Scotiabank
About: Bank of Nova Scotia is a global financial services provider. The bank has five business segments: Canadian banking, international banking, global wealth management, global banking and markets, and other. It offers a range of advice, products, and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets. The bank's international operations span numerous countries and are more concentrated in Central and South America.
Employees: 88,722
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Funds holding %
of 7,390 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
91% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 63 | Existing positions closed: 33
11% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 150 | Existing positions reduced: 135
6% more funds holding
Funds holding: 403 [Q3] → 427 (+24) [Q4]
0.7% less ownership
Funds ownership: 46.14% [Q3] → 45.44% (-0.7%) [Q4]
2% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $30.8B [Q3] → $30.1B (-$714M) [Q4]
4% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 25 [Q3] → 24 (-1) [Q4]
33% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $651M | Put options by funds: $973M
Research analyst outlook
1 Wall Street Analyst provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$81
70%
upside
Avg. target
$81
70%
upside
High target
$81
70%
upside
1 analyst rating
0 positive
0%
1 neutral
100%
0 negative
0%
RBC Capital Darko Mihelic 44% 1-year accuracy 4 / 9 met price target | 70%upside $81 | Sector Perform Maintained | 26 Feb 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 8 articles about BNS published over the past 30 days
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 days ago
70 Graham All-Star Value (GASV) March Dividends Show 19 "Safer" Bearing 13 Ideal Dividend Dogs
The Large Cap Value and Ben Graham Formula strategies identify undervalued, stable stocks with strong fundamentals and low valuations, ideal for long-term investment. Analysts project significant gains (28.24% to 85.64%) from top-ten GASV Dogs by March 2026, based on dividend yields and target prices. Thirteen of nineteen "safer" GASV Dogs are recommended buys, offering reliable dividends and fair pricing relative to their intrinsic value.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
5 days ago
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) National Bank 23rd Annual Financial Services Conference
The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS ) National Bank 23rd Annual Financial Services Conference March 25, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Unknown Speaker - Aris Bogdaneris - Group Head, Canadian Banking Conference Call Participants Unknown Speaker I'd like to present, Aris Bogdaneris, Group Head Canadian Banking of the Bank of Nova Scotia or Scotiabank, whichever you prefer. Thanks for joining us again.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
My Dividend Stock Portfolio: New February Dividend Record - 100 Holdings With 11 Buys
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Positive
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1 week ago
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Positive
The Motley Fool
1 week ago
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Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
Bank of Nova Scotia: Favorable Valuation With Growth Prospects
Strong financial performance and market position justify a “Buy” rating for The Bank of Nova Scotia stock, supported by robust revenue growth and profitability. The company's innovative product pipeline and strategic acquisitions are key drivers of future growth and competitive advantage. Management's effective cost control measures and operational efficiency enhance shareholder value and ensure sustainable long-term returns.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
2 weeks ago
Bladex and Scotiabank lead US$100 million loan for EGE Haina
The syndicated loan follows the Green Loan Principles (GLP) guidelines of the Loan Market Association (LMA) and the Loan Syndications and Trading Association (LSTA). It reflects the commitment of both entities to support projects that promote the transition to renewable energy, help mitigate climate change and strengthen the energy supply for the country's growth.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
3 weeks ago
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) Presents at RBC Capital Markets Global Financial Institutions Conference (Transcript)
The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS ) RBC Capital Markets Global Financial Institutions Conference March 5, 2025 8:40 AM ET Company Participants Phil Thomas - Group Head & Chief Risk Officer Conference Call Participants Darko Mihelic - RBC Capital Markets Darko Mihelic [Abrupt Start]
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) Surpasses Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.22 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.17 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.25 per share a year ago.
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