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

$91.84 +0.35 (+0.38%)

(As of 12/20/2024 05:55 PM ET)

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

Hold

Based on 2 Analyst Ratings

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Hold
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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 "Hold." Out of the 2 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating for NTIOF.

Consensus Price Target

N/A

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NTIOF Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 12/22/23 to 12/21/24	1 Month Ago 11/22/23 to 11/21/24	3 Months Ago 9/23/23 to 9/22/24	1 Year Ago 12/22/22 to 12/22/23
Strong Buy	0 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	2 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	Hold	Hold	Hold	N/A

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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	2.00	2.50	2.51
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	N/A	18.66% Upside	14.54% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive 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
11/21/2024	Barclays 3 of 5 stars	B. Morton Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
9/20/2024	Cibc World Mkts 0 of 5 stars	P. Holden Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
7/24/2023	National Bank Financial 5 of 5 stars		Boost Target		C$102.00 ➝ C$105.00

Analyst ratings data on MarketBeat is provided by Benzinga and other data providers. This page was last refreshed on Sunday at 12:31 AM ET.

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 Wednesday, December 11, 2024. 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:

The stock recently traded at $96.16, which is above its 50-day moving average of $94.21, indicating positive momentum and potential for further gains.
National Bank of Canada has a strong market capitalization of approximately $32.37 billion, suggesting stability and a solid position in the financial services sector.
The company reported a net margin of 19.10% and a return on equity of 17.29%, reflecting efficient management and profitability, which are attractive metrics for investors.
Recent dividend payments have been consistent, with a yield of 3.45% and a payout ratio of 43.58%, indicating a commitment to returning value to shareholders.
Analysts have projected earnings per share (EPS) of $7.67 for the current fiscal year, suggesting growth potential and positive outlook for the company's financial performance.

National Bank of Canada
Bear Case

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

Recent downgrades from analysts, including a reduction from "strong-buy" to "hold" by Cibc World Mkts, may indicate a lack of confidence in the stock's short-term performance.
The stock has experienced fluctuations, with a 52-week low of $68.85 and a high of $100.08, suggesting volatility that could pose risks for investors.
The current ratio and quick ratio are both at 0.76, which may indicate potential liquidity issues, as these ratios measure the company's ability to cover short-term obligations.
Despite a recent increase in dividends, the payout ratio remains relatively high, which could limit the company's ability to reinvest in growth opportunities.
Market conditions and economic factors could impact the financial services sector, potentially affecting National Bank of Canada's performance and stock price.

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 year. There are currently 2 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" NTIOF shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in NTIOF, but not buy additional shares or sell existing 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 1 downgrade by analysts.
: National Bank of Canada has been rated by research analysts at Barclays in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like National Bank of Canada less than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating score for National Bank of Canada is 2.00 while the average consensus rating score for "finance" companies is 2.50. Learn more on how NTIOF compares to other companies.

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This page (OTCMKTS:NTIOF) was last updated on 12/21/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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