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Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO)

122.67

-0.06 (0.05%)

as of Jul 27, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Jul 27, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 30 opinions in the last 12 months.

The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) has elicited mixed reviews from experts. Some highlight its strong positioning for future growth due to investments in GenAI and a favorable regulatory environment that allows for increased lending capacity. However, others express concerns about BNS's performance relative to its Canadian peers, noting it as the weakest among them despite a decent dividend yield of around 4.5% and recent strategic moves to invest in the U.S. market through KEY. While some analysts see potential for long-term gains, particularly with the new CEO at the helm, others urge caution citing stagnant loan growth and rising provisions for credit losses (PCLs). The overall sentiment reflects a blend of optimism for its turnaround and skepticism about its ability to catch up to its competitors amidst ongoing economic challenges.

Consensus

Mixed

Valuation

Undervalued

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TOP PICK

Has low telecom exposure so loss will be limited. Also is pulling out of Argentina.

TOP PICK

Has picked all banks as TOP. Good fo long term investment.

BUY

Great company. Good core bank to own.

WEAK BUY

Attractively priced. Dividend. Earnings will grow. Prefers insurance companies and mutual funds.

WEAK BUY

Outlook is fine. Write offs are a concern. Prefers insurance companies.

DON'T BUY

The banks' valuations are artificially low because of the intervention on interest rates. Market is not prepared to go much higher.

WEAK BUY

Banks have performed well. May go up a little more.

BUY

Banks are a core holding. Will have a better credit picture next year. Earnings are growing.

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BUY

Most efficient of all the banks. Less exposed to investment banking than Commerce and TD.

TOP PICK

All the banks have good value and growth.

DON'T BUY

Doesn't see a lot more upside in the banks.

BUY

Expects all the banks to see some big earning surprises. Rising interest rates won't be a problem.

TOP PICK

Has all banks as a top pick. Expects them to continue to grow to the end of the year.

BUY

At a very good price.

BUY

Expects the banks to have a 15/20% growth rate over the next couple of years. Good ROE.

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Larry Berman CFA, CMT, CTA

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Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO)