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

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C$291.48 -0.89 (-0.30%)
As of 09/4/2026 04:16 PM Eastern

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

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
4
Buy
9

Based on 13 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 13 analysts, 4 have given a hold rating, 8 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for RY.

Consensus Price Target

C$292.86
0.47% Upside
According to the 13 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 0.47% from the current price of C$291.48.
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
9/5/25 to 9/5/26
1 Month Ago
8/6/25 to 8/6/26
3 Months Ago
6/7/25 to 6/7/26
1 Year Ago
9/5/24 to 9/5/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 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)
3 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$266.42C$260.42C$207.25
Forecasted Upside0.47% Upside-10.16% Downside-3.76% Downside3.51% 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
2.77
2.28
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHold
News Sentiment Rating
Neutral News

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Positive News
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
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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%
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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, September 3, 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 recently reported strong third-quarter financial results, posting earnings per share of C$4.28 and revenue of C$18.54 billion, which demonstrates the company's ability to generate substantial profits and maintain a healthy net margin of 15.92%.
  • The company recently increased its quarterly dividend to C$1.76 per share, representing an annualized yield of approximately 2.4%, which provides a reliable income stream for investors while maintaining a sustainable payout ratio of 41.49%.
  • The stock is currently trading at $292.37, which is well above its 200-day moving average of C$261.95, indicating a strong long-term upward trend and positive momentum in the market.
  • Wall Street analysts maintain a consensus rating of Moderate Buy with an average price target of C$292.86, suggesting that the current valuation is supported by institutional confidence in the bank's diversified business model and global reach.
  • Royal Bank of Canada continues to show strong capital adequacy by maintaining a 13.5% Common Equity Tier 1 ratio, which provides a robust buffer against financial risks and supports ongoing shareholder returns.

Royal Bank of Canada
Bear Case

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

  • Recent insider activity has been heavily skewed toward selling, with multiple insiders including Kelly Bradley and David Ian McKay reducing their positions significantly in late August and early September 2026, which may signal a lack of internal confidence in near-term growth.
  • The stock is trading at a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.43, which is relatively high for a financial institution and may limit the potential for significant capital appreciation compared to peers with lower valuations.
  • Some analysts have recently lowered their price targets, such as Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce reducing its target from C$311.00 to C$300.00 and Jefferies Financial Group setting a target of C$271.00, which is below the current market price and suggests potential downside risk.
  • The company's beta of 1.05 indicates that its stock price is expected to move in line with the broader market, meaning it may not provide the defensive stability often sought in banking stocks during periods of high market volatility.

RY Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 13 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.

13 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Royal Bank of Canada in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings, 8 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating 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 0.47% 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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