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

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$191.18 +2.62 (+1.39%)
Closing price 03:59 PM Eastern
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$192.50 +1.32 (+0.69%)
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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, and 10 have given a buy rating for RY.

Consensus Price Target

$162.00
-15.26% Downside
According to the 14 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Royal Bank Of Canada, the average price target is $162.00. The highest price target for RY is $162.00, while the lowest price target for RY is $162.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -15.26% from the current price of $191.18.
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
6/2/25 to 6/2/26
1 Month Ago
5/3/25 to 5/3/26
3 Months Ago
3/4/25 to 3/4/26
1 Year Ago
6/2/24 to 6/2/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
10 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
Hold
4 Hold rating(s)
3 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$162.00$162.00$162.00$156.50
Forecasted Upside-15.26% Downside-9.81% Downside-2.31% Downside22.40% 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
2.71
2.30
2.52
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-15.20% Downside27.01% Upside15.27% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
Positive News

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Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
6/1/2026
Scotiabank logo
Scotiabank
4 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingOutperform
5/29/2026
TD Securities logo
TD Securities
4 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingBuy
5/29/2026 Reiterated RatingNeutral
5/18/2026 DowngradeBuy (B+)Buy (B)
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
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11/25/2025 Reiterated RatingBuy
11/25/2025 DowngradeBuyHold
9/22/2025 UpgradeHoldBuy
8/29/2025Boost TargetBuy$140.00 ➝ $162.00+11.28%

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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 Friday, May 29, 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 current stock price is around $179.61, reflecting strong market performance and investor confidence.
  • Royal Bank of Canada recently reported quarterly earnings that exceeded analysts' expectations, with a notable increase in revenue year-over-year, indicating robust financial health.
  • The bank has increased its quarterly dividend to $1.76 per share, a 7.3% rise from the previous dividend, showcasing its commitment to returning value to shareholders.
  • Analysts have rated Royal Bank of Canada as a "Moderate Buy," with a consensus price target suggesting potential for further appreciation in stock value.
  • The company has demonstrated resilience in its core banking operations, with management expressing confidence in its ability to navigate competitive pressures from fintech companies.

Royal Bank Of Canada
Bear Case

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

  • Despite strong earnings, there have been instances of the stock underperforming the market, which may raise concerns about its short-term volatility.
  • The bank's debt-to-equity ratio is relatively low, which could indicate a conservative approach to leveraging, potentially limiting growth opportunities compared to more aggressive competitors.
  • While the dividend payout ratio is currently at 45.17%, any future economic downturns could pressure the bank to reduce dividends, impacting income-focused investors.
  • Recent market conditions have shown fluctuations that could affect investor sentiment and stock performance in the near term.
  • There is ongoing competition from fintech companies, which could disrupt traditional banking models and impact Royal Bank of Canada's market share in the long run.

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 $162.00, with a high forecast of $162.00 and a low forecast of $162.00.

14 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Royal Bank Of Canada in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 10 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" RY shares.

According to analysts, Royal Bank Of Canada's stock has a predicted downside of -15.26% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Royal Bank Of Canada's stock had 2 downgrades by analysts.

Royal Bank Of Canada has been rated by research analysts at 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 6/2/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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