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

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C$137.09 +1.59 (+1.17%)
(As of 11/20/2024 05:33 PM ET)

National Bank of Canada - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

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
1
Hold
10
Buy
2

Based on 13 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 13 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 10 have given a hold rating, and 2 have given a buy rating for NA.

Consensus Price Target

C$126.36
-7.82% Downside
According to the 13 analysts' twelve-month price targets for National Bank of Canada, the average price target is C$126.36. The highest price target for NA is C$143.00, while the lowest price target for NA is C$97.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -7.82% from the current price of C$137.09.
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NA Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/22/23 to 11/21/24
1 Month Ago
10/23/23 to 10/22/24
3 Months Ago
8/24/23 to 8/23/24
1 Year Ago
11/22/22 to 11/22/23
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
2 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
Hold
10 Hold rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetC$126.36C$122.64C$116.42C$103.54
Forecasted Upside-7.82% Downside-6.46% Downside-2.95% Downside15.19% Upside
Consensus Rating
Hold
Hold
Hold
Hold

NA Analyst Recommendations By Month

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NA Price Targets by Month

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National Bank of Canada Stock vs. The Competition

TypeNational Bank of CanadaFinancial Services Companies
Consensus Rating Score
2.08
2.64
Consensus RatingHoldModerate Buy
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
11/19/2024Canaccord Genuity Group
4 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetC$123.00 ➝ C$135.00-0.24%
11/18/2024BMO Capital Markets
4 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetC$125.00 ➝ C$143.00+5.96%
11/15/2024TD Securities
4 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetC$129.00 ➝ C$140.00+5.11%
9/20/2024Cibc World Mkts
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P. Holden
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DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
9/20/2024CIBC
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 DowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral
8/29/2024Cormark
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 Boost TargetC$122.00 ➝ C$128.00+2.15%
8/29/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Boost TargetC$119.00 ➝ C$126.00+0.55%
8/29/2024Royal Bank of Canada
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 Boost TargetC$113.00 ➝ C$116.00-7.43%
8/29/2024Scotiabank
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M. Grauman
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Boost TargetC$120.00 ➝ C$129.00+2.94%
8/6/2024Desjardins
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 Boost TargetHoldC$116.00 ➝ C$118.00+5.36%
7/2/2024UBS Group
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J. Shea
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Set TargetBuyC$123.00+13.06%
2/29/2024Veritas Investment Research
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 Reiterated RatingReduce
11/23/2023Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
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 Lower TargetMarket PerformC$101.00 ➝ C$97.00+8.03%
9/12/2023CSFB
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 Set TargetOutperformC$108.00+14.71%
8/21/2023Barclays
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John Aiken
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Boost TargetUnderweightC$93.00 ➝ C$96.00-3.55%
12/1/2022Credit Suisse Group
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 Lower TargetC$109.00+13.60%

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Should I Buy National Bank of Canada Stock? NA 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 Friday, November 1, 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

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

  • National Bank of Canada's stock price is currently trading at C$127.22, showing stability and potential for growth.
  • The company reported a strong net margin of 34.50% and a return on equity of 15.18%, indicating efficient financial management.
  • Analysts have given National Bank of Canada an average rating of "Hold," suggesting a stable investment opportunity.
  • National Bank of Canada has consistently beaten earnings estimates, with a recent EPS of C$2.68 surpassing the consensus estimate of C$2.50.
  • The company has a market capitalization of C$43.30 billion, reflecting its position as a significant player in the financial services sector.

National Bank of Canada
Bear Case

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

  • Despite recent positive performance, National Bank of Canada's stock was downgraded by CIBC from an "outperform" rating to a "neutral" rating, indicating potential challenges ahead.

NA Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 13 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for National Bank of Canada is C$126.36, with a high forecast of C$143.00 and a low forecast of C$97.00.

13 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 sell rating, 10 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" NA shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in NA, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, National Bank of Canada's stock has a predicted downside of -7.82% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, National Bank of Canada's stock had 2 downgrades by analysts.

National Bank of Canada has been rated by research analysts at BMO Capital Markets, Canaccord Genuity Group, CIBC, Cibc World Mkts, Cormark, Jefferies Financial Group, Royal Bank of Canada, Scotiabank, and TD Securities in the past 90 days.

Analysts like National Bank of Canada less than other "financial services" companies. The consensus rating for National Bank of Canada is Hold while the average consensus rating for "financial services" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how NA compares to other companies.


This page (TSE:NA) was last updated on 11/21/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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