TSE:RY

Royal Bank (RY.TO)

300.26
-0.44 (0.15%)
as of Aug 17, 2026, 7:37:39 pm Market Open.
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star iconAug 16, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 58 opinions in the last 12 months.

Royal Bank (RY-T) is widely regarded as the top Canadian bank and has excelled in capital markets and wealth management. Recent reviews highlight its strategic decisions, such as the acquisition of HSBC, which position it well for future growth through cross-selling products. While the Canadian banking sector has performed strongly, the stock is trading at historical highs in terms of price-to-earnings ratios, prompting concerns about valuation among some analysts. The bank's dividend yield, while lower than 3%, has shown a consistent upward trend. Many experts see RY as a cornerstone holding in their portfolios due to its stable growth and ability to maintain capital during market uncertainties. Despite the current high valuations, RY continues to be recommended as a solid long-term investment, with potential for growth as market conditions evolve.

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Buy
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Valuation
Overvalued
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BUY
Favourite. TD is second choice.
TOP PICK
Should do very well with capital exposure. Good US acquisitions.
DON'T BUY
3rd quarter results for the banks were not very good.
DON'T BUY
Not a fan of the bank sector. Economy has to improve.
DON'T BUY
Pretty rich now.
TOP PICK
Strong growth. Bad debt is down.
BUY
Banks will do well. Royal is #1 and Bank of nova Scotia is #2.
BUY
Likes the banks. Royal has the least loan loss exposure.
TOP PICK
All banks are a Top Pick. 3.5% yield. At a good price.
BUY
Likes the banks. Dividends should be safe. Government may favour bank mergers in the near future.
BUY
Good opportunities. At a good price. Also like TD and BNS.
BUY
Canadian banks are trading at better multiples than their US peers. In the short term they are being hit with problems. Long term buys. Prefers CIBC and Royal.
DON'T BUY
Banks are still too high.
PAST TOP PICK
(Was a top pick on Apr 9. Down 5%) Reasonable dividend. As a long term hold, it should be good.
BUY
Banks have dropped because of loan losses re: bankruptcies. Banks are still a good core holding for portfolios. RBC is first choice.
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