Intact Financial (IFC) Stock Forecast & Price Target

C$264.20 +1.41 (+0.54%)

(As of 12/24/2024 01:21 PM ET)

Intact Financial - 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

Moderate Buy

Based on 10 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
2

Buy
8

Based on 10 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Intact Financial in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 10 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating, and 8 have given a buy rating for IFC.

Consensus Price Target

C$274.90
4.05% Upside

According to the 10 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Intact Financial, the average price target is C$274.90. The highest price target for IFC is C$300.00, while the lowest price target for IFC is C$243.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 4.05% from the current price of C$264.20.

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IFC Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 12/26/23 to 12/25/24	1 Month Ago 11/26/23 to 11/25/24	3 Months Ago 9/27/23 to 9/26/24	1 Year Ago 12/26/22 to 12/26/23
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	8 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)
Hold	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	C$274.90	C$274.90	C$264.40	C$223.18
Forecasted Upside	4.05% Upside	2.96% Upside	1.98% Upside	11.46% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Buy

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IFC 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.

IFC 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.

Intact Financial Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Intact Financial	Financial Services Companies
Consensus Rating Score	2.80	2.65
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent IFC News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
11/7/2024	BMO Capital Markets 4 of 5 stars	Boost Target		C$275.00 ➝ C$290.00	+9.88%
11/7/2024	Scotiabank 5 of 5 stars	Boost Target		C$281.00 ➝ C$283.00	+7.23%
11/6/2024	National Bankshares 1 of 5 stars	Boost Target		C$294.00 ➝ C$296.00	+13.38%
11/6/2024	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target		C$264.00 ➝ C$290.00	+11.08%
11/6/2024	TD Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target		C$293.00 ➝ C$300.00	+14.91%
8/22/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Hold	C$264.00 ➝ C$262.00	+3.67%
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8/1/2024	CIBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform	C$250.00 ➝ C$270.00	+9.89%
8/1/2024	Cormark Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	C$250.00 ➝ C$260.00	+3.63%
7/23/2024	Desjardins Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	C$250.00 ➝ C$255.00	+4.66%
5/8/2024	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Sector Perform	C$226.00 ➝ C$243.00	+5.17%
8/10/2023	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target		C$210.00 ➝ C$207.00	+3.95%
4/28/2023	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target		C$235.00 ➝ C$220.00	+7.25%

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Should I Buy Intact Financial Stock? IFC 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 18, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Intact Financial pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Intact Financial
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Intact Financial Co.:

Strong Market Position: Intact Financial Co. has a market capitalization of approximately C$48.09 billion, indicating a robust presence in the insurance sector, which can provide stability and growth potential for investors.
Recent Stock Performance: The current stock price is C$269.60, reflecting a solid performance with a 1-year high of C$275.00, suggesting positive market sentiment and potential for further appreciation.
Consistent Dividend Payments: The company has announced a quarterly dividend of $1.21 per share, translating to an annualized dividend of $4.84 and a yield of 1.80%. This consistent payout can provide a reliable income stream for investors.
Analyst Upgrades: Recent reports from analysts have raised price targets for Intact Financial Co., with several firms increasing their targets to between C$290.00 and C$300.00, indicating confidence in the company's future performance.
Low Debt Levels: With a debt-to-equity ratio of 31.26, Intact Financial Co. maintains a relatively low level of debt compared to equity, which can reduce financial risk and enhance stability during economic downturns.

Intact Financial
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Intact Financial Co. for these reasons:

Recent Insider Selling: Senior officers have recently sold shares, including a significant transaction where 1,850 shares were sold at C$272.50. This could signal a lack of confidence among insiders regarding the stock's future performance.
High Valuation Metrics: The company has a P/E ratio of 23.73, which may indicate that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings, potentially limiting upside for new investors.
Market Volatility: The stock has a beta of 0.57, suggesting lower volatility compared to the market, but this could also mean less potential for rapid gains in a bullish market environment.
Current Ratio Concerns: With a current ratio of 0.36, Intact Financial Co. may face liquidity issues, indicating that it might struggle to cover short-term liabilities with its current assets.
Limited Growth Potential: The P/E/G ratio of 2.01 suggests that the stock may not be growing fast enough to justify its current price, which could deter growth-focused investors.

IFC Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 10 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Intact Financial is C$274.90, with a high forecast of C$300.00 and a low forecast of C$243.00.
: 10 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Intact Financial in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 8 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" IFC shares.
: According to analysts, Intact Financial's stock has a predicted upside of 4.05% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Intact Financial has been rated by research analysts at BMO Capital Markets, National Bankshares, Raymond James, Scotiabank, and TD Securities in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Intact Financial more than other "financial services" companies. The consensus rating score for Intact Financial is 2.80 while the average consensus rating score for "financial services" companies is 2.65. Learn more on how IFC compares to other companies.

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This page (TSE:IFC) was last updated on 12/25/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Intact Financial (IFC) Stock Forecast & Price Target