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Bank Of Nova Scotia (BNS)
NYSE:BNS
BNS Stock Chart & Stats
$72.54
-$0.32(-0.62%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$72.54
-$0.32(-0.62%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$44.09 - $73.38
Previous Close$51.39
Volume1.34M
Average Volume (3M)1.75M
Market Cap
$89.72B
Enterprise Value$0.00
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$108.10B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$236.69B
Price to Earnings (P/E)17.4
Beta0.44
Next Earnings
Feb 26, 2026EPS Estimate
1.42Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.23%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.40
Shares Outstanding1,236,305,800
10 Day Avg. Volume1,943,973
30 Day Avg. Volume1,746,452
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.00
Price to Book (P/B)0.00
Price to Sales (P/S)0.00
P/FCF Ratio0.00
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.00
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.00
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit0.00
Enterprise Value/Ebitda0.00
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$73.13Price Target Upside0.81% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering10
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Earnings GrowthManagement emphasized the replicability of F25 results, guiding to modest positive earnings growth in F26, better than anticipated.
International PerformanceInternational Banking, Wealth Management and Global Banking and Markets segments outperformed expectations.
Revenue GrowthScotiabank's total revenue was up 15% year-over-year, outperforming expectations.
Bears Say
Credit Loss ProvisionsInternational Banking earnings fell short due to higher provisions for credit losses.
Macroeconomic ChallengesInternational operations slowed by credit with low- to mid-single-digit earnings growth due to a challenging macroeconomic environment in Mexico and election activity in Peru and Chile.
Restructuring ChargesThe bank announced restructuring charges related to workforce reductions to support expense management and investments.
Bank Of Nova Scotia News
BNS FAQ
What was Bank Of Nova Scotia’s price range in the past 12 months?
Bank Of Nova Scotia lowest stock price was $44.09 and its highest was $73.38 in the past 12 months.
What is Bank Of Nova Scotia’s market cap?
Bank Of Nova Scotia’s market cap is $89.72B.
When is Bank Of Nova Scotia’s upcoming earnings report date?
Bank Of Nova Scotia’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 26, 2026 which is in 67 days.
How were Bank Of Nova Scotia’s earnings last quarter?
Bank Of Nova Scotia released its earnings results on Dec 02, 2025. The company reported $1.399 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.341 by $0.058.
Is Bank Of Nova Scotia overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Bank Of Nova Scotia’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Bank Of Nova Scotia pay dividends?
Bank Of Nova Scotia pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.797 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.23%. See more information on Bank Of Nova Scotia dividends here
What is Bank Of Nova Scotia’s EPS estimate?
Bank Of Nova Scotia’s EPS estimate is 1.42.
How many shares outstanding does Bank Of Nova Scotia have?
Bank Of Nova Scotia has 1,236,305,800 shares outstanding.
What happened to Bank Of Nova Scotia’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Bank Of Nova Scotia reported an EPS of $1.399 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.341. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.888%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Bank Of Nova Scotia?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in BNS
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Bank Of Nova Scotia Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$73.13 (0.81% Upside)
$73.13 (0.81% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
BNS Sentiment 92%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $4.5M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 4.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 16.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 16.0%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
43.65%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
9.19%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
2.87%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Bank Of Nova Scotia
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 in four segments: Canadian Banking, International Banking, Global Wealth Management, and Global Banking and Markets. The company offers financial advice and solutions, and day-to-day banking products, including debit and credit cards, chequing and saving accounts, investments, mortgages, loans, and insurance to individuals; and business banking solutions comprising lending, deposit, cash management, and trade finance solutions to small, medium, and large businesses, including automotive financing solutions to dealers and their customers. It also 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 alternative funds, and institutional funds. In addition, the company offers international banking services for retail, corporate, and commercial customers; and lending and transaction, investment banking advisory, and capital markets access services to corporate customers. Further, it provides online, mobile, and telephone banking services. The company operates a network of 954 branches and approximately 3,766 automated banking machines in Canada; and approximately 1,300 branches and a network of contact and support center internationally. The Bank of Nova Scotia was founded in 1832 and is headquartered in Halifax, Canada.
BNS Company Deck
BNS Earnings Call
Q4 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call reflected strong financial performance and strategic execution with notable EPS and ROE growth. However, there were challenges related to credit losses and adjusting items that impacted net income. The sentiment is balanced with robust earnings growth across key segments, while facing headwinds in credit provisions and Canadian banking earnings.View all BNS earnings summariesBNS Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$73.13
▲(0.81% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.02% Insiders
3.81% Mutual Funds
14.42% Other Institutional Investors
68.99% Public Companies and Individual Investors