Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) News Today $53.22 +1.04 (+1.98%) Closing price 05/29/2025 03:59 PM EasternExtended Trading$53.25 +0.02 (+0.05%) As of 05/29/2025 04:37 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Polygon.io. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Headlines Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock Why is Bank of Nova Scotia Up Today?The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS) stock is down today amid mixed quarterly results and outlook revisions. While the bank announced a stronger dividend and saw upgrades to its earnings forecasts, it also reported a Q2 earnings miss and increased provisions that pressured sentiment. Key developments impacting BNS stock include: Declared a 7.8% quarterly dividend increase to $0.7996 per share, lifting the annualized yield to 6.13% Cormark raised its FY2026 EPS forecast slightly from $5.59 to $5.60 National Bank Financial boosted Q3 2025 EPS to $1.27 and lifted full-year 2025/2026 earnings estimates Canaccord reiterated its Buy rating with a C$79 price target BMO Capital maintained a Hold rating on BNS Q2 EPS of $1.06 missed analysts’ $1.17 estimate by $0.11, driven by higher provisions and expenses Tariff-related concerns prompted elevated loan-loss reserves Shares gapped down on the mixed Q2 results and earnings shortfall Overall, the negative earnings surprise and higher credit-loss provisions have outweighed supportive dividend moves and analyst upgrades, leading to downward pressure on BNS shares today.Posted 4h agoAI Generated. May Contain Errors. BNS Latest News All Sources Trusted Sources MarketBeat Benzinga Bloomberg GlobeNewswire GuruFocus MarketWatch Motley Fool NASDAQ PR Newswire Reuters Seeking Alpha TalkMarkets The Street TipRanks The Wall Street Journal Wall Street Zen Yahoo Finance Source Sentiment refers to the positivity or negativity of each headline according to our language processing algorithm. Sentiment All Sentiments Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Most Recent May 2025 April 2025 March 2025 February 2025 January 2025 December 2024 November 2024 October 2024 September 2024 August 2024 July 2024 June 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 February 2024 January 2024 December 2023 November 2023 October 2023 September 2023 August 2023 July 2023 June 2023 May 2023 April 2023 March 2023 February 2023 January 2023 December 2022 November 2022 October 2022 September 2022 August 2022 July 2022 June 2022 Time Period BMO Capital Maintains Hold Rating on Scotiabank (BNS) As Provision for Credit Losses IncreaseMay 29 at 4:52 PM | msn.comPublic Employees Retirement System of Ohio Sells 59,317 Shares of The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS)Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio cut its stake in shares of The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS - Free Report) (TSE:BNS) by 31.2% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 130,751 shares of the bank'May 29 at 4:49 AM | marketbeat.comCanaccord Reiterates Buy Rating on The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) After Mixed Q2 ResultsMay 28 at 4:08 PM | insidermonkey.comBank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS) Shares Gap Down - Time to Sell?Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS) Shares Gap Down - What's Next?May 28 at 12:39 PM | marketbeat.comThe Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS) Q2 2025 Earnings Call TranscriptMay 28 at 9:48 AM | insidermonkey.comBank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS) Announces Earnings Results, Misses Expectations By $0.11 EPSBank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS - Get Free Report) (TSE:BNS) issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday. The bank reported $1.06 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $1.17 by ($0.11). Bank of Nova Scotia had a return on equity of 11.56% and a net margin of 10.20%.May 28 at 7:47 AM | marketbeat.comCanada's Scotiabank misses profit estimates as tariff concerns pile on loan loss reservesMay 28 at 3:17 AM | msn.comScotiabank profit falls on weakness in Canadian banking unitMay 27 at 5:14 PM | msn.comWhy You Should Buy Canada’s Most International BankMay 27 at 5:14 PM | msn.comThe Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) Q2 2025 Earnings Call TranscriptMay 27 at 5:14 PM | seekingalpha.comScotiabank profit misses expectations as trade uncertainty boosts loan loss provisionsMay 27 at 5:14 PM | theglobeandmail.comCanada's Scotiabank misses profit estimates as tariffs push up loan loss reservesMay 27 at 5:14 PM | msn.comScotiabank Q2 earnings disappoint as credit loss provision rises, investments continueMay 27 at 5:14 PM | msn.comBank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) Announces Dividend Increase and Considers Share RepurchaseMay 27 at 5:14 PM | finance.yahoo.comScotiabank misses profit estimates as trade uncertainty lifts loan loss provisionsMay 27 at 11:13 AM | proactiveinvestors.comThe Bank of Nova Scotia 2025 Q2 - Results - Earnings Call PresentationMay 27 at 8:09 AM | seekingalpha.comThe Bank of Nova Scotia looks to conduct normal course issuer bidMay 27 at 7:19 AM | seekingalpha.comThe Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS) is Value Partners Investments Inc.'s 5th Largest PositionValue Partners Investments Inc. decreased its holdings in shares of The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS - Free Report) (TSE:BNS) by 92.1% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 111,609 shares of theMay 27 at 5:54 AM | marketbeat.comAlphaCore Capital LLC Acquires Shares of 7,687 The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS)AlphaCore