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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

Has a 93% chance of outperforming the market. The ROE level is 21.4%. Rate of growth in profitability is very strong.

TOP PICK

All the five major banks are great. This is international. Good yield. Good management.

BUY

Has the best international records in the banks. Likes this one.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Mar 1/05. Up 18%.) Still likes. All of the banks are reporting very good return on equity and this one has been reporting ROE’s around 20%. Earnings could go from $3.16 last year to $3.55 this year and even $3.80 next year. Yield of 3.4%.

BUY

This is one of her favourite stocks. She likes the exposure ot Latin America and South America. She really likes the management. This stock is less expensive than the other banks. Believes it is a good time to get into it.

BUY

Recommends having exposure to banks in your portfolio. This is his favourite bank. He likes it and continues to buy it.

BUY

Bank stocks are a good place to be. They are moving into China. They will probably raise their dividends this year.

BUY

Good diversification in Latin America. Probably a little more defensive than some of the other names out there.

HOLD

Exposed to the mining sector, so as commodity prices drop, deals will start to dry up too. Nothing wrong with hanging onto your bank as the dividend growth you're going to get over time is going to give you a huge yield regardless of the stock price.

HOLD

We are in an environment now where there is a headwind for the banks. Is now using banks for trading gains rather than “buy and hold”. He owns all the banks. If you own, continue to hold.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Mar 1/05. Up 24.5%.) Best known Canadian bank for their international presence and are currently looking at Malaysia. Thinks earnings are going to be about $3.50 this year. 3.4% yield.

BUY

Anything with a dividend yield attached to it will be a leader. Banks have a great record of bumping their dividends along the way. A safe haven for investors who are moving into a more defensive position.

BUY

Expects there will continue to be dividend increases. Likes the banks and, although loan loss provisions have crept up a bit, but should be extremely manageable in 2007. Foreign assets are extremely profitable.

COMMENT

Banks have reported very good numbers. With interest rates peaking, and maybe declining, there is probably no valuation pressure. Can see 10% growth in the Banks. Prefers Toronto Dominion (TD-T).

BUY

Their international strategy is really starting to come through. Their last earnings statement shows they are making good money off this.

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