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Franco-Nevada (FNV) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$264.76 -1.42 (-0.53%)
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Franco-Nevada - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
4
Buy
11

Based on 15 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Franco-Nevada in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 15 analysts, 4 have given a hold rating, and 11 have given a buy rating for FNV.

Consensus Price Target

$273.40
3.26% Upside
According to the 15 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Franco-Nevada, the average price target is $273.40. The highest price target for FNV is $305.00, while the lowest price target for FNV is $234.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 3.26% from the current price of $264.76.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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FNV Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/8/25 to 9/8/26
1 Month Ago
8/9/25 to 8/9/26
3 Months Ago
6/10/25 to 6/10/26
1 Year Ago
9/8/24 to 9/8/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
11 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
Hold
4 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$273.40$273.40$271.00$178.88
Forecasted Upside3.26% Upside14.54% Upside29.97% Upside-9.51% Downside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyHold

FNV Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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FNV Price Targets by Month

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Franco-Nevada Stock vs. The Competition

TypeFranco-NevadaMaterials CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.73
2.56
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside2.65% Upside130.27% Upside14.03% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/4/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingBuy (B-)
8/11/2026
Zacks Research logo
Zacks Research
5 of 5 stars
 UpgradeStrong SellHold
7/14/2026
Scotiabank logo
Scotiabank
4 of 5 stars
Tanya Jakusconek
Tanya Jakusconek
5 of 5 stars
Lower TargetSector Perform$290.00 ➝ $274.00+35.28%
7/9/2026Lower TargetOutperform$295.00 ➝ $285.00+36.78%
7/9/2026Lower TargetNeutral$276.00 ➝ $238.00+16.91%
7/6/2026Lower TargetHold$258.00 ➝ $245.00+14.46%
6/30/2026Lower TargetBuy$310.00 ➝ $280.00+36.38%
5/20/2026 UpgradeHoldBuy$291.00+30.75%
5/20/2026 UpgradeHoldBuy$292.00 ➝ $291.00+28.83%
5/20/2026UpgradeHoldBuy$292.00 ➝ $291.00+30.75%
5/13/2026 UpgradeSector PerformOutperform
5/13/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$305.00+28.70%
4/29/2026 UpgradeHoldBuy
2/4/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform
10/10/2025Boost TargetOutperform$218.00 ➝ $234.00+14.93%
5/28/2025Reiterated RatingOutperform

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Should I Buy Franco-Nevada Stock? FNV Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Monday, September 7, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Franco-Nevada pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Franco-Nevada
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Franco-Nevada Co.:

  • The company demonstrated strong operational momentum in the most recent quarter, reporting revenue of $580.90 million, which represents a 57.3% year-over-year increase. This significant growth in top-line revenue indicates that the company's royalty and streaming model is effectively capturing value from rising metal prices and production volumes, providing a robust foundation for future earnings potential.
  • Franco-Nevada Co. maintains a highly efficient business model with a net margin of 63.79% and a return on equity of 18.58% in the latest reporting period. These metrics suggest that the company is converting a large portion of its revenue into profit and generating strong returns for shareholders, which is a key indicator of financial health and operational excellence in the mining sector.
  • The stock currently trades at $266.35, which is well above its 52-week low of $181.50 and significantly higher than its 200-day moving average of $236.64. This price action reflects strong investor confidence and a positive trend, suggesting that the market is valuing the company's growth trajectory and stability highly, potentially offering capital appreciation opportunities for new entrants.
  • Institutional investors have shown continued interest in the stock, with 77.06% of the company's shares owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors. Recent filings show that major players like TD Waterhouse Canada Inc. and Groupe la Francaise have increased their positions in the second quarter, indicating that professional money managers are confident in the long-term prospects of Franco-Nevada Co.
  • The company offers a consistent income stream through its dividend policy, with a recent quarterly dividend of $0.44 per share, resulting in an annualized yield of approximately 0.7%. While the yield is modest, the low dividend payout ratio of 23.01% suggests that the company retains the majority of its earnings for reinvestment, balancing shareholder returns with the ability to fund future growth and acquisitions.

Franco-Nevada
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Franco-Nevada Co. for these reasons:

  • In its most recent earnings report, the company missed analysts' consensus estimates for earnings per share, reporting $1.81 compared to the expected $1.95. This miss, combined with revenue coming in below the consensus estimate of $616.66 million, suggests that while growth is strong, there may be execution challenges or cost pressures that are impacting the bottom line, which could temper investor expectations for near-term profitability.
  • The stock's P/E ratio of 34.82 is relatively high, indicating that investors are paying a premium for each dollar of earnings. This valuation may leave little room for error if growth slows or if metal prices decline, as the stock price could be more sensitive to negative news or market downturns compared to companies with lower valuations.
  • Short interest in the stock has been increasing in recent months, with shares shorted rising to 3,425,649 as of the latest record date. This increase in short selling suggests that some investors are betting against the stock, potentially due to concerns about overvaluation or broader market risks, which could create downward pressure on the share price if the short position is unwound or if negative sentiment persists.
  • The company's beta of 0.39 indicates that it is less volatile than the overall market, which is generally a positive trait for risk-averse investors. However, this low beta also means that the stock may not provide the same level of upside potential during strong market rallies, as it tends to move less than the broader market, potentially limiting capital gains for investors seeking high growth.
  • Some major institutional investors have reduced their holdings in the second quarter, with Van ECK Associates Corp selling 533,687 shares and Addenda Capital Inc. cutting its position by 35.1%. These moves by significant holders could signal a lack of confidence in the stock's near-term performance or a strategic reallocation of assets, which may weigh on investor sentiment and share price stability.

FNV Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 15 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Franco-Nevada is $273.40, with a high forecast of $305.00 and a low forecast of $234.00.

15 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Franco-Nevada in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 11 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" FNV shares.

According to analysts, Franco-Nevada's stock has a predicted upside of 3.26% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Franco-Nevada's stock had 1 upgrade and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Franco-Nevada has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Jefferies Financial Group, Royal Bank Of Canada, Scotiabank, UBS Group, Weiss Ratings, and Zacks Research in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Franco-Nevada more than other "materials" companies. The consensus rating score for Franco-Nevada is 2.73 while the average consensus rating score for "materials" companies is 2.56. Learn more on how FNV compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Franco-Nevada analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 9/4/2026.
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