The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) Stock Forecast
Data as of May 2, 2026Financial Services · Current price $78.12 (+0.41%)
Price Target Range
Consensus Price Target Over Time
Analyst Rating Distribution
Last 3 Months
6-Month Trend
Latest Analyst Forecasts
Price targets issued by Wall Street analysts. Upside calculated against today's price.
| Date | Analyst | Firm | Price Target | Upside |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 4, 2024 | Darko Mihelic | RBC Capital | $74.00 | -5.3% |
| Aug 28, 2024 | Sohrab Movahedi | BMO Capital | $72.00 | -7.8% |
| Jul 2, 2024 | Jill Shea | UBS | $67.00 | -14.2% |
| May 19, 2021 | Ebrahim Poonawala | Bank of America Securities | $75.60 | -3.2% |
Top Analysts Covering BNS
BNS vs Sector & Market
| Metric | BNS | Financial Services Avg | Large Cap Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analyst Rating | 3.00 | 2.51 | 2.41 |
| Analyst Count | 2 | 8 | 18 |
| Target Upside | -7.6% | +64.9% | +14.9% |
| P/E Ratio | 11.66 | -5.01 | 31.19 |
Revenue Estimates
| Period | Low | Avg | High | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-31 | $39.28B | $39.53B | $39.79B | 3 |
| 2027-01-31 | $10.08B | $10.27B | $10.38B | 1 |
| 2027-04-30 | $9.94B | $10.13B | $10.25B | 1 |
| 2027-07-31 | $10.30B | $10.50B | $10.61B | 1 |
| 2027-10-31 | $10.45B | $10.64B | $10.76B | 1 |
| 2028-01-31 | $10.63B | $10.84B | $10.96B | 1 |
| 2028-04-30 | $10.28B | $10.47B | $10.59B | 1 |
| 2028-07-31 | $10.50B | $10.70B | $10.82B | 1 |
| 2028-10-31 | $10.63B | $10.83B | $10.96B | 1 |
EPS Estimates
| Period | Low | Avg | High | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-31 | $8.05 | $8.18 | $8.27 | 7 |
| 2027-01-31 | $2.18 | $2.23 | $2.26 | 2 |
| 2027-04-30 | $2.14 | $2.19 | $2.22 | 2 |
| 2027-07-31 | $2.28 | $2.33 | $2.37 | 2 |
| 2027-10-31 | $2.36 | $2.42 | $2.45 | 2 |
| 2028-01-31 | $2.44 | $2.50 | $2.54 | 5 |
| 2028-04-30 | $2.39 | $2.45 | $2.48 | 4 |
| 2028-07-31 | $2.47 | $2.53 | $2.56 | 5 |
| 2028-10-31 | $2.53 | $2.59 | $2.63 | 5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the analyst consensus for BNS?
The consensus among 2 analysts covering The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) is Hold with an average price target of $72.15.
What is the highest price target for BNS?
The highest price target for BNS is $75.60, set by Ebrahim Poonawala at Bank of America Securities on 2021-05-19.
What is the lowest price target for BNS?
The lowest price target for BNS is $67.00, set by Jill Shea at UBS on 2024-07-02.
How many analysts cover BNS?
2 analysts have issued ratings for The Bank of Nova Scotia in the past 12 months.
Is BNS a buy or sell right now?
Based on 2 analyst ratings, BNS has a consensus rating of Hold (3.00/5) with a -7.6% upside to the consensus target of $72.15.
What are the earnings estimates for BNS?
Analysts estimate BNS will report EPS of $8.18 for the period ending 2026-10-31, with revenue estimated at $39.53B.
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