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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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DON'T BUY

Slow down in economy could result in loan. losses.

DON'T BUY

Lower interest rates are good, but could have higher loan losses. Probably near their high.

BUY

Loan loss provisions will be hit, but will be well absorbed.

BUY

Evaluations look good. Should do well. Will slow because interest rates are near their bottom. Watch for loan losses because of economy.

PAST TOP PICK

(Was a top pick on May 22 Up 17%) Still likes. A solid bank.

DON'T BUY

Banks will b e hurt from brokerage/wealth mngmnt side. Expect loan losses to be substantial. Near their high.

STRONG BUY

Most stable earning stream of all Canadian banks. Has good exposure in Latin America.

STRONG BUY

Best time to be in banks. Lower interest rates will be good for them.

BUY

Likes this and TD at these levels.

BUY

Banks shouldn't have much of a drop because of the dividends. Considered a safe haven.

DON'T BUY

Not a fan of banks right now.

BUY

International holding makes it very diverse and creates more stable growth.

BUY

Likes the banks.

BUY

Because of interest rate drop they expect banks to see value.

TOP PICK

Good reports. Expects profits to grow.

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