Bank of Nova Scotia Second Quarter 2025 Earnings: EPS Misses Expectations

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSE:BNS) Second Quarter 2025 Results

Key Financial Results

• Revenue: CA$7.66b (up 4.3% from 2Q 2024).
• Net income: CA$1.84b (down 5.2% from 2Q 2024).
• Profit margin: 24% (down from 27% in 2Q 2024). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses.
• EPS: CA$1.48 (down from CA$1.59 in 2Q 2024).

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Bank of Nova Scotia EPS Misses Expectations

Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Earnings per share (EPS) missed analyst estimates by 4.1%.

Looking ahead, revenue is forecast to grow 8.0% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 5.6% growth forecast for the Banks industry in Canada.

Performance of the Canadian Banks industry.

The company's share price is broadly unchanged from a week ago.

Balance Sheet Analysis

Just as investors must consider earnings, it is also important to take into account the strength of a company's balance sheet. See our latest analysis on Bank of Nova Scotia's balance sheet health.

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