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

C$128.88 +0.56 (+0.44%)

As of 03:18 PM Eastern

National Bank of Canada - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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.

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 12 Analyst Ratings

Sell
2

Hold
7

Buy
3

Based on 12 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 12 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 7 have given a hold rating, 2 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for NA.

Consensus Price Target

C$133.10
3.27% Upside

According to the 12 analysts' twelve-month price targets for National Bank of Canada, the average price target is C$133.10. The highest price target for NA is C$144.00, while the lowest price target for NA is C$115.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 3.27% from the current price of C$128.88.

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NA Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 5/21/24 to 5/21/25	1 Month Ago 4/21/24 to 4/21/25	3 Months Ago 2/21/24 to 2/20/25	1 Year Ago 5/22/23 to 5/21/24
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	2 Buy rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)
Hold	7 Hold rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)
Sell	2 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	C$133.10	C$133.10	C$138.20	C$110.50
Forecasted Upside	3.27% Upside	15.54% Upside	11.92% Upside	-4.22% Downside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Hold

NA 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.

NA 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.

National Bank of Canada Stock vs. The Competition

Type	National Bank of Canada	Financial Services Companies
Consensus Rating Score	2.17	2.64
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent NA News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
5/15/2025	Scotiabank 5 of 5 stars	M. Rizvanovic Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
4/21/2025	Jefferies Financial Group 2 of 5 stars		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold	C$147.00 ➝ C$126.00	+10.02%
4/4/2025	Cibc World Mkts 0 of 5 stars	P. Holden Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Hold ➝ Strong Sell
4/4/2025	CIBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Neutral ➝ Underperform	C$127.00 ➝ C$115.00	+1.46%
3/5/2025	TD Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Hold	C$135.00 ➝ C$131.00	+11.43%
2/28/2025	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		C$145.00 ➝ C$140.00	+18.04%
2/27/2025	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform	C$143.00 ➝ C$135.00	+12.82%
2/27/2025	Cormark Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	L. Persaud Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target		C$139.00 ➝ C$137.00	+14.49%
2/27/2025	Desjardins Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Hold	C$140.00 ➝ C$136.00	+13.66%
2/27/2025	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Sector Perform	C$145.00 ➝ C$144.00	+20.34%
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12/5/2024	Canaccord Genuity Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		C$135.00 ➝ C$142.00	+5.22%
11/21/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	B. Morton Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
2/29/2024	Veritas Investment Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Reduce
11/23/2023	Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Market Perform	C$101.00 ➝ C$97.00	+8.03%
9/12/2023	CSFB Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Set Target	Outperform	C$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 Friday, May 16, 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

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

The current stock price is around $720, reflecting strong market confidence in the bank's performance and growth potential.
National Bank of Canada has a diversified business model, operating across various segments such as Personal and Commercial Banking, Wealth Management, and Financial Markets, which helps mitigate risks associated with economic fluctuations.
Recent expansions into international markets, including specialty finance products and banking services in Cambodia, indicate growth opportunities beyond Canada.
The bank has consistently demonstrated strong financial performance, with increasing revenues and profits, which can lead to higher dividends for shareholders.
National Bank of Canada has a robust risk management framework, ensuring stability and resilience in volatile market conditions, making it a safer investment choice.

National Bank of Canada
Bear Case

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

Increased competition in the banking sector, particularly from fintech companies, could pressure profit margins and market share.
Economic uncertainties, including potential interest rate hikes, may impact borrowing costs and consumer spending, affecting the bank's loan portfolio.
Regulatory changes in the financial industry could impose additional compliance costs, which may affect profitability.
While the bank has a strong presence in Canada, its international operations are still relatively small, which may limit growth compared to competitors with a more extensive global footprint.
Market volatility can lead to fluctuations in stock prices, and recent trends show some instability in the financial markets, which could affect investor sentiment towards the bank.

NA Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 12 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for National Bank of Canada is C$133.10, with a high forecast of C$144.00 and a low forecast of C$115.00.
: 12 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for National Bank of Canada in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 7 hold ratings, 2 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street 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 upside of 3.27% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, National Bank of Canada's stock had 4 downgrades and 1 upgrade by analysts.
: National Bank of Canada has been rated by research analysts at BMO Capital Markets, CIBC, Cibc World Mkts, Cormark, Desjardins, Jefferies Financial Group, Royal Bank of Canada, Scotiabank, TD Securities, and UBS Group 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 5/21/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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