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Historical analyst accuracy
For M&T Bank, we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 34% were profitable, average return +7% (131 calls). At 3 months: +3% average return (41% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.
Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)
Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.
| Analyst / broker | Calls i | % profitable i | Avg return i |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley | 21 | 48% | +11% |
| RBC Capital | 12 | 42% | +14% |
| Barclays | 11 | 9% | -10% |
| Piper Sandler | 9 | 56% | +11% |
| Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | 7 | 14% | -7% |
Valuation
Is M&T Bank overvalued, and is it a good time to buy M&T Bank right now? If you're wondering, here's a recap to make up your own mind: M&T Bank's valuation vs its sector median, to weigh alongside analyst reliability (above) and past performance. Educational information, not buy advice.
The P/E (price ÷ earnings per share) = how many years of earnings you pay for the stock. The higher it is, the more growth the market expects — but the pricier the stock, so more vulnerable if growth disappoints. The forward P/E uses next year's expected earnings: lower than the current P/E = rising expected earnings. We compare it to the sector median to see whether the stock is expensive relative to its peers.
| Metric | M&T Bank | Sector median (Financials) |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | 12.8 | 14.0 |
| Forward P/E | 11.3 | 11.1 |
| Net margin | 32% | 24% |
👉 M&T Bank is valued in line with its sector (12.8 vs 14.0).
📖 P/E, PEG, margin…: see the glossary
💵 Dividend : M&T Bank pays about $6.00/share/yr → 2.48% yield. what is this?
Frequently asked questions
Is M&T Bank a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on M&T Bank (MTB) is "Hold" (15 bullish, 2 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 34% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is M&T Bank's price target?
The median 12-month price target is $258 (+8% vs $239), ranging from $224 to $285 (12 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on M&T Bank?
Over 1 year, 34% of analyst targets on M&T Bank were profitable, for an average return of +7% (across 131 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the M&T Bank stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $258 within 12 months, i.e. +8% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $285, the most cautious $224.
What is the M&T Bank stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $258, +8%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (34%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is M&T Bank overvalued?
Its P/E is 12.8, forward P/E 11.3. A forward P/E lower than the current P/E means earnings are expected to grow.
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What is JPI Invest?
JPI Invest aggregates analyst recommendations across the entire S&P 500 (plus the S&P MidCap 400), replays them against real prices and measures who predicts best — on results, not reputation. Instead of taking a price target at face value, you see each analyst's track record on each stock.
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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.