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NASDAQ · RY

Royal Bank of Canada

Financial Services · Banks - Diversified

$216.56

Up+$1.56 (+0.73%)

Updated Aug 15, 2026, 7:38 AM

SID Score

7.5/10

Composite research score

Smart Money

67/100

Neutral

Market cap
234.67B
P/E ratio
15.86
Dividend yield
2.53%
52-week range
$135.04 – $218.57
Volume
1.19M
Avg. volume
1.11M

Price performance

RY price history

1M range · 21 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices

RY closed at $216.56 after 21 trading sessions, up 0.52% for the selected period.

Last close
$216.56
Period change
+0.52%
Period low
$206.45
Period high
$216.56
Daily close
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RY OHLC price history, latest 40 sessions
DateOpenHighLowCloseVolume
Aug 14, 2026$215.63$216.695$215.03$216.561.19M
Aug 13, 2026$213.54$215.705$213.54$215.001.84M
Aug 12, 2026$210.94$213.535$210.28$213.481.72M
Aug 11, 2026$211.66$213.00$210.26$210.261.26M
Aug 10, 2026$210.42$213.11$210.42$210.79678.52K
Aug 7, 2026$212.19$212.68$209.93$211.08691.27K
Aug 6, 2026$211.92$212.65$210.05$211.451.67M
Aug 5, 2026$208.49$212.30$208.025$211.27944.91K
Aug 4, 2026$210.71$210.90$208.52$208.541.6M
Aug 3, 2026$210.54$210.93$208.91$210.47941.4K
Jul 31, 2026$210.34$211.15$209.17$209.511.43M
Jul 30, 2026$208.58$210.705$208.19$210.12899.31K
Jul 29, 2026$211.92$211.92$205.895$206.451.59M
Jul 28, 2026$209.09$212.678$207.605$212.381.08M
Jul 27, 2026$208.26$209.8028$207.505$209.511.14M
Jul 24, 2026$208.95$210.1488$208.055$209.093.09M
Jul 23, 2026$209.77$209.81$207.14$208.461.2M
Jul 22, 2026$211.23$212.53$210.13$211.451.43M
Jul 21, 2026$210.89$211.56$209.40$210.881.71M
Jul 20, 2026$215.75$215.90$210.29$210.371.81M
Jul 17, 2026$214.79$217.52$213.53$215.431.21M

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Overview

Company profile and research snapshot.

Company profile

Royal Bank of Canada is one of the two largest banks in Canada, with around CAD 2.2 trillion in assets. It is a diversified financial services company, offering personal and commercial banking, wealth management, insurance, corporate banking, and capital markets services. The bank is concentrated in Canada and has dominant market shares. RBC also has wealth and capital market businesses in the US, UK, and other countries. RBC is a top 15 investment bank globally.

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Analyst outlook

Consensus and target data currently published for this company.

Consensus
Buy
Average target
$124.85
Implied upside
Analysts
11
RY recent ratings
DateFirmRatingTarget
Jul 9, 2026ARGUS RESEARCH CORPORATIONBuy
Jul 6, 2026CANACCORD GENUITYBuy
Jun 18, 2026CIBC CAPITAL MARKETSNeutral
Jun 17, 2026SCOTIABANK GBMOutperform
Jun 2, 2026JEFFERIESHold
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Royal Bank of Canada Stock Performance

Royal Bank of Canada shares are trading at $215.00, reflecting a modest pullback of 1.32% over the past month but demonstrating strong momentum over longer horizons. Per SID market data, the stock has gained 19.5% over the trailing three-month period and 59.5% over the past twelve months, significantly outpacing the broader financial services sector. Technically, shares trade above both key moving averages, sitting 4.1% above the 50-day moving average of $206.57 and 21.4% above the 200-day moving average of $177.18, according to Massive/Polygon data. The 14-day relative strength index registers at 61.7, indicating bullish momentum without entering overbought territory. Average daily volume stands at approximately 1.11 million shares. The stock carries a beta of 1.012, suggesting it tracks closely with broader market movements. Royal Bank of Canada's market capitalization currently stands at approximately $234.7 billion.

Royal Bank of Canada Valuation Analysis

Royal Bank of Canada trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.86, which positions the company competitively within the financial services sector, per SID market data. The price-to-book ratio stands at 2.32, reflecting a moderate premium over book value that is consistent with large-cap banking institutions generating strong returns on equity. The PEG ratio of 2.47 suggests the stock's valuation relative to its earnings growth rate is elevated, indicating the current price may already incorporate near-term growth expectations. According to SEC filings, the company offers a dividend yield of approximately 2.63%, providing a meaningful income component for shareholders. This yield remains attractive relative to broader market averages and reflects the bank's consistent capital return program. At a market capitalization of $234.7 billion, Royal Bank of Canada maintains its status as one of the largest financial institutions in North America by market value.

Smart Money Activity for RY

Royal Bank of Canada's composite smart money score stands at 67 out of 100, registering a neutral signal according to SID market data. The institutional component scores a perfect 25 out of 25, indicating maximum confidence from large asset managers and fund complexes. The insider activity score is notably strong at 17.8 out of 25, supported by 20 insider transactions over the past 90 days, per SEC Form 4 filings. Of those transactions, 15 were purchases compared to only 5 sales, reflecting a 3-to-1 buy-to-sell ratio that demonstrates meaningful insider conviction. Dark pool activity scores 12.0 out of 25, suggesting moderate levels of off-exchange institutional trading. Congressional trading activity registers at 12 out of 25, indicating limited but present legislative interest. The divergence between the perfect institutional score and the more modest dark pool and congressional scores accounts for the overall neutral composite reading, though the insider buying pattern warrants attention from investors monitoring accumulation trends.

Royal Bank of Canada Earnings Outlook

Royal Bank of Canada has delivered consecutive earnings beats in its two most recently reported quarters. According to company earnings reports, the bank posted earnings of $2.93 per share in Q4 against analyst estimates of $2.76, representing a positive surprise of $0.17 or approximately 6.2%. In Q3, the company reported $2.84 per share versus estimates of $2.81, a modest beat of $0.03. This pattern of outperformance reflects disciplined cost management and resilient revenue generation across the bank's diversified business lines. Looking ahead, analyst estimates project earnings of $2.88 per share for both the upcoming Q1 and Q2 reporting periods, with results expected on August 27 and August 26 respectively, per consensus data. The flat sequential estimates suggest analysts anticipate stable earnings performance. The bank's ability to sustain its recent beat trajectory will be closely monitored as macroeconomic conditions continue to evolve.

Wall Street Analyst Ratings for RY

Wall Street coverage of Royal Bank of Canada reflects a moderately constructive outlook, with the majority of recent ratings skewing positive. Per SID consensus data, Argus Research Corporation reiterated a Buy rating on July 9, 2026, while Canaccord Genuity maintained its Buy recommendation on July 6. Scotiabank GBM reaffirmed an Outperform rating on June 17, adding to the bullish consensus. On the more cautious side, CIBC Capital Markets maintained a Neutral stance on June 18, and Jefferies held its Hold rating as of June 2, according to Wall Street analyst reports. Of the five most recent ratings, three carry bullish designations while two remain neutral, yielding a 60% buy-equivalent ratio. Notably, no analyst has issued a downgrade or sell-equivalent rating in the recent coverage cycle, and all five ratings represent reiterations of prior positions rather than initiations or changes, suggesting a stable consensus view on the stock's trajectory.