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

$46.97
-0.06 (-0.13%)
(As of 09/22/2023 ET)
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Today's Range
$46.93
$47.50
50-Day Range
$45.44
$50.99
52-Week Range
$45.25
$55.91
Volume
776,746 shs
Average Volume
1.38 million shs
Market Capitalization
$56.61 billion
P/E Ratio
9.87
Dividend Yield
6.81%
Price Target
$69.33

Bank of Nova Scotia MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Reduce
1.75 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
47.6% Upside
$69.33 Price Target
Short Interest
Bearish
1.30% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
1.79mentions of Bank of Nova Scotia in the last 14 days
Based on 2 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
4.26%
From $5.17 to $5.39 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.31 out of 5 stars

Finance Sector

467th out of 809 stocks

State Commercial Banks Industry

119th out of 170 stocks


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About Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS) Stock

The Bank of Nova Scotia provides various banking products and services in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Peru, Chile, Colombia, the Caribbean and Central America, and internationally. It operates in four segments: Canadian Banking, International Banking, Global Wealth Management, and Global Banking and Markets. The company offers financial advice and solutions, and day-to-day banking products, including debit and credit cards, chequing and saving accounts, investments, mortgages, loans, and insurance to individuals; and business banking solutions comprising lending, deposit, cash management, and trade finance solutions to small, medium, and large businesses, including automotive financing solutions to dealers and their customers. It also provides wealth management advice and solutions, including online brokerage, mobile investment, full-service brokerage, trust, private banking, and private investment counsel services; and retail mutual funds, exchange traded funds, liquid alternative funds, and institutional funds. In addition, the company offers international banking services for retail, corporate, and commercial customers; and lending and transaction, investment banking advisory, and capital markets access services to corporate customers. Further, it provides online, mobile, and telephone banking services. The Bank of Nova Scotia was founded in 1832 and is headquartered in Halifax, Canada.

BNS Price History

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BNS Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 7/27 Dividend
7/03/2023
Dividend Payable
7/27/2023
Last Earnings
8/29/2023
Today
9/22/2023
Ex-Dividend for 10/27 Dividend
9/29/2023
Dividend Payable
10/27/2023
Fiscal Year End
10/31/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
12/05/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
State commercial banks
Sub-Industry
N/A
Sector
Finance
CIK
9631
Employees
90,979
Year Founded
1832

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$69.33
High Stock Price Forecast
$77.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$65.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+47.6%
Consensus Rating
Reduce
Rating Score (0-4)
1.75
Research Coverage
4 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$7.70 billion
Pretax Margin
16.34%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$36.40 billion
Cash Flow
$7.71 per share
Book Value
$43.29 per share

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
1,205,340,000
Free Float
N/A
Market Cap
$56.61 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.02

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Key Executives

  • Mr. L. Scott Thomson (Age 53)
    Pres, CEO & Director
    Comp: $236.15k
  • Mr. Rajagopal  ViswanathanMr. Rajagopal Viswanathan
    Group Head & CFO
  • Mr. Daniel Llewellyn Rees
    Group Head of Canadian Banking
  • Mr. Jake P. Lawrence
    CEO and Group Head of Global Banking & Markets
  • Dr. Michael Zerbs Ph.D.
    Group Head of Technology & Operations
  • Mr. James A. Neate
    Pres and Group Head of Corp. & Investment Banking
  • Mr. Shawn Rose
    Exec. VP & CTO
  • Mr. John McCartney
    Head of Investor Relations
  • Mr. Ian Arellano
    Exec. VP & Gen. Counsel
  • Ms. Nicole Frew
    Exec. VP & Chief Compliance Officer













BNS Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Bank of Nova Scotia stock right now?

4 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Bank of Nova Scotia in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating and 3 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "reduce" BNS shares.
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What is Bank of Nova Scotia's stock price forecast for 2023?

4 analysts have issued 12-month price targets for Bank of Nova Scotia's shares. Their BNS share price forecasts range from $65.00 to $77.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $69.33 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 47.6% from the stock's current price.
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How have BNS shares performed in 2023?

Bank of Nova Scotia's stock was trading at $48.98 at the start of the year. Since then, BNS shares have decreased by 4.1% and is now trading at $46.97.
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Are investors shorting Bank of Nova Scotia?

Bank of Nova Scotia saw a increase in short interest in the month of August. As of August 31st, there was short interest totaling 15,630,000 shares, an increase of 9.5% from the August 15th total of 14,270,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 1,340,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 11.7 days. Approximately 1.3% of the shares of the company are sold short.
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When is Bank of Nova Scotia's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, December 5th 2023.
View our BNS earnings forecast
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How were Bank of Nova Scotia's earnings last quarter?

The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS) issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, August, 29th. The bank reported $1.73 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.28 by $0.45. The bank had revenue of $8.09 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $8.16 billion. Bank of Nova Scotia had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 13.31% and a net margin of 12.25%. The company's revenue for the quarter was up 3.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $1.63 earnings per share.

