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Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CMWAY) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$116.57 +2.01 (+1.75%)
As of 03:58 PM Eastern

Commonwealth Bank of Australia - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
1
Buy
0

Based on 2 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Commonwealth Bank of Australia in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Reduce." Out of the 2 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, and 1 has given a hold rating for CMWAY.

Consensus Price Target

$130.18
11.68% Upside
According to the 2 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Commonwealth Bank of Australia, the average price target is $130.18. The highest price target for CMWAY is $130.18, while the lowest price target for CMWAY is $130.18. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 11.68% from the current price of $116.57.
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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CMWAY Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/3/25 to 9/3/26
1 Month Ago
8/4/25 to 8/4/26
3 Months Ago
6/5/25 to 6/5/26
1 Year Ago
9/3/24 to 9/3/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
Hold
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$130.18$130.18$130.18N/A
Forecasted Upside11.68% Upside1.20% Upside15.96% UpsideN/A
Consensus RatingReduceReduceReduceHold

CMWAY Analyst Recommendations By Month

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CMWAY Price Targets by Month

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia Stock vs. The Competition

TypeCommonwealth Bank of AustraliaFinance CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
1.50
2.27
2.53
Consensus RatingReduceHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside11.68% Upside26.92% Upside13.67% Upside
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
4/13/2026
Zacks Research logo
Zacks Research
5 of 5 stars
 DowngradeStrong-BuyHold
10/8/2025Set TargetSell$130.18+16.44%

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Should I Buy Commonwealth Bank of Australia Stock? CMWAY 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, September 2, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Commonwealth Bank of Australia pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Commonwealth Bank of Australia:

  • The stock is currently trading at $114.56, which represents a significant discount to its 52-week high of $136.85, offering a potential entry point for investors looking to capitalize on a rebound from recent volatility.
  • Commonwealth Bank of Australia recently reported record first-half cash earnings driven by robust growth in lending and deposit volumes, demonstrating strong fundamental performance despite a competitive low-interest-rate environment.
  • The company offers a dividend yield of 3.36%, providing a steady income stream for investors, which is particularly attractive given the bank's status as a major financial institution in Australia and New Zealand.
  • Analysts have recently upgraded the stock to a Buy rating, reflecting growing optimism about its earnings prospects and suggesting that the market may be undervaluing the company's future growth potential.
  • Commonwealth Bank of Australia is expanding its technological capabilities by appointing a chief AI scientist, a first for an Australian lender, which positions the bank to innovate and improve efficiency in its retail and institutional banking services.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Commonwealth Bank of Australia for these reasons:

  • The bank's profit margins are under pressure due to tight competition in a low-interest-rate environment, which could limit future earnings growth even as lending volumes increase.
  • Recent tax changes and increased provisions have caused the stock to slump, indicating that regulatory and fiscal headwinds may continue to impact the company's bottom line and share price stability.
  • Short interest in the stock has increased significantly in recent months, with a 339.4% rise in July, suggesting that some market participants are betting against the stock's performance.
  • The stock has experienced significant volatility, including a 12.97% gap down in May and a 7.6% surge in April, which may deter risk-averse investors seeking stable returns.
  • As a foreign bank listed on the OTC market, Commonwealth Bank of Australia may face additional risks related to currency fluctuations and regulatory differences, which could affect the value of its sponsored ADRs for U.S. investors.

CMWAY Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 2 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Commonwealth Bank of Australia is $130.18, with a high forecast of $130.18 and a low forecast of $130.18.

2 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Commonwealth Bank of Australia in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating and 1 hold rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "reduce" CMWAY shares.

According to analysts, Commonwealth Bank of Australia's stock has a predicted upside of 11.68% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Analysts like Commonwealth Bank of Australia less than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating for Commonwealth Bank of Australia is Reduce while the average consensus rating for "finance" companies is Hold. Learn more on how CMWAY compares to other companies.

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MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Commonwealth Bank of Australia analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 4/13/2026.
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