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Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS)

Bank of Nova Scotia is a Canadian banking company listed on the NYSE under the symbol BNS. Through its Canadian Banking, International Banking, Global Wealth Management, and Global Banking and Markets segments, the company provides a broad range of financial products and services in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Peru, Chile, Colombia, the Caribbean, Central America, and other international markets. Its offerings for individuals include debit and credit cards, chequing and savings accounts, investments, mortgages, loans, insurance, and retail automotive financing. For businesses, it provides lending, deposits, cash management, and trade finance services. The company also serves wealth management clients with online brokerage, mobile investing, full-service brokerage, trust, private banking, and private investment counsel, alongside mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, liquid alternatives, and institutional fund solutions. Founded in 1832, Bank of Nova Scotia is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.


Stock Summary Fair Value Profitability & Growth Quality & Risk Events & Dividends Technical Outlook FAQ

Jump between the core stock analysis sections, valuation data, fair value models, technical outlook, and FAQ.

Data update note: Fair value and stock analysis metrics are updated after regular market sessions when new data becomes available.
Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Upcoming Dividend Ex-Date Dividend Payment Date Upcoming Dividend Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NYSE-BNS
$107.59
23.9% Upside
Undervalued
$86.29
-0.6% Downside
Fair
Fair
July 7, 2026
July 29, 2026
3.207
3.7%
August 25, 2026
16.6x
1.7x
4.4x
106.7 B
—
69.8%
98.8%
1.4
62.3%
-377.2%
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Valuation • Fair Value

Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE-BNS) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Compare the primary fair value estimate for Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE-BNS) with model-based valuation references such as DCF, Ben Graham, DDM, EPV and comparable-company valuation.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$107.59

Estimated upside of 23.9% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

High

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

NM

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$58

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

$154.68

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

EPV Fair Value

NM

Earnings power value estimate.

Comps Fair Value

$76.20

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$86.29

Analysts imply downside of 0.6%.

How to read these valuation models

Use this section to compare the primary fair value estimate for Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE-BNS) with several model-based valuation references. Different models can produce different outputs because each method relies on a different set of assumptions, so the primary fair value estimate should be read alongside the model spread rather than in isolation.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE-BNS)

A compact read on revenue, forward revenue expectations, EBITDA and operating profitability trends.

Revenue

25.189 B

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

28.134 B

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

0 K

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE-BNS) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE-BNS)

Review financial health, earnings quality and balance-sheet risk through Piotroski, Beneish, Altman and cash conversion metrics.

Financial Health

Fair

Mixed or neutral financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

4

Mid-range quality score.

Beneish M-Score

NM

Forensic accounting screen.

Altman Z-Score

1.4

Lower score that deserves closer risk review.

FCF / Net Income

-377.2%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE-BNS). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE-BNS)

Track the next earnings date, ex-dividend date, dividend payment date, dividend yield and upcoming distribution details where available.

Next Earnings Date

August 25, 2026

Days to Earnings

35

Dividend Payment Date

July 29, 2026

Ex-Dividend Date

July 7, 2026

Dividend Yield

3.7%

Income yield reference.

Upcoming Dividend

3.207

Upcoming distribution amount.

Payment Type

Cash

Distribution type as reported in the data.

Dividend Currency

USD

Currency used for the distribution.

Payout Ratio

62.3%

Dividend payout reference.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE-BNS), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE-BNS) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE-BNS) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

Switch between time frames to review the current technical signal for the stock.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Strong Sell

The 15-minute technical read for Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE-BNS) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Strong Sell

The 1-hour technical read for Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE-BNS) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Buy

The daily technical read for Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE-BNS) is currently Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Strong Buy

The weekly technical read for Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE-BNS) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Strong Buy

The monthly technical read for Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE-BNS) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE-BNS)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Hold

Based on the available recommendation mix, Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE-BNS) has a Hold consensus, with 2 buy, 9 hold and 0 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 2
Hold 9
Sell 0
FAQ • Fast Investor Answers

Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE-BNS) Stock FAQ

Quick answers about Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE-BNS) stock, including fair value, valuation rating, analyst price target, dividends, earnings dates, market capitalization, financial health and other key stock analysis metrics.

Fair Value
$107.59
Estimated upside 23.9%
Valuation Rating
Undervalued
Estimated upside of 23.9%
Analyst Target
$86.29
Implied downside 0.6%
Financial Health
Fair
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE-BNS) is $107.59. This implies an estimated upside of 23.9% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears undervalued, with estimated upside of 23.9% versus the current market price.

The available analyst price target for Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE-BNS) is $86.29. The analyst target implies estimated downside of 0.6%.

The current financial health read for Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE-BNS) is Fair. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE-BNS) is August 25, 2026.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 3.7%, upcoming dividend amount is 3.207, ex-dividend date is July 7, 2026, payment date is July 29, 2026.

The current P/E ratio listed for Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE-BNS) is 16.6x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for Bank of Nova Scotia is 106.7 B.

The ticker symbol for Bank of Nova Scotia is NYSE-BNS, and the stock is listed on NYSE.

Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE-BNS) is listed on NYSE.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for Bank of Nova Scotia is 69.8%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for Bank of Nova Scotia is 98.8%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.

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