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

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BNS Stock Forecast

Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) stock forecast, based on 19 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $72.15, with a high of $75.60 and a low of $67.00. This represents a 11.38% increase from the last price of $64.78.

$45 $52 $59 $66 $73 $80 High: $75.6 Avg: $72.15 Low: $67 Last Closed Price: $64.78

BNS Stock Rating

Bank of Nova Scotia stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 19 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 10 Buy (52.63%), 8 Hold (42.11%), 1 Sell (5.26%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 19 0 1 8 10 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

BNS Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockBank of Nova Scotia11.38%
SectorFinancial Services Stocks 7.59%
IndustryDiversified Banks Stocks-2.20%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts--1
Avg Price Target--$74.00
Last Closing Price$64.78$64.78$64.78
Upside/Downside--14.23%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Oct, 25-48-214
Sep, 25-48-214
Aug, 25-410-115
Jul, 25-410-115
Jun, 25-410-115
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Dec 04, 2024Darko MihelicRBC Capital$74.00$55.3833.62%14.23%
Aug 28, 2024Sohrab MovahediBMO Capital$72.00$48.9847.00%11.15%
Jul 02, 2024Jill SheaUBS$67.00$45.4647.38%3.43%
May 19, 2021Ebrahim PoonawalaBank of America Securities$75.60$62.5120.94%16.70%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Aug 28, 2025UBSBuyBuyhold
Aug 27, 2025Cowen & Co.BuyBuyhold
Aug 27, 2025RBC CapitalSector PerformSector Performhold
Aug 15, 2025National BankSector PerformSector Performhold
Dec 04, 2024RBC CapitalSector PerformSector Performhold
Sep 20, 2024CIBCNeutralOutperformupgrade
Sep 20, 2024ScotiabankOutperformupgrade
Sep 06, 2024CIBCNeutralNeutralhold
Aug 28, 2024RBC CapitalSector PerformSector Performhold
Aug 28, 2024BMO CapitalMarket PerformMarket Performhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

Oct 20 Oct 21 Oct 22 Oct 23 Oct 24 Oct 25 Oct 26 Oct 27
Oct 20Oct 21Oct 22Oct 23Oct 24Oct 25Oct 26Oct 27
Reported$5.43$7.74$8.05$6.14----
Avg Forecast$5.08$7.67$6.64$6.86$6.49$7.01$7.98$8.10
High Forecast$5.19$7.83$7.96$6.90$6.65$7.15$8.36$8.27
Low Forecast$5.00$7.56$5.32$6.78$6.36$6.74$7.50$7.91
Surprise %6.89%0.91%21.23%-10.50%----

Revenue Forecast

$20B $24B $28B $32B $36B $40B Oct 20 Oct 21 Oct 22 Oct 23 Oct 24 Oct 25 Oct 26 Oct 27
Oct 20Oct 21Oct 22Oct 23Oct 24Oct 25Oct 26Oct 27
Reported$31.29B$30.91B$31.15B$31.79B----
Avg Forecast$31.24B$31.42B$25.91B$32.03B$33.85B$35.88B$37.97B$35.77B
High Forecast$31.75B$31.93B$31.10B$32.56B$34.55B$36.06B$38.67B$36.36B
Low Forecast$30.88B$31.06B$20.73B$31.46B$33.38B$35.64B$37.01B$35.13B
Surprise %0.16%-1.62%20.20%-0.77%----

Net Income Forecast

$5B $6B $8B $9B $11B $12B Oct 20 Oct 21 Oct 22 Oct 23 Oct 24 Oct 25 Oct 26 Oct 27
Oct 20Oct 21Oct 22Oct 23Oct 24Oct 25Oct 26Oct 27
Reported$6.78B$9.62B$9.92B$7.41B----
Avg Forecast$6.38B$8.52B$9.78B$6.99B$8.03B$8.55B$9.64B$9.99B
High Forecast$7.66B$10.22B$11.74B$8.39B$8.21B$8.84B$10.32B$10.22B
Low Forecast$5.11B$6.81B$7.83B$5.59B$7.85B$8.33B$9.26B$9.77B
Surprise %6.18%12.99%1.35%5.99%----

BNS Forecast FAQ

Is Bank of Nova Scotia stock a buy?

Bank of Nova Scotia stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 19 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 10 Buy, 8 Hold, 1 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Bank of Nova Scotia is a favorable investment for most analysts.

What is Bank of Nova Scotia's price target?

Bank of Nova Scotia's price target, set by 19 Wall Street analysts, averages $72.15 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $67 at the low end to $75.6 at the high end, suggesting a potential 11.38% change from the previous closing price of $64.78.

How does Bank of Nova Scotia stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Bank of Nova Scotia's stock forecast shows a 11.38% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the financial services stocks sector (7.59%) and outperforming the diversified banks stocks industry (-2.20%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Bank of Nova Scotia over the past three months?

  • October 2025: 0% Strong Buy, 28.57% Buy, 57.14% Hold, 0% Sell, 14.29% Strong Sell.
  • September 2025: 0% Strong Buy, 28.57% Buy, 57.14% Hold, 0% Sell, 14.29% Strong Sell.
  • August 2025: 0% Strong Buy, 26.67% Buy, 66.67% Hold, 0% Sell, 6.67% Strong Sell.

What is Bank of Nova Scotia’s EPS forecast?

Bank of Nova Scotia's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in October 2024 is $6.49, marking a 5.70% increase from the reported $6.14 in 2023. Estimates for the following years are $7.01 in 2025, $7.98 in 2026, and $8.1 in 2027.

What is Bank of Nova Scotia’s revenue forecast?

Bank of Nova Scotia's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in October 2024 is $33.85B, reflecting a 6.48% increase from the reported $31.79B in 2023. The forecast for 2025 is $35.88B, followed by $37.97B for 2026, and $35.77B for 2027.

What is Bank of Nova Scotia’s net income forecast?

Bank of Nova Scotia's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in October 2024 stands at $8.03B, representing an 8.36% increase from the reported $7.41B in 2023. Projections indicate $8.55B in 2025, $9.64B in 2026, and $9.99B in 2027.