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

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C$206.19 -1.11 (-0.54%)
As of 12:28 PM Eastern

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

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
7
Buy
4

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, 7 have given a hold rating, and 4 have given a buy rating for NA.

Consensus Price Target

C$193.50
-6.15% Downside
According to the 11 analysts' twelve-month price targets for National Bank of Canada, the average price target is C$193.50. The highest price target for NA is C$215.00, while the lowest price target for NA is C$172.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -6.15% from the current price of C$206.19.
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
5/7/25 to 5/7/26
1 Month Ago
4/7/25 to 4/7/26
3 Months Ago
2/6/25 to 2/6/26
1 Year Ago
5/7/24 to 5/7/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
4 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
Hold
7 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetC$193.50C$190.27C$166.17C$133.10
Forecasted Upside-6.15% Downside1.67% Upside-1.72% Downside7.60% Upside
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

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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National Bank of Canada Stock vs. The Competition

TypeNational Bank of CanadaFinancial Services Companies
Consensus Rating Score
2.36
2.07
Consensus RatingHoldHold
News Sentiment Rating
Positive News

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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
5/5/2026
TD logo
TD
Not Rated
 Boost TargetHoldC$182.00 ➝ C$202.00-1.17%
5/5/2026
Desjardins logo
Desjardins
4 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetBuyC$200.00 ➝ C$215.00+5.19%
5/4/2026
Scotiabank logo
Scotiabank
4 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetSector OutperformC$202.00 ➝ C$214.00+5.19%
3/25/2026 Lower TargetSector PerformC$193.00 ➝ C$180.00-0.92%
3/9/2026 Lower TargetHoldC$191.00 ➝ C$190.00+2.62%
3/5/2026 Boost TargetC$183.00 ➝ C$196.00+3.00%
2/26/2026 Boost TargetEqual WeightC$177.00 ➝ C$183.00-4.69%
2/26/2026 Boost TargetC$189.00 ➝ C$193.00+0.52%
2/26/2026 Boost TargetC$165.00 ➝ C$172.00-10.42%
2/26/2026 Boost TargetC$175.00 ➝ C$182.00-5.21%
2/26/2026 Boost TargetOutperformC$177.00 ➝ C$195.00+1.56%
2/26/2026 Boost TargetMarket PerformC$179.00 ➝ C$200.00+4.17%
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, May 1, 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 recently reached a new 52-week high, indicating strong market performance and investor confidence.
  • Analysts have increased their price targets for the stock, with some suggesting a potential upside, reflecting positive sentiment about the company's future growth.
  • The current stock price is around C$204, which is a significant increase from its previous lows, showcasing a strong recovery and growth trajectory.
  • National Bank of Canada has a solid dividend yield of 2.4%, providing investors with a steady income stream in addition to potential capital gains.
  • The company has reported strong earnings, with a net margin of 15.85%, indicating efficient management and profitability.

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 highs, the stock's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is relatively high, which may suggest that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings.
  • Market volatility could impact the stock's performance, as indicated by its beta of 1.23, suggesting it is more volatile than the market average.
  • Some analysts have downgraded their ratings, indicating mixed sentiments about the stock's future performance.
  • The company faces competition from other financial institutions, which could affect its market share and profitability.
  • Economic uncertainties may pose risks to the financial sector, potentially impacting National Bank of Canada's growth prospects.

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$193.50, with a high forecast of C$215.00 and a low forecast of C$172.00.

11 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for National Bank of Canada in the last twelve months. There are currently 7 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings 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 downside of -6.15% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

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

Analysts like National Bank of Canada more than other "financial services" companies. The consensus rating score for National Bank of Canada is 2.36 while the average consensus rating score for "financial services" companies is 2.07. Learn more on how NA compares to other companies.


This page (TSE:NA) was last updated on 5/7/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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