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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

Just raised their dividend and could continue increasing it down the road.

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BUY ON WEAKNESS

Has been over bought. Wait for a bit of a pull backto about $53/54 in the summer months.

TOP PICK

Good solid yield. Great retail franchise. In a solid position for any merger.

TOP PICK

Best leveraged of the big 5 banks. Looking for a US acquisition, so the strong Canadian dollar will give them an advantage.

BUY

Still sees some upside. Concerned because the strength of the Canadian economy and the affect the stronger dollar will have on possible interest rate increases.

BUY

Has been performing well. Looks good, especially a a takeover/merger.

BUY

Has reasonable potential for the next one to three years. Has a strong retail network. Its international operation is pretty good.

BUY

Took its membership of the Mexican bank up to 91% at a good price.

BUY

The banks didn't correct as expected, but continued to rise. Likes the recent acquisition in Mexico.

BUY

Well run. Wealth management side is on a good platform and can be leveraged going forward. Loan book is in good condition.

BUY

Solid investments. Should continue with its earnings growth. Has a dividend. Fairly valued.

PAST TOP PICK

(Was a top pick on Mar 26. Up 4%.) Still likes.

TOP PICK

Selling at 12 X trailing earnings. 2 X book value. A 3% yield.

BUY

Good exposure to the credit market.

BUY

This and Royal are the best of the banks.

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Most Recent Experts

Larry Berman CFA, CMT, CTA

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Greg Newman

Scotia Wealth Management

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