul 24, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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Jul 25, 2026, 12:00 amThis summary was created by AI, based on 58 opinions in the last 12 months.
Royal Bank (RY-T) continues to be recognized as a leading institution in Canada, benefiting significantly from advancements in AI and a regulatory environment favorable to capital lending. Though the bank's stock price is currently perceived as high, especially with a valuation approaching 3x book value, its strong performance in capital markets and retail banking suggests ongoing resilience and growth potential. Experts highlight an optimistic outlook given the bank's ability to maintain low loan losses and robust earnings, with many reiterating it as a top pick. The consensus among analysts suggests a focus on the bank's dividend growth, strong return on equity, and strategic positioning, particularly following significant acquisitions that enhance its global capabilities.
Consensus
Positive
Valuation
Overvalued
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(A Top Pick Jul 07/22, Up 1%) He sold down in January, but added over the summer. If the market wants to give us a sale, he takes the sale.
Rick StuchberryOwned
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COMMENT
The question was on banks. Recent reports from Canadian banks were mixed but they are good blue chip stocks. Royal Bank has room to go higher next year. The Bank of Nova Scotia has better growth due to their exposure to emerging and Latin American markets which should have a better outlook for the second half of 2023.
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Premium contentTOP PICK
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly This bell weather Canadian chartered bank is a TOP PICK. This is the gold standard of assets during periods of uncertainty. The bank has been building reserves to protect against possible loan losses as the economy has slowed. However, its operating margins are improving, which lead to recent earnings beating analyst expectations. It trades at 11x earnings and under 2x book value. It pays a good dividend, backed by a payout ratio under 45% of earnings. We recommend placing a stop loss at $110, looking to achieve $145 -- upside potential over 15%. Yield 4.1% (Analysts’ price target is $143.27)
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HOLD
Has a big capital markets operation, as well as strong Canadian wealth management business. Owns and likes this and TD. But he is pausing a few months to see how the consumer does in Q4.
Ryan BushellOwned
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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Jul 20/21, Up 8%) Good to hold in the unstable environment we're in. Diversified earnings profile. Well managed. Yield slightly less than others, a bit under 4%. He'd hold. Not his first choice to buy today. He tends to be a long-term holder of the banks, unless there's a compelling reason to sell.
Michael SprungOwned
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TOP PICK
Fantastic compounder. 7th largest bank in the world. Formidable grower, both domestically and overseas. Big capital markets franchise. Dominant wealth and asset management franchise in Canada. Dividend has grown around 8% compound pace over a decade. Digital sophistication. Buy today comfortably. Yield is 4.16%. (Analysts’ price target is $144.04)
Brian MaddenOwned
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TOP PICK
Biggest, diversified, capital markets. Well managed. Asset management, which increasingly is the steady-eddy of cashflow. Could go back to its highs without difficulty. Yield is 4.02%. (Analysts’ price target is $144.02)
Rick StuchberryOwned
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BUY ON WEAKNESS
Core holding, though sometimes you want more or less exposure. In an economic slowdown, as he expects this year, you want to pare back. He owns RY, TD, BMO, and BAM.A. Each has unique aspects that make for good diversification within the sector. Pullbacks provide an opportune chance to buy, put them away, and collect some income. Strong, sustainable, competitive advantages. Strong compounders over time.
Brian MaddenOwned
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TOP PICK
Pays a 4% yield and banks are attractive for income. Banks are good for long term. They bought a small wealth management business from the UK. They raised their dividend 7% last quarter. They still have reserves they've built over time. There is talk of rising rates pressuring the housing market, but there remains a housing shortage in Canada and immigration flow into Canada will also fuel housing demand. So, the banks are well-positioned. Oil and base metals are thriving this year and are another tailwind for the Canadian ecnomy and banks (Analysts’ price target is $144.02)
Christine PooleOwned
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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Apr 15/21, Up 19%) Likes the scale and diversity across its different businesses. One of her favourite banks. Nice core holding for income.
Christine PooleOwned
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BUY ON WEAKNESS
RY vs. BNS Broadly, Canadian banks are all driven by the consumer and mortgage market. RY is the premier name in Canada, he owns it at full weight, no plans to sell, not buying for new clients until there's a pullback. Canadian franchise is solid, great capital markets business, good long-term. Forays into US appear solid. One of the lower dividend yields in the space. BNS has one of the highest yields, more focused in Latin America, recent Chilean acquisition still TBD. He owns a small position. His other preference is TD. He's not adding to any of the banks, waiting to see how market digests rate increases and hoping for a market pullback.
Ryan BushellOwned
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BUY
Canadian banks exposure to Russian financial system is low.
Company is well positioned for rising interest rates.
One of his largest holdings.
Pays an attractive dividend yield.
Good investment opportunity,
Michael SprungOwned
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BUY
Canadian banking in general is good for the long term. Great businesses. One of the best retail franchises in Canada. Large investment banking division that's probably in the top 10 of global investment banks, which adds volatility to earnings. Big spend on asset management globally. At 1.9x earnings, more expensive than the others. He's buying it here. Yield is 3.4%.
Paul Harris, CFAOwned
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