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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star iconJun 27, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 55 opinions in the last 12 months.

Royal Bank (RY-T) has garnered a strong reputation among experts, with many emphasizing its leading position in the Canadian banking sector. Analysts have highlighted solid earnings growth, improved capital reserves, and strategic moves such as the acquisition of HSBC Canada that bolster its international presence. Despite the stock trading at a premium valuation, which some view as excessive, many experts consider it a dependable long-term investment, citing its consistent dividend increases and robust fundamentals. However, caution is advised due to high current valuations and concerns over a potential downturn in the broader banking sector. The consensus reflects a belief in the bank's resilience, although calls for profit-taking and a waiting strategy for better entry points have emerged as common themes.

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Consensus
Hold
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Valuation
Overvalued
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TOP PICK
Top Short Has ongoing US problems. Uptrend has been broken. The small rally was only able to reach the uptrend line. If interest rates go up, it is going to have some problems.
BUY
Banks are trading at about 60% of the same price earnings multiple of the market, so not a problem. Not a bad place to be for long term stability.
DON'T BUY
Not a fan of the banks. Historically, they are all trading at 55 valuation highs and have always had major corrections.
DON'T BUY
Earnings for Cdn banks are coming in disappointing and the stocks are showing this. A more interesting area in Cdn financials would be life insurance companies.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Sep 9/04. Up 6%.) Thinks the situation in the US is gradually turning around. Doesn't expect a spectacular quarter this time, but things are improving.
BUY
Banks, historically have been vulnerable in a rising rate environment. Offers reasonable value here. Its US strategy has failed.
BUY
Favourite bank stock. Has lagged. If they sold (will probably fix instead) RBC Centura it would give them $12 a share.
BUY
In the history of the Cdn stock markets, banks have always been among the best performers, so you should always have some in your portfolio.
WEAK BUY
Prefers Toronto Dominion Bank and Bank of Nova Scotia. Has been the worst performing bank of the big five, so may be an opportunity if you feel they can turn their US operation around.
DON'T BUY
Looks expensive. Their struggles with their US operations are not reflected in the price. Would consider if it was trading at a discount to its peers.
DON'T BUY
Would be cautious on this bank at the present time.
WEAK BUY
(past top pick June 25, 2004. up 0.5%) Is a cheaper bank stock, they are in the dog house. Will go higher over time.
DON'T BUY
Prefers Toronto Dominion Bank.
DON'T BUY
Wouldn't rush to buy any of the banks at this time. Likes them but returns going forward are going to be fairly muted. Prefers insurance companies.
BUY
Likes. National Bank is #1 followed by Royal, TD and Bank of Nova Scotia.
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