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Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO)

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112.36

-0.75 (0.66%)

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

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Jun 5, 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 experts, highlighting its strong dividend yield and international focus, particularly in Latin America. While many analysts appreciate its valuation being relatively low compared to peers, there are concerns about strategic direction due to its recent investments. The bank is viewed positively for its turnaround potential under new management, yet some analysts caution about potential credit issues and the broader economic landscape affecting its performance. Overall, experts express a sense of cautious optimism, suggesting it is a solid long-term hold but emphasizing the importance of timing for new purchases.

Consensus

Hold

Valuation

Undervalued

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BUY

The most international of all the banks. Financials are strong. Earnings in the last quarter were weaker than usual. A good buy and hold.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick June 3/04. Up 4.2%.) Model price is coming back a little. Continue to hold. National Bank is #1 followed by Royal, TD and Bank of Nova Scotia.

BUY

Has a very tough job on its hands. Generating about $400 million every quarter in excess capital and want to make 20% on this capital which will be tough to do. Good for long-term hold.

BUY

Q: Is overweighting banks rather than holding cash a good strategy? A: Works well over a 3/5 year time horizon.

TOP PICK

Great management team over years. International diversifications, which are very profitable businness for them. Lowest cost bank. Extremely efficient.

BUY

Probably the most profitable bank. The capital market part of the Bank has been going very well. Internationally diversified.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Has tended to trade over $36 and then pull back. Try to buy a $35 or under. Very good international exposure.

PAST TOP PICK

(Past top pick June 3/04. Up 5%.) Likes all the banks.

TOP PICK

Likes the financial sector. Has a pretty steep yield curve and good credit quality. Margins for the banks should be good. Have made some good acquisitions and has a good product mix.

TOP PICK

All of the banks are generating significant amounts of excess capital. The Bank of Nova Scotia has the best opportunity to deploy their capital outside of the country, possibly in Asia. Expects they have a good strategy for this.

BUY

Management has always been able to avoid falling into a trend. A pretty good yield. They have growth sectors outside of Canada. A good core position to hold.

DON'T BUY

Banks have done a very good job at growth but the earnings growth rate has peaked. Reasonably priced but hard to see them moving higher.

HOLD

Improving economy will help. Good one to hold.

WEAK BUY

One of the lower risk banks. Banks are now having a tremendous amount of difficulty because of interest rates, concerns of domestic businesses and prospects for international businesses. Feels the banks are dead money for a while.

BUY

All the banks are cheap and this has a mid 20% upside.

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