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Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CM) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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C$155.63 +1.95 (+1.27%)
As of 04:42 PM Eastern

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
7
Buy
5

Based on 12 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 12 analysts, 7 have given a hold rating, and 5 have given a buy rating for CM.

Consensus Price Target

C$167.79
7.81% Upside
According to the 12 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, the average price target is C$167.79. The highest price target for CM is C$186.00, while the lowest price target for CM is C$150.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 7.81% from the current price of C$155.63.
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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CM Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
10/9/25 to 10/9/26
1 Month Ago
9/9/25 to 9/9/26
3 Months Ago
7/11/25 to 7/11/26
1 Year Ago
10/9/24 to 10/9/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
5 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
Hold
7 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetC$167.79C$167.79C$153.59C$109.09
Forecasted Upside7.81% Upside5.74% Upside-8.01% Downside-2.72% Downside
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate BuyHold

CM 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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CM 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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Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Stock vs. The Competition

TypeCanadian Imperial Bank of CommerceFinance Companies
Consensus Rating Score
2.42
2.28
Consensus RatingHoldHold
News Sentiment Rating
Positive News

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Positive News
Report Date
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/3/2026 Boost TargetC$153.00 ➝ C$154.00-5.20%
8/28/2026
Desjardins logo
Desjardins
4 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetHoldC$173.00 ➝ C$170.00+7.51%
8/28/2026 Boost TargetHoldC$168.00 ➝ C$169.00+6.87%
8/28/2026 Boost TargetOutperformC$167.00 ➝ C$176.00+11.30%
8/24/2026 Set TargetSector PerformC$180.00+12.98%
8/21/2026 Set TargetHoldC$186.00+15.45%
8/21/2026 Boost TargetC$144.00 ➝ C$170.00+5.52%
8/12/2026 Boost TargetMarket PerformC$155.50 ➝ C$173.50+2.96%
8/12/2026 Boost TargetBuyC$163.00 ➝ C$175.00+3.85%
6/16/2026 Boost TargetSector PerformC$155.00 ➝ C$157.00-1.95%
2/27/2026 Boost TargetBuyC$142.00 ➝ C$153.00+10.73%
2/27/2026 Boost TargetOutperformC$135.00 ➝ C$150.00+8.55%
2/14/2025 Lower TargetC$102.00 ➝ C$96.00+8.81%
12/6/2024Boost TargetC$99.00 ➝ C$104.00+11.09%

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Should I Buy Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Stock? CM 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 8, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce:

  • Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce recently reported strong financial performance for the quarter ended August 27, 2026, with earnings per share of C$2.73 and revenue of C$8.37 billion, demonstrating a solid net margin of 16.13% and a return on equity of 15.44%.
  • The stock currently trades at $153.68, which is below the consensus price target of C$167.79 set by twelve analysts, suggesting potential upside for investors as the current price offers a margin of safety relative to professional forecasts.
  • Investors can benefit from a stable dividend yield of 2.70%, supported by a quarterly dividend of $1.07 per share that is paid on October 28, 2026, providing a consistent income stream with a manageable payout ratio of 40.12%.
  • Recent analyst activity indicates positive sentiment, with firms like TD raising their price target to C$175.00 and Barclays lifting their target to C$170.00 in August 2026, reflecting confidence in the bank's strategic direction and market position.
  • Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce is expanding its business opportunities by committing C$2 billion to financing smaller defence and dual-use businesses, a move announced in September 2026 that diversifies its lending portfolio and taps into growing industrial sectors.

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce for these reasons:

  • The stock price recently crossed below its 50-day moving average of C$162.14 in early October 2026, a technical indicator that often signals short-term downward momentum and potential weakness in the stock's price trend.
  • There has been notable insider selling activity, with insiders such as Amy Florence South and Stephen Alan Scholtz selling thousands of shares in June and September 2026, which may indicate that company executives are taking advantage of higher valuations to reduce their personal holdings.
  • The consensus recommendation from twelve analysts is currently "Hold," with seven analysts rating the stock as a hold and only five as a buy, suggesting that the market views the stock as fairly valued with limited immediate catalysts for significant growth.
  • Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce has a beta of 1.32, meaning the stock is more volatile than the overall market and may experience larger price swings during periods of economic uncertainty or market corrections.
  • The stock is trading at a significant discount to its 52-week high of $172.87, having fallen from recent peaks in August 2026, which may reflect broader market concerns about the banking sector or specific risks associated with the company's current valuation.

CM Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 12 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce is C$167.79, with a high forecast of C$186.00 and a low forecast of C$150.00.

12 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce in the last twelve months. There are currently 7 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" CM shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in CM, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce's stock has a predicted upside of 7.81% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce's stock had 1 downgrade by analysts.

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Canaccord Genuity Group, Desjardins, Jefferies Financial Group, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, National Bank Financial, Raymond James Financial, Royal Bank Of Canada, and TD in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating score for Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce is 2.42 while the average consensus rating score for "finance" companies is 2.28. Learn more on how CM compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 9/3/2026.
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