Q3 EPS Estimate for Bank of Nova Scotia Increased by Analyst

Key Points

• Analysts at National Bank Financial have increased their Q3 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimate for Bank of Nova Scotia from $1.74 to $1.76.
• The Bank of Nova Scotia recently raised its quarterly dividend to $1.10 per share, reflecting an annualized yield of 5.6%.
• Current market analysis shows ten analysts with a "hold" rating and an average price target of C$78.57 for Bank of Nova Scotia's stock.

The Bank of Nova Scotia (TSE:BNS - Free Report) NYSE: BNS - Analysts at National Bank Financial boosted their Q3 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of Bank of Nova Scotia in a research report issued to clients and investors on Thursday, August 14th. National Bank Financial analyst G. Dechaine now anticipates that the bank will earn $1.76 per share for the quarter, up from their prior forecast of $1.74. The consensus estimate for Bank of Nova Scotia's current full-year earnings is $7.13 per share. National Bank Financial also issued estimates for Bank of Nova Scotia's Q4 2025 earnings at $1.78 EPS, FY2025 earnings at $6.81 EPS and FY2026 earnings at $7.67 EPS.

A number of other research analysts have also weighed in on BNS. Barclays boosted their target price on Bank of Nova Scotia from C$78.00 to C$81.00 and gave the stock an "equal weight" rating in a report on Thursday, August 14th. UBS Group decreased their target price on Bank of Nova Scotia from C$85.00 to C$78.00 in a report on Thursday, May 22nd. TD Securities boosted their target price on Bank of Nova Scotia from C$77.00 to C$79.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a report on Wednesday, May 28th. Canaccord Genuity Group boosted their target price on Bank of Nova Scotia from C$81.00 to C$85.00 in a report on Tuesday, July 22nd. Finally, Desjardins boosted their target price on Bank of Nova Scotia from C$77.00 to C$79.00 and gave the stock a "hold" rating in a report on Wednesday, August 13th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, four have assigned a Buy rating and nine have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Bank of Nova Scotia currently has an average rating of "Hold" and a consensus price target of C$80.62.

Bank of Nova Scotia Stock Up 0.2%

Shares of BNS stock traded up C$0.14 during trading on Monday, reaching C$78.71. 3,929,253 shares of the company's stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 4,717,335. The stock has a market capitalization of C$96.45 billion, a PE ratio of 12.44, a PEG ratio of 1.33 and a beta of 0.97. Bank of Nova Scotia has a twelve month low of C$62.57 and a twelve month high of C$80.14. The firm's fifty day moving average price is C$75.89 and its 200-day moving average price is C$71.95.

Bank of Nova Scotia Increases Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, July 29th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, July 29th were issued a dividend of $1.10 per share. This is an increase from Bank of Nova Scotia's previous quarterly dividend of $1.06. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, July 2nd. This represents a $4.40 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 5.6%. Bank of Nova Scotia's payout ratio is currently 67.00%.

Bank of Nova Scotia Company Profile

Bank of Nova Scotia is a global financial services provider. The bank has five business segments: Canadian banking, international banking, global wealth management, global banking and markets, and other. It offers a range of advice, products, and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.