How often does Bank of Nova Scotia pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Bank of Nova Scotia?

Bank of Nova Scotia announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, August 30th. Investors of record on Tuesday, October 3rd will be given a dividend of $0.7801 per share on Friday, October 27th. This represents a $3.12 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 6.64%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, September 29th.
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Is Bank of Nova Scotia a good dividend stock?

Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS) pays an annual dividend of $3.20 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 6.68%. BNS has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The company does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 67.23%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, BNS will have a dividend payout ratio of 59.37% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for BNS.

What is Brian J. Porter's approval rating as Bank of Nova Scotia's CEO?

1,585 employees have rated Bank of Nova Scotia Chief Executive Officer Brian J. Porter on Glassdoor.com. Brian J. Porter has an approval rating of 86% among the company's employees.

What other stocks do shareholders of Bank of Nova Scotia own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Bank of Nova Scotia investors own include AT&T (T), Freehold Royalties (FRU), Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD), Pfizer (PFE), Royal Bank of Canada (RY), Verizon Communications (VZ), AbbVie (ABBV), Cisco Systems (CSCO), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) and Intel (INTC).

What is Bank of Nova Scotia's stock symbol?

Bank of Nova Scotia trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "BNS."

Who are Bank of Nova Scotia's major shareholders?

Bank of Nova Scotia's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include TD Asset Management Inc (1.39%), 1832 Asset Management L.P. (1.33%), Mackenzie Financial Corp (1.20%), Scotia Capital Inc. (1.10%), Jarislowsky Fraser Ltd (1.07%) and CIBC Asset Management Inc (0.65%).

How do I buy shares of Bank of Nova Scotia?

Shares of BNS stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Bank of Nova Scotia's stock price today?

One share of BNS stock can currently be purchased for approximately $46.97.

How much money does Bank of Nova Scotia make?

Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS) has a market capitalization of $56.61 billion and generates $36.40 billion in revenue each year. The bank earns $7.70 billion in net income (profit) each year or $4.76 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Bank of Nova Scotia have?

The company employs 90,979 workers across the globe.

Does Bank of Nova Scotia have any subsidiaries?
The following companies are subsidiares of Bank of Nova Scotia: 1832 Asset Management L.P., BBVA Chile, BNS Asia Limited, BNS International (Bahamas) Limited, BNS International (Panama) S.A., BNS Investments Inc., Banco Colpatria Multibanca Colpatria S.A., Colfondos, Grupo BNS de Costa Rica S.A., Grupo Financiero Scotiabank Inverlat S.A. de C.V., Hollis Canadian Bank, HollisWealth Inc., Howard Weil, Jarislowsky Fraser, Jarislowsky Fraser Limited, MD Financial, MD Financial Management Inc., Montreal Trust Company of Canada, National Trust Company, National Trustco Inc., Nova Scotia Inversiones Limitada, Profuturo AFP S.A., RoyNat Inc., Scotia Capital (USA) Inc., Scotia Capital Inc., Scotia Dealer Advantage Inc., Scotia Group Jamaica Limited, Scotia Holdings (US) Inc., Scotia International Limited, Scotia Investments Jamaica Limited, Scotia Life Insurance Company, Scotia Mortgage Corporation, Scotia Securities Inc., Scotiabanc Inc., Scotiabank & Trust (Cayman) Ltd., Scotiabank (Bahamas) Limited, Scotiabank (Belize) Ltd., Scotiabank (British Virgin Islands) Limited, Scotiabank (Hong Kong) Limited, Scotiabank (Ireland) Designated Activity Company, Scotiabank (Panama) S.A., Scotiabank (Turks and Caicos) Ltd., Scotiabank Anguilla Limited, Scotiabank Barbados Limited, Scotiabank Brasil S.A. Banco Multiplo, Scotiabank Caribbean Holdings Ltd., Scotiabank Chile S.A., Scotiabank Colpatria S.A., Scotiabank El Salvador S.A., Scotiabank Europe plc, Scotiabank Peru Holding S.A., Scotiabank Peru S.A.A., Scotiabank Republica Dominicana S.A., Scotiabank Trinidad and Tobago Limited, Scotiabank Uruguay S.A., Scotiabank de Puerto Rico, Tangerine Bank, The Bank of Nova Scotia Berhad, The Bank of Nova Scotia International Limited, The Bank of Nova Scotia Jamaica Limited, The Bank of Nova Scotia Trust Company, and The Bank of Nova Scotia Trust Company (Bahamas) Limited.
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How can I contact Bank of Nova Scotia?

Bank of Nova Scotia's mailing address is 44 KING STREET WEST SCOTIA PLAZA 8TH FL., TORONTO A6, M5H 1H1. The official website for the company is www.scotiabank.com. The bank can be reached via phone at (416) 866-6161, via email at investor.relations@scotiabank.com, or via fax at 416-866-3750.

This page (NYSE:BNS) was last updated on 9/22/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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