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National Bank of Canada (NA) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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C$143.41 -1.30 (-0.90%)
As of 08/28/2025 04:20 PM Eastern
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National Bank of Canada - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

Consensus Rating

Hold
Based on 11 Analyst Ratings
Sell
0
Hold
9
Buy
2

Based on 11 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for National Bank of Canada in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 11 analysts, 9 have given a hold rating, and 2 have given a buy rating for NA.

Consensus Price Target

C$143.17
-0.17% Downside
According to the 11 analysts' twelve-month price targets for National Bank of Canada, the average price target is C$143.17. The highest price target for NA is C$153.00, while the lowest price target for NA is C$131.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -0.17% from the current price of C$143.41.
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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NA Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
8/29/24 to 8/29/25		1 Month Ago
7/30/24 to 7/30/25		3 Months Ago
5/31/24 to 5/31/25		1 Year Ago
8/30/23 to 8/29/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
Hold
9 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetC$143.17C$135.36C$134.10C$121.33
Forecasted Upside-0.17% Downside-6.04% Downside-0.62% Downside-2.15% Downside
Consensus Rating
Hold
Hold
Hold
Hold

NA Analyst Recommendations By Month

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NA Price Targets by Month

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National Bank of Canada Stock vs. The Competition

TypeNational Bank of CanadaFinancial Services Companies
Consensus Rating Score
2.18
2.61
Consensus RatingHoldModerate Buy
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
8/28/2025Desjardins
3 of 5 stars		 Lower TargetHoldC$150.00 ➝ C$149.00+4.01%
8/28/2025Scotiabank
4 of 5 stars		 Boost TargetOutperformC$142.00 ➝ C$147.00+2.62%
8/28/2025Royal Bank Of Canada
3 of 5 stars		 Lower TargetSector PerformC$152.00 ➝ C$148.00+3.32%
8/28/2025Jefferies Financial Group
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Lower TargetHoldC$157.00 ➝ C$153.00+6.81%
8/20/2025CIBC
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Boost TargetNeutralC$147.00 ➝ C$151.00+0.41%
8/14/2025Barclays
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Boost TargetEqual WeightC$141.00 ➝ C$147.00-1.57%
8/1/2025Cibc World Mkts
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 UpgradeStrong Sell ➝ Hold
6/24/2025Canaccord Genuity Group
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Boost TargetHoldC$136.00 ➝ C$138.00+0.50%
3/5/2025TD Securities
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Lower TargetHoldC$135.00 ➝ C$131.00+11.43%
2/28/2025UBS Group
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Lower TargetC$145.00 ➝ C$140.00+18.04%
2/27/2025BMO Capital Markets
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Lower TargetOutperformC$143.00 ➝ C$135.00+12.82%
2/27/2025Cormark
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		L. Persaud
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower TargetC$139.00 ➝ C$137.00+14.49%
2/29/2024Veritas Investment Research
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Reiterated RatingReduce
11/23/2023Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Lower TargetMarket PerformC$101.00 ➝ C$97.00+8.03%
9/12/2023CSFB
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Set TargetOutperformC$108.00+14.71%

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Should I Buy National Bank of Canada Stock? NA 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 Monday, August 25, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these National Bank of Canada pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

National Bank of Canada
Bull Case

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

  • The current stock price is around C$150, which reflects a strong performance and indicates investor confidence.
  • National Bank of Canada has recently increased its quarterly dividend to C$1.18 per share, demonstrating a commitment to returning value to shareholders.
  • Analysts have recently upgraded their price targets for the stock, with several firms setting targets above C$150, suggesting potential for further price appreciation.
  • The company has a solid market capitalization of approximately C$58.70 billion, indicating stability and a strong position in the financial services sector.
  • National Bank of Canada has a relatively low price-to-earnings ratio, which may suggest that the stock is undervalued compared to its earnings potential.

National Bank of Canada
Bear Case

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

  • Despite recent upgrades, the stock has shown some volatility, with fluctuations in trading volumes that could indicate uncertainty among investors.
  • The price-to-earnings-growth ratio is relatively high, which may suggest that the stock is overvalued based on its growth expectations.
  • Analysts have issued a mix of ratings, with a significant number maintaining a "hold" rating, indicating caution among some market participants.
  • The company’s beta of 1.12 suggests that the stock is slightly more volatile than the market, which could pose risks for conservative investors.
  • Recent market conditions and economic factors could impact the financial services sector, potentially affecting National Bank of Canada's performance.

NA Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 11 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for National Bank of Canada is C$143.17, with a high forecast of C$153.00 and a low forecast of C$131.00.

11 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for National Bank of Canada in the last year. There are currently 9 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" NA shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in NA, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, National Bank of Canada's stock has a predicted downside of -0.17% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, National Bank of Canada's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

National Bank of Canada has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Canaccord Genuity Group, CIBC, Cibc World Mkts, Desjardins, Jefferies Financial Group, Royal Bank Of Canada, and Scotiabank in the past 90 days.

Analysts like National Bank of Canada less than other "financial services" companies. The consensus rating for National Bank of Canada is Hold while the average consensus rating for "financial services" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how NA compares to other companies.

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This page (TSE:NA) was last updated on 8/29/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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