Royal Bank of Canada (RY) Stock Price & Analysis
Royal Bank of Canada (RY) closed at USD 202.06 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 0.02% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 202.02; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 200.2–202.4 on volume of 1,739,580 shares. Market capitalization is $279.74B, with a 52-week range of USD 143.38–218.57 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
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Key facts (RY)
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.27 on a 1–5 scale) (15 analysts), mean target USD 212.91 (range 185.83–234.17).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +38.8% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +121.2% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-12-03, EPS estimate USD 4.15, revenue estimate $18.6B.
Analysts (RY)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.27 on a 1–5 scale), 15 analysts; mean target USD 212.91 (low 185.83, high 234.17).
Total return (dividends reinvested) (RY)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +38.8% | +121.2% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +38.9% | +17.2% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 16.5% | 17.4% |
| Max drawdown | -12.0% (Jul 2026→Oct 2026) | -27.8% (Jan 2022→Oct 2023) |
RY analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Oct 2026) | $4.15 | $4.08 | +1.8% | $18.55B | 11 |
| Next quarter (ends Jan 2027) | $4.40 | $4.26 | +3.3% | $19.10B | 6 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Oct 2026) | $16.42 | $16.09 | +2.1% | $72.42B | 13 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Oct 2027) | $17.91 | $17.62 | +1.6% | $76.44B | 13 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC)
| Price | USD 202.06 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 0.02% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 202.02 |
| Open | USD 200.28 |
| Day Range | USD 200.2 – 202.4 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 143.38 – 218.57 |
| Volume | 1,739,580 shares |
| Market Cap | $279.74B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (RY)
Nexqual's technical model rates RY "NEUTRAL" based on 3 bullish and 3 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
| Overall Signal | NEUTRAL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 54.91 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 202.59) |
| MACD | -0.78 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (RY)
Wall Street analysts rate RY "Buy" based on 15 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 212.91 (range USD 185.83–234.17), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 15 |
| Mean Target | USD 212.91 |
| High Target | USD 234.17 |
| Low Target | USD 185.83 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 9 / 5 / 1 |
Earnings (RY)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-12-03 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 4.15 |
| Revenue Estimate | $18.55B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-31 | USD 4.28 vs est 4.07 ▲ beat |
| 2026-04-30 | USD 3.9 vs est 3.79 ▲ beat |
| 2026-01-31 | USD 4.08 vs est 3.84 ▲ beat |
| 2025-10-31 | USD 3.85 vs est 3.55 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (RY)
| Total Revenue | $67.15B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +8.90% |
| Gross Margin | +0.00% |
| Operating Margin | +46.44% |
| Profit Margin | +33.87% |
| ROE | +16.21% |
| Total Cash | $840.21B |
| Total Debt | $505.80B |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
Financial Health Score (RY)
Nexqual rates Royal Bank of Canada's overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
| Growth | Strong — Revenue +16% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Net margin 30% (last 12 months); banks have no gross margin |
| Balance Sheet | N/A — Not comparable for banks: deposits and customer funds sit on the balance sheet, so cash vs debt does not measure safety (SEC industry: Commercial Banks, NEC) |
| Cash Flow | N/A — Not meaningful for banks and lenders: lending and trading move operating cash flow by billions each year (SEC industry: Commercial Banks, NEC) |
| Efficiency | Solid — ROE 16%, ROA 1.0% |
Ownership (RY)
| Insider Ownership | +0.03% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +49.39% |
| Shares Outstanding | 1.38B |
| Float | 1.38B |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
Leadership (RY)
Royal Bank of Canada is led by David I. McKay, President, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
| President, CEO & Director | David I. McKay |
|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer | Katherine Gibson |
| Deputy Chairman & Head of Ultra High Net Worth Clients-RBC Wealth Management | Wayne Bossert |
Major Backers & Investors (RY)
Notable institutional backers of Royal Bank of Canada include Royal Bank of Canada, Bank of Montreal /CAN/, FIL LTD, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Royal Bank of Canada | 5.07% |
| Bank of Montreal /CAN/ | 4.38% |
| FIL LTD | 1.7% |
| TD Asset Management, Inc | 1.66% |
| NORGES BANK | 1.44% |
| Mackenzie Financial Corporation | 1.35% |
| CIBC World Market, Inc. | 1.32% |
| FMR, LLC | 1.29% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 3.08% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| WFC | Wells Fargo & Company | USD 83.01 | ▲ 0.72% |
| HSBC | HSBC Holdings, plc. | USD 91.89 | ▼ 2.14% |
| MUFG | Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, | USD 21.41 | ▼ 1.65% |
| BAC | Bank of America Corporation | USD 51.08 | ▲ 0.59% |
| C | Citigroup, Inc. | USD 122.51 | ▼ 1.08% |
| TD | Toronto Dominion Bank (The) | USD 125.12 | ▲ 0.34% |
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