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BNS Stock Chart & Stats
C$128.73
C$0.37(0.30%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
C$128.73
C$0.37(0.30%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeC$85.07 - C$131.72
Previous CloseN/A
Volume245.33K
Average Volume (3M)4.74M
Market Cap
C$160.00B
Enterprise ValueC$424.31K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)C$10.33B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)C$236.72B
Price to Earnings (P/E)16.7
Beta0.70
Next Earnings
Dec 02, 2026EPS Estimate
2.19Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.45%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)7.72
Shares Outstanding1,232,534,000
10 Day Avg. Volume3,792,037
30 Day Avg. Volume4,743,651
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$138.73Price Target Upside7.76% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering11
EPS Forecast (FY)8.32
Revenue Forecast (FY)C$39.98B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Broad-based Revenue And Margin ExpansionGrowth across interest and fee income improves earnings diversification and supports durable profitability. Expansion in net interest margin and non-interest revenue indicates stronger customer activity and business momentum across multiple banking divisions.
Sustained Operating Leverage And Productivity GainsA decade-long quarterly run of positive operating leverage suggests scale and cost discipline are becoming embedded advantages. Improving productivity can help protect margins and convert future revenue growth into stronger earnings despite ongoing investment needs.
Strong Capital Position Supports GrowthA CET1 ratio near 13% provides a meaningful capital buffer for loan growth, technology investment and shareholder returns. This financial flexibility supports organic expansion while helping the bank absorb regulatory or credit-related capital requirements.
Bears Say
Elevated Leverage Limits Balance-sheet FlexibilityHigher leverage is inherent to banking but still increases sensitivity to credit losses, funding conditions and market stress. Compared with the prior year, the elevated ratio limits flexibility and can constrain the bank's ability to pursue growth during adverse conditions.
International Credit Quality Remains A RiskPersistently elevated international provisions can weigh on earnings and consume capital if weakness broadens beyond individual exposures. The Brazil provision and high PCL ratio indicate that credit normalization remains uneven across the bank's geographic portfolio.
Expense Growth And Investment Intensity Pressure MarginsHeavy spending on technology and compensation can support long-term competitiveness, but it raises the cost base before benefits fully materialize. If revenue growth moderates, sustained expense growth could weaken operating leverage and reduce margin expansion.
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$85.07 and its highest was C$131.72 in the past 12 months.
What is Bank Of Nova Scotia’s market cap?
Bank Of Nova Scotia’s market cap is C$160.00B.
When is Bank Of Nova Scotia’s upcoming earnings report date?
Bank Of Nova Scotia’s upcoming earnings report date is Dec 02, 2026 which is in 95 days.
How were Bank Of Nova Scotia’s earnings last quarter?
Bank Of Nova Scotia released its earnings results on Aug 25, 2026. The company reported C$2.28 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of C$2.101 by C$0.179.
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 3.45%. 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 2.19.
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$2.28 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of C$2.101. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 7.016%.
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
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
C$138.73 (7.76% Upside)
C$138.73 (7.76% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
TSE:BNS Sentiment 73%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.6%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
60.22%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
3.45%
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
Q3 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call highlighted broad-based, multi-segment outperformance with record EPS, strong ROE improvement, robust revenue and capital markets results, positive operating leverage and a healthy capital position while management continues to invest in technology, AI and strategic growth. Headwinds include elevated expenses tied to growth initiatives, pockets of credit stress in international portfolios (notably a specific Brazil account), some mortgage delinquency hot spots, and one-time/timing capital impacts (RWA changes, AIRB migration and a Chile deferred tax adjustment). Overall, positive operational momentum and capital strength materially outweigh the manageable and largely identified risks.View all TSE:BNS earnings summariesBNS Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
C$138.73
▲(7.76% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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