With a strong history of exceeding expectations, the National Bank of Canada is set to report earnings that may continue its positive trend.
Recent earnings trend
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National Bank of Canada
NA.TO
Market cap
$84.09B
P/E
19.3x
Div. yield
2.23%
Div. / share
$4.84
52W high
$237.13
52W low
$137.56
Beta
1.19
Analyst Price Targets
Based on analyst covering NA
Consensus
No RatingAvg. Target
C$223.29
Current Price
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Analyst ratings and price targets are updated periodically. Not financial advice.
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Analyst coverage: 7 analyst(s) cover this name; upcoming EPS consensus is available.
Beat estimates in 3 of the last 4 comparable quarter(s).
| Fiscal period | Report date | Actual EPS | Estimate | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-31 | 2026-08-26 | — | 3.1900 | — |
| 2026-04-30 | 2026-05-27 | 3.2300 | 3.1300 | +3.2% |
| 2026-01-31 | 2026-02-25 | 3.2500 | 2.9900 | +8.7% |
| 2025-10-31 | 2025-12-03 | 2.8200 | 2.6200 | +7.6% |
| 2025-07-31 | 2025-08-27 | 2.6800 | 2.7100 | -1.1% |
| 2025-04-30 | 2025-05-28 | 2.8500 | 2.4000 | +18.8% |
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National Bank of Canada (NA.TO) will release its earnings report on August 26, 2026, before the market opens. Investors are closely watching this report, as the bank has shown a solid ability to surpass earnings expectations in recent quarters. The consensus EPS estimate for this quarter is C$3.19, a notable increase from the C$2.68 reported during the same period last year.
Investor takeaway: As National Bank approaches its earnings release, investors should keep in mind its historical performance, the current economic environment, and the bank's strategic initiatives that might affect its results.
EPS Estimate: C$3.19
This represents a 16.7% growth from last year's EPS of C$2.68, highlighting the bank's ongoing strength in its core operations despite a competitive banking landscape.
Bull case
The bank's consistent ability to beat EPS estimates, along with an expected revenue growth of 11.2%, points to a positive outlook. Its strategic investments in technology and expansion into areas like cryptocurrency ETFs could further enhance performance.
Bear case
However, an economic downturn or regulatory changes in the banking sector could impact margins and growth. The bank's recent investments in high-risk assets, such as cryptocurrency ETFs, may also raise concerns about potential volatility.
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