Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS)

Currency in CAD
128.35
-1.46(-1.12%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
127.83129.84
52 wk Range
85.07131.72
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
129.81
Open
129.03
Day's Range
127.83-129.84
52 wk Range
85.07-131.72
Volume
1.46M
Average Volume (3m)
3.99M
1-Year Change
50.8047%
Book Value / Share
73.13
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
132.36
Upside
+3.12%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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ProTips
7 analysts have revised their earnings upwards for the upcoming period

Bank of Nova Scotia News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Neutral
Technical Indicators
Sell
Moving Averages
Buy

Analyst Ratings

5 Buy
8 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
14 analysts
Overall Consensus
Neutral

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 132.36
(+3.12% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
RBC Capital
Hold129.00+0.62%117.00Maintain27/08/2026
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
Buy152.00+18.56%148.00Maintain26/08/2026
National Bank Financial
Buy142.00+10.76%128.00Upgrade26/08/2026
TD Cowen
Buy---Upgrade25/08/2026
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
Buy148.00+15.44%-New Coverage21/08/2026

Bank of Nova Scotia Earnings Call Summary for Q3/2026

  • Scotiabank Q3 2026 EPS of CAD 2.28 beat estimates by 9.6%; revenue rose 12% YoY to CAD 10.54B, topping forecasts by 5.7%.
  • Return on equity hit 14.2%, exceeding medium-term targets; CEO Thomson stated 14% ROE 'is not a ceiling' for the bank going forward.
  • International Banking targets 6-8% revenue growth for 2027+; expects Q4 15bp CET1 hit from AIRB migration, maintaining ~13% ratio.
  • Record results across Canadian Banking (19.4% ROE), Wealth Management, and Capital Markets driven by improved business mix and fee income.
  • Shares flat at $120.29 despite beat; management expects strong Q4 finish but flags one-time Chile tax write-down and 14% YoY expense growth.
Last Updated: 25/08/2026, 14:32
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Earnings

Latest Release
25/08/2026
EPS / Forecast
2.28 / 2.08
Revenue / Forecast
10.54B / 9.97B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 7.66%
Dividend Yield
3.54%
Industry Median 2.14%
Annualised payout
4.56
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
-21.11%
Growth Streak

Compare BNS to Peers and Sector

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BNS
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
16.6x16.8x9.8x
PEG Ratio
0.360.600.03
Price/Book
1.8x2.0x1.0x
Price / LTM Sales
4.5x4.7x3.0x
Upside (Analyst Target)
1.7%6.7%13.4%
Fair Value Upside
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The Bank of Nova Scotia provides various banking products and services in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Peru, Chile, Colombia, the Caribbean and Central America, and internationally. It operates through Canadian Banking, International Banking, Global Wealth Management, and Global Banking and Markets segments. The company offers financial advice and solutions, and banking products, including debit and credit cards, chequing and saving accounts, investments, mortgages, loans, and insurance to individuals; and retail automotive financing solutions. It also provides business banking solutions comprising lending, deposit, cash management, and trade finance solutions to small, medium, and large businesses. In addition, it provides wealth management advice and solutions, including online brokerage, mobile investment, full-service brokerage, trust, private banking, and private investment counsel services; and retail mutual funds, exchange traded funds, liquid alternatives, and institutional funds. The company was founded in 1832 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Sector
Financial
Employees
81734
Market
Canada

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
338.57M27.77%43.95B
Other Institutional Investors
243.25M19.95%31.58B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
637.27M52.27%82.72B
Total
1.22B100.00%158.25B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BMO Asset Management Corp.4.18%50,941,9566,612,775
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC3.83%46,630,3596,053,087

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FAQ

What Is the Bank of Nova Scotia (Toronto: BNS) Share Price Today?

The Bank of Nova Scotia stock price today is 128.35 CAD.

What Stock Exchange Does Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) Trade On?

Bank of Nova Scotia is listed and trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

What Is the Ticker (Stock Symbol) for Bank of Nova Scotia?

The stock symbol (also called a 'ticker') for Bank of Nova Scotia is "BNS."

Does Bank of Nova Scotia Pay Dividends? What’s The Current BNS Dividend Yield?

Yes, BNS Pays Dividends to its Shareholders. The current Bank of Nova Scotia dividend yield is 3.54%.

What Is the Current Bank of Nova Scotia Market Capitalisation?

As of today, Bank of Nova Scotia (Toronto: BNS) market cap is 155.97B CAD.

What Is Bank of Nova Scotia's (BNS) Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Bank of Nova Scotia EPS is currently 7.66 (Trailing Twelve Months).

When Is the Next Bank of Nova Scotia Earnings Date?

Bank of Nova Scotia's next earnings report will be released on 02/12/2026.

Is BNS a Buy or Sell From a Technical Analyst Perspective?

Based on today's Bank of Nova Scotia moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal for BNS stock is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has Bank of Nova Scotia Stock Split?

Bank of Nova Scotia has split 2 times. (See the BNS stock split history page for full effective split date and price information.)

How Many Employees Does Bank of Nova Scotia Have?

Bank of Nova Scotia has 81734 employees, based on their latest Companies House report.

What is the current trading status of Bank of Nova Scotia (Toronto: BNS)?

As of 27/08/2026, Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) is trading at a share price of 128.35 CAD, with a previous close of 129.81 CAD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 127.83 CAD to 129.84 CAD, while its 52-week range spans from 85.07 CAD to 131.72 CAD.

What Is Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Bank of Nova Scotia is 132.36 CAD, with a high estimate of 152 CAD and a low estimate of 104 CAD. 5 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Neutral. The stock has an +3.12% Upside potential.
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