{"id":73048,"date":"2026-04-09T21:19:53","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T21:19:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stocktargetadvisor.com\/blog\/?p=73048"},"modified":"2026-04-09T21:29:54","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T21:29:54","slug":"canadian-analyst-updates-april-9th-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stocktargetadvisor.com\/blog\/canadian-analyst-updates-april-9th-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Canadian Analyst Updates: April 9th, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stocktargetadvisor.com\/blog\/canadian-market-update-april-9th-2026\/\"><strong>Analyst Ratings (Canada)<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Today&#8217;s analyst updates signal a cautious outlook while numerous price target increases across cyclicals like Canadian National Railway Company and energy names such as Cenovus Energy Inc. indicate earnings resilience and no imminent recession concerns. The multiple downgrades in defensives like Loblaw Companies Limited and Metro Inc. suggests analysts are becoming more valuation-sensitive after the recent rally; taken together, this points to a market that can grind higher in the near term but with limited multiple expansion, increased selectivity, and a higher risk of consolidation rather than a broad-based breakout.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>61 Analyst Updates<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"219\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"29\">Aecon Group Inc. (ARE:CA)<\/strong> \u2014 CIBC World Markets raised its price target to $48 from $45, maintaining a Neutral rating, reflecting modest upside as project execution stabilizes.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"221\" data-end=\"442\"><strong data-start=\"221\" data-end=\"250\">Aecon Group Inc. (ARE:CA)<\/strong> \u2014RBC Capital increased its target to $44 from $41 with a Sector Perform rating, signaling balanced risk\/reward amid infrastructure backlog visibility.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"444\" data-end=\"650\"><strong data-start=\"444\" data-end=\"469\">Aritzia Inc. (ATZ:CA)<\/strong> \u2014National Bank initiated coverage with an Outperform rating and a $143 target, citing strong brand momentum and margin expansion potential.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"840\"><strong data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"675\">ATCO Ltd. (AC-X:CA)<\/strong> \u2014CIBC maintained its Outperform rating with a $72 target, supported by stable regulated earnings and infrastructure growth.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"1059\"><strong data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"879\">AtkinsR\u00e9alis Group Inc. (ATRL:CA)<\/strong> \u2014 CIBC lowered its target to $125 from $127 while maintaining Outperform, indicating minor valuation adjustment despite solid fundamentals.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1256\"><strong data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1106\">Badger Infrastructure Solutions (BDGI:CA)<\/strong> \u2014CIBC reduced its target to $78 from $80, maintaining a Outperform, reflecting slight margin and cost concerns.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1458\"><strong data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1293\">Bird Construction Inc. (BDT:CA)<\/strong> \u2014CIBC raised its target sharply to $52 from $40 with an Outperform rating, driven by strong backlog and execution momentum.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1677\"><strong data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1495\">Blackline Safety Corp. (BLN:CA)<\/strong> \u2014 Ventum Financial increased its target to $9.00 from $8.25 with a Tender rating,.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"1882\"><strong data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"1718\">Canadian National Railway Co. (CNR:CA)<\/strong> \u2014 \u00a0Bank of America raised its target to $168.50 from $161 with a Buy rating, reflecting volume resilience and pricing power.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1884\" data-end=\"2079\"><strong data-start=\"1884\" data-end=\"1926\">Canadian National Railway Co. (CNR:CA)<\/strong> \u2014Scotiabank lifted its target to $160 from $155 with an Outperform rating, citing operational efficiency gains.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2279\" data-end=\"2485\"><strong data-start=\"2279\" data-end=\"2324\">Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. (CP:CA)<\/strong> \u2014\u00a0Scotiabank raised its target to $122 from $120 with a Sector Perform rating, reflecting steady integration progress.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2663\" data-end=\"2848\"><strong data-start=\"2663\" data-end=\"2689\">Cargojet Inc. (CJT:CA)<\/strong> \u2014 <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Cargojet Inc.<\/span><\/span> Scotiabank reduced its target to $115 from $118 with an Outperform rating, reflecting softer cargo demand outlook.