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Franco-Nevada (FNV) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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C$182.04 +2.30 (+1.28%)
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Franco-Nevada - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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.

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
4.81% 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 4.81% from the current price of C$182.04.
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FNV Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
1/18/24 to 1/17/25
1 Month Ago
12/19/23 to 12/18/24
3 Months Ago
10/20/23 to 10/19/24
1 Year Ago
1/18/23 to 1/18/24
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)
5 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$190.80C$190.90C$203.11
Forecasted Upside4.81% Upside14.48% Upside4.63% Upside39.80% 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
2.76
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 Sunday, January 5, 2025. 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 received a consensus rating of "Buy" from multiple brokerages, indicating strong confidence in the company's future performance.
  • Recent earnings estimates for FY2024 have been raised to $4.04 per share, reflecting positive analyst sentiment and potential for higher returns.
  • The current stock price is C$168.86, which is near its 1-year high of C$191.17, suggesting strong market interest and potential for appreciation.
  • Franco-Nevada Co. has a solid market capitalization of C$32.49 billion, indicating a stable and established presence in the market.
  • The company has a high quick ratio of 23.26, suggesting strong liquidity and the ability to meet short-term obligations without relying on inventory sales.

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 price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of -40.30, which may indicate that it is currently unprofitable or that investors are paying a premium for future growth.
  • Franco-Nevada Co. has a dividend payout ratio of -46.30%, suggesting that it is not currently returning profits to shareholders in the form of dividends, which could be a concern for income-focused investors.
  • Despite recent upgrades, some analysts have set lower price targets, indicating potential volatility and uncertainty in the stock's future performance.
  • The stock has experienced fluctuations, with a 1-year low of C$140.59, which may raise concerns about its stability and risk for investors.
  • The company operates in the gold-focused royalty and streaming sector, which can be highly sensitive to commodity price fluctuations, adding an element of risk to investments.

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 4.81% 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 1/17/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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