TSE:RY

Royal Bank (RY.TO)

288.01
-1.11 (0.38%)
as of Jun 26, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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This summary was created by AI, based on 55 opinions in the last 12 months.

Royal Bank (RY-T) has been a strong performer, with a consensus appreciation for its stability, especially in its capital markets and wealth management divisions. Experts praise the bank's robust earnings, dividends that have grown consistently, and its strategic acquisition of HSBC Canada, which is expected to enhance its global platform. However, there are concerns regarding its current high valuation relative to historical standards and the overall Canadian banking sector, leading some to suggest trimming positions. While many maintain a positive outlook on RY due to its dominance and management quality, the general sentiment reflects caution against buying at elevated prices with potential headwinds from slowing loan growth and economic pressures.

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Hold
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Overvalued
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PAST TOP PICK
(Top Pick Mar 21/11, Up 0.50%) Still likes banks because they are oligopolies. Dividend comes out of the retail side of business. Expect dividend increases of 5-6% per year so you aren’t going to make a lot of money from them but are core positions for him.
BUY
He thinks there is probably a lot of upside on the banks here. There is reasonable earnings growth. There is probably good dividend growth. RY had a great turnaround on wholesale and retail numbers. You could buy it right here.
WEAK BUY
The lesson is to buy banks in the penalty box. It is a hold for them and is their third favourite. It is more expensive here than he would like. Nothing wrong with it.
BUY
Canadian Banks: Have all just finished reporting, few increasing in dividends that were unexpected. 8-10% upside potential plus dividends. Would prefer banks to pipelines or telecoms. RY in particular is a bank they like. BMO, TD also held.
COMMENT
(Market Call Minute.) At these price levels, all the banks are starting to look pretty rich. Dividend yields are not bad but don't expect to see tremendous earnings growth or dividend growth above 4%-5%.
PAST TOP PICK
(Top Pick Mar 3/11, Down 7.73%) Continues to like it. Thought they were going to address some of the problem in the US, which they did and should benefit going forward.
DON'T BUY
Not his favourite. Lost a little of their old panache. None of the banks have given much in the way of performance. Yields are okay, but are not spectacular. Banking business is tough right now. Spreads are terrible.
BUY
A lot of the concern that was expressed was well overdone. He is not concerned about any of the chartered banks. Has the largest dividend in Canada and is a pretty well run bank. He considers banks core stocks. They suffered from what has been happening south of the border but they were not affected. It’s a good sign that people are coming back in to the banks.
PAST TOP PICK
(Top Pick Jan 19/11, Up 1.28%)
BUY
Core holding. Has had a descent run. 50% of business is retail and you can only cut costs to increase profits. He is comfortable with it vs. insurance companies.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Dec 20/10. Up 8.41%.) Still likes.
DON'T BUY
Why has it taken off so suddenly and what do you think will happen if European financials go down the drain? His model price is $50.28 giving it a negative of 4%-5%. People in US and Canada are looking for yield now so all banks will have some sort of lift because of that. Regarding Europe, we have already seen the results.
HOLD
Seasonal trends tend to be favorable this time of the year. A downtrend was broken. You will probably not get much resistance until $55 so it is a reasonable hold.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Jan 6/11. Up 5.54%.) At the time, it had come off and looked quite cheap. Reported a good quarter shortly after and ran but, like all the banks, has pulled back. Good dividend.
BUY
For a long-term hold? Canadian banks have been the best-performing bank stocks globally and this one is our leader. Went through a tough period in 2011. Was in the doghouse most of the year and is now starting to come out. Their US situation is now behind them, rather than ahead of them.
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