BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA (BNS.CA) Forecast, Price Target & Analyst Ratings
TSX:BNS • CA0641491075
98.03 CAD
-1.68 (-1.68%)
Last: Mar 6, 2026, 07:00 PM
View the latest analyst price targets, stock forecast, EPS estimates, revenue projections, revisions, full estimates, rating distribution and upgrades/downgrades for BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA (BNS.CA).
Forecast Snapshot
Consensus Price Target
CA$109.36
+ 11.56% Upside
Next Earnings Forecast
Release DateMay 27, 2026
PeriodQ2 / 2026
EPS EstimateCA$1.95
Revenue Estimate9.721B
ChartMill Buy Consensus
67.37%
Weighted Analyst Rating Score
Price Target Details & History
Consensus Price Target and Range
Mean target
CA$109.36
Upside
+ 11.56%
From current price of CA$98.03 to mean target of CA$109.36, Based on 19 analyst forecasts
Low
CA$97.97
Median
CA$109.14
High
CA$123.90
Price Target Revisions
1 Month
5.26%
3 Months
6.61%
Price Target Summary
19 analysts have analysed BNS.CA and the average price target is 109.36 CAD. This implies a price increase of 11.56% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 98.03.
The average price target has been revised upward by 6.61% in the past 3 months.
Analyst Ratings & History
Current Analyst Ratings
Analyst Ratings History
Analyst Ratings Consensus
ChartMill Buy Consensus
67.37%
BNS.CA was analyzed by 19 analysts. The buy percentage consensus is at 67. So analysts seem to be have mildly positive about BNS.CA.
In the previous month the buy percentage consensus was at a similar level.
BNS.CA was analyzed by 19 analysts, which is quite many. So the average rating should be quite meaningful.
Recent Upgrades & Downgrades
| Date | Firm | Action | From → To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-02 | Desjardins Securities | Maintains | Hold -> Hold |
| 2025-12-12 | Canaccord Genuity | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2025-12-11 | CIBC Capital Markets | Maintains | Neutral -> Neutral |
| 2025-09-15 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2023-08-29 | Credit Suisse | Maintains | Neutral -> Neutral |
| 2023-08-28 | CIBC Capital Markets | Maintains | Neutral -> Neutral |
| 2023-08-28 | Desjardins Securities | Maintains | Hold -> Hold |
| 2023-08-28 | TD Securities | Maintains | Hold -> Hold |
| 2023-06-06 | Desjardins Securities | Downgrade | Buy -> Hold |
| 2022-12-14 | STA Research | Maintains | Underperform |
| 2022-12-14 | Fundamental Research | Reiterate | Buy |
| 2022-12-13 | Fundamental Research | Maintains | Buy |
| 2022-11-30 | Keefe Bruyette Woods Capital | Downgrade | |
| 2022-11-30 | RBC Royalbank | Upgrade | Sector Perform |
| 2022-11-30 | National Bank of Canada Financial | Downgrade | |
| 2022-11-30 | BMO Financial | Downgrade | Market Perform |
| 2022-11-30 | CIBC Capital Markets | Downgrade | Neutral |
| 2022-11-30 | Cormark Securities | Downgrade | |
| 2022-11-30 | Barclays | Downgrade | |
| 2022-11-29 | CIBC Capital Markets | Maintains | Neutral |
| 2022-11-24 | Morningstar Inc. | Maintains | Buy |
| 2022-11-24 | STA Research | Maintains | Underperform |
| 2022-11-22 | Keefe Bruyette Woods Capital | Downgrade | |
| 2022-11-22 | Credit Suisse | Downgrade | |
| 2022-11-18 | Keefe Bruyette Woods Capital | Downgrade |
Next Earnings Forecast Details
Next Earnings Details
Release DateMay 27, 2026
PeriodQ2 / 2026
EPS EstimateCA$1.95
Revenue Estimate9.721B
Revenue Q2Q7.06%
EPS Q2Q27.98%
Number of Analysts13
Next Earnings Revisions
Revenue (1 Month)
0.74%
Revenue (3 Months)
0.18%
EPS (1 Month)
-0.02%
EPS (3 Months)
-0.02%
Next Earnings Summary
BNS.CA is expected to report earnings on 5/27/2026. The consensus EPS estimate for the next earnings is 1.95 CAD and the consensus revenue estimate is 9.72B CAD.
