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

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$91.43 -0.11 (-0.12%)
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Bank of Nova Scotia - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy
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 "Moderate Buy." Out of the 5 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, 1 has given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for BNS.

Consensus Price Target

$117.00
27.97% Upside
According to the 5 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Bank of Nova Scotia, the average price target is $117.00. The highest price target for BNS is $117.00, while the lowest price target for BNS is $117.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 27.97% from the current price of $91.43.
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
8/17/25 to 8/17/26		1 Month Ago
7/18/25 to 7/18/26		3 Months Ago
5/19/25 to 5/19/26		1 Year Ago
8/17/24 to 8/17/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
1 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
Hold
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 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$117.00$117.00$106.00$81.00
Forecasted Upside27.97% Upside30.86% Upside37.25% Upside42.68% 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

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Bank of Nova Scotia Stock vs. The Competition

TypeBank of Nova ScotiaFinance CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.60
2.28
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside27.89% Upside28.05% Upside11.06% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside		Details
8/3/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 UpgradeBuy (B) ➝ Buy (A-)
5/28/2026
Royal Bank Of Canada logo
Royal Bank Of Canada
3 of 5 stars
Darko Mihelic
2 of 5 stars
Boost TargetSector Perform$98.00 ➝ $117.00+46.61%
3/9/2026
Canaccord Genuity Group Inc. logo
Canaccord Genuity Group
3 of 5 stars
 DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
3/3/2026
TD Securities logo
TD Securities
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Hold
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 Wednesday, August 12, 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 $1.47 for the latest quarter, exceeding analysts' expectations, which indicates strong financial performance and effective management.
  • The bank's revenue increased by 8.3% year-over-year, showcasing its ability to grow and adapt in a competitive market.
  • With a return on equity of 13.16%, The Bank of Nova Scotia demonstrates efficient use of shareholders' equity to generate profits, which is a positive indicator for potential investors.
  • Recent upgrades from brokerages, including a target price increase to $117.00, suggest that analysts are optimistic about the bank's future performance, which could lead to stock price appreciation.
  • The current stock price is around $117.00, which may present a favorable entry point for investors looking to capitalize on the bank's growth potential.

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 of $1.47 is lower than the $1.52 reported in the same quarter last year, indicating a potential decline in profitability.
  • Despite the revenue growth, the bank's net margin of 13.38% may suggest that profit margins are under pressure, which could affect future earnings.
  • With a consensus rating of "Hold" from analysts, there may be a lack of strong bullish sentiment, indicating that the stock may not be a top pick for aggressive investors.
  • Two analysts have rated the stock as a Buy, while three have assigned a Hold rating, suggesting mixed opinions on the stock's potential, which could lead to volatility.
  • Market conditions and economic factors could impact the bank's performance, making it essential for investors to consider external risks before investing.

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 $117.00, with a high forecast of $117.00 and a low forecast of $117.00.

5 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Bank of Nova Scotia in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings, 1 buy rating and 1 strong buy rating 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 27.97% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

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

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.

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This page (NYSE:BNS) was last updated on 8/17/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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