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Bank of Nova Scotia TSX:BNS Stock Report

Last Price

CA$70.07

Market Cap

CA$84.8b

7D

2.6%

1Y

3.4%

Updated

28 Mar, 2024

Data

Company Financials +

BNS Stock Overview

The Bank of Nova Scotia provides various banking products and services in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Peru, Chile, Colombia, the Caribbean and Central America, and internationally.

BNS fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation3/6
Future Growth2/6
Past Performance2/6
Financial Health6/6
Dividends5/6

The Bank of Nova Scotia Competitors

Price History & Performance

Summary of all time highs, changes and price drops for Bank of Nova Scotia
Historical stock prices
Current Share PriceCA$70.07
52 Week HighCA$70.40
52 Week LowCA$55.20
Beta0.96
1 Month Change6.33%
3 Month Change8.64%
1 Year Change3.36%
3 Year Change-11.30%
5 Year Change-1.73%
Change since IPO4,325.47%

Recent News & Updates

Recent updates

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSE:BNS) Is Increasing Its Dividend To CA$1.06

Jun 21
Bank of Nova Scotia (TSE:BNS) Is Increasing Its Dividend To CA$1.06

With EPS Growth And More, Bank of Nova Scotia (TSE:BNS) Makes An Interesting Case

Jul 07
With EPS Growth And More, Bank of Nova Scotia (TSE:BNS) Makes An Interesting Case

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSE:BNS) Is Increasing Its Dividend To CA$1.03

Jun 02
Bank of Nova Scotia (TSE:BNS) Is Increasing Its Dividend To CA$1.03

Is Now The Time To Put Bank of Nova Scotia (TSE:BNS) On Your Watchlist?

Apr 05
Is Now The Time To Put Bank of Nova Scotia (TSE:BNS) On Your Watchlist?

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSE:BNS) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of CA$0.90

Sep 24
Bank of Nova Scotia (TSE:BNS) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of CA$0.90

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSE:BNS) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of CA$0.90

Sep 10
Bank of Nova Scotia (TSE:BNS) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of CA$0.90

Bank of Nova Scotia's (TSE:BNS) Dividend Will Be CA$0.90

Aug 27
Bank of Nova Scotia's (TSE:BNS) Dividend Will Be CA$0.90

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSE:BNS) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of CA$0.90

Jun 04
Bank of Nova Scotia (TSE:BNS) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of CA$0.90

Shareholder Returns

BNSCA BanksCA Market
7D2.6%0.6%0.5%
1Y3.4%7.6%8.7%

Return vs Industry: BNS underperformed the Canadian Banks industry which returned 7.6% over the past year.

Return vs Market: BNS underperformed the Canadian Market which returned 8.7% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is BNS's price volatile compared to industry and market?
BNS volatility
BNS Average Weekly Movement2.0%
Banks Industry Average Movement2.2%
Market Average Movement8.7%
10% most volatile stocks in CA Market18.3%
10% least volatile stocks in CA Market3.1%

Stable Share Price: BNS has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months.

Volatility Over Time: BNS's weekly volatility (2%) has been stable over the past year.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
183289,249L. Thomsonhttps://www.scotiabank.com

The Bank of Nova Scotia provides various banking products and services in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Peru, Chile, Colombia, the Caribbean and Central America, and internationally. It operates through Canadian Banking, International Banking, Global Wealth Management, and Global Banking and Markets segments. The company offers financial advice and solutions, and banking products, including debit and credit cards, chequing and saving accounts, investments, mortgages, loans, and insurance to individuals; and retail automotive financing solutions.

The Bank of Nova Scotia Fundamentals Summary

How do Bank of Nova Scotia's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
BNS fundamental statistics
Market capCA$84.84b
Earnings (TTM)CA$7.44b
Revenue (TTM)CA$29.40b

11.5x

P/E Ratio

1.2x

P/B Ratio

Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
BNS income statement (TTM)
RevenueCA$29.40b
Cost of RevenueCA$0
Gross ProfitCA$29.40b
Other ExpensesCA$21.96b
EarningsCA$7.44b

Last Reported Earnings

Jan 31, 2024

Next Earnings Date

May 28, 2024

Earnings per share (EPS)6.09
Gross Margin100.00%
Net Profit Margin25.30%
Debt/Equity Ratio309.9%

How did BNS perform over the long term?

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Dividends

6.1%

Current Dividend Yield

68%

Payout Ratio

Does BNS pay a reliable dividends?

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When do you need to buy BNS by to receive an upcoming dividend?
Bank of Nova Scotia dividend dates
Ex Dividend DateApr 01 2024
Dividend Pay DateApr 26 2024
Days until Ex dividend3 days
Days until Dividend pay date28 days

Does BNS pay a reliable dividends?

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