The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) Stock Forecast
BNS analyst forecast
as of October 17, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Hold 3.43 / 5 from 14 analysts
- Price target
- $91.38 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- −0.2% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- December 1, 2026 EPS estimate $1.59
- 52-week range
- $64.06 – $95.35
BNS analyst ratings
14 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
BNS price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
BNS earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Jul '26) | $2.10 | $2.01 | $2.19 | $1.88 | +11.6% | 13 |
| Next quarter (Jan '27) | $2.33 | $2.24 | $2.48 | $2.05 | +13.7% | 7 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $8.55 | $8.28 | $8.83 | $7.09 | +20.6% | 14 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $9.51 | $9.10 | $10.02 | $8.55 | +11.3% | 14 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
BNS revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Jul '26) | $9.93B | $9.83B | $10.02B | +4.7% | 6 |
| Next quarter (Jan '27) | $10.56B | $10.33B | $10.96B | +4.8% | 3 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $40.63B | $40.24B | $40.96B | +7.6% | 9 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $42.69B | $41.70B | $43.75B | +5.1% | 9 |
BNS EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
BNS revenue: reported and forecast
BNS EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Jul '26) | $2.08 | $2.09 | $2.09 | $2.09 | $2.10 | +0.8% | 1 up · 0 down |
| Next quarter (Jan '27) | $2.25 | $2.24 | $2.32 | $2.32 | $2.33 | +3.6% | 4 up · 1 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $8.30 | $8.29 | $8.53 | $8.53 | $8.55 | +3.1% | 12 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $9.29 | $9.27 | $9.49 | $9.49 | $9.51 | +2.4% | 11 up · 1 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
BNS earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; BNS beat in 8 of 12.
What analysts expect from BNS
14 analysts cover Bank of Nova Scotia; their consensus rating is hold (3.43 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $91.38, 0.2% below the latest close of $91.60. Analysts expect earnings of $8.55 per share for FY2026, +20.6% from a year earlier. For FY2027 the average estimate is $9.51 per share on revenue of $42.7 billion. Bank of Nova Scotia beat the EPS estimate in 8 of the last 12 quarters.
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BNS forecast FAQ
What is Bank of Nova Scotia's price target?
The average analyst price target for Bank of Nova Scotia is $91.38, 0.2% below the latest close of $91.60.
Is Bank of Nova Scotia a buy, hold or sell?
Of 14 analysts covering Bank of Nova Scotia, 2 rate it a strong buy, 3 a buy, 8 a hold, 1 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of hold. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Bank of Nova Scotia's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $8.55 per share for FY2026 (range $8.28 to $8.83); for FY2027 the estimate is $9.51.
What is Bank of Nova Scotia's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2026 is $40.6 billion, growth of 7.6%; for FY2027 it is $42.7 billion.
When does Bank of Nova Scotia report earnings?
Bank of Nova Scotia is expected to report results for the quarter ending October 31, 2026 on December 1, 2026; the EPS estimate is $1.59.
Does Bank of Nova Scotia usually beat earnings estimates?
Bank of Nova Scotia reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 8 of the last 12 quarters.