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Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$64.66 +0.01 (+0.01%)
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Bank of Nova Scotia - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

Consensus Rating

Hold
Based on 9 Analyst Ratings
Sell
0
Hold
5
Buy
4

Based on 9 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Bank of Nova Scotia in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 9 analysts, 5 have given a hold rating, and 4 have given a buy rating for BNS.

Consensus Price Target

$86.00
33.01% Upside
According to the 9 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Bank of Nova Scotia, the average price target is $86.00. The highest price target for BNS is $86.00, while the lowest price target for BNS is $86.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 33.01% from the current price of $64.66.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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BNS Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
10/1/24 to 10/1/25		1 Month Ago
9/1/24 to 9/1/25		3 Months Ago
7/3/24 to 7/3/25		1 Year Ago
10/2/23 to 10/1/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
4 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
Hold
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$86.00$86.00$81.00$69.00
Forecasted Upside33.01% Upside37.68% Upside46.87% Upside26.63% Upside
Consensus RatingHoldHoldHoldHold

BNS Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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BNS Price Targets by Month

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Bank of Nova Scotia Stock vs. The Competition

TypeBank of Nova ScotiaFinance CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.44
2.51
2.53
Consensus RatingHoldModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside33.04% Upside20.90% Upside11.24% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside		Details
8/27/2025Royal Bank Of Canada
3 of 5 stars
Darko Mihelic
2 of 5 stars
Boost TargetSector Perform$80.00 ➝ $86.00+39.36%
3/31/2025Bank of America
4 of 5 stars		 DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral
2/18/2025Cibc World Mkts
5 of 5 stars
P. Holden
Not Rated
DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
2/18/2025CIBC
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		 Reiterated RatingSector Outperform ➝ Neutral
11/21/2024Barclays
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B. Morton
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UpgradeUnderweight ➝ Equal Weight
11/19/2024Canaccord Genuity Group
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy
11/18/2024UBS Group
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J. Shea
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy
11/4/2024TD Securities
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M. Mendonca
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UpgradeHold ➝ Buy
2/22/2024Jefferies Financial Group
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		 Initiated CoverageHold
11/29/2023BMO Capital Markets
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		 Lower TargetMarket Perform$73.00 ➝ $68.00+60.34%

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Should I Buy Bank of Nova Scotia Stock? BNS Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Bank of Nova Scotia pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Bank of Nova Scotia
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in The Bank of Nova Scotia:

  • The current stock price is around $65, reflecting a positive trend in recent trading sessions, which may indicate investor confidence.
  • Institutional investors own a significant portion of the stock, with 49.13% held by various funds, suggesting strong institutional support and confidence in the bank's future performance.
  • Recent upgrades from analysts, including a price target increase to $86, indicate a favorable outlook for the bank's stock, which could lead to potential gains for investors.
  • The Bank of Nova Scotia has shown consistent growth in its market capitalization, currently around $80 billion, which reflects its stability and potential for future expansion.
  • The bank's solid financial ratios, including a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.66, suggest a manageable level of debt, which can be a positive indicator of financial health and risk management.

Bank of Nova Scotia
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in The Bank of Nova Scotia for these reasons:

  • The stock has experienced fluctuations, with a twelve-month low of $44.09, indicating potential volatility that could concern risk-averse investors.
  • Despite recent positive analyst ratings, the average rating remains a "Hold," which may suggest that there is not overwhelming confidence in the stock's immediate upside.
  • The bank's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of around 17.49 may be considered high compared to industry averages, potentially indicating that the stock is overvalued.
  • Recent trading volumes have been lower than average, which could suggest a lack of investor interest or confidence in the stock at this time.
  • Economic uncertainties and market conditions could impact the bank's performance, making it a riskier investment in the current climate.

BNS Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 9 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Bank of Nova Scotia is $86.00, with a high forecast of $86.00 and a low forecast of $86.00.

9 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Bank of Nova Scotia in the last year. There are currently 5 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" BNS shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in BNS, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Bank of Nova Scotia's stock has a predicted upside of 33.01% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Bank of Nova Scotia has been rated by research analysts at Royal Bank Of Canada in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Bank of Nova Scotia less than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating for Bank of Nova Scotia is Hold while the average consensus rating for "finance" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how BNS compares to other companies.

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This page (NYSE:BNS) was last updated on 10/1/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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