National Bank of Canada (NA) Stock Forecast & Price Target C$207.30 +2.34 (+1.14%) As of 10/26/2026 04:17 PM Eastern Add Compare Share Share Analyst Forecasts Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsInsider TradesNews and Trends National Bank of Canada - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026) How MarketBeat Calculates Price Target and Consensus Rating Consensus Rating HoldBased on 11 Analyst RatingsSell0Hold8Buy3 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$218.505.40% 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 5.40% from the current price of C$207.30. 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. 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NA Analyst Ratings Over TimeTypeCurrent Forecast10/27/25 to 10/27/261 Month Ago9/27/25 to 9/27/263 Months Ago7/29/25 to 7/29/261 Year Ago10/27/24 to 10/27/25Strong Buy0 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)Buy3 Buy rating(s)3 Buy rating(s)3 Buy rating(s)2 Buy rating(s)Hold8 Hold rating(s)8 Hold rating(s)8 Hold rating(s)8 Hold rating(s)Sell0 Sell rating(s)0 Sell rating(s)0 Sell rating(s)0 Sell rating(s)Consensus Price TargetC$218.50C$218.50C$201.08C$144.64Forecasted Upside5.40% Upside2.95% Upside-9.86% Downside-7.10% DownsideConsensus RatingHoldHoldHoldHold NA Analyst Recommendations By MonthAnalyst Ratings Chart DescriptionThe 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.Skip Chart & View Analyst Rating History NA Price Targets by MonthAverage Share Price and Price Target by Month Chart DescriptionThe 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.Skip Chart and View Analyst Price Target HistorySkip Chart & View Price History Table National Bank of Canada Stock vs. The CompetitionTypeNational Bank of CanadaFinance CompaniesConsensus Rating Score 2.27 2.28Consensus RatingHoldHoldNews Sentiment RatingNeutral NewsSee Recent NA NewsPositive News Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings Most Recent from Each Brokerage All Show All Ratings Strong Buy Buy Hold Sell Rating Show All Upside > 100% Upside 50% - 100% Upside 20% - 50% Upside 10% - 20% Upside 0% - 10% Downside 0% - 10% Downside 10% - 20% Downside 20% - 50% Downside 50% - 100% Downside > 100% Upside/Downside All Actions Upgrades Downgrades Initiates Coverage Raises Target Lowers Target Reiterates Rating Action 10/27/2024 - 10/27/2026 Report Date Report Date From Report Date To 1M3M6MYTD1Y2Y3Y5Y More filters Fewer filters Done 0 Results Export DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date Upside/DownsideDetails9/3/2026 Jefferies Financial Group3 of 5 stars Boost TargetC$212.00 ➝ C$213.00-2.25%9/3/2026 Canaccord Genuity Group3 of 5 stars Boost TargetC$224.00 ➝ C$228.00+4.63%9/3/2026 Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce3 of 5 stars Lower TargetOutperformerC$249.00 ➝ C$242.00+11.06%9/2/2026 DesjardinsSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings Set TargetHoldC$230.00+8.29%8/27/2026 Royal Bank Of CanadaSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings Boost TargetSector PerformC$214.00 ➝ C$224.00+5.86%8/27/2026 TDSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings Lower TargetHoldC$227.00 ➝ C$226.00+6.81%8/27/2026 Raymond James FinancialSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings Lower TargetMarket PerformC$226.50 ➝ C$223.00+5.39%8/27/2026 ScotiabankSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings Boost TargetSector OutperformC$241.00 ➝ C$243.00+14.84%8/21/2026 BarclaysSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings Boost TargetC$188.00 ➝ C$220.00-0.06%3/5/2026 National Bank FinancialSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings Boost TargetC$183.00 ➝ C$196.00+3.00%Yesterday's deadline changed everything (Ad)In June 2025, a drilling crew near the Grand Canyon uncovered an energy source producing nearly eight times the output of Saudi Arabia's largest oil well, enough potential energy to power civilization for two million years. 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This page was last refreshed on Tuesday at 05:38 AM ET. 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 Saturday, October 24, 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 Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in National Bank of Canada: The company recently authorized a share buyback program of up to $2.25 billion, representing 2.6% of its public float, which signals management confidence in the stock's value and provides direct support to shareholder equity by reducing the number of shares outstanding. With the current stock price at $204.96, the shares are trading below the consensus price target of C$218.50 set by eleven brokerages, suggesting potential upside for investors as the market price converges with analyst expectations. National Bank of Canada offers a dividend yield of 2.58% with a payout ratio of 41.64%, indicating that the company retains a significant portion of its earnings for reinvestment while still providing a steady income stream to shareholders. The bank is actively participating in the development of tokenized deposits for faster interbank payments alongside other major Canadian banks, positioning it to benefit from modernization in financial infrastructure and potential efficiency gains. Recent earnings reports show consistent performance, with an actual EPS of 3.23 in the most recent quarter, demonstrating the bank's ability to maintain profitability despite broader economic uncertainties. National Bank of Canada Bear Case Investors should be bearish about investing in National Bank of Canada for these reasons: The stock recently broke below its 200-day moving average, a technical indicator that often signals a shift from a long-term uptrend to a potential downtrend, raising concerns about near-term price momentum. The consensus recommendation from eleven brokerages is "Hold," with eight analysts specifically rating the stock as a hold, indicating that the majority of professional investors see limited immediate upside or prefer to wait for clearer signals before buying. The company's beta of 1.28 indicates that its stock is more volatile than the overall market, meaning investors may experience larger price swings in both directions compared to the broader index. Recent news highlights that the Bank of Canada is expected to tighten monetary policy, which could increase borrowing costs and potentially pressure the bank's loan growth and net interest margins. The CEO has noted that tariffs will make business difficult, suggesting that external trade tensions could negatively impact the bank's commercial clients and overall economic environment in which it operates. NA Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions What is National Bank of Canada's forecast for 2026? 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. Should I buy or sell National Bank of Canada stock right now? 11 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for National Bank of Canada in the last twelve months. 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. Does National Bank of Canada's stock price have much upside? According to analysts, National Bank of Canada's stock has a predicted upside of 5.40% based on their 12-month stock forecasts. Has National Bank of Canada been upgraded or downgraded by Wall Street analysts recently? Over the previous 90 days, National Bank of Canada's stock had 1 upgrade and 1 downgrade by analysts. What analysts cover National Bank of Canada? 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. Do Wall Street analysts like National Bank of Canada more than its competitors? 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. 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