Question 1

What is the analyst consensus rating for BNS?

Accepted Answer

The analyst consensus rating for BNS is "Hold" based on 7 analyst recommendations.

Question 2

What is the average price target for BNS?

Accepted Answer

The average 12-month price target for BNS is $99.71, representing an upside of 30.8% from the current price of $76.22.

Question 3

What do analyst ratings mean?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

What is a price target?

Accepted Answer

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.

Date	Analyst	Firm	Action	Rating	Price Target
Dec 3, 2025	Douglas Young	Desjardins	Maintains	Hold	$95.00 → $100.00 +5.00 (5.3%)
Dec 3, 2025	John Aiken	Jefferies	Maintains	Hold	$97.00
Dec 3, 2025	Brian Morton	Barclays	Maintains	Hold	$97.00
Dec 3, 2025	Jill Shea	UBS	Reiterates	Buy	$106.00
Dec 3, 2025	Darko Mihelic	RBC Capital	Maintains	Hold	$86.00 → $97.00 +11.00 (12.8%)
Dec 2, 2025	Sohrab Movahedi	BMO Capital	Maintains	Hold	$93.00
Nov 24, 2025	Stephen Boland	Raymond James	Initiates	Buy	$108.00

The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) Stock Analyst Forecast

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