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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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BUY

Banks should be a core holding. Valuations range from 10 to 12 X earnings. Reasonable dividends.

TOP PICK

Expects good revenue growth for all banks of 10/12% and 10/15% in earnings. Royal #1, Commerce #2, TD #3, BNS #4 and finally BMO.

PAST TOP PICK

(Was a top pick on July 20 up 8.5%) Still likes. Good acquisitions.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Fairly valued, so no huge upside in the near term. Good long term.

BUY

Good long term holding.

DON'T BUY

Close to its full value now.

DON'T BUY

Has a lower credit rating than other banks which can be a problem.

PAST TOP PICK

(Was a top pick on July 31 up 10%) Still likes.

WATCH

Near the end of the interest cutting cycle plus possible debt problems. Could be a potential short.

PAST TOP PICK

(Was a top pick on Aug 27) Still likes.

WEAK BUY

Banks still have some moderate upside.

BUY

One of the better banks. Global. Good long term hold.

BUY

Banks will be OK. They are solidly placed and at not a bad price.

DON'T BUY

Concerns about credit risks. If interest rates start to climb, they'll be weaker.

BUY

Banks are at a good level now.

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