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Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO)

122.67

-0.06 (0.05%)

as of Jul 27, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Jul 27, 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 elicited mixed reviews from experts. Some highlight its strong positioning for future growth due to investments in GenAI and a favorable regulatory environment that allows for increased lending capacity. However, others express concerns about BNS's performance relative to its Canadian peers, noting it as the weakest among them despite a decent dividend yield of around 4.5% and recent strategic moves to invest in the U.S. market through KEY. While some analysts see potential for long-term gains, particularly with the new CEO at the helm, others urge caution citing stagnant loan growth and rising provisions for credit losses (PCLs). The overall sentiment reflects a blend of optimism for its turnaround and skepticism about its ability to catch up to its competitors amidst ongoing economic challenges.

Consensus

Mixed

Valuation

Undervalued

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BUY

Bank stocks tend to be hurt by rising interest rates, but not like we solved a decade ago. Likes their long-term strategy, especially international diversification.

BUY

His favourite bank. Strong branch network. Good wealth management. Starting to get terrific performance out of South America.

BUY

In a good up trend line. If it should drop below $33/34, the stock starts to fall below its 200 day moving average and you should get out.

HOLD

At a point in the trading cycle where banks are a little more out of favor than insurance companies.

BUY

One of their favorite banks. Has a great future and probably will be merged with another bank.

BUY

Likes the banks. Banks have had a big run. Keeping an eye out on the interest rates.

BUY

Positive on the banks.

BUY

Have done a tremendous job. Have an attractive and growing international franchise. Dividend. Also good on the retail side.

BUY

Banks are not cheap any more but still expects to see 10% upside from here to the end of the year. Low risk.

HOLD

One of larger holdings. Like it a lot. Wonderful job managing. Everything seems to be in place. Bank stocks aren't terrific bargans

BUY

Reasonably valued. Profitable. Should continue to see earnings and dividend growth.

BUY

An excellent bank. Well run on the retail side. Likes their international dimension.

BUY

Has shown an ability to generate capital and pay down debt and buyback stock. Like their international growth strategy. Dividend payments are increasing.

BUY

Performing very well. Good dividend. Expect Banks to trade higher.

BUY

Reported very good fourth-quarter profits. There will be a stock split. Doesn't see a tremendous upside move in the next month. Will continue to move as long as rates stay low.

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