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An update from Bank Of Nova Scotia ( (TSE:BNS) ) is now available.
Scotiabank reported a net income of $7,758 million for fiscal year 2025, slightly down from $7,892 million in 2024, with a diluted EPS of $5.67. However, the fourth quarter showed a significant improvement with a net income of $2,206 million, up from $1,689 million in the same period last year, and a diluted EPS of $1.65. The bank’s adjusted net income for the year was $9,510 million, indicating strong performance across its business lines, particularly in Global Wealth Management and Global Banking and Markets. The bank’s strategic restructuring and focus on strengthening its balance sheet and improving its loan-to-deposit ratio contributed to these results.
The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:BNS) stock is a Buy with a C$106.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Bank Of Nova Scotia stock, see the TSE:BNS Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on TSE:BNS Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, TSE:BNS is a Outperform.
The Bank of Nova Scotia’s stock is supported by strong financial performance, reasonable valuation, and strategic initiatives highlighted in the recent earnings call. Despite technical indicators suggesting caution with some bearish momentum, the bank’s robust dividend yield and solid financial foundation offer resilience against market fluctuations. Key risks include high leverage and credit loss provisions, but the bank’s strategic focus on growth and risk management provides an optimistic outlook.
To see Spark’s full report on TSE:BNS stock, click here.
More about Bank Of Nova Scotia
Scotiabank, also known as the Bank of Nova Scotia, operates in the financial services industry, offering a wide range of banking products and services. It focuses on areas such as Canadian Banking, Global Wealth Management, and Global Banking and Markets, with a significant presence in international markets.
Average Trading Volume: 4,640,490
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: C$119.3B
For an in-depth examination of BNS stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.