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

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$77.96 -0.13 (-0.16%)
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Bank of Nova Scotia - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Hold
Based on 5 Analyst Ratings
Sell
0
Hold
3
Buy
2

Based on 5 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 5 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, and 2 have given a buy rating for BNS.

Consensus Price Target

$106.00
35.96% Upside
According to the 5 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Bank of Nova Scotia, the average price target is $106.00. The highest price target for BNS is $106.00, while the lowest price target for BNS is $106.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 35.96% from the current price of $77.97.
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
5/8/25 to 5/8/26		1 Month Ago
4/8/25 to 4/8/26		3 Months Ago
2/7/25 to 2/7/26		1 Year Ago
5/8/24 to 5/8/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
2 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
Hold
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$106.00$106.00$97.00$81.00
Forecasted Upside35.96% Upside48.64% Upside27.01% Upside61.80% 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
2.40
2.31
2.52
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside35.96% Upside25.86% Upside14.95% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside		Details
3/9/2026
Canaccord Genuity Group Inc. logo
Canaccord Genuity Group
4 of 5 stars
 DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
3/3/2026
TD Securities logo
TD Securities
4 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Hold
2/25/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
Not Rated
 UpgradeHold (C+) ➝ Buy (B)
2/25/2026
Royal Bank Of Canada logo
Royal Bank Of Canada
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Darko Mihelic
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Boost TargetSector Perform$97.00 ➝ $106.00+40.96%
11/25/2025
Raymond James Financial, Inc. logo
Raymond James Financial
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 Initiated CoverageOutperform
3/31/2025
Bank of America Corporation logo
Bank of America
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral
2/18/2025
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce logo
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
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P. Holden
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DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
11/21/2024
Barclays PLC logo
Barclays
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B. Morton
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UpgradeUnderweight ➝ Equal Weight
11/18/2024
UBS Group AG logo
UBS Group
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J. Shea
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy

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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, May 5, 2026. 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 Bank of Nova Scotia reported earnings per share of $1.48 for the latest quarter, exceeding analysts' expectations, which indicates strong financial performance and potential for future growth.
  • The company has shown a revenue increase of 2.9% compared to the same quarter last year, suggesting a positive trend in its business operations.
  • With a current stock price around $76.58, it presents a potentially attractive entry point for investors looking for value in the banking sector.
  • The Bank of Nova Scotia has a solid return on equity of 12.49%, reflecting effective management and profitability relative to shareholder equity.
  • Analysts forecast an earnings per share of 6.04 for the current fiscal year, indicating expected growth and profitability moving forward.

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 earnings per share decreased from $1.76 in the same quarter last year, which may raise concerns about the bank's ability to maintain its previous performance levels.
  • Recent analyst ratings show a consensus of "Hold," suggesting that there may not be strong bullish sentiment among market experts regarding the stock's immediate potential.
  • The stock has experienced fluctuations, with a 1-year high of $78.55 and a low of $49.85, indicating volatility that could pose risks for investors.
  • Canaccord Genuity Group recently downgraded its rating from "strong-buy" to "hold," which may reflect a cautious outlook on the bank's future performance.
  • The current P/E ratio of 15.92 may suggest that the stock is relatively expensive compared to its earnings, which could deter value-focused investors.

BNS Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 5 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Bank of Nova Scotia is $106.00, with a high forecast of $106.00 and a low forecast of $106.00.

5 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Bank of Nova Scotia in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 2 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 35.96% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Bank of Nova Scotia's stock had 1 upgrade and 1 downgrade by analysts.

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

Analysts like Bank of Nova Scotia more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating score for Bank of Nova Scotia is 2.40 while the average consensus rating score for "finance" companies is 2.31. Learn more on how BNS compares to other companies.

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This page (NYSE:BNS) was last updated on 5/8/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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