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Why This Canadian Bank Stock Could Be the Best Buy in 2025
TD’s Leadership Reset + Strong Yield: Why This Bank’s Outperforming in 2025
Shayaan Rajan & Qayyum Rajan
September 16, 2025
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Stable Dividends, Clean Compliance Plan, Big Share Gains — TD Could Be Your Core Bank Stock
Why This Canadian Bank Stock Could Be the Best Buy in 2025
Toronto‑Dominion Bank (TSX: TD)
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This Week’s Major Developments
TD appointed Taylan Turan as Chief Operating Officer effective September 29, 2025, coming from HSBC, and added leadership changes with Paul Whitehead taking on a new role in client & colleague experience and marketing.
The bank is making progress on its anti‑money laundering (AML) compliance overhaul, after costing them a large US‑regulator penalty. It reportedly will spend hundreds of millions in remediation efforts this year and next.
Share performance remains strong—TD shares have risen nearly 38% so far this year, exceeding the rise of the broader TSX benchmark.
Key Metrics (Most Recent Close)
Metric | Value |
|---|---|
Stock Price | C$107.02 (+ 0.66%) |
Market Cap | ~C$176‑180B* |
P/E Ratio (TTM) | ~9.2× |
Forward P/E | ~12.2× |
52‑Week Range | C$73.22 – C$108.68 |
YTD Return | +45.1% |
Dividend Yield | ~3.9% |
Market cap converted roughly from USD $131,983M using current exchange rates (note: subject to FX fluctuations).
Analyst Insights & Ratings
Item | Detail |
|---|---|
Consensus Rating | Moderate Buy / Buy |
Average Target Price | ~C$100.17 |
Upside Potential | Slightly negative to modest upside (~ ‑4.8% to +10‑15% depending on source) |
Analyst Breakdown | ~10 analysts: some Buy/Moderate Buy, some Hold, very few Sell |
Recent News Headlines
“TD appoints Taylan Turan as Chief Operating Officer” — Strengthening its leadership bench before investor day, Turan will oversee client experience and growth initiatives.
“TD reaches 'major milestone' in rebuilding its anti‑money laundering program” — Spending ramped up, compliance being addressed after regulatory penalties.
“TD Bank Group Announces New Executive Appointments" – Counsel; Paul Whitehead to head Marketing & Client Experience.
Growth Indicators
Metric | Value |
|---|---|
Sales Growth Next Year | ~3.6% |
EPS Growth Next Year | ~6.6% |
5‑Year EPS Growth Estimate | ~7.9% |
Why TD Could Be an Attractive Pick
Strong dividend yield (~3.9%) with a stable earnings base.
Valuation is reasonable (P/E in single digits to low double digits), especially compared to many peers.
Leadership changes & compliance progress create potential for better stability and improved investor sentiment.
YTD performance has been excellent (~+45%), reflecting investor confidence.
Risks / Things to Watch
Regulatory and compliance risks remain high given past AML issues.
Upside potential from analysts is mixed — some see limited room for growth given current valuation.
Economic headwinds could impact credit quality, interest rates, and banking margins.
Final Take
Toronto‑Dominion is showing why it might be one of the safest and potentially rewarding bank picks in Canada for 2025. If you believe in stable income, solid fundamentals, and a sober but improving outlook on regulatory risk, TD may be a solid inclusion for long‑term portfolios.
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