Royal Bank of Canada (RY) Stock Forecast & Price Target

C$166.00 +3.08 (+1.89%)

As of 03/24/2025 04:18 PM Eastern

Royal 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 10 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
2

Buy
8

Based on 10 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Royal Bank of Canada in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Buy." Out of the 10 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating, 5 have given a buy rating, and 3 have given a strong buy rating for RY.

Consensus Price Target

C$181.67
9.44% Upside

According to the 10 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Royal Bank of Canada, the average price target is C$181.67. The highest price target for RY is C$198.00, while the lowest price target for RY is C$150.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 9.44% from the current price of C$166.00.

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RY 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	3 Strong Buy rating(s)	3 Strong Buy rating(s)	3 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	5 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)
Hold	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	C$181.67	C$180.50	C$176.58	C$137.03
Forecasted Upside	9.44% Upside	6.67% Upside	1.76% Upside	1.45% Upside
Consensus Rating	Buy	Buy	Buy	Hold

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RY 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.

RY 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.

Royal Bank of Canada Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Royal Bank of Canada	Financial Services Companies
Consensus Rating Score	3.10	2.62
Consensus Rating	Buy	Moderate Buy
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent RY 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	Upside/Downside on Report Date
3/7/2025	UBS Group 4 of 5 stars		Boost Target		C$192.00 ➝ C$198.00	+19.77%
3/5/2025	CIBC 3 of 5 stars		Lower Target		C$175.00 ➝ C$167.00	+1.38%
2/28/2025	Cormark 3 of 5 stars		Lower Target		C$194.00 ➝ C$189.00	+11.89%
2/28/2025	TD Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	M. Mendonca Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Hold	C$180.00 ➝ C$178.00	+5.38%
2/20/2025	Scotiabank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform	C$197.00 ➝ C$191.00	+12.67%
2/18/2025	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		C$197.00 ➝ C$192.00	+12.08%
12/5/2024	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	S. Movahedi Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target		C$195.00 ➝ C$193.00	+7.99%
12/5/2024	Canaccord Genuity Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		C$188.00 ➝ C$191.00	+6.87%
12/5/2024	National Bankshares Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		C$181.00 ➝ C$188.00	+5.19%
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	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Strong-Buy
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8/29/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		C$162.00 ➝ C$180.00	+11.82%
8/6/2024	Desjardins Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy	C$156.00 ➝ C$163.00	+10.97%
6/6/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	S. Biggar Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
11/23/2023	Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Market Perform	C$127.00 ➝ C$125.00	+4.62%
9/12/2023	CSFB Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Set Target	Outperform	C$138.00	+13.76%
8/25/2023	Veritas Investment Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Reduce	C$140.00 ➝ C$122.00	+1.14%
8/25/2023	Morningstar Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold	C$129.00 ➝ C$130.00	+7.77%
8/25/2023	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		C$138.00 ➝ C$139.00	+15.01%
6/6/2023	Fundamental Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Set Target	Buy	C$134.43	+9.04%
5/26/2023	National Bank Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		C$142.00 ➝ C$136.00	+10.47%

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Should I Buy Royal Bank of Canada Stock? RY 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 Sunday, March 23, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Royal Bank of Canada pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Royal Bank of Canada
Bull Case

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

Royal Bank of Canada recently reported earnings per share of C$3.26, exceeding the consensus estimate of C$2.95, indicating strong financial performance and effective management.
The company has a solid return on equity of 13.68%, which reflects its ability to generate profit from shareholders' equity, a positive sign for potential investors.
With a current stock price of C$170.98, Royal Bank of Canada has shown resilience in the market, trading near its 200-day moving average of C$169.84, suggesting stability.
The bank has a consistent dividend payout, recently announcing a quarterly dividend of $1.42, which translates to an annualized yield of 3.23%, appealing to income-focused investors.
Analyst ratings are generally positive, with several brokerages issuing buy ratings and increasing price targets, indicating confidence in the bank's future growth potential.

Royal Bank of Canada
Bear Case

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

Insider selling has been notable, with Director David Ian Mckay selling a significant number of shares recently, which could signal a lack of confidence in the stock's short-term performance.
The bank's price-to-earnings ratio of 14.90, while not excessively high, may suggest that the stock is fairly valued, limiting potential upside for new investors.
Recent fluctuations in stock price, including a twelve-month high of C$180.45, indicate volatility that could deter risk-averse investors.
Royal Bank of Canada has a dividend payout ratio of 50.31%, which, while sustainable, may limit the company's ability to reinvest profits for growth.
Market conditions and economic uncertainties could impact the financial services sector, posing risks to Royal Bank of Canada's performance and stock price stability.

RY Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 10 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Royal Bank of Canada is C$181.67, with a high forecast of C$198.00 and a low forecast of C$150.00.
: 10 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Royal Bank of Canada in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings, 5 buy ratings and 3 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" RY shares.
: According to analysts, Royal Bank of Canada's stock has a predicted upside of 9.44% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Royal Bank of Canada has been rated by research analysts at CIBC, Cormark, Jefferies Financial Group, Scotiabank, TD Securities, and UBS Group in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Royal Bank of Canada more than other "financial services" companies. The consensus rating for Royal Bank of Canada is Buy while the average consensus rating for "financial services" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how RY compares to other companies.

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Royal Bank of Canada (RY) Stock Forecast & Price Target