Aviva Stock Given 'Outperform' Rating by Royal Bank Of Canada

Aviva's (LON:AV) stock has been given an 'outperform' rating by Royal Bank Of Canada, according to a research note issued on Monday. The price objective of GBX 780 set by Royal Bank Of Canada would indicate a potential upside of 6.88% from the company's previous close.

Other analysts have also weighed in on Aviva, with Berenberg Bank lifting its target price to GBX 820 and giving the company a 'buy' rating. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised its price objective to GBX 800 and gave an 'overweight' rating, while Citigroup lifted its target price to GBX 721 and gave a 'neutral' rating.

Aviva currently has a consensus rating of 'Moderate Buy' among analysts, with five assigning a 'buy' rating, two giving a 'hold' rating, and one giving a 'sell' rating. The company's average target price is GBX 739.75.