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Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO)

112.36

-0.75 (0.66%)

as of Jun 5, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Jun 6, 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 among experts. While many see it as a long-term hold with solid fundamentals, including a strong dividend yield of around 4.5%, there are concerns about its lagging performance compared to peers and uncertainty surrounding its recent strategic decisions, such as the investment in KEY. Some analysts express optimism about the new management's direction and potential for growth, particularly in U.S. and international markets, while highlighting improvements in capital ratios and clean-ups in operations. Despite a recent uptick in share price and general strength in Canadian banks, several experts recommend caution, suggesting trimming positions or holding off on new investments until clearer opportunities arise due to concerns over the housing market and the credit cycle. Overall, BNS is recognized for its international focus and potential for recovery but still faces questions about its strategic execution and market position.

Consensus

Hold

Valuation

Undervalued

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BUY

Stock got a little ahead of itself and has pulled back a bit. The long term story is intact. Reasonable value at this price.

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WAIT

His favourite among the Canadian banks and thinks their earnings are going to be good. Have the best branch operations in Canada. Also likes their Latin American operations. Expects their dividends to rise moderately. That being said, they are at an all time high, so it doesn't look cheap. Would wait for their earnings to come out.

BUY

This is a keeper. If we had a recession in 2006, that would be the major risk for the banks. (He doesn't forcast that but a slower type of economy.)

BUY

Positive on bank stocks because they are very solid companies in Canada. The National (NA-T) is his first choice, but likes this one with its international play..

BUY

In the short term, with moves in interest rates, it will probably be a lackluster performer, but at the same time you are collecting a good dividend.

BUY

If you're into market timing, you could sit on your cash here and look for $40/41. A good choice in banks. Has managed to avoid all the pitfalls that other banks have fallen into. Has foreign exposure. Good solid management.

TOP PICK

Earning a return on equity of about 20%. Dividend has been consistantly increased. Very well positioned internationally. Relatively safe place to be. 3% dividend.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick June 23/05. Up 5.5%.) Thinks it will do some catch up to the other banks. The best managed bank with terrific efficiency.

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HOLD

The sector does very well from the end of September to the end of December. This one has hit an all time high. Looks great on the charts.

DON'T BUY

Canadian banks are puzzling him a little. They've hung in very well while some of the US banks have made 52 week lows in the last couple of weeks. The Cdn banks' strength indicates a little bit of a risk. If his forcasts of the markets turning down next year are right, expect the banks to suffer a bit of a pullback. Expect Scotia to hit some resistance very shortly.

BUY

A very solid bank. Has underperformed a lot of the other banks in the last little while. Has a lot of excess capital and if you take this out, it is probably one of the cheaper ones around. Would like to see them use this as a share buy back or pay it out to shareholders. Good franchise in Latin America.

BUY

Lagging other banks, because people perceive it to be expensive from a multiple perspective. Have lots of excess capital and if you take this off the stock price, it is actually one of the cheaper banks in the country. Great franchice in Latin America and in Canada.

BUY

Has lots of opportunities to make acquisitions, increase dividends, etc. simply because they have excess capital.

BUY

Should have good growth.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick June 23/05. Up 1%.) Bank has done great, but the stock hasn't done anything for a year. A little undervalued at the moment.

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