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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

Likes the banks. Dividends should be safe. Government may favour bank mergers in the near future.

BUY

Good opportunities. At a good price. Also like Royal and TD.

DON'T BUY

Banks are still too high.

BUY

Banks have dropped because of loan losses re: bankruptcies. Banks are still a good core holding for portfolios. RBC is first choice.

BUY

One of the strongest performing banks. Could drop 10%.

BUY

Should continue to increase their earnings.

BUY

Prefers over RBC.

BUY

Likes the banks. BNS is #1 and the cheapest. Royal is the most expensive, but worth it because of their leadership.

DON'T BUY

Banks have outperformed so strongly they are over owned. Valuations are high.

TOP PICK

Most efficient of the Canadian Banks. Argentina problems are done. Retail branches are making money.

BUY

Banks are well positioned over the next two years. Rising interest rates will not affect banks like they did historically. Relatively cheap. Prefers BNS, Royal and TD.

DON'T BUY

Not a fan of banks. Expects continuing high loan loss provisions.

DON'T BUY

Increase in interest rates will put a squeeze on the banks. They are overvalued now.

BUY

Banks are going through some problems. Will be OK on a medium term. A solid bank.

PAST TOP PICK

(Was a top pick on Jan 17 up 12.5%) Still likes, but CIBC is his favourite and also likes Royal.

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