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Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO)

124.70

+2.03 (1.65%)

as of Jul 28, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Jul 28, 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 received mixed reviews from various experts, reflecting a balance of optimism and concerns regarding its performance and strategy. While some analysts highlight its solid yields and potential for recovery, especially with the banking sector's overall health, others criticize its weaker growth compared to peers and challenges posed by its international exposure. The bank's recent strategic shift toward North America and its investment in KEY have sparked debate about its future direction. Overall, the dividend yield remains attractive at approximately 4.5%, making it appealing for income-focused investors. However, the consensus indicates that BNS may continue to lag behind its main competitors in terms of growth and valuation trends.

Consensus

Mixed

Valuation

Undervalued

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BUY

He works for them so leaves them to other analysts. There is a trend for banks to boost dividends.

BUY

PE ratio is attractive. Has no exposure to sovereign debt or the US. Operates in Latin America, Caribbean and Canada. Perfect balance sheet. Strong dividend increases. (See Top Picks.)

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.

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