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2985\" data-end=\"3165\"><strong data-start=\"2985\" data-end=\"3017\">Cenovus Energy Inc. (CVE:CA)<\/strong> \u2014 UBS raised its target to $41 from $36, reflecting improved oil price assumptions and cash flow outlook.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3167\" data-end=\"3356\"><strong data-start=\"3167\" data-end=\"3206\">Cogeco Communications Inc. (CCA:CA)<\/strong> \u2014RBC Capital increased its target to $77 from $76 with a Sector Perform rating, indicating limited upside.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3358\" data-end=\"3543\"><strong data-start=\"3358\" data-end=\"3393\">Decisive Dividend Corp. (DE:CA)<\/strong> \u2014 <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Decisive Dividend Corporation<\/span><\/span> Canaccord raised its target to $9 from $8 with a Hold rating, reflecting incremental growth expectations.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3545\" data-end=\"3726\"><strong data-start=\"3545\" data-end=\"3580\">Dundee Precious Metals (DPM:CA)<\/strong> \u2014\u00a0Scotiabank maintained an Outperform rating with a $57 target, supported by strong production profile.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3728\" data-end=\"3902\"><strong data-start=\"3728\" data-end=\"3762\">Empire Company Ltd. (EMP.A:CA)<\/strong> \u2014Scotiabank downgraded the stock to Sector Perform from Outperform with a $52 target, citing valuation concerns.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4083\" data-end=\"4255\"><strong data-start=\"4083\" data-end=\"4114\">Equinox Gold Corp. (EQX:CA)<\/strong> \u2014\u00a0TD Securities maintained a Buy rating with a $26 target, supported by production growth outlook.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4257\" data-end=\"4449\"><strong data-start=\"4257\" data-end=\"4296\">Finning International Inc. (FTT:CA)<\/strong> \u2014 CIBC lowered its target to $100 from $103 while maintaining Outperform, indicating modest earnings pressure.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4451\" data-end=\"4629\"><strong data-start=\"4451\" data-end=\"4490\">First Majestic Silver Corp. (AG:CA)<\/strong> \u2014 TD Securities maintained a Buy rating with a $37 target, reflecting leverage to silver prices.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4631\" data-end=\"4814\"><strong data-start=\"4631\" data-end=\"4670\">First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (FM:CA)<\/strong> \u2014 Morgan Stanley cut its target to $37.70 from $40, reflecting commodity pricing and geopolitical risks.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4816\" data-end=\"4982\"><strong data-start=\"4816\" data-end=\"4854\">Franco-Nevada Corporation (FNV:CA)<\/strong> \u2014 <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Franco-Nevada Corporation<\/span><\/span> TD maintained Outperform with a $480 target, supported by royalty model resilience.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4984\" data-end=\"5147\"><strong data-start=\"4984\" data-end=\"5021\">G Mining Ventures Corp. (GMIN:CA)<\/strong> \u2014CIBC maintained a Outperform with a $60 target, reflecting strong project pipeline.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5149\" data-end=\"5302\"><strong data-start=\"5149\" data-end=\"5174\">Hydro One Ltd. (H:CA)<\/strong> \u2014TD maintained a Hold rating with a $57 target, citing regulated earnings stability.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5304\" data-end=\"5506\"><strong data-start=\"5304\" data-end=\"5335\">Ivanhoe Mines Ltd. (IVN:CA)<\/strong> \u2014Citigroup lowered its target to $13 from $18 while maintaining Buy, signaling valuation reset despite long-term copper thesis.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5508\" data-end=\"5688\"><strong data-start=\"5508\" data-end=\"5533\">Keyera Corp. (KEY:CA)<\/strong> \u2014Barclays raised its target to $53 from $48 with an Equal Weight rating, reflecting improved cash flow outlook.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5690\" data-end=\"5840\"><strong data-start=\"5690\" data-end=\"5715\">Keyera Corp. (KEY:CA)<\/strong> \u2014 <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Keyera Corp.<\/span><\/span> TD Securities maintained a Buy with a $58 target, supported by dividend stability.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5842\" data-end=\"6005\"><strong data-start=\"5842\" data-end=\"5874\">Loblaw Companies Ltd. (L:CA)<\/strong> \u2014Scotiabank downgraded to Sector Perform from Outperform with a $70 target, citing stretched valuation.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6179\" data-end=\"6354\"><strong data-start=\"6179\" data-end=\"6210\">Luca Mining Corp. (LUCA:CA)<\/strong> \u2014Raymond James initiated coverage with Outperform and a $3.50 target, highlighting growth potential.