While the bank demonstrated strong financial performance metrics and strategic initiatives such as dividend increases and share buybacks, the earnings call highlighted significant challenges, including increased provisions for credit losses and macroeconomic uncertainties. The positive achievements were balanced by notable lowlights, leading to a cautious outlook.
Company Guidance
During Scotiabank's 2025 Q2 Results Call, Scott Thomson, the President and CEO, highlighted the bank's strategic focus amidst global economic uncertainty. The bank reported adjusted earnings of $2.1 billion, or $1.52 per share, and demonstrated strong balance sheet metrics with a Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) ratio of 13.2%, an increase of 30 basis points quarter-over-quarter. Liquidity metrics remained robust, and the bank built almost $200 million in allowances, cumulating $1.8 billion since the end of 2022. Despite a challenging macroeconomic backdrop, the bank increased its quarterly dividend by $0.04 to $1.10 per share and announced a share buyback program for 20 million shares. The loan-to-deposit ratio improved to 104%, marking the tenth consecutive quarter of improvement, and Canadian Banking deposits grew 5% year-over-year. Scotiabank maintained its focus on client primacy, with Canadian retail advisors making 20% more client calls compared to the prior quarter. The bank also continued its investment in AI to enhance productivity, with over 70% of commercial client emails now processed by AI. Although the year-to-date return on equity (ROE) was down slightly, the bank remains committed to achieving a 14%-plus ROE over the medium term and expects to grow earnings per share (EPS) by 5% to 7% in fiscal 2025.
Strong Financial Metrics
Adjusted earnings for the quarter were $2.1 billion or $1.52 per share. The CET1 ratio increased by 30 basis points to 13.2%, and liquidity metrics remained strong.
Dividend and Share Buyback
Scotiabank announced an increase in quarterly dividends by $0.04 to $1.10 per share and launched a share buyback program for 20 million shares.
Global Wealth Management Growth
Earnings from Global Wealth Management rose 17% year-over-year to $405 million, driven by asset growth and higher net interest income.
Positive Operating Leverage
The bank delivered positive operating leverage for the fifth straight quarter, with year-to-date positive operating leverage of 2%.
Bank Of Nova Scotia (BNS) Earnings, Revenues Date & History
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Beat
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BNS Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
May 27, 2025
$52.19
$52.73
+1.03%
Feb 25, 2025
$49.84
$49.08
-1.52%
Dec 03, 2024
$55.12
$53.19
-3.50%
Aug 27, 2024
$46.50
$47.81
+2.82%
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Bank Of Nova Scotia (BNS) is schdueled to report earning on Aug 26, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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