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

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C$217.91 +0.01 (+0.00%)
As of 09/4/2026 04:00 PM Eastern

National Bank of Canada - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
8
Buy
3

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, 8 have given a hold rating, and 3 have given a buy rating for NA.

Consensus Price Target

C$218.50
0.27% Upside
According to the 11 analysts' twelve-month price targets for National Bank of Canada, the average price target is C$218.50. The highest price target for NA is C$243.00, while the lowest price target for NA is C$182.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 0.27% from the current price of C$217.91.
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
9/6/25 to 9/6/26
1 Month Ago
8/7/25 to 8/7/26
3 Months Ago
6/8/25 to 6/8/26
1 Year Ago
9/6/24 to 9/6/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
3 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
Hold
8 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetC$218.50C$202.83C$198.83C$143.55
Forecasted Upside0.27% Upside-10.87% Downside-2.72% Downside-1.62% Downside
Consensus RatingHoldHoldHoldHold

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.
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NA Price Targets by Month

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National Bank of Canada Stock vs. The Competition

TypeNational Bank of CanadaFinance Companies
Consensus Rating Score
2.27
2.28
Consensus RatingHoldHold
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/3/2026 Boost TargetC$212.00 ➝ C$213.00-2.25%
9/3/2026 Boost TargetC$224.00 ➝ C$228.00+4.63%
9/3/2026 Lower TargetOutperformerC$249.00 ➝ C$242.00+11.06%
9/2/2026 Set TargetHoldC$230.00+8.29%
8/27/2026 Boost TargetSector PerformC$214.00 ➝ C$224.00+5.86%
8/27/2026 Lower TargetHoldC$227.00 ➝ C$226.00+6.81%
8/27/2026 Lower TargetMarket PerformC$226.50 ➝ C$223.00+5.39%
8/27/2026 Boost TargetSector OutperformC$241.00 ➝ C$243.00+14.84%
8/21/2026 Boost TargetC$188.00 ➝ C$220.00-0.06%
3/5/2026 Boost TargetC$183.00 ➝ C$196.00+3.00%
2/26/2026 Boost TargetC$175.00 ➝ C$182.00-5.21%
2/26/2026 Boost TargetOutperformC$177.00 ➝ C$195.00+1.56%
2/28/2025 Lower TargetC$145.00 ➝ C$140.00+18.04%
2/27/2025Lower TargetC$139.00 ➝ C$137.00+14.49%

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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, September 4, 2026. 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 stock is currently trading at $217.91, which is below the consensus price target of C$218.50 and significantly higher than the 52-week low of $144.52, suggesting the market has already priced in a substantial recovery from earlier lows while still offering potential upside relative to the average analyst estimate.
  • Recent earnings reports show strong performance, with the most recent quarter ending May 27, 2026, reporting an actual EPS of 3.23 and revenue of 3907, indicating robust profitability and revenue generation that supports the bank's valuation and dividend capacity.
  • Several major financial institutions, including Scotiabank and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, have recently raised or maintained high price targets, with Scotiabank setting a target of C$243.00 and CIBC at C$242.00, reflecting institutional confidence in the bank's long-term growth trajectory and market position.
  • As one of Canada's six systemically important banks with $618 billion in assets, National Bank of Canada benefits from a diversified business model across Personal and Commercial Banking, Wealth Management, and Financial Markets, providing stability and multiple revenue streams that can mitigate sector-specific risks.
  • The company offers a dividend yield of 2.48%, which is attractive for income-focused investors, and the consistent earnings growth seen in recent quarters supports the sustainability of this payout, making it a compelling option for those seeking both capital appreciation and regular income.

National Bank of Canada
Bear Case

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

  • The consensus rating from analysts is "Hold," with eight analysts issuing Hold ratings compared to only three Buy ratings, indicating a general lack of strong conviction among equity researchers that the stock is undervalued or poised for significant outperformance in the near term.
  • Some analysts, such as Jefferies Financial Group, have set price targets below the current stock price of $217.91, with a target of C$213.00, suggesting that certain market participants believe the stock is overvalued relative to its fundamental performance and may face downward pressure.
  • The bank's beta of 1.35 indicates higher volatility than the broader market, meaning investors may experience greater price swings in response to economic uncertainties, such as the tariff tensions mentioned by the CEO, which could lead to more significant drawdowns during market corrections.
  • Recent news highlights concerns about the impact of tariffs on the business, with the CEO stating that tariffs will make business "difficult," suggesting potential headwinds to profitability and growth that could weigh on future earnings and stock performance.
  • The stock's price-to-earnings ratio of 18.22 is relatively high compared to some peers, and with the consensus price target only slightly above the current price, there is limited room for upside before the stock becomes overvalued, especially if earnings growth slows or faces macroeconomic headwinds.

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$218.50, with a high forecast of C$243.00 and a low forecast of C$182.00.

11 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for National Bank of Canada in the last year. There are currently 8 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street 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 0.27% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

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

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

Analysts like National Bank of Canada less than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating score for National Bank of Canada is 2.27 while the average consensus rating score for "finance" companies is 2.28. Learn more on how NA compares to other companies.


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