TSE:RY

Royal Bank (RY.TO)

291.48
-0.89 (0.30%)
as of Sep 4, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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This summary was created by AI, based on 56 opinions in the last 12 months.

Royal Bank of Canada (RY) is viewed as a solid investment, characterized by its strong market position as the largest and top-performing bank in Canada. Analysts praise its balanced approach to growth and income, particularly highlighting the accelerated growth in capital markets and wealth management sectors. While many experts agree on its premium valuation relative to historical averages, they continue to express confidence in the bank's long-term prospects, backed by solid earnings and a consistent dividend record. Some experts have suggested a cautious approach, recommending trimming positions or taking profits due to high valuations, yet many maintain it as a core holding in their portfolios. The overall funding environment and regulatory moves are seen as conducive to future growth, despite the potential macroeconomic challenges ahead.

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Hold
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Overvalued
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TOP PICK
Banking sector would be his favourite for the long term. The historical 10 year return for the banking sector was 13%. This one for the short term opportunity. Hasn't settled with Enron, but almost settled with the range. That uncertainty has taken the stock down unfairly.
BUY
Likes all the Canadian banks. They have reserves greater than all the loans they have potentially identified as being bad. Solid balance sheets. They all trade around 12 X earnings. Dividend yields from about 2.5% to 3.5%. Getting paid more than you would on a GIC.
BUY
Financials have rallied because interest rates have stayed stable. The question is will bank stocks get cheaper when interst rates rise. Doesn't thinks so because they are still trading at reasonable valuations of 12/13 X earnings. You are still earning 3/4%.
HOLD
Her 2 favourite banks are Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS-T) and Toronto Dominion (TD-T). This bank seems to be making some progress on their disappointing US strategy.
COMMENT
Between Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS-T), Royal (RY-T) and Toronto-Dominion (TD-T), TD would be his 1st choice. It has a better valuation and its ROE is quite high. Royal would be his next pick because the ROE growth is spectacular.
DON'T BUY
In the aggregate, banks have done very little this year. They are all trading at 55 year valuation highs. There's no fair market valuation support for them to go much higher.
DON'T BUY
Had a wonderful step up which he missed. It accomplishe a catch-up with the other banks. Would stand aside for the time being.
HOLD
Q: Bought both Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS-T) and Royal Bank (RY-T). Nova Scotia has not moved, but Royal has done well. A: Owning both is a good move. Nova Scotia has expertise outside the country with a great cost structure while Royal has a North American strategy and a great brand name. With both together, you'll get a better return for the risk.
BUY
Canadian banks have been good performers. His 2 favourite banks stocks are Toronto Dominion (TD-T) and Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS-T). Also likes this bank.
BUY
Believes this stock will split soon. Also due for a dividend increase. This stock had been oversold and never deserved to be under $60. Might be a little bit overbought right now. Expecting pretty good earnings.
WEAK BUY
No longer a mispriced asset. The model price is $79.63. Would prefer Toronto Dominion (TD-T), National Bank (NA-T) or Bank of Montreal (BMO-T) because there are wider differentials between the stock prices and his model prices.
HOLD
Probably a split coming. Feels the stock is a little overpriced. Yield is now below that of the other banks. A premier bank and one of the best run in North America. US operation is showing some improvement.
DON'T BUY
In the last couple of year, was a poor absolute and relative performer to the other banks. Last quarter was good. Stock jumped up and has now been sideways/up a little bit and people are wondering if there is follow through to that. Would trade it in for another bank stock such as National (NA-T) Bank of Montreal (BMO-T) or a life insurance company.
BUY
Top 3 choices in banks for the long term would be Toronto Dominion (TD-T), Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS-T) and Royal Bank (RY-T). Where this could be wrong is if the Bank of Montreal (BMO-T) gets taken over at some point and it would be thw big winner. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CM-T) is not particularily cheap right now.
BUY
Had a pop a few months ago because they started to post some better profit growth again. Was the weak sister of the banks over '01 & '02. Has a very high ROE level at 18%. Recent growth rate is very strong which means it is probably going to deliver some positive earnings surprises.
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