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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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PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Apr 19/18, Up 1%) Hands down, the banks have had a tough year, so BND holding its own and giving a decent yield are good.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

His model suggests a buy at $66, with only about 10% upside from today's price. He would buy on a pullback. Yield 4.7%

BUY

All Canadian banks were beat up late last year which let him add to existing positions, like RY. But you can buy the worst-performing bank in a given year, expecting it do well in the next. Trades at an attractive multiple.

BUY

What happens to this if there's a recession? Pays a good dividend. The new CEO is unpopular in the bank because of layoffs, but he's building the bank in the long haul. He likes BNS because of its investments in emerging markets. Recession: if Canadians start losing jobs, this will be a problem. Western Canada is already in a brutal recession though not the whole country. Canadian banks will get caught in a national recession. If you want to avoid this, then buy American banks.

SELL

They are bearish in banks. They just sold this one recently. He is out of the sector 100%.

TOP PICK

It has lagged the banking group. In 2018 they were busy doing acquisitions in south America. They have a good focus on costs. They will integrate their acquisitions. This is a good time to get in. (Analysts’ price target is $81.78)

TOP PICK

The most international bank, great exposure to South America and Mexico. Last year was tense with the trade negotiations. Valuation isn't at a premium anymore. Compelling buy now. Has been investing heavily in changes brought on by technology. Yield is 4.8%. (Analysts’ price target is $81.88)

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Jan 17/18, Down 10%) Didn't pay off last year, but none of the banks did. Likes it because they deployed a lot of capital.

TOP PICK

Has been a core holding for many years. Confidence is as strong as ever with the recent reset in the valuations. Canada's third largest bank. Most globally ambitious, with established footprint in Mexico and South America. Have been making acquisitions. Internal efficiency levers to pull. Earnings grow about 7% compounded over last 5 years. Should continue to outperform the TSX, which it's done for last 17/25 years. Yield is 4.8%. (Analysts’ price target is $82.00)

BUY

BNS-T vs. BAC-N. He owns the Canadian banks. Most of the US banks have been bankrupt in his career. Canadian banks are better regulated. You might make more money in the US within a couple of years but not after 5 years.

COMMENT

BMO or BNS? He slightly favours BNS. But BMO is still a good company. All the top 5 Canadian banks are solid. BMO may lag behind is some areas. At these prices, both are good value.

TOP PICK

The Canadian banks are very cheap today. An oligopolistic structure, which produces over 40% return on their domestic banking business. It trades under 10 times 2019 PE. It is bulking up in its international asset management business, especially into Latin America. Yield 5%. (Analysts’ price target is $82.15)

BUY

The worst Canadian bank performer last year. Usually, the worst bank in one year does well the next. BNS does worse when there are international worries (like China now). BNS does a good job and its ROE is good for the first time in a while. Likely, BNS will rise with its Canadian peers.

WATCH

Bought as part of a trading pattern, but it's broken support. So you wait for a rally back up to support, and then you decide if it can break through or you have to sell it. If it looks as though everything is going down, you look for opportunities to sell.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Dec 06/17, Down 13%) BNS had problems early this year with acquisitions, but long-term these purchases made sense (money manager in Canada and Latin America). They likley paid too much, but markets always say this. It's been the best performing Canadian banks since summer. All banks will see 5-7% growth.

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