BNS - Bank of Nova Scotia - Stock Forecast

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BNS is currently covered by 8 analysts with an average price target of $78.51. This is a potential upside of $27.84 (54.94%) from yesterday's end of day stock price of $50.67.

Bank of Nova Scotia's activity chart (see below) currently has 32 price targets and 65 ratings on display. The stock rating distribution of BNS is 15.38% SELL, 53.85% HOLD and 30.77% BUY.

Stock Analyst Price Targets - Review

Analysts average stock forecasts to be materialized ratio is 10.61% with an average time for these price targets to be met of 161.82 days.

Highest price target for BNS is $78, Lowest price target is $78, average price target is $71.2.

Most recent stock forecast was given by EBRAHIM POONAWALA from BAML on 30-Mar-2025. First documented stock forecast 31-Oct-2016.

Split History since 2000:

4/29/04 2 for 1

5/10/01 1 for 5

Currently out of the existing stock ratings of BNS, 2 are a SELL (15.38%), 7 are a HOLD (53.85%), 4 are a BUY (30.77%).

Analyst name

Rating

Current price target

Potential Upside

Previous price target

Date

Price targets met ratio

Average potential upside

Average Time (Days) For PT To Be Met

Performance score

Buy

$90

1 months 13 days ago
(30-Mar-2025)

2/3 (66.67%)

$34.66 (62.63%)

1402

Buy

$82

2 months 26 days ago
(17-Feb-2025)

0/2 (0%)

$29.46 (56.07%)

Hold

$78

$27.75 (55.22%)

$66

5 months 24 days ago
(19-Nov-2024)

0/6 (0%)

$22.49 (40.52%)

Hold

$74

$23.75 (47.26%)

$95

1 years 1 months 9 days ago
(04-Apr-2024)

0/6 (0%)

$26.27 (55.04%)

Hold

$66

$15.75 (31.34%)

1 years 8 months 14 days ago
(29-Aug-2023)

0/1 (0%)

$22.71 (52.46%)

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What is BNS (Bank of Nova Scotia) average time for price targets to be met?

On average it took 161.82 days on average for the stock forecasts to be realized with a an average price target met ratio 10.61

Which analyst has the current highest performing score on BNS (Bank of Nova Scotia) with a proven track record?

EBRAHIM POONAWALA

Which analyst has the most public recommendations on BNS (Bank of Nova Scotia)?

Ebrahim Poonawala works at BAML and has 11 price targets and 6 ratings on BNS

Which analyst is the currently most bullish on BNS (Bank of Nova Scotia)?

Gabriel Dechaine with highest potential upside - $27.75

Which analyst is the currently most reserved on BNS (Bank of Nova Scotia)?

Paul Holden with lowest potential downside - -$0

Bank of Nova Scotia in the News

Bank Of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) To Redeem USD 1,250 Million Perpetual Capital Notes

Bank of Nova Scotia experienced a 2% price movement over the last month, which aligns closely with broader market trends. The company’s announcement to redeem USD 1,250 million of its 4.9% Fixed Rate Resetting Perpetual Subordinated Notes may have bolstered investor confidence, echoing its strategic approach to capital management. Concurrently, strong performances in the market,...

Scotiabank Announces Redemption of US $1,250 million 4.900% Fixed Rate Resetting Perpetual Subordinated Additional Tier 1 Capital Notes

TORONTO, May 1, 2025 /CNW/ – Scotiabank (TSX: BNS) (NYSE: BNS) today announced its intention to redeem all outstanding US $1,250 million 4.900% Fixed Rate Resetting Perpetual Subordinated Additional Tier 1 Capital Notes (Non-Viability Contingent Capital (NVCC)) (the “Notes”) at 100% of their principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the date...
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