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

$91.81 +2.68 (+3.01%)

As of 12:52 PM Eastern

National Bank of Canada - 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

Buy

Based on 2 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
1

Buy
1

Based on 2 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for National Bank of Canada in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Buy." Out of the 2 analysts, 1 has given a hold rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for NTIOF.

Consensus Price Target

N/A

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NTIOF Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 1/22/24 to 1/21/25	1 Month Ago 12/23/23 to 12/22/24	3 Months Ago 10/24/23 to 10/23/24	1 Year Ago 1/22/23 to 1/22/24
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	N/A
Buy	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	N/A
Hold	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	N/A
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	N/A
Consensus Price Target	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Forecasted Upside	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Consensus Rating	Buy	Hold	Hold	N/A

NTIOF 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.

NTIOF 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.

National Bank of Canada Stock vs. The Competition

Type	National Bank of Canada	Finance Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	3.00	2.51	2.52
Consensus Rating	Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	N/A	21.05% Upside	11.17% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent NTIOF News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target
1/15/2025	Cormark 3 of 5 stars	L. Persaud Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Moderate Buy
1/9/2025	Cibc World Mkts 0 of 5 stars	P. Holden Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Strong-Buy
11/21/2024	Barclays 3 of 5 stars	B. Morton Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
7/24/2023	National Bank Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		C$102.00 ➝ C$105.00

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Should I Buy National Bank of Canada Stock? NTIOF 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 Tuesday, January 7, 2025. 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

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

National Bank of Canada recently raised its dividend to $0.81 per share, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders and indicating strong financial health.
The current stock price is $91.84, which is near its 1-year high of $100.08, suggesting potential for growth and stability in the stock's performance.
The bank has a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.06, indicating a strong balance sheet and lower financial risk compared to peers, which can be attractive to conservative investors.
With a market capitalization of $31.28 billion, National Bank of Canada is a significant player in the financial services sector, providing a sense of security and reliability for investors.
The company operates through diverse segments, including Personal and Commercial, Wealth Management, and Financial Markets, which can help mitigate risks associated with economic fluctuations.

National Bank of Canada
Bear Case

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

Analysts have recently downgraded the stock from "strong-buy" to "hold," indicating a potential slowdown in growth expectations and suggesting caution for new investors.
The stock's trading volume was significantly lower than its average, with only 4,013 shares traded compared to 66,208, which may indicate reduced investor interest or liquidity issues.
The bank's current ratio of 0.76 suggests that it may face challenges in meeting short-term liabilities, which could be a concern for risk-averse investors.
Despite the recent dividend increase, the yield of 3.53% may not be competitive compared to other investment opportunities, potentially limiting its attractiveness to income-focused investors.
The stock has experienced volatility, with a 1-year low of $70.00, which may deter investors looking for stable investments with less price fluctuation.

NTIOF Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: 2 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for National Bank of Canada in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 hold rating and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" NTIOF shares.
: According to analysts, National Bank of Canada's stock has a predicted downside of -100.00% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, National Bank of Canada's stock had 2 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.
: National Bank of Canada has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Cibc World Mkts, and Cormark in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like National Bank of Canada more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating for National Bank of Canada is Buy while the average consensus rating for "finance" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how NTIOF compares to other companies.

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This page (OTCMKTS:NTIOF) was last updated on 1/21/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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