Capital LLC acquired a new stake in shares of The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS - Free Report) (TSE:BNS) in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 7,687 shares of the bank's stock, valued aMay 27 at 5:45 AM | marketbeat.comForum Financial Management LP Raises Stock Position in The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS)Forum Financial Management LP increased its stake in The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS - Free Report) (TSE:BNS) by 50.3% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 15,483 shares of the bank's stock after purchasing anMay 27 at 5:36 AM | marketbeat.comUBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC Decreases Stock Position in The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS)UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC cut its holdings in The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS - Free Report) (TSE:BNS) by 5.7% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owneMay 27 at 4:46 AM | marketbeat.comMackenzie Financial Corp Sells 473,310 Shares of The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS)Mackenzie Financial Corp cut its stake in shares of The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS - Free Report) (TSE:BNS) by 3.1% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 14,783,625 shares of the bank's stock after seMay 26, 2025 | marketbeat.comWhat is Cormark's Forecast for BNS Q2 Earnings?The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS - Free Report) (TSE:BNS) - Investment analysts at Cormark issued their Q2 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Bank of Nova Scotia in a report released on Tuesday, May 20th. Cormark analyst L. Persaud anticipates that the bank will post earnings per shareMay 25, 2025 | marketbeat.comBarrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss LLC Reduces Holdings in The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS)Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss LLC decreased its position in shares of The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS - Free Report) (TSE:BNS) by 2.2% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 3,867,989 shares of the bank's stock after selling 88,185 shares duriMay 25, 2025 | marketbeat.comBurgundy Asset Management Ltd. Sells 16,870 Shares of The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS)Burgundy Asset Management Ltd. reduced its stake in The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS - Free Report) (TSE:BNS) by 1.4% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 1,217,857 shares of the bank's stock after selMay 25, 2025 | marketbeat.comTwinbeech Capital LP Purchases New Holdings in The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS)Twinbeech Capital LP purchased a new stake in The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS - Free Report) (TSE:BNS) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 9,673 shares of the bank's stock, valued at aMay 25, 2025 | marketbeat.comQ2 Earnings Forecast for BNS Issued By CormarkMay 25, 2025 | americanbankingnews.comFocus Partners Wealth Invests $348,000 in The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS)Focus Partners Wealth bought a new position in shares of The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS - Free Report) (TSE:BNS) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor bought 6,482 shares of theMay 24, 2025 | marketbeat.comBRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp Sells 4,406,677 Shares of The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS)BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp lowered its holdings in shares of The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS - Free Report) (TSE:BNS) by 80.4% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 1,073,809 shares of the bank'sMay 23, 2025 | marketbeat.comVoloridge Investment Management LLC Trims Stock Position in The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS)Voloridge Investment Management LLC lowered its stake in shares of The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS - Free Report) (TSE:BNS) by 19.6% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 1,039,516 shares of the bank's stock after selling 253,693 shares duringMay 23, 2025 | marketbeat.comSnowden Capital Advisors LLC Reduces Stock Position in The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS)Snowden Capital Advisors LLC lessened its stake in shares of The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS - Free Report) (TSE:BNS) by 78.9% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 11,257 sharesMay 23, 2025 | marketbeat.comBarclays Sticks to Their Hold Rating for Bank Of Nova Scotia (BNS)May 22, 2025 | theglobeandmail.com1,799,344 Shares in The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS) Purchased by Zurich Insurance Group Ltd FIZurich Insurance Group Ltd FI bought a new position in shares of The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS - Free Report) (TSE:BNS) in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm bought 1,799,344 shares of the bank's stock,May 22, 2025 | marketbeat.comQuantinno Capital Management LP Grows Position in The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS)Quantinno Capital Management LP boosted its holdings in The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS - Free Report) (TSE:BNS) by 213.7% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 53,274 shares of the bank's stMay 22, 2025 | marketbeat.comBank of Nova Scotia (BNS) Expected to Announce Earnings on TuesdayBank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS) (TSE:BNS) will