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Scotiabank

63.38 USD
-0.90
1.4%
At close Updated Sep 12, 4:00 PM EDT
Pre-market
After hours
63.38
0.00
0%
1 day
-1.4%
5 days
-0.16%
1 month
12.36%
3 months
16.7%
6 months
33.21%
Year to date
18.16%
1 year
22.52%
5 years
51.12%
10 years
49.38%
 

About: Bank of Nova Scotia is a global financial services provider with over CAD 1.4 trillion in assets. The bank has four major business segments: Canadian banking, international banking, global wealth management, and global banking and markets. It offers a range of advice, products, and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets. The bank's international operations span numerous countries and are more concentrated in the Latin America region.

Employees: 86,746

0
Funds holding %
of 7,462 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

66% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 53 | Existing positions closed: 32

26% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $26.6B [Q1] → $33.4B (+$6.79B) [Q2]

15% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 20 [Q1] → 23 (+3) [Q2]

3.51% more ownership

Funds ownership: 44.89% [Q1] → 48.4% (+3.51%) [Q2]

3% more funds holding

Funds holding: 412 [Q1] → 423 (+11) [Q2]

1% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 149 | Existing positions reduced: 150

57% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $608M | Put options by funds: $1.43B

Research analyst outlook

1 Wall Street Analyst provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$86
36% upside
Avg. target
$86
36% upside
High target
$86
36% upside

1 analyst rating

positive
0%
neutral
100%
negative
0%
RBC Capital
Darko Mihelic
$86
Sector Perform
Maintained
27 Aug 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 12 articles about BNS published over the past 30 days

Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 days ago
Keep Calm, Enjoy Life, With Steady And Growing Dividends
Patience is key to successful investing and the secret to building a resilient portfolio. Income investing uses the art of compounding to build long-term wealth. We discuss two steady dividends, with yields of up to 6.5%.
Keep Calm, Enjoy Life, With Steady And Growing Dividends
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
3 days ago
The Bank Of Nova Scotia (BNS:CA) Presents At Barclays 23rd Annual Global Financial Services Conference Transcript
The Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS:CA ) Barclays 23rd Annual Global Financial Services Conference September 9, 2025 9:00 AM EDT Company Participants Philip Thomas - Group Head & Chief Risk Officer Conference Call Participants Brian Morton - Barclays Bank PLC, Research Division Presentation Brian Morton Research Analyst Great. Good morning.
The Bank Of Nova Scotia (BNS:CA) Presents At Barclays 23rd Annual Global Financial Services Conference Transcript
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
9 days ago
The Bank Of Nova Scotia (BNS:CA) Presents At 2025 Scotiabank Financials Summit Transcript
The Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS:CA ) 2025 Scotiabank Financials Summit September 3, 2025 9:00 AM EDT Company Participants L. Thomson - President, CEO & Director Conference Call Participants Unknown Attendee Presentation Unknown Attendee Good morning, everyone.
The Bank Of Nova Scotia (BNS:CA) Presents At 2025 Scotiabank Financials Summit Transcript
Positive
Seeking Alpha
15 days ago
Scotiabank's Quiet Comeback: Value, Yield, And Global Growth
Bank of Nova Scotia offers a compelling 5.1% dividend yield, robust capital ratios, and strong execution across Canadian and international segments. Earnings growth is fueled by higher net interest income, wealth management momentum, and operational efficiencies, with 15% YoY EPS growth in Q3 2025. Share buybacks, a commercial banking turnaround, and global wealth inflows support a positive long-term outlook despite a recent share price rally.
Scotiabank's Quiet Comeback: Value, Yield, And Global Growth
Positive
Seeking Alpha
16 days ago
8 Ideal 'Safer' Dividend Dogs To Buy From 60 August Graham Value All-Stars
I use YCharts' Value Score and Ben Graham Formula to identify large-cap value stocks offering strong intrinsic value and stable dividends. Analyst forecasts suggest top-ten GASV 'Dogs' could deliver 17.9% to 36.88% net gains by August 2026, with average gains near 23.6%. Eight of fourteen 'safer' lowest-priced GASV stocks are currently fair-priced and buyable, combining positive free cash flow and attractive yields.
8 Ideal 'Safer' Dividend Dogs To Buy From 60 August Graham Value All-Stars
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
17 days ago
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS ) Q3 2025 Earnings Conference Call August 26, 2025 8:15 AM ET Company Participants Aris Bogdaneris - Group Head of Canadian Banking Francisco Alberto Aristeguieta Silva - Group Head of International & Global Transaction Banking Jacqueline Lucille Allard - Group Head of Global Wealth Management Philip M. Thomas - Group Head & Chief Risk Officer Rajagopal Viswanathan - Group Head & CFO Scott Thomson - Corporate Participant Travis J.
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
17 days ago
Durable Goods Orders Decreased Less Than Expected
Pre-market activity is somewhat better than earlier in the trading session this morning, following a less-bad Durable Goods report for July. We also appear to be bouncing around a bit more in recent trading days after a steadier level following August 2nd lows.
Durable Goods Orders Decreased Less Than Expected
Positive
Seeking Alpha
17 days ago
Bank of Nova Scotia: Still A Buy After Strong Q3 Earnings
The Bank of Nova Scotia delivered a strong Q3, beating analyst expectations with 13.5% revenue growth and 15% higher adjusted earnings year-over-year. The bank's turnaround plan is progressing, focusing on shedding weaker international assets and emphasizing growth in Canada, the U.S., and Mexico. Canadian Banking results were mixed, with higher expenses and lower net interest margins, but return on equity rebounded to 18.4%.
Bank of Nova Scotia: Still A Buy After Strong Q3 Earnings
Positive
Proactive Investors
17 days ago
Scotiabank 3Q earnings beat estimates on smaller loan loss provisions
Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) (Scotiabank) announced on Tuesday third-quarter 2025 financial results that exceeded expectations, as Canada's fourth-largest bank put aside less money for loan-loss provisions.  Scotiabank reported adjusted earnings of C$1.88 per share for the period, surpassing the average analyst estimate of C$1.73, based on data compiled by LSEG.
Scotiabank 3Q earnings beat estimates on smaller loan loss provisions
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
17 days ago
Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) Tops Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.37 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.28 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.19 per share a year ago.
Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) Tops Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
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