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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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TOP PICK

10/11 X earnings. Good dividend. Good price.

TOP PICK

Low multiple. Of all the banks, it has the best chance to make an acquisition in the US.

BUY

Well managed. Likes their Mexican holdings.

BUY

TD, Commerce and BNS will probably perform better going forward as they come out of their credit problems.

PAST TOP PICK

(Was a top pick on Sept 25. Up 19%.) Still likes.

BUY

Medium risk and some upside left.

TOP PICK

All the banks were top pick on Aug 1st and has been chosen again this time. Good dividends and good prices.

BUY

Banking sector has been hit because of loan losses. Should start moving up.

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BUY

Good management and international holdings.

HOLD

Good management.

WAIT

Possibly has risks in telecom/power producers.

TOP PICK

Have been quick to write off their problem assets. Good management. 3.1% yield. P/E = 11.

STRONG BUY

Financials have been oversold. A solid holding.

DON'T BUY

Banks could still give out some negative news.

DON'T BUY

Only like TD #1 and RY #2 at this time.

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