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6356\" data-end=\"6530\"><strong data-start=\"6356\" data-end=\"6388\">Lundin Mining Corp. (LUN:CA)<\/strong> \u2014Morgan Stanley reduced its target to $34.90 from $39.70, reflecting softer commodity assumptions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6832\" data-end=\"7018\"><strong data-start=\"6832\" data-end=\"6862\">Mullen Group Ltd. (MTL:CA)<\/strong> \u2014Scotiabank raised its target to $19 from $18.50, and downgraded the stock to a Sector Perform from a Outperform rating, reflecting stable freight demand.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7158\" data-end=\"7345\"><strong data-start=\"7158\" data-end=\"7194\">North West Company Inc. (NWC:CA)<\/strong> \u2014RBC raised its target to $63 from $60 with an Outperform rating, reflecting strong northern retail demand.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7347\" data-end=\"7488\"><strong data-start=\"7347\" data-end=\"7383\">North West Company Inc. (NWC:CA)<\/strong> \u2014CIBC raised its target to $63 from $56 in a separate update.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7490\" data-end=\"7660\"><strong data-start=\"7490\" data-end=\"7526\">North West Company Inc. (NWC:CA)<\/strong> \u2014 BMO Capital Markets also raised its target to $63 from $56, reinforcing consensus upside.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7662\" data-end=\"7799\"><strong data-start=\"7662\" data-end=\"7698\">North West Company Inc. (NWC:CA)<\/strong> \u2014TD Securities maintained a Buy rating with a $63 target.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7801\" data-end=\"7975\"><strong data-start=\"7801\" data-end=\"7831\">Onex Corporation (ONEX:CA)<\/strong> \u2014Scotiabank maintained a Outperform with a $175 target, reflecting portfolio value recovery potential.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7977\" data-end=\"8128\"><strong data-start=\"7977\" data-end=\"8006\">Orla Mining Ltd. (OLA:CA)<\/strong> \u2014CIBC maintained a Outperform with a $32 target, supported by production growth.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8130\" data-end=\"8294\"><strong data-start=\"8130\" data-end=\"8161\">Peyto Copper Corp. (PCU:CA)<\/strong> \u2014Scotiabank maintained a Outperform with a $3 target, reflecting stable production outlook.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8296\" data-end=\"8467\"><strong data-start=\"8296\" data-end=\"8331\">Pembina Pipeline Corp. (PPL:CA)<\/strong> \u2014JP Morgan raised its target to $64 from $60, supported by improved throughput expectations.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8469\" data-end=\"8658\"><strong data-start=\"8469\" data-end=\"8507\">Perpetua Resources Corp. (PPTA:CA)<\/strong> \u2014National Bank raised its target to $55 from $50 with an Outperform rating, reflecting project advancement.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8660\" data-end=\"8800\"><strong data-start=\"8660\" data-end=\"8688\">Quebecor Inc. (QBR.B:CA)<\/strong> \u2014RBC raised its target to $60 from $57 with a Sector Perform rating.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8802\" data-end=\"8978\"><strong data-start=\"8802\" data-end=\"8829\">RB Global Inc. (RBA:CA)<\/strong> \u2014CIBC lowered its target to $182 from $186 while maintaining a Outperform, reflecting valuation adjustment.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8980\" data-end=\"9141\"><strong data-start=\"8980\" data-end=\"9016\">Richelieu Hardware Ltd. (RCH:CA)<\/strong> \u2014CIBC maintained a Neutral rating with a $43 target, indicating balanced outlook.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"9143\" data-end=\"9304\"><strong data-start=\"9143\" data-end=\"9168\">Roots Corp. (ROOT:CA)<\/strong> \u2014TD raised its target to $4.25 from $4.00 with a Hold rating, reflecting modest improvement.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"9306\" data-end=\"9463\"><strong data-start=\"9306\" data-end=\"9337\">Talon Metals Corp. (TLO:CA)<\/strong> \u2014TD maintained a Buy rating with a $7.50 target, supported by long-term EV demand.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"9465\" data-end=\"9630\"><strong data-start=\"9465\" data-end=\"9487\">Telus Corp. (T:CA)<\/strong> \u2014\u00a0Canaccord lowered its target to $17.50 from $21.00 with a Hold rating, reflecting margin pressure.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"9632\" data-end=\"9807\"><strong data-start=\"9632\" data-end=\"9654\">Telus Corp. (T:CA)<\/strong> \u2014\u00a0RBC reduced its target to $22 from $23 while maintaining Outperform, signaling tempered growth expectations.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"9950\" data-end=\"10139\"><strong data-start=\"9950\" data-end=\"9986\">TFI International Inc. (TFII:CA)<\/strong> \u2014 Scotiabank also raised its target to $170 from $165 with a Sector Perform rating, reflecting stable outlook.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"10141\" data-end=\"10321\"><strong data-start=\"10141\" data-end=\"10188\">Triple Flag Precious Metals Corp. 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