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Royal Bank Of Canada (RY) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$211.22 -0.24 (-0.11%)
Closing price 08/7/2026 03:59 PM Eastern
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$211.38 +0.16 (+0.08%)
As of 08/7/2026 07:36 PM Eastern
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Royal Bank Of Canada - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
4
Buy
10

Based on 14 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Royal Bank Of Canada in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 14 analysts, 4 have given a hold rating, 9 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for RY.

Consensus Price Target

$225.00
6.53% Upside
According to the 14 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Royal Bank Of Canada, the average price target is $225.00. The highest price target for RY is $225.00, while the lowest price target for RY is $225.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 6.53% from the current price of $211.22.
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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RY Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
8/8/25 to 8/8/26
1 Month Ago
7/9/25 to 7/9/26
3 Months Ago
5/10/25 to 5/10/26
1 Year Ago
8/8/24 to 8/8/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
9 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
Hold
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$225.00$225.00$162.00$193.00
Forecasted Upside6.53% Upside7.87% Upside-10.83% Downside45.64% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

RY 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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RY 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.
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Royal Bank Of Canada Stock vs. The Competition

TypeRoyal Bank Of CanadaFinance CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.79
2.27
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside6.53% Upside31.28% Upside11.61% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
7/29/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 UpgradeBuy (B+)Buy (A-)
6/11/2026
Argus logo
Argus
3 of 5 stars
 Set Target$225.00+14.09%
6/1/2026
Scotiabank logo
Scotiabank
4 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingOutperform
5/29/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
5/29/2026 Reiterated RatingNeutral
5/12/2026 DowngradeOutperformMarket Perform
2/19/2026 Reiterated RatingOverweight
2/3/2026 DowngradeStrong-BuyHold
12/17/2025 Reiterated RatingOutperform
12/4/2025 Reiterated RatingOutperform
12/4/2025 UpgradeHoldBuy
11/25/2025 Reiterated RatingBuy
11/25/2025 DowngradeBuyHold
9/22/2025 UpgradeHoldBuy

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Should I Buy Royal Bank Of Canada Stock? RY 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, August 6, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Royal Bank Of Canada pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Royal Bank Of Canada
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Royal Bank of Canada:

  • The company recently reported a significant increase in revenue, showcasing an 11.4% growth compared to the same quarter last year, indicating strong business performance.
  • Royal Bank of Canada has declared a quarterly dividend of $1.76, which is an increase from the previous $1.64, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders.
  • The current stock price is around $225, which is considered attractive given the company's solid financial performance and growth prospects.
  • With a dividend yield of 3.4%, investors can expect a steady income stream, which is appealing for those looking for regular returns.
  • The firm has a strong return on equity of 17.68%, suggesting effective management and profitability, which can enhance investor confidence.

Royal Bank Of Canada
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Royal Bank of Canada for these reasons:

  • The earnings per share for the latest quarter were $2.84, which, while beating estimates, is lower than the $3.12 reported in the same quarter last year, indicating potential challenges in maintaining growth.
  • The dividend payout ratio is currently at 44.56%, which, while sustainable, may limit the company's ability to reinvest in growth opportunities.
  • Recent analyst ratings have shown mixed sentiments, with some downgrades, suggesting that market confidence may not be as strong as desired.
  • Royal Bank of Canada operates in a competitive financial services market, which could impact its market share and profitability in the long run.
  • Economic uncertainties and potential regulatory changes could pose risks to the bank's operations and financial stability.

RY Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 14 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Royal Bank Of Canada is $225.00, with a high forecast of $225.00 and a low forecast of $225.00.

14 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Royal Bank Of Canada in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings, 9 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" RY shares.

According to analysts, Royal Bank Of Canada's stock has a predicted upside of 6.53% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Royal Bank Of Canada's stock had 3 upgrades and 3 downgrades by analysts.

Royal Bank Of Canada has been rated by research analysts at Argus, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Raymond James Financial, Scotiabank, TD Securities, and Weiss Ratings in the past 90 days.

Royal Bank Of Canada also publishes sell-side equities research reports and recommendations about other companies, which can be viewed at its brokerage rating page.

Analysts like Royal Bank Of Canada more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating for Royal Bank Of Canada is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "finance" companies is Hold. Learn more on how RY compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:RY) was last updated on 8/8/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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