The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) Stock Price & Analysis
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) closed at USD 93.41 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, down 0.63% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 94; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 92.46–93.73 on volume of 2,365,125 shares. Market capitalization is $113.85B, with a 52-week range of USD 64.12–95.74 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC.
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Key facts (BNS)
- 3 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold BNS (13F, Q2 2026): 1 new, 1 added, 0 reduced, 1 unchanged.
- Analysts: Hold (mean 2.57 on a 1–5 scale) (14 analysts), mean target USD 92.03 (range 77.19–100.6).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +49.2% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +82.0% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-12-02, EPS estimate USD 2.2, revenue estimate $10.3B.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (BNS)
3 of 80 tracked investors hold BNS. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prem Watsa | Fairfax Financial Holdings | 1.18% | $31.2M | Unchanged |
| Tweedy Browne | 0.28% | $3.7M | New position | |
| Lee Ainslie | Maverick Capital | 0.04% | $4.0M | Added +25.4% |
Analysts (BNS)
Consensus Hold (mean 2.57 on a 1–5 scale), 14 analysts; mean target USD 92.03 (low 77.19, high 100.6).
Total return (dividends reinvested) (BNS)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +49.2% | +82.0% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +49.4% | +12.7% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 19.5% | 19.4% |
| Max drawdown | -13.4% (Feb 2026→Mar 2026) | -39.9% (Mar 2022→Oct 2023) |
BNS analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Oct 2026) | $2.20 | $2.16 | +2.1% | $10.29B | 12 |
| Next quarter (ends Jan 2027) | $2.33 | $2.25 | +3.5% | $10.56B | 7 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Oct 2026) | $8.55 | $8.30 | +3.0% | $40.63B | 14 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Oct 2027) | $9.51 | $9.29 | +2.4% | $42.69B | 14 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC)
| Price | USD 93.41 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 0.63% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 94 |
| Open | USD 93.24 |
| Day Range | USD 92.46 – 93.73 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 64.12 – 95.74 |
| Volume | 2,365,125 shares |
| Market Cap | $113.85B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (BNS)
Nexqual's technical model rates BNS "BUY" based on 5 bullish and 1 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 57.94 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 91.6) |
| MACD | 0.24 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (BNS)
Wall Street analysts rate BNS "Hold" based on 14 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 92.03 (range USD 77.19–100.6), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 14 |
| Mean Target | USD 92.03 |
| High Target | USD 100.6 |
| Low Target | USD 77.19 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 5 / 8 / 1 |
Earnings (BNS)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-12-02 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 2.2 |
| Revenue Estimate | $10.29B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-31 | USD 2.28 vs est 2.1 ▲ beat |
| 2026-04-30 | USD 2.02 vs est 1.94 ▲ beat |
| 2026-01-31 | USD 2.05 vs est 1.95 ▲ beat |
| 2025-10-31 | USD 1.93 vs est 1.84 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (BNS)
| Total Revenue | $35.20B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +11.70% |
| Gross Margin | +0.00% |
| Operating Margin | +41.24% |
| Profit Margin | +28.43% |
| ROE | +11.46% |
| Total Cash | $543.13B |
| Total Debt | $344.39B |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC.
Financial Health Score (BNS)
Nexqual rates The Bank of Nova Scotia's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +12% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Solid — Net margin 19% (last 12 months); banks have no gross margin |
| Balance Sheet | N/A — Not comparable for banks: deposits and customer funds sit on the balance sheet, so cash vs debt does not measure safety (SEC industry: State Commercial Banks) |
| Cash Flow | N/A — Not meaningful for banks and lenders: lending and trading move operating cash flow by billions each year (SEC industry: State Commercial Banks) |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 11%, ROA 0.7% |
Ownership (BNS)
| Insider Ownership | +0.02% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +50.89% |
| Shares Outstanding | 1.22B |
| Float | 1.20B |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC.
Leadership (BNS)
The Bank of Nova Scotia is led by L. Scott Thomson, President, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC.
| President, CEO & Director | L. Scott Thomson |
|---|---|
| Group Head & CFO | Rajagopal Viswanathan |
| Group Head and Chief Strategy & Operating Officer | Philip M. Thomas B.A. |
Major Backers & Investors (BNS)
Notable institutional backers of The Bank of Nova Scotia include Royal Bank of Canada, Bank of Montreal /CAN/, CIBC World Market, Inc., according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Royal Bank of Canada | 5.41% |
| Bank of Montreal /CAN/ | 4.27% |
| CIBC World Market, Inc. | 2.07% |
| NORGES BANK | 1.51% |
| Acadian Asset Management. LLC | 1.51% |
| 1832 Asset Management L.P. | 1.34% |
| National Bank of Canada/FI/ | 1.29% |
| TD Asset Management, Inc | 1.16% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 2.93% |
| Geode Capital | 1.18% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC.
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMO | Bank Of Montreal | USD 170.44 | ▼ 0.01% |
| CM | Canadian Imperial Bank of Comme | USD 115.03 | ▲ 0.02% |
| BNY | The Bank of New York Mellon Cor | USD 145.32 | ▼ 0.36% |
| ING | ING Group, N.V. | USD 32.44 | ▼ 2.93% |
| BBVA | Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria | USD 25.03 | ▼ 2.95% |
| UBS | UBS Group AG Registered | USD 46.87 | ▼ 2.21% |
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