M&T Bank (MTB) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$215.11 -3.54 (-1.62%)

Closing price 10/16/2026 03:59 PM Eastern

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$215.16 +0.05 (+0.02%)

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M&T Bank - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 23 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
14

Buy
8

Based on 23 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for M&T Bank in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 23 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 14 have given a hold rating, and 8 have given a buy rating for MTB.

Consensus Price Target

$248.79
15.66% Upside

According to the 23 analysts' twelve-month price targets for M&T Bank, the average price target is $248.79. The highest price target for MTB is $301.00, while the lowest price target for MTB is $224.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 15.66% from the current price of $215.11.

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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MTB Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 10/18/25 to 10/18/26	1 Month Ago 9/18/25 to 9/18/26	3 Months Ago 7/20/25 to 7/20/26	1 Year Ago 10/18/24 to 10/18/25
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	8 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)
Hold	14 Hold rating(s)	13 Hold rating(s)	13 Hold rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$248.79	$255.98	$249.50	$217.03
Forecasted Upside	15.66% Upside	12.74% Upside	-0.05% Downside	20.15% Upside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy

MTB 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.

MTB Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

M&T Bank Stock vs. The Competition

Type	M&T Bank	Finance Companies	Broader Market
Consensus Rating Score	2.30	2.28	2.53
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	15.66% Upside	39.55% Upside	18.02% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent MTB News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
10/14/2026	Cantor Fitzgerald 5 of 5 stars	Dave Rochester 4 of 5 stars	Lower Target	Overweight	$285.00 ➝ $255.00	+16.95%
10/8/2026	TD Cowen 3 of 5 stars	R. Scott Siefers Not Rated	Initiated Coverage	Hold	$245.00	+13.64%
10/6/2026	Raymond James Financial 3 of 5 stars	Daniel Tamayo 4 of 5 stars	Initiated Coverage	Outperform	$250.00	+14.23%
10/5/2026	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Erika Najarian Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankings	Lower Target	Neutral	$255.00 ➝ $238.00	+8.65%
10/2/2026	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Vivek Juneja Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankings	Lower Target	Neutral	$265.50 ➝ $248.50	+14.04%
10/1/2026	Evercore Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings		Set Target		$230.00	+7.79%
9/28/2026	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Manan Gosalia Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankings	Lower Target	Overweight	$304.00 ➝ $301.00	+36.12%
9/24/2026	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings		Lower Target	Buy	$300.00 ➝ $275.00	+25.26%
9/23/2026	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Brian Foran Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankings	Lower Target	Hold	$268.00 ➝ $250.00	+13.00%
9/1/2026	Weiss Ratings Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings		Reiterated Rating	Buy (B)
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7/23/2026	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold	$250.00	-0.34%
7/16/2026	DA Davidson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Peter Winter Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankings	Boost Target	Neutral	$263.00 ➝ $266.00	+5.07%
7/16/2026	Royal Bank Of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Gerard Cassidy Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankings	Boost Target	Outperform	$230.00 ➝ $255.00	+2.66%
7/16/2026	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Mike Mayo Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankings	Boost Target	Underweight	$215.00 ➝ $224.00	-9.82%
7/16/2026	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	David George Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankings	Boost Target	Neutral	$240.00 ➝ $250.00	+0.65%
7/16/2026	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Jason Goldberg Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankings	Boost Target	Equal Weight	$236.00 ➝ $267.00	+7.49%
7/16/2026	Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	David Konrad Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankings	Boost Target	Market Perform	$242.00 ➝ $250.00	+0.65%
4/17/2026	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings		Boost Target	Buy	$230.00 ➝ $245.00	+11.89%
4/16/2026	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings		Boost Target	Overweight	$235.00 ➝ $240.00	+10.20%
4/6/2026	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings		Boost Target	Neutral	$231.00 ➝ $235.00	+11.56%
1/7/2026	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Steven Chubak Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankings	Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Peer Perform
1/7/2026	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Ebrahim Poonawala Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankings	Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Neutral	$225.00	+6.59%
1/2/2026	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings		Boost Target	Neutral	$215.00 ➝ $225.00	+12.00%
12/10/2024	Compass Point Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings		Boost Target	Neutral	$220.00 ➝ $250.00	+20.12%

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Should I Buy M&T Bank Stock? MTB 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 Thursday, October 15, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these M&T Bank pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

M&T Bank
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in M&T Bank Co.:

M&T Bank Co. recently ranked first in SBA 7(a) loans in its service area and achieved record small business loan growth, providing nearly 3,000 loans totaling $326.4 million in Fiscal Year 2026, which demonstrates strong commercial lending momentum and market leadership in a key revenue segment.
The company reported a significant earnings beat in its most recent quarter, posting $5.35 in earnings per share compared to the analyst consensus estimate of $4.66, indicating that the bank is generating higher profits than expected and outperforming its own historical performance from a year ago.
With a current stock price of $218.87, M&T Bank Co. offers a dividend yield of 2.78%, providing investors with a steady income stream that is attractive for those seeking regular cash flow from their financial holdings.
Analysts have recently raised their outlook on the stock, with Raymond James Financial initiating coverage with an "outperform" rating and a $250.00 price target, suggesting that professional investors see potential for the share price to rise approximately 14.7% from its current level.
The bank maintains a low beta of 0.61, meaning its stock price tends to be less volatile than the overall market, which can provide a more stable investment experience during periods of broader economic uncertainty or market fluctuations.

M&T Bank
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in M&T Bank Co. for these reasons:

Recent analyst actions have been mixed, with Cantor Fitzgerald lowering its price target from $285.00 to $255.00 and TD Cowen issuing a "hold" rating with a $245.00 target, reflecting caution among some financial experts regarding the stock's near-term valuation and growth potential.
Insider selling has been notable in recent months, with CEO Rene F. Jones selling 19,396 shares in September 2026 and other executives and directors also reducing their holdings, which some investors interpret as a signal that company leadership may see the stock as fairly valued or overvalued at current levels.
The stock is currently trading below its 50-day moving average of $234.01 and its 200-day moving average of $228.42, indicating that the share price has experienced a recent downward trend and is underperforming its longer-term average trading levels.
While the bank has strong loan growth, analysts have noted that elevated expenses and weaker fee income pose challenges for the upcoming quarter, suggesting that operational costs may pressure profit margins despite revenue increases.
The consensus rating from sell-side analysts remains "Hold" with a consensus price target of $250.47, which, while above the current price, suggests that the majority of analysts do not see a compelling case for aggressive buying at this time compared to other investment opportunities.

MTB Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 23 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for M&T Bank is $248.79, with a high forecast of $301.00 and a low forecast of $224.00.

23 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for M&T Bank in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 14 hold ratings and 8 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" MTB shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in MTB, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, M&T Bank's stock has a predicted upside of 15.66% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, M&T Bank's stock had 1 upgrade and 1 downgrade by analysts.

M&T Bank has been rated by research analysts at Cantor Fitzgerald, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Evercore, Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley, Raymond James Financial, TD Cowen, Truist Financial, UBS Group, and Weiss Ratings in the past 90 days.

Analysts like M&T Bank more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating score for M&T Bank is 2.30 while the average consensus rating score for "finance" companies is 2.28. Learn more on how MTB compares to other companies.

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M&T Bank (MTB) Stock Forecast & Price Target