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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

Likes it a lot. Has a model price of $48.13, a 17% differential.

DON'T BUY

If there is a recession, this will hit the bank stocks. Always worried about the derivitives. Historically, Canadian bank stocks, over the last 5 years, performed better than any other bank stocks in the world. Expects the air to be let out of the balloon with a lot of dangers.

BUY

2 favourite banks are Bank of Nova Scotia and TD (TD-T). This is a good buying opportunity here. Likes its international diversification. Has been quietly and consitently investing abroad and very successfully. Could probably see 8/10% return.

BUY

Banking sector would be his favourite for the long term. The historical 10 year return for the banking sector was 13%. Would love the entry point to be a little lower, but not a long term place to be.

BUY

Likes all the Canadian banks. They have reserves greater than all the loans they have potentially identified as being bad. Solid balance sheets. They all trade around 12 X earnings. Dividend yields from about 2.5% to 3.5%. Getting paid more than you would on a GIC.

BUY

Likes the financial services. Doesn't seem to be involved in any of the Enron problems. The most international of the Canadian banks. Will be one of the banks that participates in any bank mergers. Well run.

DON'T BUY

Banks have been in an uptrend now for almost 30 months, they are running out of time.

BUY

Over the last couple of years, his model price has constantly moved up with all the banks. Pretty well likes all the banks except for the Commerce (CM-T). There's a buying opportunity.

BUY

Should not have Enron problems like the CIBC (CM-T) did. They have been focused on the consumer end of the business for a long time. A very profitable area of the market. One of the best banks.

BUY

Really well managed company. Recent management transition went very well. No large US expansion on the horizon for now. Seems to be going more internationally. Good long term growth strategy that he likes.

BUY

Financials have rallied because interest rates have stayed stable. The question is will bank stocks get cheaper when interst rates rise. Doesn't thinks so because they are still trading at reasonable valuations of 12/13 X earnings. You are still earning 3/4%.

BUY

Her 2 favourite banks are the TD (TD-T) and this one. If there is a bank merger, it is likely to be an acquisitor. Likes is international exposure.

BUY

One of the best of the Canadian banks. Long term outlook is tremendous. International operations. Good leadership.

HOLD

A great low cost operator. Have some great assets in S. America with some growth. Valuation is reasonable.

BUY

One of her 2 favourite banks. Has lagged the other banks in the last 6 months. Will continue to generate good returns. Working hard on its retail division.

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