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Bank Of Nova Scotia (BNS)
NYSE:BNS
BNS Analyst Ratings
Moderate Buy
3 Buy
8 Hold
0 Sell
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BNS Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$63.33
▲(2.59% Upside)
| Highest Price Target$68.21 | Average Price Target$63.33 | Lowest Price Target$58.77 |
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
$63.85
Hold
3.44%
Upside
Reiterated
08/27/25
TD Cowen
$63.13→$67.48
Buy
9.32%
Upside
Reiterated
08/27/25
Desjardins
$57.32→$61.68
Hold
-0.09%
Downside
Reiterated
08/27/25
CIBC
$65.3
Hold
5.79%
Upside
Reiterated
08/27/25
National Bank
$52.97→$58.77
Hold
-4.79%
Downside
Reiterated
08/27/25
UBS
$63.85→$68.21
Buy
10.49%
Upside
Reiterated
08/27/25
Jefferies
$60.23→$62.4
Hold
1.09%
Upside
Reiterated
08/27/25
Barclays
$58.77→$62.4
Hold
1.09%
Upside
Reiterated
08/27/25
Canaccord Genuity
$63.13→$65.3
Buy
5.79%
Upside
Reiterated
08/26/25
Strong Financial Performance and Strategic Growth Drive Buy Rating for Bank of Nova ScotiaBNS reported adj. cash EPS of $1.88, above consensus at $1.73 (CGe: $1.77). Total revenue of $9,494M was up 11.6% y/y, above our $9,218M. Expenses were up 7.0% y/y, with consolidated adj. PTPP up 17.5% y/y (CGe +13.7%). For PTPP by segment, and GBM outperformed our expectations. BNS’s PCL ratio was down 20 bps q/q to 55 bps, below our 60 bps. Average loans and acceptances were flat y/y, while deposits were up 2% (Canadian Banking +2%). NIM was up 22 bps y/y at 2.36% primarily due to lower funding costs and higher business line margins. BNS' CET1 ratio came in at 13.3%, above CGe at 13.2% and Street at 13.2%. Along with the quarter, BNS also announced a 4% dividend increase, which we view as a positive given management’s decision to pause growth in 2024.
RBC Capital
$58.05→$62.4
Hold
1.09%
Upside
Reiterated
08/26/25
BMO Capital
$58.77
Hold
-4.79%
Downside
Reiterated
08/26/25
TR | OpenAI - 4o
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Buy
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Reiterated
04/30/25
Unknown Analyst
Accountability ResearchNot Ranked
Accountability Research
$59.5
Buy
-3.61%
Downside
Reiterated
01/09/25
Ranks
Any
Analyst Rating
Any
Upside/ Downside
Any
Action
Any
Bank of America Securities
$63.85
Hold
3.44%
Upside
Reiterated
08/27/25
TD Cowen
$63.13→$67.48
Buy
9.32%
Upside
Reiterated
08/27/25
Desjardins
$57.32→$61.68
Hold
-0.09%
Downside
Reiterated
08/27/25
CIBC
$65.3
Hold
5.79%
Upside
Reiterated
08/27/25
National Bank
$52.97→$58.77
Hold
-4.79%
Downside
Reiterated
08/27/25
UBS
$63.85→$68.21
Buy
10.49%
Upside
Reiterated
08/27/25
Jefferies
$60.23→$62.4
Hold
1.09%
Upside
Reiterated
08/27/25
Barclays
$58.77→$62.4
Hold
1.09%
Upside
Reiterated
08/27/25
Canaccord Genuity
$63.13→$65.3
Buy
5.79%
Upside
Reiterated
08/26/25
Strong Financial Performance and Strategic Growth Drive Buy Rating for Bank of Nova ScotiaBNS reported adj. cash EPS of $1.88, above consensus at $1.73 (CGe: $1.77). Total revenue of $9,494M was up 11.6% y/y, above our $9,218M. Expenses were up 7.0% y/y, with consolidated adj. PTPP up 17.5% y/y (CGe +13.7%). For PTPP by segment, and GBM outperformed our expectations. BNS’s PCL ratio was down 20 bps q/q to 55 bps, below our 60 bps. Average loans and acceptances were flat y/y, while deposits were up 2% (Canadian Banking +2%). NIM was up 22 bps y/y at 2.36% primarily due to lower funding costs and higher business line margins. BNS' CET1 ratio came in at 13.3%, above CGe at 13.2% and Street at 13.2%. Along with the quarter, BNS also announced a 4% dividend increase, which we view as a positive given management’s decision to pause growth in 2024.
RBC Capital
$58.05→$62.4
Hold
1.09%
Upside
Reiterated
08/26/25
BMO Capital
$58.77
Hold
-4.79%
Downside
Reiterated
08/26/25
TR | OpenAI - 4o
―
Buy
―
Reiterated
04/30/25
Unknown Analyst
Accountability ResearchNot Ranked
Accountability Research
$59.5
Buy
-3.61%
Downside
Reiterated
01/09/25
Best Analysts Covering Bank Of Nova Scotia
1 Month
xxx
Success Rate
12/21 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+1.21%
reiterated a xxx
rating 2 days ago
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trades and holding each position for 1 Month would result in 57.14% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +1.21% per trade.
3 Months
xxx
Success Rate
6/8 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+2.89%
reiterated a xxx
rating 3 days ago
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trades and holding each position for 3 Months would result in 75.00% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +2.89% per trade.
1 Year
Success Rate
8/8 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+10.44%
reiterated a buy rating 3 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 +10.44% per trade.
2 Years
xxx
Success Rate
8/8 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+10.44%
reiterated a xxx
rating 3 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 +10.44% 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
Apr 25
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Strong Buy
3
6
5
6
4
Buy
7
3
4
2
3
Hold
18
21
18
15
17
Sell
0
0
0
0
0
Strong Sell
0
0
0
0
0
total
28
30
27
23
24
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 63.33.
What is BNS’s upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target?
Bank Of Nova Scotia has 2.59% upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target.
Can I see which stocks the top-ranking analysts are rating?
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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 3 buy ratings, 8 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 63.33. This is based on 11 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months.
The highest analyst price target is $68.21 ,the lowest forecast is $58.77. The average price target represents 2.59% Increase from the current price of $61.73.
The highest analyst price target is $68.21 ,the lowest forecast is $58.77. The average price target represents 2.59% Increase from the current price of $61.73.
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 11 Wall Streets Analysts.
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