The next earnings revenue estimate has been revised upward by 0.18% in the past 3 months.
Full Analyst Estimates
Yearly Earnings Per Share (EPS), Revenue, EBIT, EBITDA and Operating Margin Analyst Estimates
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue YoY % growth | 32.214B 2.54% | 33.67B 4.52% | 37.741B 12.09% | 39.979B 5.93% | 41.909B 4.83% | 42.74B 1.98% | 43.886B 2.68% | 45.409B 3.47% | |
| EBITDA YoY % growth | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| EBIT YoY % growth | N/A -6.06% | N/A 4.13% | N/A 14.97% | 18.195B 7.09% | 19.199B 5.52% | 18.692B -2.64% | 20.229B 8.22% | 21.01B 3.86% | |
| Operating Margin | N/A | N/A | N/A | 45.51% | 45.81% | 43.73% | 46.09% | 46.27% | |
| EPS YoY % growth | 6.54 -22.97% | 6.47 -1.07% | 7.09 9.58% | 8.26 16.45% | 9.32 12.83% | 10.31 10.62% | 9.49 -7.87% | 9.93 4.56% |
All data in CAD
Quarterly Earnings Per Share (EPS), Revenue, EBIT and EBITDA Analyst Estimates
| Q2 / 26 | Q3 / 26 | Q4 / 26 | Q1 / 27 | Q2 / 27 | Q3 / 27 | Q4 / 27 | Q1 / 28 | Q2 / 28 | Q3 / 28 | Q4 / 28 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS Q2Q % growth | 1.95 27.98% | 2.11 12.44% | 2.14 10.84% | 2.20 7.40% | 2.18 12.09% | 2.36 11.47% | 2.41 12.66% | 2.57 16.51% | 2.50 14.87% | 2.68 13.59% | 2.69 11.47% |
| Revenue Q2Q % growth | 9.721B 7.06% | 10.084B 6.30% | 10.17B 3.74% | 10.298B 6.76% | 10.163B 4.55% | 10.543B 4.55% | 10.714B 5.35% | 10.576B 2.70% | 10.279B 1.14% | 10.567B 0.23% | 10.811B 0.91% |
| EBITDA Q2Q % growth | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| EBIT Q2Q % growth | 4.247B 5.23% | 4.488B 5.82% | 4.646B 7.82% | 4.618B 4.17% | 4.594B 8.17% | 4.759B 6.04% | 4.792B 3.14% | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
All data in CAD
Yearly Earnings Per Share (EPS) and Revenue Trends vs Historical Data
Long Term Forward Growth Forecast Summary
Long Term EPS Growth (CAGR)
EPS Next 3 Year
13.28%
EPS Next 5 Year
6.96%
Long Term Revenue Growth (CAGR)
Revenue Next 3 Year
4.28%
Revenue Next 5 Year
3.80%
Long Term EBIT Growth (CAGR)
EBIT Next 3 Year
N/A
EBIT Next 5 Year
N/A
BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA / BNS.CA Forecast FAQ
What is the price target for BNS stock?
19 analysts have analysed BNS.CA and the average price target is 109.36 CAD. This implies a price increase of 11.56% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 98.03.
Can you provide the upcoming earnings date for BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA?
BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA (BNS.CA) will report earnings on 2026-05-27.
What are the consensus estimates for BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA (BNS.CA) next earnings?
The consensus EPS estimate for the next earnings of BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA (BNS.CA) is 1.95 CAD and the consensus revenue estimate is 9.72B CAD.
How many analysts have analysed BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA (BNS.CA)?
The number of analysts covering BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA (BNS.CA) is 19.