Is cibc stock a buy after Q1?

The quarter was strong: EPS beat, record revenue, firmer margin, and lower provisions. Valuation at 16.55x and a 2.80% yield look reasonable if growth holds. Shares are overbought near a 52-week high, so we would scale in on pullbacks and reassess after the May 27 update.

What moved the CM.TO stock price today?

CIBC Q1 results topped estimates with adjusted EPS of $2.76 versus $2.40 expected, record revenue, improved margin from higher-margin cards, and lower provisions quarter over quarter. Broad profit growth in Canadian banking and capital markets boosted sentiment, sending CM.TO to a new 52-week high on above-average volume.

What risks could pressure CIBC earnings this year?

Slower Canadian growth, sticky inflation, or delayed rate cuts could lift funding costs and temper loan demand. Credit normalization, especially in cards and mortgages, could raise provisions. USMCA talks add trade uncertainty for clients. Any uptick in delinquencies or weaker fee income would challenge the multiple on cibc stock.

What technical levels matter for CM.TO now?

RSI at 74.85 and price above the Bollinger upper band of C$139.59 suggest near-term overbought conditions. Initial support sits around C$140, then C$132 near the 50-day area. Resistance is the new high at C$143.80, then C$145. Traders may wait for a fade or base before new entries.

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CM.TO Stock Today: February 26 – Q1 Beat, Record Revenue, Lower PCL

ByHuzaifa Zahoor February 27, 2026February 27, 2026

CIBC stock (CM.TO) rallied today after CIBC Q1 results topped forecasts. Adjusted EPS came in at $2.76 versus $2.40 estimated, with record revenue and better net interest margin helped by higher-margin cards. Provisions for credit losses fell quarter over quarter, easing credit concerns. With broad profit growth in Canadian banking and capital markets, investors pushed the CM.TO stock price to a fresh 52-week high. We break down the print, today’s move, valuation, and the key risks to monitor in Canada.