Analyst Ratings (Canada)
Canadian analyst sentiment remains cautiously optimistic, with energy emerging as the strongest sector, supported by widespread price-target increases across oil and gas producers amid expectations for stronger commodity prices and cash flow generation. Mining and precious metals also continue to attract favourable ratings, although selective target reductions suggest some caution around valuations and near-term performance. Financial services present a mixed outlook, with upgrades offset by downgrades and reduced targets, while consumer staples remain relatively stable. Real estate and storage-related businesses face greater pressure, reflecting concerns over financing costs and economic conditions.
Updates (47)
AbraSilver Resource Corp. (ABRA:CA) — Scotiabank maintained its Outperform rating with a $21.00 price target.
Air Canada (AC:CA) — Canaccord Genuity upgraded the stock to Buy and lowered its price target to $25.00 from $29.00.
Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (ATD:CA) — CIBC World Markets maintained its Neutral rating with a $93.00 price target.
AltaGas Ltd. (ALA:CA) — CIBC World Markets downgraded the stock to Neutral with a $58.00 price target.
Barrick Mining Corp. (ABX:CA) — RBC Dominion Securities maintained its Outperform rating with a $74.50 price target.
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (CNQ:CA) — ATB Cormark maintained its Outperform rating and raised its price target to $85.00 from $70.00.
Cenovus Energy Inc. (CVE:CA) — ATB Cormark maintained its Outperform rating and raised its price target to $55.00 from $49.00.
Centerra Gold Inc. (CG:CA) — Desjardins Securities maintained its Hold rating and lowered its price target to $33.00 from $34.00.
Empire Companies Ltd. (EMP.A:CA) — CIBC World Markets maintained its Neutral rating with a $57.00 price target.
Faraday Copper Corp. (FDY:CA) — Raymond James maintained its Outperform rating and raised its price target to $9.25 from $8.50.
Fiera Capital Corporation (FSZ:CA) — CIBC World Markets maintained its Neutral rating and lowered its price target to $3.50 from $5.00.
FirstService Corp. (FSV:CA) — TD Securities maintained its Buy rating with a $273.00 price target.
Founders Metals Inc. (FDR:CA) — CIBC World Markets maintained its Outperform rating with a $12.00 price target.
George Weston Ltd. (WN:CA) — CIBC World Markets maintained its Outperformer rating with a $134.00 price target.
Gibson Energy Inc. (GEI:CA) — CIBC World Markets downgraded the stock to Neutral with a $34.00 price target.
Gold Fields Ltd. (GFI:CA) — RBC Dominion Securities maintained its Outperform rating with a $75.91 price target.
Hemlo Mining Corp. (HMMC:CA) — Desjardins Securities maintained its Buy rating and lowered its price target to $10.00 from $11.00.
Hemlo Mining Corp. (HMMC:CA) — Scotiabank maintained its Outperform rating with a $9.50 price target.
Hudbay Minerals Inc. (HBM:CA) — Raymond James maintained its Outperform rating and lowered its price target to $42.00 from $43.00.
Hudbay Minerals Inc. (HBM:CA) — TD Securities maintained its Buy rating and raised its price target to $44.00 from $43.00.
Hudbay Minerals Inc. (HBM:CA) — Scotiabank maintained its Outperform rating with a $44.00 price target.
IGM Financial Inc. (IGM:CA) — BMO upgraded the stock to Outperform and raised its price target to $96.00 from $83.00.
IGM Financial Inc. (IGM:CA) — CIBC World Markets maintained its Neutral rating and lowered its price target to $86.00 from $92.00.
Imperial Oil Ltd. (IMO:CA) — ATB Cormark maintained its Sector Perform rating and raised its price target to $175.00 from $140.00.
Kinross Gold Corp. (KGC) — RBC Dominion Securities maintained its Outperform rating with a $54.82 price target.
Loblaw Companies Ltd. (L:CA) — CIBC World Markets maintained its Outperformer rating with an $81.00 price target.
Metro Inc. (MRU:CA) — CIBC World Markets maintained its Outperformer rating with a $112.00 price target.
Mullen Group Ltd. (MTL:CA) — TD Securities maintained its Buy rating with a $32.00 price target.
Mullen Group Ltd. (MTL:CA) — CIBC World Markets maintained its Neutral rating with a $29.00 price target.
Onex Corporation (ONEX:CA) — CIBC World Markets upgraded the stock to Outperform and raised its price target to $140.00 from $137.00.
Pembina Pipeline Corp. (PPL:CA) — CIBC World Markets downgraded the stock to Neutral with a $71.00 price target.
Saputo Inc. (SAP:CA) — CIBC World Markets maintained its Neutral rating with a $45.00 price target.
South Bow Corp. (SOBO:CA) — TD Securities maintained its Hold rating with a $52.00 price target.
StorageVault Canada Inc. (SVI:CA) — CIBC World Markets maintained its Neutral rating and lowered its price target to $5.00 from $5.50.
StorageVault Canada Inc. (SVI:CA) — TD Securities maintained its Buy rating and lowered its price target to $5.50 from $6.00.
StorageVault Canada Inc. (SVI:CA) — Scotiabank maintained its Outperform rating with a $5.75 price target.
Strathcona Resources Inc. (SCR:CA) — ATB Cormark maintained its Sector Perform rating and raised its price target to $50.00 from $46.00.
Suncor Energy Inc. (SU:CA) — ATB Cormark maintained its Outperform rating and raised its price target to $125.00 from $100.00.
Tamarack Valley Energy Ltd. (TVE:CA) — ATB Cormark maintained its Outperform rating and raised its price target to $17.25 from $16.00.
Thomson Reuters Corp. (TRI:CA) — Canaccord Genuity maintained its Buy rating and lowered its price target to $182.04 from $186.26.
Thomson Reuters Corp. (TRI:CA) — TD Securities maintained its Buy rating with a $200.00 price target.
Tourmaline Oil Corp. (TOU:CA) — ATB Cormark maintained its Outperform rating and raised its price target to $75.00 from $70.00.
TransAlta Corporation (T:CA) — CIBC World Markets maintained its Outperform rating with a $24.50 price target.
Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd. (WDO:CA) — Desjardins Securities maintained its Buy rating and lowered its price target to $41.00 from $42.00.
Whitecap Resources Ltd. (WCP:CA) — ATB Cormark maintained its Outperform rating and raised its price target to $23.00 from $19.00.
WildBrain Ltd. (WILD:CA) — ATB Cormark maintained its Sector Perform rating and raised its price target to $1.45 from $1.35.
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