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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 -12.75% decline from the last price of $82.69.

$45 $53 $61 $69 $77 $85 High: $75.6 Avg: $72.15 Low: $67 Last Closed Price: $82.69

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 Scotia-12.75%
SectorFinancial Services Stocks 5.74%
IndustryDiversified Banks Stocks-7.11%

Price Target Trends

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# Anlaysts---
Avg Price Target---
Last Closing Price$82.69$82.69$82.69
Upside/Downside---
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Jun, 261110-214
May, 261110-214
Apr, 261111-114
Mar, 26149-216
Feb, 26148-215
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%-10.51%
Aug 28, 2024Sohrab MovahediBMO Capital$72.00$48.9847.00%-12.93%
Jul 02, 2024Jill SheaUBS$67.00$45.4647.38%-18.97%
May 19, 2021Ebrahim PoonawalaBank of America Securities$75.60$62.5120.94%-8.57%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
May 28, 2026CIBCNeutralNeutralhold
May 28, 2026DesjardinsHoldHoldhold
May 28, 2026TD SecuritiesHoldHoldhold
May 28, 2026RBC CapitalSector PerformSector Performhold
May 12, 2026Raymond JamesOutperformOutperformhold
Mar 03, 2026TD SecuritiesBuyHolddowngrade
Feb 25, 2026BMO CapitalMarket PerformMarket Performhold
Feb 13, 2026Raymond JamesOutperformOutperformhold
Dec 03, 2025DesjardinsHoldHoldhold
Dec 03, 2025TD SecuritiesBuyBuyhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

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

Revenue Forecast

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

Net Income Forecast

$6B $7B $8B $9B $11B $12B Oct 21 Oct 22 Oct 23 Oct 24 Oct 25 Oct 26 Oct 27
Oct 21Oct 22Oct 23Oct 24Oct 25Oct 26Oct 27
Reported$9.62B$9.92B$7.41B----
Avg Forecast$8.52B$9.78B$6.99B$8.03B$8.55B$9.64B$9.99B
High Forecast$10.22B$11.74B$8.39B$8.21B$8.84B$10.32B$10.22B
Low Forecast$6.81B$7.83B$5.59B$7.85B$8.33B$9.26B$9.77B
Surprise %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 -12.75% change from the previous closing price of $82.69.

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

Bank of Nova Scotia's stock forecast shows a -12.75% downside, underperforming the average forecast for the financial services stocks sector (5.74%) and underperforming the diversified banks stocks industry (-7.11%).

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

  • June 2026: 7.14% Strong Buy, 7.14% Buy, 71.43% Hold, 0% Sell, 14.29% Strong Sell.
  • May 2026: 7.14% Strong Buy, 7.14% Buy, 71.43% Hold, 0% Sell, 14.29% Strong Sell.
  • April 2026: 7.14% Strong Buy, 7.14% Buy, 78.57% Hold, 0% Sell, 7.14% 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.