The Bank of Nova Scotia
As of Oct 26, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $114.37B
- P/E (TTM)
- 16.02
- Forward P/E
- 11.00
- Dividend yield
- 3.42%
- 52-week range
- $63.99$95.74
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 1.57M
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $93.11 - $94.04 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $95.74 |
| 52-Week Low | $63.99 |
| Open | $93.41 |
| Volume (last close) | 709.43K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 1.57M |
| Revenue (TTM) | 38.11B |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 7.14B |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | -40.39B |
| EPS (TTM) | $5.68 |
| Profit Margin | 18.74% |
| Operating Margin | 25.02% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 11.04% |
| Debt to Equity | 3.85 |
| Annual Dividend | $3.19 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.42% |
| Payout Ratio | 56.13% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Oct 6, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 114.37B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 1.23B |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 16.02 |
| Forward P/E | 11.00 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 3.00 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 1.77 |
| EV/EBITDA | 35.44 |
| 50-Day MA | $91.43 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $81.53 |
| 1-Year Change | +44.89% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 26, 2026. Data sources and methodology
The Bank of Nova Scotia at a Glance
As of the Oct 26, 2026 close, The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) has a market capitalization of $114.37B. The stock trades at 16.0× trailing earnings, 11.0× forward earnings and 3.0× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $7.14B on revenue of $38.11B (a 18.7% profit margin) and burned $40.39B of free cash flow. Revenue grew 32.3% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $3.07B in cash and securities against $249.18B of debt, a net debt position of $246.11B.
The Bank of Nova Scotia pays a quarterly dividend totaling $3.19 per share a year, a 3.42% yield at the Oct 26, 2026 close, with a 56% payout ratio.
The share price is up 44.9% over the past year. At $93.29 (the Oct 26, 2026 close) it sits near the top of its 52-week range of $63.99 to $95.74, above its 200-day moving average of $81.53.
Based on 9 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Hold with an average price target of $99.88, 7.1% above the Oct 26, 2026 close.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Bank of Nova Scotia
What is the current stock price for BNS?
As of the Oct 26, 2026 close, BNS stock trades at $93.29. The 52-week range is $63.99–$95.74, with a day range of $93.11–$94.04.
What is the P/E ratio for BNS?
As of the Oct 26, 2026 close, The Bank of Nova Scotia's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 16.0, meaning investors pay $16.0 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 11.0, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. The Bank of Nova Scotia operates in the Financials sector.
Does BNS pay dividends?
Yes, The Bank of Nova Scotia pays a 3.42% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 26, 2026 close ($3.19 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 56.1%. The most recent ex-dividend date was October 6, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for BNS?
Based on ratings from 9 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for BNS is Hold. The average 12-month price target is $99.88, a 7.1% upside from the Oct 26, 2026 close of $93.29.
What is the market cap of BNS?
As of the Oct 26, 2026 close, The Bank of Nova Scotia's market capitalization is $114.37B, classifying it as a large-cap company. The Bank of Nova Scotia operates in the Financials sector within the Banks - Diversified industry.