The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) analyst forecast and price target
Analyst forecast
Consensus of 15 analyst ratings
Recent analyst ratings
| Firm | Action | Rating | Price target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RBC Capital | Maintained | Sector Perform | $117.00 from $98.00 | May 28, 2026 |
| RBC Capital | Maintained | Sector Perform | $106.00 from $97.00 | Feb 25, 2026 |
| RBC Capital | Maintained | Sector Perform | $97.00 from $86.00 | Dec 3, 2025 |
| RBC Capital | Maintained | Sector Perform | $86.00 from $80.00 | Aug 27, 2025 |
| UBS | Maintained | Buy | $80.00 from $78.00 | May 28, 2025 |
| TD Securities | Maintained | Buy | $79.00 from $77.00 | May 28, 2025 |
| CIBC | Maintained | Neutral | $77.00 from $75.00 | May 20, 2025 |
| Jefferies | Maintained | Hold | $70.00 from $76.00 | Apr 21, 2025 |
| CIBC | Maintained | Neutral | $75.00 from $81.00 | Mar 5, 2025 |
| RBC Capital | Maintained | Sector Perform | $81.00 from $83.00 | Feb 26, 2025 |
| CIBC | Downgraded | Outperformer → Neutral | $81.00 from $84.00 | Feb 18, 2025 |
| RBC Capital | Maintained | Sector Perform | $74.00 from $65.00 | Dec 4, 2024 |
| Barclays | Upgraded | Underweight → Equal-Weight | $81.00 from $70.00 | Nov 21, 2024 |
| Canaccord Genuity | Upgraded | Hold → Buy | $84.00 from $71.00 | Nov 19, 2024 |
| TD Securities | Upgraded | Hold → Buy | $80.00 | Nov 4, 2024 |
| BMO Capital | Maintained | Market Perform | $72.00 from $74.00 | Aug 28, 2024 |
| RBC Capital | Maintained | Sector Perform | $62.00 | Aug 13, 2024 |
| UBS | Initiated Coverage | Neutral | $67.00 | Jul 2, 2024 |
| CIBC | Maintained | Neutral | $68.00 from $64.00 | May 29, 2024 |
| RBC Capital | Maintained | Sector Perform | $62.00 from $64.00 | May 29, 2024 |
Frequently asked questions
Is BNS a buy, sell, or hold?
Analysts covering The Bank of Nova Scotia currently average a Hold rating: 5 buy, 9 hold and 1 sell, from 15 analysts. Ratings reflect analyst opinion, not investment advice.
What is the latest analyst rating on BNS?
On May 28, 2026, RBC Capital maintained The Bank of Nova Scotia at Sector Perform with a price target of $117.00.
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