BNS Bank of Nova Scotia

$73.97

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Latest Earnings Insight

As the Bank of Nova Scotia gears up for its earnings release on December 2, investors are keenly focused on its ability to navigate the evolving financial landscape, particularly given its substantial market cap of over $82 billion. The bank's anticipated earnings per share (EPS) of $1.30 and revenue estimate of $6.70 billion suggest a steady performance, yet the whisper number of $1.38 indicates that market insiders are expecting a slightly stronger showing. This subtle optimism may be driven by the bank's strategic initiatives to enhance digital banking services and expand its international footprint, which could potentially bolster its earnings beyond the consensus estimate. With no recent news to sway sentiment drastically, the focus remains on how well the bank can leverage its strategic decisions to meet or exceed these expectations, providing a clearer picture of its financial health and growth trajectory.

Updated On 1/6/2026

About Bank of Nova Scotia

The Bank of Nova Scotia offers various banking products and services in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Peru, Chile, Colombia, the Caribbean and Central America, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Halifax, Canada.

Website: https://www.scotiabank.com

Sector
FINANCE
Industry
STATE COMMERCIAL BANKS
Exchange
NYSE
Country
USA
Currency
USD
Fiscal Year End
October
CIK
9631
Address
44 KING STREET WEST, SCOTIA PLAZA 8TH FL., TORONTO, ON, CA
Valuation
Market Cap
$59.13B
P/E Ratio
13.68
PEG Ratio
1.39
Price to Book
1.11
Performance
EPS
$3.47
Dividend Yield
6.25%
Profit Margin
23.30%
ROE
8.01%
Technicals
50D MA
$48.55
200D MA
$50.65
52W High
$55.39
52W Low
$41.78
Fundamentals
Shares Outstanding
1B
Target Price
$52.83
Beta
1.04

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BNS News & Sentiment

Dec 30, 2025 • StreetInsider NEUTRAL
Form 424B2 BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA
This SEC filing (Form 424B2) from The Bank of Nova Scotia details a $30,595,400 offering of Trigger Autocallable GEARS linked to an unequally weighted basket of five equity indices, due December 31, 2030. The document outlines the investment description, key features like the automatic call and contingent principal repayment, associated risks including loss of principal and creditworthiness of BNS, and tax considerations for investors. It also provides hypothetical examples of returns and explains the distribution plan and potential conflicts of interest.
Dec 30, 2025 • StreetInsider NEUTRAL
Form FWP BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA Filed by: BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA
The Bank of Nova Scotia has filed Form FWP for a Senior Note Program, Series A Equity Linked Securities, specifically Market Linked Securities – Auto-Callable with Contingent Coupon with Memory Feature and Contingent Downside Principal at Risk Securities. These securities are linked to the performance of common stock in Blackstone Inc., KKR & Co. Inc., and Blue Owl Capital Inc., with a stated maturity date of January 19, 2029. Investors face risks including potential loss of principal if the lowest performing underlying stock falls below its downside threshold, and returns are limited to contingent coupon payments.
Dec 30, 2025 • Seeking Alpha BULLISH
Scotiabank: Solid And Intact Fundamentals And Dividend Yields Reiterate A Buy (NYSE:BNS)
Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) is reiterated as a buy due to its robust fundamentals, a stable Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) ratio of 13.2%, and an attractive 4.4% dividend yield. The bank's diversified loan portfolio and strong capital adequacy provide resilience against macroeconomic volatility. Despite appearing overvalued, its price trend aligns with revenue and book value growth, and technical indicators remain bullish though caution is advised for short-term profit-taking.
Dec 29, 2025 • StreetInsider NEUTRAL
Form FWP BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA Filed by: BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA
This SEC filing from The Bank of Nova Scotia details a Form FWP for a Senior Note Program, Series A Equity Linked Securities. These Market Linked Securities are Auto-Callable with a Contingent Coupon and Memory Feature, and Contingent Downside Principal at Risk, linked to the common stock of Oklo Inc., due January 22, 2027. The filing outlines the terms, including the contingent coupon payment structure, automatic call provisions, maturity payment amount, and various associated risks for potential investors.
Dec 29, 2025 • MarketBeat NEUTRAL
Marathon Asset Management Ltd Sells 68,889 Shares of Bank of Nova Scotia (The) $BNS
Marathon Asset Management Ltd reduced its stake in Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS) by 5.6% in Q3, selling 68,889 shares. Despite this sale, BNS remains its 10th-largest holding, valued at $75.18 million. The bank recently declared a quarterly dividend of $1.10 (5.9% yield) and reported Q3 earnings that surpassed analyst estimates.
Dec 26, 2025 • MarketBeat NEUTRAL
The Bank of Nova Scotia (TSE:BNS) Given Average Rating of "Hold" by Brokerages
The Bank of Nova Scotia (TSE:BNS) has received an average "Hold" rating from twelve analysts, with eight recommending hold and four recommending buy. The average 12-month target price is C$93.85, although several analysts recently raised their price targets. The bank reported quarterly EPS of C$1.93 on C$9.77 billion revenue and recently declared a quarterly dividend of C$1.10.
Sentiment Snapshot

Average Sentiment Score:

0.179
50 articles with scored sentiment

Overall Sentiment:

Bullish

BNS Reported Earnings

Aug 26, 2025
Jul 31, 2025 (Pre market)
0.12 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $1.84
  • Estimate: $1.72
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 7.0%
May 27, 2025
Apr 30, 2025 (Pre market)
-0.05 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $1.52
  • Estimate: $1.57
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: -3.2%
Feb 25, 2025
Jan 31, 2025 (Pre market)
0.09 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $1.76
  • Estimate: $1.67
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 5.4%
Dec 03, 2024
Oct 31, 2024 (Pre market)
-0.03 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $1.57
  • Estimate: $1.60
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: -1.9%
Aug 27, 2024
Jul 31, 2024 (Pre market)
0.01 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $1.63
  • Estimate: $1.62
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 0.6%
May 28, 2024
Apr 30, 2024 (Pre market)
0.02 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $1.58
  • Estimate: $1.56
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 1.3%
Feb 27, 2024
Jan 31, 2024 (Pre market)
0.08 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $1.69
  • Estimate: $1.61
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 5.0%
Nov 28, 2023
Oct 31, 2023 (Pre market)
-0.39 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $1.26
  • Estimate: $1.65
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: -23.6%
Aug 29, 2023
Jul 31, 2023 (Pre market)
0.0 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $1.73
  • Estimate: $1.73
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 0.0%

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