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BNS Stock Chart & Stats
C$104.92
-C$0.22(-0.29%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
C$104.92
-C$0.22(-0.29%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeC$74.02 - C$124.79
Previous CloseN/A
Volume2.30M
Average Volume (3M)3.02M
Market Cap
C$151.93B
Enterprise ValueC$426.66B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)C$9.10B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)C$286.37B
Price to Earnings (P/E)16.9
Beta0.69
Next Earnings
Aug 25, 2026EPS Estimate
2.08Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.32%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)7.29
Shares Outstanding1,232,534,000
10 Day Avg. Volume3,217,030
30 Day Avg. Volume3,016,348
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-9.36
Price to Book (P/B)1.32
Price to Sales (P/S)1.56
P/FCF Ratio11.28
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
C$115.22Price Target Upside9.82% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering10
EPS Forecast (FY)8.29
Revenue Forecast (FY)C$39.85B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Capital Strength & Shareholder ReturnsA CET1 ratio of 13.3% plus active buybacks and a dividend hike indicate a durable capital buffer and disciplined capital allocation. This supports continued shareholder returns while preserving regulatory headroom and funding optionality, strengthening long-term investor confidence.
Diversified Fee And International FranchiseStrong Wealth net flows and elevated ROE demonstrate durable, fee-based earnings less correlated with interest cycles. Coupled with international retail strength (notably Mexico), the multi-vertical footprint lowers revenue concentration risk and supports more stable long-term fee generation.
Strong Cash Generation And ProfitabilityRobust operating cash flow and rising pretax pre-provision earnings indicate persistent cash conversion capacity. Reliable cash generation funds investments, dividends and buybacks, and provides a buffer for cyclical stress, underpinning long-term financial flexibility.
Bears Say
Elevated Credit ProvisionsSustained elevated impaired provisions and a larger allowance reflect real credit stress and concentration risk. Persistently higher PCLs reduce reserve-adjusted earnings power and can consume capital over time, increasing sensitivity to slower macro or sector-specific recoveries.
High Financial LeverageLeverage near 2.9x equity increases sensitivity to credit losses and funding shocks and constrains strategic flexibility. Elevated leverage limits capacity for organic loan growth or large loss absorption without tapping capital markets or curtailing returns, a structural balance-sheet constraint.
Deposit Competition And Term ContractionStructural deposit outflows and competition force reliance on higher-cost or wholesale funding, pressuring net interest margins and liquidity over the medium term. While retail GIC retention remains high, persistent term contraction raises funding and margin durability concerns.
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 C$74.02 and its highest was C$124.79 in the past 12 months.
What is Bank Of Nova Scotia’s market cap?
Bank Of Nova Scotia’s market cap is C$151.93B.
When is Bank Of Nova Scotia’s upcoming earnings report date?
Bank Of Nova Scotia’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 25, 2026 which is in 54 days.
How were Bank Of Nova Scotia’s earnings last quarter?
Bank Of Nova Scotia released its earnings results on May 27, 2026. The company reported C$2.02 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of C$1.934 by C$0.086.
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 C$1.14 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.32%. 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 2.08.
How many shares outstanding does Bank Of Nova Scotia have?
Bank Of Nova Scotia has 1,232,534,000 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 C$2.02 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of C$1.934. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.514%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Bank Of Nova Scotia?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in TSE: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
Hold
Average Price Target:
C$115.22 (9.82% Upside)
C$115.22 (9.82% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
TSE:BNS Sentiment 91%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 11.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 9.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 9.6%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
64.97%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
11.06%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
9.09%
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 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.
BNS Company Deck
BNS Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a strong operational and financial performance: solid earnings, revenue and margin expansion, good capital ratios, sizable shareholder returns and clear strategic momentum across Canadian Banking, Wealth, International (notably Mexico) and Capital Markets, plus deliberate AI and tech investments. However, the positive picture is tempered by elevated credit provisions driven by a concentrated corporate impairment in International Banking, modest pressure on deposits (term contraction) and higher expense/investment levels. Management expects provisions to moderate but at a more gradual pace than previously guided. Overall, the positive business momentum and capital strength outweigh the near-term credit and deposit headwinds.View all TSE:BNS earnings summariesBNS Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
C$115.22
▲(9.82% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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