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BNS Stock Forecast & Price Target

BNS Analyst Ratings

Based on 11 analyst ratings
Hold
Strong Buy 27%
Buy 9%
Hold 55%
Sell 9%
Strong Sell 0%

Bulls say

The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) has demonstrated robust performance, particularly within its Global Banking and Markets (GBM) segment, which saw trading revenues increase approximately 61% quarter-over-quarter and 49% year-over-year. Furthermore, the bank's core earnings per share (EPS) are projected to grow around 5% in 2025, outpacing the peer average of 4%, indicating a positive outlook driven by strong operational execution and an improving personal and commercial banking market. Despite some fluctuations in credit card and personal loan delinquencies, management anticipates a significant recovery in transaction values, expected to nearly triple year-over-year in the fourth quarter, bolstering confidence in future revenue growth.

Bears say

The Bank of Nova Scotia is facing challenges with declining average loans, which decreased by approximately 3% year-over-year, indicating potential weakness in lending operations. Additionally, the bank's outlook for International Banking suggests lower earnings in 2025 due to unfavorable economic conditions in Latin America, including weaker currencies and slower growth. Furthermore, while the current valuation may appear attractive, the bank's projected return on equity (ROE) remains below the peer average, forecasting 11.3% compared to 12.5% for the group in 2025, underscoring a negative financial outlook.

BNS has been analyzed by 11 analysts, with a consensus rating of Hold. 27% of analysts recommend a Strong Buy, 9% recommend Buy, 55% suggest Holding, 9% advise Selling, and 0% predict a Strong Sell.

This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of Bank of Nova Scotia and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.

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FAQs About Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) Forecast

Analysts have given BNS a Hold based on their latest research and market trends.

According to 11 analysts, BNS has a Hold consensus rating as of Jul 10, 2025. This rating is provided by third-party analysts and is not investment advice from Public.com.

Wall Street analysts have set a price target of $68.09, reflecting a 0.00% increase from the current stock price.

Financial analysts have set a price target of $68.09, indicating a 0.00% increase from the current stock price, but ratings and forecasts are frequently updated based on market conditions, earnings reports, and industry trends. This prediction is provided by third-party analysts and is not investment advice from Public.com.

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