
TSE:TD
This summary was created by AI, based on 61 opinions in the last 12 months.
The reviews for Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD) highlight a cautious but generally optimistic outlook on the stock's performance. Many experts suggest that while TD has made significant recovery after the money laundering penalty, it is currently trading at a high price-to-earnings (PE) ratio compared to historical norms, prompting some to recommend trimming positions or taking profits. The bank's valuation, hovering around 14x to over 16x PE, has raised concerns of overvaluation, especially with future growth potential in the U.S. still clouded by regulatory issues. However, the majority of analysts maintain that TD is a strong long-term investment, appreciating its solid position in Canada and improving fundamentals. They also expect that TD's efforts in wealth management and capital markets will drive future earnings growth despite short-term challenges.
Rate hikes are good for Canadian banks. He expects dividend growth sometime this year, especially TD which is very well-capitalized. They have billions of dollars, enough cash to buy back shares, raise the dividend a lot and/or make acquisitions, like a bank in the U.S. southeast. He also likes their deal with Ameritrade; this business combination will yield $2 billion in synergies. In Canada, their domestic personal and commercial banking business is #2 or #3. Shares are at all-time highs, but you can still buy this and other Canadian banks, which have been the cornerstones of his portfolios. Canadian banks make all-time highs time and time and time again.
(A Top Pick Jan 08/20, Up 4%) Has developed a great US franchise that will continue to grow. Selling Ameritrade business to Schwab was a good move that will grow their retail business. TD is well-capitalized like all Canadian banks. Real estate is an ongoing worry in Canada, but TD has a diversified loan book and income stream--not just loaning money, but credit cards, asset management and investment banking. TD is not pricey at current levels, so you can buy it. Pays a great dividend. Banks will improve their cost structure, particularly in the back office. There may be an inflection point later where customers bank online and don't go to actual branches.
Canadian banks are under huge pressure with rates so low. Possible that rates go negative next year, and that's a tax on fixed income. One of Canada's strongest banks, along with Royal. They'll figure out a way to make money, no matter what the environment.
His personal favourite, a forever hold. Great presence in retail. Great footprint into the US. A close second to RY as the most conservative. Expects positive earnings surprises.