Royal Bank of Canada
Royal Bank of Canada (RY) is Canada’s largest bank by market capitalisation, operating across personal and commercial banking, wealth management, insurance and capital markets. Its broad domestic retail franchise—backed by a large deposit base and lending book—provides steady fee and interest income, while international wholesale and wealth operations offer diversification. Market cap is approximately $205.64B. Investors often watch RBC for its long dividend history and generally conservative capital ratios, though earnings are sensitive to Canadian housing, consumer credit conditions and global market activity. Key drivers include interest-rate moves, economic growth in Canada and trading volumes in capital markets. Risks include loan-losses in downturns, regulatory changes, and currency exposure from foreign operations. This summary is general educational information only, not personal investment advice; past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Consider your financial situation and, if needed, consult a qualified financial adviser before acting.
Why It's Moving
RBC lifts dividend and posts stronger-than-expected FY2025 results, sending shares higher on sturdier earnings and capital cushions
Royal Bank of Canada reported full-year 2025 results and a dividend increase this week, driven by higher net interest income and expanded wealth and trading revenues, which together improved profitability and capital metrics. Investors are parsing the boost in earnings and CET1 ratio alongside a rise in credit provisions—signalling stronger earnings power but somewhat higher near‑term credit risk in commercial and capital-markets exposure.
- FY2025 revenue rose ~16% year‑over‑year, driven by higher net interest income and expanded investment management, trading and underwriting fees, which translated into a sizeable jump in net income and diluted EPS growth—evidence the bank is benefiting from wider margins and stronger fee businesses over the past year.
- The board approved a 10% increase to the quarterly common share dividend, reflecting management’s confidence in cash flow and capital generation while also returning more capital to shareholders rather than retaining it for loss-absorbing buffers.
- Common equity tier 1 (CET1) capital improved to about 13.5% thanks to internal capital generation and favorable fair-value adjustments, but provisions for credit losses rose ~20% year‑over‑year—concentrated in Commercial Banking, Capital Markets and Personal Banking—highlighting elevated credit costs even as core earnings strengthen.
RBC lifts dividend and posts stronger-than-expected FY2025 results, sending shares higher on sturdier earnings and capital cushions
Royal Bank of Canada reported full-year 2025 results and a dividend increase this week, driven by higher net interest income and expanded wealth and trading revenues, which together improved profitability and capital metrics. Investors are parsing the boost in earnings and CET1 ratio alongside a rise in credit provisions—signalling stronger earnings power but somewhat higher near‑term credit risk in commercial and capital-markets exposure.
- FY2025 revenue rose ~16% year‑over‑year, driven by higher net interest income and expanded investment management, trading and underwriting fees, which translated into a sizeable jump in net income and diluted EPS growth—evidence the bank is benefiting from wider margins and stronger fee businesses over the past year.
- The board approved a 10% increase to the quarterly common share dividend, reflecting management’s confidence in cash flow and capital generation while also returning more capital to shareholders rather than retaining it for loss-absorbing buffers.
- Common equity tier 1 (CET1) capital improved to about 13.5% thanks to internal capital generation and favorable fair-value adjustments, but provisions for credit losses rose ~20% year‑over‑year—concentrated in Commercial Banking, Capital Markets and Personal Banking—highlighting elevated credit costs even as core earnings strengthen.
Stock Performance Snapshot
Analyst Rating
Analysts strongly recommend buying Royal Bank of Canada shares due to a promising future outlook.
Financial Health
Royal Bank of Canada is performing well with strong revenue and cash flow, indicating good financial stability.
Dividend
Royal Bank of Canada's dividend yield of 2.76% offers a decent return for investors seeking dividends. If you invested $1000 you would be paid $27.60 a year in dividends (based on the last 12 months).
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Explore BasketWhy You’ll Want to Watch This Stock
Retail franchise strength
Large Canadian deposit base and mortgage book can provide stable revenue, though exposure to housing and consumer credit means outcomes vary with the economy.
Diversified operations
Wealth management and capital markets offer geographic and product diversification, but international activity introduces market and currency risks.
Rate sensitivity
Net interest income often responds to interest-rate moves, which can boost margins but also alter borrower behaviour and credit risk.
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