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

$83.53 +0.92 (+1.12%)

As of 03/24/2025 03:13 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

Hold

Based on 4 Analyst Ratings

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Hold
4

Buy
0

Based on 4 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 4 analysts, 4 have given a hold rating for NTIOF.

Consensus Price Target

N/A

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NTIOF Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 3/25/24 to 3/25/25	1 Month Ago 2/24/24 to 2/23/25	3 Months Ago 12/26/23 to 12/25/24	1 Year Ago 3/26/23 to 3/25/24
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	4 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	2 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	2.52	2.54
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	N/A	44.34% Upside	16.93% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent NTIOF News	Positive News	Positive News

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Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target
3/5/2025	CIBC 3 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Neutral ➝ Neutral
2/21/2025	Cormark 3 of 5 stars	L. Persaud Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Moderate Buy ➝ Hold
2/18/2025	Cibc World Mkts 0 of 5 stars	P. Holden Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
11/21/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	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 Saturday, March 22, 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 reported a quarterly earnings per share (EPS) of $2.06, surpassing analysts' expectations of $1.88, indicating strong financial performance.
The current stock price is $83.17, reflecting a stable market position and potential for growth.
The company has a solid market capitalization of approximately $32.54 billion, which suggests a strong presence in the financial services sector.
National Bank of Canada has increased its dividend to $0.8104 per share, providing a yield of 3.53%, which can be attractive for income-focused investors.
Analysts have recently provided mixed ratings, with some maintaining a "hold" rating, indicating that the stock may be stable and not overly risky at this time.

National Bank of Canada
Bear Case

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

Despite the positive earnings report, the revenue of $2.23 billion fell short of the analyst estimates of $3.02 billion, which may raise concerns about future growth.
The short interest in the stock has increased by 26.5%, indicating that more investors are betting against the stock, which could signal potential volatility.
National Bank of Canada has a relatively low current ratio of 0.76, suggesting potential liquidity issues, as it may not have enough short-term assets to cover its short-term liabilities.
Recent downgrades from analysts, including a shift from "strong-buy" to "hold," may indicate a lack of confidence in the stock's short-term performance.
The stock has experienced fluctuations, with a 52-week high of $100.08 and a low of $76.77, suggesting potential instability in its price movement.

NTIOF Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: 4 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for National Bank of Canada in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street 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 2 upgrades and 2 downgrades by analysts.
: National Bank of Canada has been rated by research analysts at CIBC, Cibc World Mkts, and Cormark in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like National Bank of Canada less than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating for National Bank of Canada is Hold 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 3/25/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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