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

$215.58 -0.49 (-0.23%)

Closing price 07/17/2026 03:59 PM Eastern

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Royal Bank Of Canada - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 14 Analyst Ratings

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

$225.00
4.37% 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 4.37% from the current price of $215.58.

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

Type	Current Forecast 7/18/25 to 7/18/26	1 Month Ago 6/18/25 to 6/18/26	3 Months Ago 4/19/25 to 4/19/26	1 Year Ago 7/18/24 to 7/18/25
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	10 Buy rating(s)	9 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 Upside	4.37% Upside	11.58% Upside	-9.21% Downside	45.36% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate 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.

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.

Royal Bank Of Canada Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Royal Bank Of Canada	Finance Companies	Broader Market
Consensus Rating Score	2.71	2.32	2.52
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	4.43% Upside	29.26% Upside	14.15% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent RY News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
6/29/2026	Weiss Ratings 5 of 5 stars	Downgrade	Buy (A-) ➝ Buy (B+)
6/11/2026	Argus 3 of 5 stars	Set Target		$225.00	+14.09%
6/1/2026	Scotiabank 4 of 5 stars	Reiterated Rating	Outperform
5/29/2026	TD Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy
5/29/2026	Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Neutral
5/12/2026	Raymond James Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Market Perform
2/19/2026	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Overweight
2/3/2026	Zacks Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
12/17/2025	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform
12/4/2025	National Bank Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform
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12/4/2025	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy
11/25/2025	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy
11/25/2025	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold
9/22/2025	Erste Group Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy

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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 Wednesday, July 15, 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

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

The current stock price is around $225, reflecting a strong market position and investor confidence.
Royal Bank of Canada recently increased its quarterly dividend to $1.76, which represents a 3.5% yield, indicating a commitment to returning value to shareholders.
The company reported a quarterly earnings per share (EPS) of $2.84, surpassing analyst expectations, which suggests robust financial health and operational efficiency.
With a projected EPS of 11.52 for the current fiscal year, analysts anticipate continued growth, making it an attractive option for growth-oriented investors.
The firm has a solid net margin of 15.92% and a return on equity of 17.83%, showcasing effective management and profitability.

Royal Bank Of Canada
Bear Case

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

Despite recent growth, the stock has faced fluctuations, which may indicate volatility and risk for potential investors.
Analyst ratings show a mix of opinions, with some downgrading the stock, suggesting uncertainty in future performance.
The payout ratio is currently at 42.41%, which, while manageable, could limit future dividend increases if earnings do not grow as expected.
Royal Bank of Canada operates in a competitive financial services market, which could impact its market share and profitability in the long term.
Economic factors and regulatory changes in the financial sector could pose risks to the bank's operations and overall 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 twelve months. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 10 buy ratings 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 4.37% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Royal Bank Of Canada's stock had 3 downgrades and 2 upgrades 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.

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This page (NYSE:RY) was last updated on 7/18/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.

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