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Franco-Nevada (FNV) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$239.07 +3.28 (+1.39%)
Closing price 10/2/2026 03:59 PM Eastern
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$238.47 -0.61 (-0.25%)
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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

$274.90
14.99% Upside
According to the 15 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Franco-Nevada, the average price target is $274.90. 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 14.99% from the current price of $239.07.
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
10/3/25 to 10/3/26
1 Month Ago
9/3/25 to 9/3/26
3 Months Ago
7/5/25 to 7/5/26
1 Year Ago
10/3/24 to 10/3/25
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)
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$274.90$273.40$268.00$194.57
Forecasted Upside14.99% Upside0.77% Upside23.37% Upside-11.78% 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
2.57
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside14.99% Upside150.16% Upside21.54% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Neutral News
Neutral News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/16/2026
Josh Wolfson
Josh Wolfson
5 of 5 stars
Boost TargetOutperform$285.00 ➝ $300.00+14.34%
9/4/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
3 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingBuy (B-)
8/11/2026
Zacks Research logo
Zacks Research
4 of 5 stars
 UpgradeStrong Sell ➝ Hold
7/14/2026Lower TargetSector Perform$290.00 ➝ $274.00+35.28%
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 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$291.00+30.75%
5/20/2026 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$292.00 ➝ $291.00+28.83%
5/20/2026UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$292.00 ➝ $291.00+30.75%
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5/13/2026 UpgradeSector Perform ➝ Outperform
5/13/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$305.00+28.70%
4/29/2026 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy
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 Tuesday, September 29, 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 recently secured a significant A$200 million financing package for the Bullabulling Gold Project, which includes acquiring a gross royalty from Minerals 260. This move expands the company's royalty portfolio and targets greater revenue diversity, with production from this large gold resource expected to begin in 2028, providing a long-term growth driver.
  • Franco-Nevada Co. demonstrated strong financial performance in its most recent quarter, reporting revenue of $580.90 million, which represents a 57.3% year-over-year increase. This substantial growth in revenue highlights the company's ability to capitalize on current market conditions and expand its earnings base.
  • The stock currently trades at $247.91, which is below the consensus price target of $273.40. This suggests that the market may be undervaluing the company relative to analyst expectations, offering potential upside for investors who believe in the firm's long-term royalty and streaming model.
  • Institutional interest in the stock remains robust, with 77.06% of shares owned by institutional investors. Recent filings show that major firms like Bank of America Corp DE and Corient Private Wealth LP have established or increased their positions in the second quarter, indicating continued confidence from large-scale investors.
  • The company maintains a low beta of 0.39, which indicates that its stock price is less volatile than the overall market. This characteristic can provide a degree of stability for investors, making it a potentially attractive option for those seeking exposure to the gold sector with reduced market risk.

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 expectations, may signal challenges in meeting short-term financial targets despite the strong year-over-year growth.
  • The stock's P/E ratio stands at 32.41, which is relatively high. A high P/E ratio suggests that investors are paying a premium for each dollar of earnings, which can be risky if the company's earnings growth slows down or if market sentiment shifts, potentially leading to a significant drop in stock price.
  • Short interest in the stock has been increasing, with the number of shares shorted rising to 4,120,057 in the most recent period. This increase in short selling indicates that some investors are betting against the stock, which could put downward pressure on the price and reflect skepticism about the company's future performance.
  • The dividend yield is only 0.68%, which is relatively low for an income-focused investor. While the company does pay a quarterly dividend, the low yield may not be sufficient to attract or retain investors who are primarily seeking regular income from their investments.
  • Some analysts have recently downgraded the stock or lowered their price targets. For instance, Bank of America lowered its price objective from $276.00 to $238.00 and set a "neutral" rating, while Jefferies Financial Group dropped its target from $258.00 to $245.00 with a "hold" rating. These actions suggest that some experts see limited upside potential in the near term.

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 $274.90, with a high forecast of $305.00 and a low forecast of $234.00.

15 Wall Street equities 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 equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" FNV shares.

According to analysts, Franco-Nevada's stock has a predicted upside of 14.99% 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, 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 2.57. 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 9/16/2026.
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