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Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$54.86 -0.25 (-0.44%)
Closing price 06/27/2025 03:59 PM Eastern
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$54.32 -0.53 (-0.98%)
As of 06/27/2025 07:44 PM Eastern
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About Bank of Nova Scotia Stock (NYSE:BNS)

Key Stats

Today's Range
$54.59
$55.40
50-Day Range
$47.48
$55.04
52-Week Range
$43.68
$57.07
Volume
4.05 million shs
Average Volume
1.74 million shs
Market Capitalization
$68.33 billion
P/E Ratio
16.09
Dividend Yield
5.38%
Price Target
$81.00
Consensus Rating
Hold

Company Overview

Bank of Nova Scotia, commonly known as Scotiabank, is one of Canada’s leading financial institutions, tracing its origins back to 1832 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Over its nearly two-century history, the bank has grown from a regional lender into a global financial services organization headquartered in Toronto. It has established a reputation for stability and innovation, continuously expanding its product offerings to meet the evolving needs of retail, commercial and institutional clients.

Scotiabank operates across three main business segments: Canadian Banking, International Banking and Global Banking and Markets. The Canadian Banking division provides personal and commercial banking services, including deposits, lending and wealth management. The International Banking arm focuses on high-growth markets in Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as selected operations in Asia-Pacific, offering a broad suite of retail and commercial banking solutions. The Global Banking and Markets segment delivers corporate and investment banking products worldwide, covering capital markets, advisory and treasury services.

The bank’s product portfolio encompasses everyday banking services such as checking and savings accounts, mortgages and personal loans, as well as credit cards and insurance products. Commercial offerings include business financing, trade and supply chain finance, and treasury management. In wealth management, Scotiabank serves high-net-worth individuals and institutions through investment advisory, asset management and trust services. In all segments, digital banking platforms and mobile applications play a central role in enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency.

Scotiabank is led by President and Chief Executive Officer Scott Thomson, supported by an experienced executive team and a board of directors with extensive backgrounds in global finance, risk management and corporate governance. The bank’s strategic focus continues to emphasize diversified growth across core markets, digital innovation and responsible banking practices, positioning it to navigate changing economic environments and support long-term client success.

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Bank of Nova Scotia Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

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87th Percentile Overall Score

BNS MarketRank™: 

Bank of Nova Scotia scored higher than 87% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 242nd out of 938 stocks in the finance sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

  • Consensus Rating

    Bank of Nova Scotia has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.44, and is based on 4 buy ratings, 5 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

  • Amount of Analyst Coverage

    Bank of Nova Scotia has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.

  • Read more about Bank of Nova Scotia's stock forecast and price target.
  • Earnings Growth

    Earnings for Bank of Nova Scotia are expected to grow by 15.27% in the coming year, from $4.91 to $5.66 per share.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

    The P/E ratio of Bank of Nova Scotia is 16.09, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.00.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

    The P/E ratio of Bank of Nova Scotia is 16.09, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 19.73.

  • Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

    Bank of Nova Scotia has a PEG Ratio of 1.38. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

  • Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

    Bank of Nova Scotia has a P/B Ratio of 1.23. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

  • Read more about Bank of Nova Scotia's valuation and earnings.
  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    1.76% of the float of Bank of Nova Scotia has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    Bank of Nova Scotia has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 10.2, which indicates bearish sentiment.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in Bank of Nova Scotia has recently decreased by 3.99%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.
  • Dividend Leadership

    Bank of Nova Scotia is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 5.37%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

  • Dividend Growth

    Bank of Nova Scotia has been increasing its dividend for 14 years.

  • Dividend Coverage

    The dividend payout ratio of Bank of Nova Scotia is 86.51%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

  • Dividend Sustainability

    Based on earnings estimates, Bank of Nova Scotia will have a dividend payout ratio of 52.12% next year. This indicates that Bank of Nova Scotia will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

  • Read more about Bank of Nova Scotia's dividend.
  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    1.76% of the float of Bank of Nova Scotia has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    Bank of Nova Scotia has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 10.2, which indicates bearish sentiment.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in Bank of Nova Scotia has recently decreased by 3.99%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.
  • News Sentiment

    Bank of Nova Scotia has a news sentiment score of 0.67. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.89 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.
  • News Coverage This Week

    MarketBeat has tracked 18 news articles for Bank of Nova Scotia this week, compared to 9 articles on an average week.
  • Search Interest

    37 people have searched for BNS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 3% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • MarketBeat Follows

    4 people have added Bank of Nova Scotia to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 33% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

    In the past three months, Bank of Nova Scotia insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

  • Percentage Held by Institutions

    49.13% of the stock of Bank of Nova Scotia is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

  • Read more about Bank of Nova Scotia's insider trading history.
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BNS Stock News Headlines

Analysts Set Bank of Nova Scotia (The) (NYSE:BNS) Target Price at $81.00
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BNS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Bank of Nova Scotia's stock was trading at $53.72 at the beginning of the year. Since then, BNS shares have increased by 2.1% and is now trading at $54.8550.
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Bank of Nova Scotia (The) (NYSE:BNS) announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, May, 27th. The bank reported $1.06 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $1.14 by $0.08. Bank of Nova Scotia's quarterly revenue was up 8.8% on a year-over-year basis.
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Bank of Nova Scotia subsidiaries include these companies: MD Financial, BBVA Chile, Jarislowsky Fraser, Colfondos, Howard Weil, 1832 Asset Management L.P., Banco Colpatria Multibanca Colpatria S.A., and others.

Shares of BNS stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Bank of Nova Scotia investors own include AT&T (T), Verizon Communications (VZ), Pfizer (PFE), Meta Platforms (META), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Exxon Mobil (XOM) and Johnson & Johnson (JNJ).

Company Calendar

Record date for 4/28 Dividend
4/01/2025
Ex-Dividend for 4/28 Dividend
4/01/2025
Dividend Payable
4/28/2025
Last Earnings
5/27/2025
Today
6/29/2025
Record date for 7/29 Dividend
7/02/2025
Ex-Dividend for 7/29 Dividend
7/02/2025
Dividend Payable
7/29/2025
Next Earnings (Estimated)
8/26/2025
Fiscal Year End
10/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
NYSE
Sector
Finance
Industry
BANKS - FOREIGN
Sub-Industry
Banking
Current Symbol
NYSE:BNS
CIK
9631
Employees
88,488
Year Founded
1832

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$81.00
High Stock Price Target
$81.00
Low Stock Price Target
$81.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+47.7%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.44
Research Coverage
9 Analysts

Profitability

Trailing P/E Ratio
16.09
Forward P/E Ratio
11.17
P/E Growth
1.38
Net Income
$5.70 billion
Pretax Margin
11.83%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$55.90 billion
Cash Flow
$6.05 per share
Price / Cash Flow
9.06
Book Value
$43.10 per share
Price / Book
1.27

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
1,245,630,000
Free Float
N/A
Market Cap
$68.33 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.13

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This page (NYSE:BNS) was last updated on 6/30/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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