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Royal Bank of Canada (RY) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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C$270.87 -1.95 (-0.71%)
As of 10/8/2026 04:00 PM Eastern

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

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
4
Buy
8

Based on 12 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Royal Bank of Canada in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 12 analysts, 4 have given a hold rating, and 8 have given a buy rating for RY.

Consensus Price Target

C$292.86
8.12% Upside
According to the 12 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Royal Bank of Canada, the average price target is C$292.86. The highest price target for RY is C$324.00, while the lowest price target for RY is C$238.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 8.12% from the current price of C$270.87.
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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RY Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
10/9/25 to 10/9/26
1 Month Ago
9/9/25 to 9/9/26
3 Months Ago
7/11/25 to 7/11/26
1 Year Ago
10/9/24 to 10/9/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
8 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
Hold
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetC$292.86C$292.86C$262.96C$207.25
Forecasted Upside8.12% Upside2.54% Upside-12.00% Downside1.69% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

RY Analyst Recommendations By Month

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RY Price Targets by Month

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Royal Bank of Canada Stock vs. The Competition

TypeRoyal Bank of CanadaFinance Companies
Consensus Rating Score
2.67
2.27
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHold
News Sentiment Rating
Neutral News

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Report Date
0 Results
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/3/2026 Lower TargetNeutralC$311.00 ➝ C$300.00+2.78%
9/3/2026 Boost TargetC$268.00 ➝ C$271.00-7.15%
9/2/2026
Desjardins logo
Desjardins
4 of 5 stars
 Set TargetBuyC$320.00+12.10%
8/31/2026 Boost TargetC$316.00 ➝ C$324.00+14.78%
8/30/2026 Boost TargetOutperformC$318.00 ➝ C$321.00+12.96%
8/28/2026 Lower TargetBuyC$307.00 ➝ C$306.00+7.70%
8/28/2026 Boost TargetSector OutperformC$311.00 ➝ C$312.00+9.81%
8/28/2026 Boost TargetBuyC$310.00 ➝ C$318.00+11.92%
8/21/2026 Boost TargetC$260.00 ➝ C$300.00+5.72%
8/12/2026 Boost TargetMarket PerformC$270.50 ➝ C$306.00+3.07%
6/16/2026 Boost TargetSector OutperformC$275.00 ➝ C$280.00-0.43%
2/27/2026 Lower TargetBuyC$260.00 ➝ C$259.00+13.44%
12/17/2025 Boost TargetC$229.00 ➝ C$245.00+7.79%
11/25/2025 Boost TargetC$225.00 ➝ C$238.00+11.24%
9/22/2025 UpgradeStrong-Buy
8/28/2025 Boost TargetC$214.00 ➝ C$227.00+13.58%
2/28/2025 Lower TargetC$194.00 ➝ C$189.00+11.89%

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Should I Buy Royal Bank of Canada Stock? RY 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 Thursday, October 8, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Royal Bank of Canada pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Royal Bank of Canada
Bull Case

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

  • Royal Bank of Canada reported record third-quarter earnings on August 27, 2026, with earnings per share of C$4.28 and revenue of C$18.54 billion, demonstrating strong fundamental performance and profitability with a net margin of 15.92% and return on equity of 16.11%.
  • The stock currently trades at $270.87, which is below the average twelve-month price objective of C$292.86 set by twelve research firms, suggesting potential upside as the consensus rating remains a "Moderate Buy" with eight analysts assigning a buy recommendation.
  • The company recently increased its quarterly dividend to $1.76 per share, representing an annualized yield of 2.5% and a payout ratio of 41.49%, providing a reliable income stream for investors while maintaining a sustainable distribution level.
  • Royal Bank of Canada has demonstrated consistent price momentum, crossing above its 200-day moving average multiple times in 2026, including a recent cross on September 29, 2026, indicating a positive long-term trend and technical strength.
  • As Canada's largest bank with over 19 million clients and a diversified business model across 27 countries, the company offers stability and growth potential through its global reach and focus on innovation, supported by a market capitalization of approximately C$386 billion.

Royal Bank of Canada
Bear Case

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

  • Insider selling has been significant in the last 90 days, with insiders selling 104,579 shares worth approximately $29.7 million, including recent large sales by Maria Elena Douvas and Kelly Bradley, which may signal reduced internal confidence or profit-taking.
  • The stock price has declined from its fifty-two-week high of $306.38 to the current level of $270.87, representing a drop of over 11%, which may indicate short-term weakness or market skepticism despite the recent earnings beat.
  • The company recently announced a C$1.5 billion debt issuance, which could increase leverage and financial obligations, potentially offsetting the benefits of the dividend hike and impacting future cash flow flexibility.
  • The price-to-earnings ratio of 17.08 is relatively high compared to some peers, and the PEG ratio of 3.42 suggests that the stock may be overvalued relative to its expected growth rate, limiting the margin of safety for new investors.
  • The stock has experienced volatility, with a beta of 0.97 indicating sensitivity to market movements, and recent price actions show fluctuations around the 200-day moving average, which could lead to further downside if market conditions deteriorate.

RY Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 12 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Royal Bank of Canada is C$292.86, with a high forecast of C$324.00 and a low forecast of C$238.00.

12 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Royal Bank of Canada in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 8 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" RY shares.

According to analysts, Royal Bank of Canada's stock has a predicted upside of 8.12% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Analysts like Royal Bank of Canada more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating for Royal Bank of Canada is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "finance" companies is Hold. Learn more on how RY compares to other companies.


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