# The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS)

> Source: Nexqual · https://nexqual.com/BNS · data as of 2026-10-22 20:00 UTC · cite as "Nexqual, The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS), nexqual.com/BNS" · informational, not investment advice.

**Price:** USD 93.41 (-0.63% on the day) · last close of Oct 22, 2026; US market pre market, not a live price. Prev close 94 · day 92.46–93.73 · 52w 64.12–95.74 · market cap $114B · NYQ

## Key facts
- 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)
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
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)
|  | 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) |

## Peers (Banks - Diversified)
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%

## More
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## Analyst estimates and revisions

| Period | EPS est. | 90d ago | Change | Revenue est. | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends 2026-10-31) | $2.20 | $2.16 | +2.1% | $10.29B | 12 |
| Next quarter (ends 2027-01-31) | $2.33 | $2.25 | +3.5% | $10.56B | 7 |
| Current fiscal year (ends 2026-10-31) | $8.55 | $8.30 | +3.0% | $40.63B | 14 |
| Next fiscal year (ends 2027-10-31) | $9.51 | $9.29 | +2.4% | $42.69B | 14 |