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Franco-Nevada (FNV) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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C$171.23 +0.92 (+0.54%)
(As of 10:45 AM ET)

Franco-Nevada - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
2
Buy
7

Based on 9 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Franco-Nevada in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Buy." Out of the 9 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating, 5 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for FNV.

Consensus Price Target

C$190.80
11.43% Upside
According to the 9 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Franco-Nevada, the average price target is C$190.80. The highest price target for FNV is C$245.00, while the lowest price target for FNV is C$139.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 11.43% from the current price of C$171.23.
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FNV Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
12/19/23 to 12/18/24
1 Month Ago
11/19/23 to 11/18/24
3 Months Ago
9/20/23 to 9/19/24
1 Year Ago
12/19/22 to 12/19/23
Strong Buy
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
5 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
Hold
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetC$190.80C$189.80C$192.18C$203.31
Forecasted Upside11.43% Upside18.25% Upside12.31% Upside36.52% Upside
Consensus Rating
Buy
Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

FNV 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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FNV Price Targets by Month

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Franco-Nevada Stock vs. The Competition

TypeFranco-NevadaBasic Materials Companies
Consensus Rating Score
3.00
2.77
Consensus RatingBuyModerate Buy
News Sentiment Rating
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Neutral News
DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
12/2/2024CIBC
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetC$235.00 ➝ C$245.00+42.93%
11/18/2024UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
D. Major
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11/18/2024Canaccord Genuity Group
5 of 5 stars
C. Macrury
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Lower TargetHold ➝ Strong-BuyC$198.00 ➝ C$190.00+15.05%
10/21/2024Stifel Nicolaus
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 Boost TargetC$200.00 ➝ C$215.00+16.38%
8/15/2024TD Securities
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D. Ma
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UpgradeHold ➝ Buy
8/15/2024National Bankshares
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 Lower TargetC$200.00 ➝ C$195.00+18.90%
7/16/2024BMO Capital Markets
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 Boost TargetOutperformC$200.00 ➝ C$210.00+17.80%
5/3/2024Raymond James
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 Boost TargetOutperformC$150.00 ➝ C$151.00-9.90%
4/22/2024Eight Capital
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 Boost TargetBuyC$190.00 ➝ C$200.00+23.53%
4/12/2024Veritas Investment Research
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 Boost TargetC$149.00 ➝ C$173.00+5.14%
4/9/2024Bank of America
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 Boost TargetC$186.00 ➝ C$190.00+15.17%
3/7/2024Scotiabank
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 Lower TargetSector PerformC$141.00 ➝ C$139.00-8.62%
9/25/2023National Bank Financial
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 Lower TargetC$215.00 ➝ C$205.00+8.05%

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Should I Buy Franco-Nevada Stock? FNV 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, December 13, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Franco-Nevada pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Franco-Nevada
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Franco-Nevada Co.:

  • Franco-Nevada Co. has recently received a strong-buy rating from UBS Group, indicating positive sentiment from analysts and potential for stock appreciation.
  • The current stock price is C$169.36, which is near its 1-year high of C$191.17, suggesting strong market performance and investor interest.
  • The company operates with a focus on precious metals, which are often seen as safe-haven investments during economic uncertainty, potentially providing stability to investors.
  • Franco-Nevada Co. has a solid market capitalization of C$32.59 billion, reflecting its significant presence and stability in the gold-focused royalty and streaming sector.
  • The company has a high quick ratio of 23.26, indicating strong liquidity and the ability to meet short-term obligations, which is a positive sign for financial health.

Franco-Nevada
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Franco-Nevada Co. for these reasons:

  • The company has a negative P/E ratio of -40.43, which may indicate challenges in profitability or earnings, raising concerns for potential investors.
  • Franco-Nevada Co. has recently cut its dividend, which could signal financial strain or a shift in strategy that may not favor income-focused investors.
  • Analysts have varied opinions on the stock, with some reducing their price targets, which may create uncertainty about future performance.
  • The stock has a beta of 0.68, suggesting lower volatility compared to the market, which may not appeal to investors seeking high-risk, high-reward opportunities.
  • With a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.63, the company has a relatively high level of debt compared to equity, which could pose risks in a rising interest rate environment.

FNV Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 9 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Franco-Nevada is C$190.80, with a high forecast of C$245.00 and a low forecast of C$139.00.

9 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Franco-Nevada in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings, 5 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" FNV shares.

According to analysts, Franco-Nevada's stock has a predicted upside of 11.43% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Franco-Nevada's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

Franco-Nevada has been rated by research analysts at Canaccord Genuity Group, CIBC, Stifel Nicolaus, and UBS Group in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Franco-Nevada more than other "basic materials" companies. The consensus rating for Franco-Nevada is Buy while the average consensus rating for "basic materials" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how FNV compares to other companies.


This page (TSE:FNV) was last updated on 12/18/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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