The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) — Analyst outlook / Analyst consensus target is. Based on 19 analyst ratings, the consensus is bullish — 10 Buy, 8 Hold, 1 Sell.
The consensus price target is $72.15 (low: $67.00, high: $75.60), representing a downside of 3.1% from the current price $74.48.
Analysts estimate Earnings Per Share (EPS) of $6.49 and revenue of $33.85B for the next fiscal year.
Earnings Per Share (EPS) track record: 2024: actual $5.94 vs est $6.49 (missed -8.5%). 2025: actual $5.69 vs est $7.00 (missed -18.7%). Analyst accuracy: 84%.
BNS Stock — 12-Month Price Forecast
$72.15
▼ -3.13% Downside
Average Price Target
Based on 19 Wall Street analysts offering 12-month price targets for The Bank of Nova Scotia, the average price target is $72.15, with a high forecast of $75.60, and a low forecast of $67.00.
The average price target represents a -3.13% change from the last price of $74.48.
Highest Price Target
$75.60
Average Price Target
$72.15
Lowest Price Target
$67.00
BNS Analyst Ratings
Buy
Based on 19 analysts giving stock ratings to The Bank of Nova Scotia in the past 3 months
EPS Estimates — BNS
84%
Analyst Accuracy
Accurate
2 years compared
Actual vs Estimate
2024
Actual $5.94
vs Est $6.49
▼ 9.3% off
2025
Actual $5.69
vs Est $7.00
▼ 23.0% off
Profitability Outlook
Strong profitability with high earnings per share. EPS trend is declining.
Revenue Estimates — BNS
48%
Analyst Accuracy
Inaccurate
2 years compared
Actual vs Estimate
2024
Actual $76.022B
vs Est $33.848B
▲ 55.5% off
2025
Actual $73.177B
vs Est $37.450B
▲ 48.8% off
Revenue Trend
Revenue has been relatively flat. Analysts forecast revenue contraction ahead.
