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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 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 garnered mixed reviews from experts, showcasing its strengths and weaknesses. While many analysts appreciate its strong dividend yield, which stands at around 4.5% to 4.6%, and its focus on international diversification, particularly in Latin America, concerns remain regarding its recent strategic decisions and overall performance relative to peers. The consensus indicates that although BNS has potential, particularly with new management and an operational turnaround, it has lagged behind other Canadian banks in terms of pricing and growth. Analysts suggest monitoring the stock closely, with advice ranging from holding positions to being cautious about new investments due to uncertainties tied to its acquisition strategies and market position. Overall, BNS appears to be in a transitional phase, with some experts optimistic about future improvements in valuation and growth prospects.

Consensus

Mixed

Valuation

Undervalued

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BUY ON WEAKNESS

He has his eye on this one. Would like it in the mid-$40s. Likes their exposure outside of North America.

BUY

He is underweight financials. Good results from BMO this morning. Canadian banks in general had a pretty big tailwind lending to Canadians. And will now be a headwind with debt levels being so high now. Definitely a good place for along term outlook.

TOP PICK

Likes the international flavor. Canada’s most internationally diversified bank. Best for credit discipline. Fewer surprises in terms of loan losses. Sells for a premium but worth it because of stability it supplies to a portfolio.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick July 22/10. Up 13.32%.)

BUY

One of their larger holdings within the banking sector. The impact of credit on BNS in 2008 was minimal. They are a very well managed and disciplined company. They will be a consistent performer.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick June 3/10. Up 15.8%.) Still likes. (See Top Picks.)

TOP PICK

Has most developed emerging markets. Takes advantage of current weakness in bank shares to acquire.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick June 4/10. Up 25.04%.) Still pulling a huge amount of their growth from outside of North America. Also in Mexico. Thinks they will continue to outperform.

TOP PICK

Likes its international exposure in Latin America, Caribbean and increasingly Asia. Gets a third of its earnings from outside Canada. Not in the US. Addressed its weakness in asset management with the Dundee acquisition. Also has emerging market exposure. Just raised its dividend again. 3.6% dividend

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick June 2/10. Up 17.56%.)

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Would like to see it down to $56 but not a bad place to buy it now. He has 4 banks.

BUY

High quality name with good international exposure. Efficiently run. Always has the lowest operating ratio. Likes banks as a group and are in a good position to increase dividends.

DON'T BUY

Generally likes the banking group. Dividend increase is expected later this year. Their international operations are a good platform for growth and they are making good inroads and making market share. A little expensive relative to the rest of the banks.

BUY

Banks are still fairly valued at these levels. Had a great quarter. This was one of 2 that increased their dividend. AT 10-11X earnings they are fair value. Good dividend.

BUY

Still his favourite bank. They avoided the siren song of the US and buy US assets and pay too much for them. Where they did expand they did very well – Caribbean, South America and South East Asia. Raised its dividend a quarter earlier than he expected. Still room for this bank to improve.

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