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TSE:RY

Royal Bank (RY.TO)

293.98
-2.28 (0.77%)
as of Aug 19, 2026, 1:53:51 pm Market Open.
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star iconAug 19, 2026, 12:00 am

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

Royal Bank of Canada (RY) stands out as a premier financial institution and is often regarded as the top choice among Canadian banks. Analysts praise its robust capital markets and wealth management divisions, which continue to thrive amidst a generally positive outlook for the Canadian economy. The bank's recent performance showcases substantial earnings growth, driven by favorable regulatory conditions and reduced loan loss provisions. However, a consensus emerges regarding the stock's high valuation relative to historical averages, prompting some experts to recommend caution in new investments. Despite these valuation concerns, many experts affirm RY's stability and strong dividend growth potential, indicating it remains a solid long-term hold for investors.

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Buy
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Valuation
Overvalued
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BMO
HOLD
Preferred A perpetual shares. Preferreds are looking relatively cheap. Perpetual is tough as he thinks rates are going to rise. Have already fallen off when long bonds haven't. 6% yield equals an 8% tax equivalent.
BUY
Short term, stock may go lower because Canadian banks in general have been on such a great run and making key US acquisitions may slow their earnings growth. For a long-term Buy there aren't too many companies globally that are better run.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick May 12/09. Up 40.87%.) His favourite. Number of compelling reasons to own banks right now. Good dividend yields and you have a better option of getting better earnings/growth over the next few years.
HOLD
Some of the downside risks could be increased because of regulatory rules and changes on how they operate. This one has a great balance sheet. Chart shows at doing extremely well but wonders if there will be a bit of a pause in some of the banks.
COMMENT
Trades at about 13X earnings and 2X Book. Fully priced at this time. Expecting dividend increases this fall.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick April 3/09. Up 54%.) Wouldn't chase this one at this price.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick March 2/09. Up about 10%.) 4.58% Bond callable 2012. If he still owned it, he would be looking to get out of it now.
BUY
Expect banks to move higher over the long term. In the short term there could be backing and filling. Fantastic domestic franchise.
HOLD
Banks normally sell mortgages to the CMHC. Terrific bank. Number 3 on his list due to valuation. CIBC would be number 1 for new money.
HOLD
(Market Call Minute.) Like all the other major banks, you should hold this one forever.
BUY
Likes the banks. This one looks really good and is very close to its all-time record highs of the $60 level. Getting near to this again. $60 will be a bit of the resistance point but there should be a couple of dollars left in this. Would be surprised to see a drop below $56.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Apr 1/09. Up 26.15%.) 6.821% June 30, 2018 bonds yielding about 8% to maturity. Still likes.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Feb 9/09. Up 67.5% excluding dividends.) Had been way oversold.
WATCH
Banks have 2 periods of seasonality. One is from the end of October until the end of December, which is when the banks are reporting their 4th quarter results. The other period is from the end of February to the end of May. Watch for the sector to show bottoming action are on the end of this month.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Jan 14/09. Up 60.02%.)
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