Katherine Gibson Sells 462 Shares of Royal Bank of Canada (TSE:RY) Stock

Royal Bank of Canada (TSE:RY) (NYSE:RY) insider Katherine Gibson sold 462 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, August 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of C$279.97, for a total value of C$129,346.14. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 290 shares in the company, valued at approximately C$81,191.30. This represents a 61.44% decrease in their position.

Katherine Gibson also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Wednesday, July 22nd, Katherine Gibson sold 462 shares of Royal Bank of Canada stock. The stock was sold at an average price of C$297.19, for a total value of C$137,301.78.
• On Monday, June 22nd, Katherine Gibson sold 462 shares of Royal Bank of Canada stock. The stock was sold at an average price of C$284.86, for a total value of C$131,605.32.

Royal Bank of Canada Stock Down 1.6%

RY opened at C$283.47 on Friday. The business has a fifty day moving average of C$293.48 and a 200 day moving average of C$260.55. Royal Bank of Canada has a 52-week low of C$197.58 and a 52-week high of C$306.38. The stock has a market cap of C$393.93 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.43, a PEG ratio of 3.42 and a beta of 1.05.

Royal Bank of Canada (TSE:RY) (NYSE:RY) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August 27th. The financial services provider reported C$4.28 EPS for the quarter. Royal Bank of Canada had a return on equity of 15.95% and a net margin of 18.40%.The company had revenue of C$18.54 billion for the quarter. Equities analysts anticipate that Royal Bank of Canada will post 12.3454675 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Royal Bank of Canada Increases Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, August 24th. Stockholders of record on Monday, August 24th were issued a $1.76 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Monday, July 27th. This is a boost from Royal Bank of Canada’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.64. This represents a $7.04 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.5%. Royal Bank of Canada’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 41.35%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of equities research analysts recently weighed in on RY shares. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods set a C$316.00 price objective on shares of Royal Bank of Canada and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, August 21st. National Bank Financial set a C$318.00 target price on shares of Royal Bank of Canada and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday. TD raised their target price on shares of Royal Bank of Canada from C$272.00 to C$307.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 12th. Scotiabank lifted their price target on shares of Royal Bank of Canada from C$275.00 to C$280.00 and gave the company a “sector outperform” rating in a research note on Tuesday, June 16th. Finally, Desjardins boosted their price target on Royal Bank of Canada from C$275.00 to C$320.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, August 5th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have issued a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Royal Bank of Canada currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of C$290.62.

Trending Headlines about Royal Bank of Canada

Here are the key news stories impacting Royal Bank of Canada this week:

• Positive Sentiment: RBC’s solid profitability—reflected in its 15.95% ROE and 18.40% net margin—supports the investment case and suggests the bank continues to generate attractive returns on shareholder capital. Stocks in Play: Royal Bank of Canada
• Positive Sentiment: National Bank Financial set a C$318 price target for RY, implying potential upside from recent trading levels and reinforcing favorable analyst sentiment. RBC has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy,” although targets and ratings remain mixed.
• Positive Sentiment: The bank recently increased its quarterly dividend to $1.76 per share from $1.64, bringing the annualized payout to $7.04 and enhancing its appeal to income-focused investors.
• Neutral Sentiment: Investors are likely focused on details from the Q3 report—including loan growth, credit quality, capital levels and management guidance—to determine whether the reported earnings can support RBC’s elevated valuation. Royal Bank of Canada Q3 2026 Earnings Preview
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple insiders sold shares on August 24 at approximately C$279.97. Director David Ian McKay sold 23,091 shares worth about C$6.46 million, while other insiders also sharply reduced their holdings. Insider sales can weigh on sentiment, although they are not necessarily evidence of weakening fundamentals.

About Royal Bank of Canada

Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. Our success comes from the 101,000+ employees who leverage their imaginations and insights to bring our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. As Canada’s biggest bank and one of the largest in the world, based on market capitalization, we have a diversified business model with a focus on innovation and providing exceptional experiences to our more than 19 million clients in Canada, the U.S.