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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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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STRONG BUY
His 3rd favourite Canadian bank after National (NA-T) and Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS-T). Looks quite attractive. Good results in retail, commercial and lending. Expects earnings will increase from here. Cheapest of the big 5. Has a $65 target and a dividend increase. 3.8% yield.
COMMENT
2 concerns. They are most highly levered to capital markets but he can live with that. His biggest concern is that they're losing money on their US retail side. This needs some fixing. (See Top Picks.)
TOP PICK
Likes their core business and have owned them for years. Buying below $49. Loan loss provisions are coming down and the key banking part is good.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Dec 3/09. Down 8%.) Got this one wrong but still likes. Good dividend.
BUY
(Market Call Minute.) Good time to buy this one. Great company.
TOP PICK
Has under performed and is the only one that is down year to date. Good last year. The stock was over bought when it got up and has now corrected. Is trading in line with the group instead of at a premium, which it used to.
BUY
Because he is fairly positive on the outlook for the market, financials have to move with the rise. He doesn't see them doing a lot but he doesn't see them going down either. There is a lot of support around its current price. 3.9% dividend.
DON'T BUY
Financial services indexes on a monthly basis are 2nd from the bottom so the action has not been in financials. The environment of lowering of yields compresses financials so much that the banks really have no place to make money.
DON'T BUY
Question about what if there is 2 bad quarters. He says problem is people’s short term thinking. He doesn’t like Canadian banks at this price though.
COMMENT
Experienced volatile earnings since 2006. Net interest margins peaked in 2008 because of a lack of global growth. With decreased trading revenues, M&A activity and housing environment, he sees limited growth going forward. Can see more interest from foreign investors in Canadian banks. He is not neutral on this one. For dividend investors only.
BUY
Thinks this bank has the best management culture in terms of consistency and a very solid franchise.
BUY
Would buy all of the banks at their current levels but especially this one. They are in the penalty box right now.
BUY
Has been slapped down. Got stung by US operations. Reasonable dividend yield. They will turn it around this quarter. Overcapitalized. Looking for them to raise dividend next year. Earnings in the high $4 this year, $5 next year.
BUY
The rules have come out in such a way that he thinks all the Canadian banks can increase their dividends.
WAIT
MFC brought all the financials down. RY I a blue chip bank and are a better bank to be in in tougher times. He would not buy banks right now. Not a good seasonal time. Season is October 28 th. Not expecting it to go back to $62 but it could go down to $45. October 28 th is a major date to get into banks. This is their year-end. Get in a month before the reports. That’s when they announce dividend increases.
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