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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) presents a mixed outlook according to various experts. Some believe it is well-positioned to benefit from improvements in the regulatory environment, strong dividends, and strategic focus on North America and technological advancements, while others express concerns over its lagging performance compared to peers and ongoing challenges in international markets. Issues such as a weaker dividend growth compared to other major banks and a slow adaptation to market changes have been highlighted. Additionally, sentiments regarding the bank's prospects vary, with some analysts advocating for a hold strategy and others suggesting potential trimming of positions. Overall, BNS is considered a long-term hold by some, given its attractive yield and strategic initiatives under new management, despite a cautious short-term outlook.

Consensus

Mixed

Valuation

Undervalued

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TOP PICK

The most efficiently run of the Canadian banks. This is the non-North American international strategy. Looking to acquiring a bank in Chile.

HOLD

Prices dropped considerably as have most of the banks around the world. Given its international exposure and commitment to dividend increases, this will be a long-term winner. Wouldn't buy any bank in the short term.

BUY

Has pulled back and is now trading at a discount in terms of multiples to its peers. Feels this is unwarranted. Good price. Good dividend.

BUY

Because of their international exposure it will provide the least amount of downside risk and could be the best bank on the upside.

BUY

Likes this bank..

DON'T BUY

Model price has been coming down and is currently at $54.56. Only about an 8% upside. In his ranking, National Bank (NA-T) has a 25% positive, Royal (RY-T) is only 8%, Bank of Montréal (BMO-T) is 7.5%, Commerce (CM-T) is right on its model price and Toronto Dominion (TD-T) is actually negative by about 4%.

BUY

Any of the large Canadian banks are good to buy on a pullback. This is the most international of all Canadian banks.

HOLD

Great bank. ROE is about 20%. Going forward, if there is ever a hiccup in the Latin American sector the price would suffer. Because of this, he would prefer Royal (RY-T) or Toronto Dominion (TD-T).

WEAK BUY

Has always shown great expertise in developing their international asset base, specifically South America, Mexico. A little hesitant about banks in this stage of the cycle with only a 10% return.

BUY

Hollinger has a lawsuit for $50 million, which to a bank is not serious. She doesn't think there's any merit in it. Earnings growth rate looks excellent. Well-run bank.

DON'T BUY

All the banks look terrible, which is a reflection of the bank environment.

BUY

One of the few banks in Canada that has an emerging market exposure. On Private wealth management side they are moving forward.

BUY

Believes Bank of Canada will increase interest rates by a quarter-point in July and that this is priced into the stock today. Greater growth potential than any of the other major banks.

HOLD

Banks as a whole are very compelling long-term investments. Well-run bank with a great international franchise. Dividends and earnings growth will continue.

COMMENT

International exposure is an advantage in this market. The weakness is more in the US then in the developing countries.

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