be releasing its Q2 2025 earnings before the market opens on Tuesday, May 27. (View Earnings Report at https://www.marketbeat.com/earnings/reports/2025-5-27-the-bank-of-nova-scotia-stock/)May 22, 2025 | marketbeat.comNuveen Asset Management LLC Has $75.66 Million Position in The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS)Nuveen Asset Management LLC grew its stake in The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS - Free Report) (TSE:BNS) by 0.8% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 1,409,616 shares of the bank'May 20, 2025 | marketbeat.comThe Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS) Shares Sold by Janus Henderson Group PLCJanus Henderson Group PLC reduced its holdings in The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS - Free Report) (TSE:BNS) by 5.6% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 145,249 shares of the bank's stock aftMay 20, 2025 | marketbeat.comQ2 EPS Estimate for Bank of Nova Scotia Decreased by AnalystThe Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS - Free Report) (TSE:BNS) - Equities researchers at National Bank Financial lowered their Q2 2025 EPS estimates for Bank of Nova Scotia in a research note issued to investors on Thursday, May 15th. National Bank Financial analyst G. Dechaine now forecasts that theMay 20, 2025 | marketbeat.comNational Bank Financial Has Negative View of BNS Q2 EarningsMay 20, 2025 | americanbankingnews.comAmeriprise Financial Inc. Trims Holdings in The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS)Ameriprise Financial Inc. lowered its position in shares of The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS - Free Report) (TSE:BNS) by 43.3% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 279,905 shares of theMay 19, 2025 | marketbeat.comScotiabank price target raised to C$71 from C$70 at BofAMay 17, 2025 | finance.yahoo.comMercer Global Advisors Inc. ADV Makes New $319,000 Investment in The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS)Mercer Global Advisors Inc. ADV bought a new position in shares of The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS - Free Report) (TSE:BNS) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund bought 5,942 shares of the bank's stock, valued atMay 17, 2025 | marketbeat.comIs Scotiabank Stock a Buy Before May 27?May 15, 2025 | msn.comOMERS ADMINISTRATION Corp Sells 15,867 Shares of The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS)OMERS ADMINISTRATION Corp lowered its position in The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS - Free Report) (TSE:BNS) by 3.3% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 458,933 shares of the bank's stock after seMay 15, 2025 | marketbeat.comCubist Systematic Strategies LLC Buys Shares of 29,656 The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS)Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC bought a new stake in The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS - Free Report) (TSE:BNS) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm bought 29,656 shares of the bank's stock, valued at approximatelyMay 15, 2025 | marketbeat.comThe Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS) Stock Position Cut by Letko Brosseau & Associates Inc.Letko Brosseau & Associates Inc. decreased its stake in shares of The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS - Free Report) (TSE:BNS) by 2.8% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 4,127,370 shares of the bMay 14, 2025 | marketbeat.comThe Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS) Position Boosted by Deutsche Bank AGDeutsche Bank AG grew its stake in shares of The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS - Free Report) (TSE:BNS) by 8.6% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 1,718,907 shares of the bank's stock after buMay 14, 2025 | marketbeat.comThe Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS) Position Reduced by JARISLOWSKY FRASER LtdJARISLOWSKY FRASER Ltd trimmed its holdings in shares of The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS - Free Report) (TSE:BNS) by 5.2% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 11,750,May 13, 2025 | marketbeat.comEwing Morris & Co. Investment Partners Ltd. Acquires New Shares in The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS)Ewing Morris & Co. Investment Partners Ltd. bought a new position in The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS - Free Report) (TSE:BNS) during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm bought 22,065 shares of the bank's stock, valued at appMay 11, 2025 | marketbeat.comFairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. Can Has $19.27 Million Stock Position in The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS)Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. Can raised its holdings in shares of The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS - Free Report) (TSE:BNS) by 24.2% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 359,100 shares of thMay 11, 2025 | marketbeat.com Get Bank of Nova Scotia News Delivered to You Automatically Sign up to receive the latest news and ratings for BNS and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address BNS Media Mentions By Week BNS Media Sentiment Learn about the media sentiment score. Each headline receives a score ranging from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). Our company news sentiment scores track the average news sentiment of articles about each company over the most recent 7 days in order to identify companies that are receiving positive press. 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