Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) Stock Forecast & Price Target

C$73.87

+0.04 (+0.05%)

(As of 10/17/2024 05:27 PM ET)

Bank of Nova Scotia - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 13 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
11

Buy
2

Based on 13 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Bank of Nova Scotia in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 13 analysts, 11 have given a hold rating, 1 has given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for BNS.

Consensus Price Target

C$68.25
-7.61% Downside

According to the 13 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Bank of Nova Scotia, the average price target is C$68.25. The highest price target for BNS is C$82.00, while the lowest price target for BNS is C$60.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -7.61% from the current price of C$73.87.

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BNS Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 10/19/23 to 10/18/24	1 Month Ago 9/19/23 to 9/18/24	3 Months Ago 7/21/23 to 7/20/24	1 Year Ago 10/19/22 to 10/19/23
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)
Hold	11 Hold rating(s)	12 Hold rating(s)	13 Hold rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	C$68.25	C$67.92	C$66.70	C$69.04
Forecasted Upside	-7.61% Downside	-4.96% Downside	3.96% Upside	18.56% Upside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Reduce	Reduce

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BNS Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

BNS Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Bank of Nova Scotia Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Bank of Nova Scotia	Financial Services Companies
Consensus Rating Score	2.23	2.59
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent BNS News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
9/20/2024	Cibc World Mkts 0 of 5 stars	P. Holden Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Strong-Buy
9/20/2024	CIBC 3 of 5 stars		Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Outperform	C$78.00 ➝ C$82.00	+12.30%
8/28/2024	BMO Capital Markets 4 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Market Perform	C$74.00 ➝ C$72.00	+9.14%
8/28/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold	C$65.00 ➝ C$69.00	+4.59%
8/28/2024	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Sector Perform	C$62.00 ➝ C$65.00	-1.47%
8/28/2024	TD Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold	C$69.00 ➝ C$71.00	+7.62%
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8/20/2024	Cormark Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Market Perform	C$68.00 ➝ C$65.00	+1.01%
7/2/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Shea Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target	Neutral	C$67.00	+7.51%
5/29/2024	National Bankshares Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Sector Perform	C$67.00 ➝ C$66.00	+3.38%
5/29/2024	Canaccord Genuity Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold	C$70.00 ➝ C$71.00	+11.22%
2/28/2024	Desjardins Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold	C$64.00 ➝ C$68.00	+4.37%
11/29/2023	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Neutral	C$68.00 ➝ C$60.00	+0.37%
11/23/2023	Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Market Perform	C$66.00 ➝ C$63.00	+4.55%
8/30/2023	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Underperform	C$65.00 ➝ C$66.00	+2.52%
8/30/2023	CSFB Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral	C$66.00 ➝ C$68.00	+5.62%
7/24/2023	Scotiabank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		C$67.00 ➝ C$69.50	+3.56%
6/6/2023	Fundamental Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Set Target	Buy	C$77.55	+16.97%
2/27/2023	Veritas Investment Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Reduce
11/22/2022	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		C$73.00	+3.03%

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Should I Buy Bank of Nova Scotia Stock? BNS Pros and Cons Explained

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Bank of Nova Scotia
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in The Bank of Nova Scotia:

The Bank of Nova Scotia's stock price hit a new 52-week high at $72.38, indicating positive momentum and potential for further growth.
The company has a dividend yield of 5.89%, providing investors with a steady income stream.
The bank reported a net margin of 26.41% and a return on equity of 9.89%, showcasing strong financial performance.
Analysts have given the stock a consensus rating of "Hold" with an average target price of C$67.92, suggesting potential upside.
The Bank of Nova Scotia has a market capitalization of C$89.29 billion, indicating its position as a significant player in the industry.

Bank of Nova Scotia
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in The Bank of Nova Scotia for these reasons:

Despite recent positive performance, the stock has a PE ratio of 12.51, which may indicate that it is currently overvalued.
Some analysts have issued a "Reduce" rating on the stock, suggesting caution in the short to medium term.
The stock's 50-day moving average is C$65.51, potentially indicating a short-term downward trend.
There have been recent target price decreases by some analysts, signaling potential concerns about future performance.
Bank of Nova Scotia's 12-month low and high prices are C$55.20 and C$70.40 respectively, showing volatility in the stock.

BNS Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 13 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Bank of Nova Scotia is C$68.25, with a high forecast of C$82.00 and a low forecast of C$60.00.
: 13 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Bank of Nova Scotia in the last twelve months. There are currently 11 hold ratings, 1 buy rating and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" BNS shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in BNS, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
: According to analysts, Bank of Nova Scotia's stock has a predicted downside of -7.61% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Bank of Nova Scotia's stock had 2 upgrades by analysts.
: Bank of Nova Scotia has been rated by research analysts at BMO Capital Markets, CIBC, Cibc World Mkts, Cormark, Jefferies Financial Group, Royal Bank of Canada, and TD Securities in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Bank of Nova Scotia less than other "financial services" companies. The consensus rating for Bank of Nova Scotia is Hold while the average consensus rating for "financial services" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how BNS compares to other companies.