Royal Bank Of Canada Forecasts Strong Price Appreciation for M&T Bank (NYSE:MTB) Stock

M&T Bank (NYSE:MTB) had its target price boosted by analysts at Royal Bank Of Canada from $210.00 to $220.00 in a note issued to investors on Friday,MarketScreener reports. The firm currently has an “outperform” rating on the financial services provider’s stock. Royal Bank Of Canada’s target price points to a potential upside of 3.49% from the stock’s current price.

A number of other equities research analysts also recently commented on the stock. Truist Financial downgraded shares of M&T Bank from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and set a $217.00 target price for the company. in a research report on Friday, December 12th. Cowen reissued a “buy” rating on shares of M&T Bank in a report on Wednesday, January 7th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of M&T Bank in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Bank of America restated a “neutral” rating and issued a $225.00 price objective on shares of M&T Bank in a research note on Wednesday, January 7th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group lifted their target price on M&T Bank from $250.00 to $255.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have issued a Buy rating, eleven have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $223.55.

M&T Bank Stock Up 0.0%

M&T Bank stock traded up $0.02 during trading hours on Friday, hitting $212.59. The stock had a trading volume of 1,838,964 shares, compared to its average volume of 902,166. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $199.27 and its 200-day moving average price is $195.14. M&T Bank has a 12-month low of $150.75 and a 12-month high of $215.71. The company has a quick ratio of 0.97, a current ratio of 0.97 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.49. The stock has a market capitalization of $32.67 billion, a P/E ratio of 12.47, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.94 and a beta of 0.59.

M&T Bank (NYSE:MTB) last released its quarterly earnings data on Friday, January 16th. The financial services provider reported $4.72 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $4.47 by $0.25. M&T Bank had a return on equity of 10.62% and a net margin of 20.91%.The company had revenue of $2.48 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.47 billion. During the same period last year, the firm posted $3.77 earnings per share. Equities research analysts anticipate that M&T Bank will post 16.57 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity

In other M&T Bank news, Director Robert E. Sadler, Jr. sold 6,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, November 25th. The stock was sold at an average price of $190.06, for a total transaction of $1,140,360.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 17,070 shares in the company, valued at $3,244,324.20. This trade represents a 26.01% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, EVP Christopher E. Kay sold 5,250 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, November 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $191.70, for a total transaction of $1,006,425.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 5,501 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,054,541.70. The trade was a 48.83% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders own 0.53% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Canoe Financial LP raised its position in M&T Bank by 50.5% during the fourth quarter. Canoe Financial LP now owns 652,744 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $131,515,000 after purchasing an additional 219,065 shares during the period. Danske Bank A S bought a new position in shares of M&T Bank during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $29,612,000. Russell Investments Group Ltd. raised its holdings in M&T Bank by 94.9% during the 3rd quarter. Russell Investments Group Ltd. now owns 292,839 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $57,879,000 after buying an additional 142,593 shares during the period. Adams Diversified Equity Fund Inc. bought a new stake in shares of M&T Bank in the 3rd quarter worth about $18,497,000. Finally, SG Americas Securities LLC boosted its stake in shares of M&T Bank by 932.4% during the 2nd quarter. SG Americas Securities LLC now owns 100,169 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $19,432,000 after purchasing an additional 90,466 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 84.68% of the company’s stock.

Key M&T Bank News

Here are the key news stories impacting M&T Bank this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Quarterly beat — M&T delivered $4.67 EPS vs. $4.47 consensus and $2.48B revenue vs. $2.47B, with quarterly net income of $759M. This print confirms earnings strength and higher profitability. MTB Q4 Earnings Beat on Higher NII & Fee Income, Stock Down
• Positive Sentiment: Core drivers — Management cited rising net interest income and an improved net interest margin, plus a rebound in mortgage banking, as the main profit drivers — supportive for near-term earnings power. M&T Bank’s fourth-quarter profit lifted by interest income growth
• Neutral Sentiment: Full-year results & outlook — M&T reported FY 2025 EPS of $17.00; the company provided detail in its slide deck and call but did not materially change long-term guidance, leaving analysts to update models. M&T Bank Corporation announces fourth quarter and full-year 2025 results
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings call detail — The full earnings call transcript and presentation provide color on loan growth, deposit trends and expense drivers; investors should review guidance/comments on loan demand and cost trajectory. M&T Bank Corporation (MTB) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Costs and market reaction — Zacks and other coverage note rising operating costs and an early share decline after the print; investors worried about expense trends and margin sustainability weighed on the stock’s initial reaction. MTB Q4 Earnings Beat on Higher NII & Fee Income, Stock Down
• Neutral Sentiment: Sector context — CNBC coverage highlights mixed results across regional banks this week; MTB’s shares are trading within that broader sector narrative, so macro/peer flows could influence near-term price action. Regional banks report mixed results

About M&T Bank

M&T Bank Corporation is a bank holding company headquartered in Buffalo, New York, that provides a broad range of banking and financial services to individuals, businesses and institutions. The company operates a commercial and retail banking franchise that includes deposit-taking, lending, and payment services delivered through branch networks, digital channels and commercial banking teams. M&T serves customers across the northeastern and mid‑Atlantic United States and has expanded its geographic footprint through strategic acquisitions.

Its core businesses include commercial banking for middle‑market and community businesses, consumer and retail banking, mortgage origination and servicing, treasury and cash management, and wealth management and trust services.