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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star iconJul 26, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 57 opinions in the last 12 months.

Royal Bank (RY-T) is widely viewed as a strong performer in the Canadian banking sector, with reviews highlighting its premium positioning and strong capital markets performance. Experts cite robust earnings growth driven by investments in technology, particularly in capital markets and wealth management, as key factors contributing to its resilience. While the valuation of RY is noted to be at a premium compared to historical averages, many analysts believe this premium is justified due to the bank's consistent performance, effective management, and growth potential, particularly following the acquisition of HSBC Canada. Despite some concerns about market valuations being high and potential economic headwinds, RY maintains a favorable outlook, with many recommending it as a core holding for long-term investors. Dividend growth is also a recurring theme, showcasing the bank's commitment to return capital to shareholders while supporting growth initiatives.

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Buy
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Overvalued
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BUY
Banks have been lagging recently. This one disappointed a few people. All the banks can be bought at these levels. This one will be good for a long-term investment.
BUY
Sees total returns from 12-15%. In 2011/12, banks will be a good investment. They have this US exposure but are tightening up in several areas.
BUY
(Market Call Minute) very attractive here.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Dec 3/09. Down 7%.) Had thought capital market business would have been a lot stronger. Sold his holdings.
HOLD
Biggest bank in Canada and has a good presence in the US. Has been hurt by the drop in trading revenues. Not overly cheap. Have a premium franchise in Canada. Should be 5%-8% higher in 1 year.
BUY
Canadian banks are fully valued and may be incorporating dividend increases everyone is anticipating late this year or early 2011. Useful right now for protecting capital and giving yield (compared to government bonds).
TOP PICK
Market penalized because of earnings. Traditionally traded at a premium to the group but is now trading more in line. Strong franchise in both consumer/wholesale markets. 3rd quarter trading revenues very depressed at $200 million, compared to prior quarters of $1-$1.5 billion. Management guided that $3-$4 billion is more reasonable.
BUY
Has suffered relative to a couple of other banks. Canadian banks are in fantastic shape. Expect to see dividend increases in early 2011.
TOP PICK
Dominant player in retail banking and wealth management. Multiples are reasonable compared to its peers. Will address the problems with their US operations. 3.7% yield.
BUY
Markets are going to be interesting over the next 3 years. When investors are looking at total returns, income is going to play a far more common part in those returns. With the potential of dividend increases, this will be a good support for banks’ prices and there will be some decent gains.
HOLD
Perpetuals that are approaching the purchase price. If rates continue to go up so that yields fall, should they sell? He feels they won't get called. Nice yield that should run for a very long time.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Aug 28/09. Up 8.27%.) 6.1% Series AX Bond yielding 5.5%.
TOP PICK
Down from $62-$63 because of negative earnings surprises in the last 2 quarters primarily on their capital market side through acquisition in US and Europe. Has potential to move back up.
SELL
Has not done as well as other banks. Broke below the 200 day moving average and the 200 day moving average turned down, a unique thing among the banks. Wouldn't stay with this one for now.
COMMENT
“In the money” covered calls versus “out of the money” covered calls? On “out of the money” he first all takes a look at X dividend date to see how much dividend he will collect. Looks to pick up 6%-8% over 6 to 8 months. Normally goes out 6 months. Rarely uses “in the money”.
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