BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA (BNS) Stock Price, Forecast & Analysis

NYSE:BNS • CA0641491075

75.56 USD
-0.19 (-0.25%)
At close: Mar 2, 2026
74.53 USD
-1.03 (-1.36%)
Pre-Market: 3/3/2026, 8:09:11 AM

BNS Key Statistics, Chart & Performance

Key Statistics
Market Cap93.29B
Revenue(TTM)38.02B
Net Income(TTM)8.39B
Shares1.23B
Float1.23B
52 Week High78.28
52 Week Low44.09
Yearly Dividend3.46
Dividend Yield4.25%
EPS(TTM)5.4
PE13.99
Fwd PE11.09
Earnings (Next)05-27
IPO1980-03-17
Sector
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryBanks
GICS IndustryGroupBanks
GICS SubIndustryDiversified Banks
BNS short term performance overview.The bars show the price performance of BNS in the last week, last 2 weeks, last month, last 3 and 6 months. 1 week 2 week 1 month 3 months 6 months 0 5 10 15

BNS long term performance overview.The bars show the price performance of BNS in the last 1, 2 and 3 years. 1 year 2 years 3 years 10 20 30 40 50

The current stock price of BNS is 75.56 USD. In the past month the price increased by 1.12%. In the past year, price increased by 56.31%.

BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA / BNS Daily stock chart

BNS Technical Analysis

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 10 / 10 to BNS. When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, BNS is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 85.24% of all stocks.


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BNS Fundamental Analysis

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to BNS. BNS has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative.


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BNS Financial Highlights

Over the last trailing twelve months BNS reported a non-GAAP Earnings per Share(EPS) of 5.4. The EPS increased by 12.84% compared to the year before.


Industry RankSector Rank
PM (TTM) 22.07%
ROA 0.57%
ROE 9.58%
Debt/Equity 2.78
Chartmill High Growth Momentum
EPS Q2Q%16.48%
Sales Q2Q%2.92%
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.84%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.84%
BNS financials

BNS Forecast & Estimates

19 analysts have analysed BNS and the average price target is 79.79 USD. This implies a price increase of 5.6% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 75.56.

For the next year, analysts expect an EPS growth of 16.45% and a revenue growth 6.07% for BNS


Analysts
Analysts67.37
Price Target79.79 (5.6%)
EPS Next Y16.45%
Revenue Next Year6.07%
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BNS Ownership

Ownership
Inst Owners51.39%
Ins Owners0.01%
Short Float %0.44%
Short Ratio2.65
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BNS Competitors/Peers

The largest stocks on the US markets in the "Diversified Banks" sub-industry
Full List
SymbolCompany NameTechnical RatingFundamental RatingFPEMarket Cap
JPM JPMORGAN CHASE & CO13.77818.216B
BAC BANK OF AMERICA CORP11.39359.253B
WFC WELLS FARGO & CO11.68255.387B
C CITIGROUP INC10.59199.417B
USB US BANCORP10.7784.95B
PNC PNC FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP11.4783.55B
FITB FIFTH THIRD BANCORP12.4544.858B
FCNCA FIRST CITIZENS BCSHS -CL A10.5923.673B
FITBI FIFTH THIRD BANCORP - FITB 7.97311 PERP6.4323.158B
KEY KEYCORP11.4523.051B

About BNS

Company Profile

BNS logo image The Bank of Nova Scotia engages in the provision of financial products and services including personal, commercial, corporate, and investment banking. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario and currently employs 86,431 full-time employees. The Bank is a global financial services provider offering a range of products and services, including personal, commercial, corporate and investment banking. Its segments include Canadian Banking, International Banking, Global Wealth Management, Global Banking and Markets, and Other. Canadian Banking segment provides a full suite of financial advice and banking solutions. Canadian Banking segment comprises retail banking and business banking. International Banking segment is a diverse franchise that provides financial advice and solutions to retail, corporate, and commercial clients. Its geographic presence spans over 15 countries including Mexico, Chile, and Peru. Global Wealth Management segment is comprised of wealth management and asset management businesses. Global Banking and Markets segment provides corporate clients with lending and transaction services, investment banking advice and access to capital markets.

Company Info

BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA

40 Temperance Street

TORONTO ONTARIO M5H 1H1 CA

CEO: Brian J. Porter

Employees: 88722

BNS Company Website

BNS Investor Relations

Phone: 14168663672

BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA / BNS FAQ

What does BNS do?

The Bank of Nova Scotia engages in the provision of financial products and services including personal, commercial, corporate, and investment banking. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario and currently employs 86,431 full-time employees. The Bank is a global financial services provider offering a range of products and services, including personal, commercial, corporate and investment banking. Its segments include Canadian Banking, International Banking, Global Wealth Management, Global Banking and Markets, and Other. Canadian Banking segment provides a full suite of financial advice and banking solutions. Canadian Banking segment comprises retail banking and business banking. International Banking segment is a diverse franchise that provides financial advice and solutions to retail, corporate, and commercial clients. Its geographic presence spans over 15 countries including Mexico, Chile, and Peru. Global Wealth Management segment is comprised of wealth management and asset management businesses. Global Banking and Markets segment provides corporate clients with lending and transaction services, investment banking advice and access to capital markets.


Can you provide the latest stock price for BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA?

The current stock price of BNS is 75.56 USD. The price decreased by -0.25% in the last trading session.


Does BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA pay dividends?

BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA (BNS) has a dividend yield of 4.25%. The yearly dividend amount is currently 3.46.


What is the ChartMill rating of BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA stock?

BNS has a ChartMill Technical rating of 10 out of 10 and a ChartMill Fundamental rating of 3 out of 10.


How is the market expecting BNS stock to perform?

19 analysts have analysed BNS and the average price target is 79.79 USD. This implies a price increase of 5.6% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 75.56.


Should I buy BNS stock?

This depends on your investment goals. Check the Technical and Fundamental Analysis tabs for insights on BNS.


Who owns BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA?

You can find the ownership structure of BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA (BNS) on the Ownership tab.