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BNS
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The Bank of Nova Scotia
$86.61-- (--)
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The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) Analyst Forecast

Analyst consensus ratings, 12-month price targets, and expert recommendations for The Bank of Nova Scotia stock.

Analyst Consensus Rating

Investment consensus from 11 professional research analysts

Consensus Rating

Hold
Based on 11 unique analysts
(14 total ratings in last 90 days)
High Confidence∞:1 Buy/Sell

Average Price Target

$89.63
↑ 3.49% Upside

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Strong Sell
Sell
Hold
Buy
Strong Buy

Latest BNS Analyst Ratings & Recommendations

Recent analyst recommendations with rating changes and price target updates (last 90 days)

Matthew Lee
Canaccord Genuity
HoldMaintains
-
Zacks Equity Research
Zacks Equity Research
BuyInitiates Coverage
-
Ebrahim Poonawala
BofA Securities
HoldMaintains
$80.95 → $89.39
Matthew Lee
Canaccord Genuity
HoldMaintains
-
Douglas Young
Desjardins
HoldMaintains
$77.25 → $82.26
Paul Holden
CIBC
HoldReiterates
$82.98 → $87.27
John Aiken
Jefferies
HoldMaintains
$75.11 → $80.11
Brian Morton
Barclays
HoldMaintains
$78.68
Ebrahim Poonawala
BofA Securities
HoldReiterates
$81.55 → $82.26
Sohrab Movahedi
BMO Capital
HoldMaintains
$72.25
Darko Mihelic
RBC Capital
HoldMaintains
$70.10 → $83.69
Mario Mendonca
TD Cowen
HoldMaintains
$112.00 → $113.00
Sohrab Movahedi
BMO Capital
HoldMaintains
$101.00
Stephen Boland
Raymond James
BuyMaintains
$117.00 → $120.00

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the analyst consensus rating for BNS?

The analyst consensus rating for BNS is "Hold" based on 11 analyst recommendations.

What is the average price target for BNS?

The average 12-month price target for BNS is $89.63, representing an upside of 3.5% from the current price of $86.61.

What do analyst ratings mean?

Analyst ratings indicate investment recommendations: Strong Buy and Buy are bullish signals suggesting the stock may outperform. Hold means the stock is fairly valued. Sell and Strong Sell are bearish signals suggesting potential underperformance. These ratings are based on fundamental analysis and valuation models.

What is a price target?

A price target is an analyst's projection of a stock's fair value over a specific timeframe, typically 12 months. Analysts use fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and industry comparisons to estimate where the stock should trade. Price targets can range from low (conservative) to high (optimistic) estimates.