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Bank Of Nova Scotia (BNS)
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BNS Analyst Ratings
Moderate Buy
4 Buy
6 Hold
0 Sell
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BNS Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$72.34
▲(0.29% Upside)
| Highest Price Target$77.95 | Average Price Target$72.34 | Lowest Price Target$67.12 |
The highest, average, and lowest price target of all analysts. Click on ‘Top Analysts’ to focus on the best performers.
Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts
Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts
Bank of America Securities
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Hold
―
Reiterated
12/03/25
TD Cowen
$75.06
Buy
4.07%
Upside
Reiterated
12/03/25
Desjardins
$68.57→$72.18
Hold
0.07%
Upside
Reiterated
12/03/25
UBS
$76.51
Buy
6.07%
Upside
Reiterated
12/03/25
Jefferies
$70.01
Hold
-2.94%
Downside
Reiterated
12/03/25
Barclays
$70.01
Hold
-2.94%
Downside
Reiterated
12/03/25
Canaccord Genuity
$70.73→$72.18
Buy
0.07%
Upside
Reiterated
12/02/25
Positive Outlook on Bank of Nova Scotia: Strong Financial Performance and Strategic Positioning Drive Buy RatingBNS reported adj. cash EPS of $1.93, above consensus at $1.85 (CGe: $1.80). Total revenue of $9,767M was up 15% y/y, above our $9,387M. Expenses were up 11% y/y, with consolidated adj. PTPP up 19% y/y (CGe +14.4%). For PTPP by segment, and GBM outperformed our expectations, with Canadian Banking in line. BNS’s PCL ratio was up 3 bps q/q to 58 bps, above our 57 bps. Average loans and acceptances were up 1% y/y, while deposits were up 3% (Canadian Banking -1%). NIM was up 25 bps y/y to 2.40% primarily due to higher business line margins. BNS's CET1 ratio came in at 13.2%, in line with CGe at 13.2% and Street at 13.3%.
RBC Capital
$62.07→$70.01
Hold
-2.94%
Downside
Reiterated
12/02/25
BMO Capital
$67.12
Hold
-6.94%
Downside
Reiterated
12/02/25
Raymond James
$77.95
Buy
8.07%
Upside
Initiated
11/24/25
CIBC
$64.96→$67.12
Hold
-6.94%
Downside
Reiterated
09/05/25
National Bank
$52.69→$58.46
Hold
-18.95%
Downside
Reiterated
08/27/25
Unknown Analyst
Accountability ResearchNot Ranked
Accountability Research
$59.19
Buy
-17.95%
Downside
Reiterated
01/09/25
Analyst Type
Any
Ranks
Any
Analyst Rating
Any
Upside/ Downside
Any
Action
Any
Bank of America Securities
―
Hold
―
Reiterated
12/03/25
TD Cowen
$75.06
Buy
4.07%
Upside
Reiterated
12/03/25
Desjardins
$68.57→$72.18
Hold
0.07%
Upside
Reiterated
12/03/25
UBS
$76.51
Buy
6.07%
Upside
Reiterated
12/03/25
Jefferies
$70.01
Hold
-2.94%
Downside
Reiterated
12/03/25
Barclays
$70.01
Hold
-2.94%
Downside
Reiterated
12/03/25
Canaccord Genuity
$70.73→$72.18
Buy
0.07%
Upside
Reiterated
12/02/25
Positive Outlook on Bank of Nova Scotia: Strong Financial Performance and Strategic Positioning Drive Buy RatingBNS reported adj. cash EPS of $1.93, above consensus at $1.85 (CGe: $1.80). Total revenue of $9,767M was up 15% y/y, above our $9,387M. Expenses were up 11% y/y, with consolidated adj. PTPP up 19% y/y (CGe +14.4%). For PTPP by segment, and GBM outperformed our expectations, with Canadian Banking in line. BNS’s PCL ratio was up 3 bps q/q to 58 bps, above our 57 bps. Average loans and acceptances were up 1% y/y, while deposits were up 3% (Canadian Banking -1%). NIM was up 25 bps y/y to 2.40% primarily due to higher business line margins. BNS's CET1 ratio came in at 13.2%, in line with CGe at 13.2% and Street at 13.3%.
RBC Capital
$62.07→$70.01
Hold
-2.94%
Downside
Reiterated
12/02/25
BMO Capital
$67.12
Hold
-6.94%
Downside
Reiterated
12/02/25
Raymond James
$77.95
Buy
8.07%
Upside
Initiated
11/24/25
CIBC
$64.96→$67.12
Hold
-6.94%
Downside
Reiterated
09/05/25
National Bank
$52.69→$58.46
Hold
-18.95%
Downside
Reiterated
08/27/25
Unknown Analyst
Accountability ResearchNot Ranked
Accountability Research
$59.19
Buy
-17.95%
Downside
Reiterated
01/09/25
Best Analysts Covering Bank Of Nova Scotia
1 Month
xxx
Success Rate
8/12 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+2.51%
reiterated a xxx
rating 9 days ago
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trades and holding each position for 1 Month would result in 66.67% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +2.51% per trade.
3 Months
xxx
Success Rate
10/12 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+8.28%
reiterated a xxx
rating 9 days ago
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trades and holding each position for 3 Months would result in 83.33% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +8.28% per trade.
1 Year
Success Rate
12/12 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+28.07%
reiterated a buy rating 9 days ago
Copying Matthew Lee's trades and holding each position for 1 Year would result in 100.00% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +28.07% per trade.
2 Years
xxx
Success Rate
12/12 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+29.07%
reiterated a xxx
rating 9 days ago
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trades and holding each position for 2 Years would result in 100.00% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +29.07% per trade.
The Best Analyst Covering tool allows you to follow the analysts who have the best success rates and average returns on a specific stock. Only analysts that gave a Buy or Sell rating on the stock in the past 12 months are eligible for inclusion in this tool. Follow the analysts of your choice to receive real-time updates when they publish a new rating.
BNS Analyst Recommendation Trends
Rating
Aug 25
Sep 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Strong Buy
4
4
3
2
3
Buy
3
2
3
3
4
Hold
17
16
17
4
9
Sell
0
0
0
0
0
Strong Sell
0
0
0
0
0
total
24
22
23
9
16
Each month's total comprises the sum of three months' worth of ratings.
BNS Financial Forecast
BNS Stock Forecast FAQ
What is BNS’s average 12-month price target, according to analysts?
Based on analyst ratings, Bank Of Nova Scotia’s 12-month average price target is 72.34.
What is BNS’s upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target?
Bank Of Nova Scotia has 0.29% upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target.
Can I see which stocks the top-ranking analysts are rating?
Yes, go to the Analysts’ Top Stocks tool to see stocks with a Strong Buy or Strong Sell analyst rating consensus, according to the top performers.
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Is BNS a Buy, Sell or Hold?
Bank Of Nova Scotia has a consensus rating of Moderate Buy which is based on 4 buy ratings, 6 hold ratings and 0 sell ratings.
What is Bank Of Nova Scotia’s price target?
The average price target for Bank Of Nova Scotia is 72.34. This is based on 10 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months.
The highest analyst price target is $77.95 ,the lowest forecast is $67.12. The average price target represents 0.29% Increase from the current price of $72.13.
The highest analyst price target is $77.95 ,the lowest forecast is $67.12. The average price target represents 0.29% Increase from the current price of $72.13.
What do analysts say about Bank Of Nova Scotia?
Bank Of Nova Scotia’s analyst rating consensus is a Moderate Buy. This is based on the ratings of 10 Wall Streets Analysts.
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