
TSE:TD
This summary was created by AI, based on 64 opinions in the last 12 months.
Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD) has shown a robust recovery following its money laundering scandal, yielding strong returns this year, with some reports indicating a rise as high as 72%. Despite this positive momentum, many analysts believe the stock is currently overvalued, trading at higher-than-normal P/E ratios—around 14 to 16 times—and above historical averages for Canadian banks. Experts express caution, suggesting trimming positions or waiting for a market pullback before initiating new purchases. The bank’s U.S. operations remain under regulatory scrutiny, limiting growth potential, which adds to the complex outlook for TD. While many hold on to their shares for long-term growth, there is a consensus on the need for careful evaluation of entry points due to high valuations.
(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.
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.