Analysts’ Recent Ratings Changes for Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS)

A number of research firms have changed their ratings and price targets for Bank of Nova Scotia (TSE: BNS):

• 3/5/2026 – Bank of Nova Scotia had its price target raised by Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce from C$108.00 to C$109.00.
• 3/3/2026 – Bank of Nova Scotia was downgraded by TD Securities from “buy” to “hold”. They now have a C$111.00 price target on the stock, down from C$112.00.
• 2/25/2026 – Bank of Nova Scotia had its price target raised by UBS Group AG from C$118.00 to C$120.00.
• 2/25/2026 – Bank of Nova Scotia had its price target raised by Barclays PLC from C$106.00 to C$108.00. They now have an “equal weight” rating on the stock.
• 2/25/2026 – Bank of Nova Scotia had its price target raised by Desjardins from C$106.00 to C$107.00. They now have a “hold” rating on the stock.
• 2/25/2026 – Bank of Nova Scotia had its price target raised by Royal Bank Of Canada from C$97.00 to C$106.00. They now have a “sector perform” rating on the stock.
• 2/25/2026 – Bank of Nova Scotia had its price target raised by Canaccord Genuity Group Inc. from C$112.00 to C$118.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 2/25/2026 – Bank of Nova Scotia had its price target lowered by National Bank Financial from C$102.00 to C$100.00. They now have a “sector perform” rating on the stock.
• 2/25/2026 – Bank of Nova Scotia had its price target raised by Raymond James Financial, Inc. from C$114.00 to C$117.00. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock.
• 2/25/2026 – Bank of Nova Scotia had its price target raised by BMO Capital Markets from C$98.00 to C$101.00. They now have a “market perform” rating on the stock.
• 2/19/2026 – Bank of Nova Scotia had its price target raised by Barclays PLC from C$97.00 to C$106.00.
• 2/17/2026 – Bank of Nova Scotia had its price target raised by National Bank Financial from C$100.00 to C$102.00. They now have a “sector perform” rating on the stock.
• 2/17/2026 – Bank of Nova Scotia had its price target raised by Raymond James Financial, Inc. from C$109.00 to C$114.00. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock.
• 2/13/2026 – Bank of Nova Scotia had its price target raised by Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce from C$103.00 to C$108.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 2/12/2026 – Bank of Nova Scotia had its price target raised by Canaccord Genuity Group Inc. from C$106.00 to C$112.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 2/11/2026 – Bank of Nova Scotia had its price target raised by Jefferies Financial Group Inc. from C$97.00 to C$104.00.
• 2/9/2026 – Bank of Nova Scotia had its price target raised by TD Securities from C$104.00 to C$112.00.
• 2/9/2026 – Bank of Nova Scotia had its price target raised by Desjardins from C$104.00 to C$106.00. They now have a “hold” rating on the stock.

Insider Activity

In other news, insider Julie Walsh sold 3,716 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Monday, December 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of C$100.62, for a total value of C$373,903.92. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 1,430 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately C$143,886.60. This represents a 72.21% decrease in their position. Company insiders own 0.03% of the company’s stock.

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.