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

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$64.39 +0.33 (+0.52%)
Closing price 03:59 PM Eastern
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$64.33 -0.06 (-0.10%)
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Bank of Nova Scotia - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
5
Buy
5

Based on 10 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Bank of Nova Scotia in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 10 analysts, 5 have given a hold rating, and 5 have given a buy rating for BNS.

Consensus Price Target

$86.00
33.55% Upside
According to the 10 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 33.55% from the current price of $64.39.
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
10/21/24 to 10/21/25
1 Month Ago
9/21/24 to 9/21/25
3 Months Ago
7/23/24 to 7/23/25
1 Year Ago
10/22/23 to 10/21/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
5 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 Upside33.55% Upside32.45% Upside42.59% Upside30.43% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldHoldHold

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

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Bank of Nova Scotia Stock vs. The Competition

TypeBank of Nova ScotiaFinance CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.50
2.31
2.52
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside33.67% Upside24.60% Upside12.04% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
10/8/2025Weiss Ratings
0 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingBuy (B-)
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
 DowngradeBuyNeutral
2/18/2025Cibc World Mkts
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DowngradeStrong-BuyHold
2/18/2025CIBC
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 Reiterated RatingSector OutperformNeutral
11/21/2024Barclays
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UpgradeUnderweightEqual Weight
11/19/2024Canaccord Genuity Group
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 UpgradeHoldBuy
11/18/2024UBS Group
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UpgradeNeutralBuy
11/4/2024TD Securities
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UpgradeHoldBuy
2/22/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Initiated CoverageHold
11/29/2023BMO Capital Markets
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 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 Thursday, October 16, 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 $64, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value.
  • The Bank of Nova Scotia reported a year-over-year revenue increase of 13.4%, indicating strong growth potential.
  • With a return on equity of 11.61%, the bank demonstrates effective management and profitability, which can be attractive to investors.
  • The stock has received a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" from analysts, suggesting positive sentiment in the market.
  • Institutional ownership stands at 49.13%, reflecting confidence from large investors in the bank's future performance.

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 bank's recent earnings report showed revenue of $6.85 billion, which fell short of analyst estimates, raising concerns about future performance.
  • Despite a solid return on equity, the net margin of 9.74% may indicate challenges in maintaining profitability in a competitive market.
  • The price-to-earnings ratio of 17.26 suggests that the stock may be overvalued compared to its earnings, which could deter some investors.
  • Market volatility, indicated by a beta of 1.16, suggests that the stock may experience larger price fluctuations, posing risks for investors.
  • Recent selling by institutional investors, such as Lincluden Management Ltd. reducing its stake, could signal a lack of confidence in the stock's short-term prospects.

BNS Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 10 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.

10 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Bank of Nova Scotia in the last year. There are currently 5 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" BNS shares.

According to analysts, Bank of Nova Scotia's stock has a predicted upside of 33.55% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

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

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


This page (NYSE:BNS) was last updated on 10/21/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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