Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) Buy, Sell or Hold

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Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO)

122.44

-0.13 (0.11%)

as of Jun 26, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Jun 26, 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) is seen as a long-term hold by many analysts, despite a mixed performance relative to its peers. While some experts express optimism about its high dividend yield of around 4.5% and its potential to outperform due to management changes and international exposure, others express concerns regarding its strategic decisions, particularly the investment in KEY. This inconsistency in leadership and strategic direction appears to affect investor confidence. Recent evaluations suggest BNS may be undervalued compared to other Canadian banks, though some analysts recommend caution before adding to positions as the bank has underperformed in the short term. Overall, the bank's appeal centers on its dividend yield and potential for operational turnaround in the coming years.

Consensus

Hold

Valuation

Undervalued

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BUY

Credit policy worries, but has been oversold and is now a good price

TOP PICK

Expect good growth. Good long term.

BUY

Short term risk, but long term is good.

BUY

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BUY

Positive. Expects more interest rate cuts

TOP PICK

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DON'T BUY

Largest Canadian bank in US credit corporate loans. Problems

BUY

Into a lot of bad deals so analyst downgraded. They bought when it dropped and will sell on any increase that the Fed interest drop creates

BUY

Likes. Expecting a drop in interest rates which will be good for banks

BUY

Interest rates are good.

BUY

Merger factors already taken into account in the price of stocks, but banks grow 10/15% a year

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Banks have earning stability and are moving into US. Low interest rates help. Royal is #1

BUY

Some upside yet. They were not involved with merger last time and if this occurs again, they could benefit by picking up other banks assets that rules make them sell.

WAIT

Look for a drop in the stock price short term.

BUY

Likes all banks. TD is favourite. They seem to have a handle on the loan concerns

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