Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) Shares Fall 3.3% -- What GF Score of 73 Tells Investors
On October 07, 2026, Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) shares fell 3.3%, bringing the current price to $87.23. This decline comes in the context of a 52-week range of $
Stock Taper 
BNS
$88.45
▲ UP 0.98% (0.86)
KEY STATISTICS
Market Cap$106.80 B
52w High$95.74
52w Low$62.98
Dividend Yield3.44%
FrequencyQuarterly
P/E15.49
Volume841.37K
Shares Out.1.22B
COMPANY
LEADERSHIP
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
L. Scott Thomson
ABOUT
SECTOR
Financial Services
WENT PUBLIC
June 7, 2002
METHOD OF GOING PUBLIC
Dual Listing
FULL TIME EMPLOYEES
81,734
PRICE TARGET
Target High$75.60
Target Low$67.00
Target Median$73.00
Target Consensus$72.15
UPCOMING EARNINGS
DateDec 2, 2026
DayWednesday
Rev. Est.$7.24B
DEC
2
WED
SPLIT RECORD
| DATE | TYPE | RATIO |
|---|---|---|
| 2004-04-29 | Forward | 2:1 |
| 2004-04-02 | Forward | 2:1 |
ETFS HOLDING THIS STOCK
ETFS HOLDING
30
LISTED HERE
10
RANKED BY POSITION SIZE
INSTITUTIONAL OWNERSHIP
SHARES OWNED
27.17%
HOLDERS
767
TOP 8 OF 767 · RANKED BY POSITION SIZE
PRICE
$88.45 ▲ UP 0.98% (+$0.86)About The Bank of Nova Scotia
https://www.scotiabank.com ↗The Bank of Nova Scotia offers comprehensive banking, wealth management, and financial services globally, including retail, business, and corporate solutions across Canada, the Americas, and internationally.
INDUSTRY
Banks - Diversified
A PRODUCT THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA IS KNOWN FOR
Ultimate Package
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The Bank of Nova Scotia in 2025
SENTIMENT: → NEUTRAL
RESTRUCTURING · LATE 2025
Scotiabank Overhauls Operations, Cutting 3,000 Jobs in a Strategic Shift Towards Efficiency
In late 2025, The Bank of Nova Scotia undertook a significant restructuring program, resulting in the elimination of approximately 3,000 positions globally. The move was part of a multi-month effort to streamline operations, reduce costs, and refocus on core growth areas. The bank recorded a substantial restructuring and severance charge of about $373 million related to the workforce reduction.
RESTRUCTURING · Q4 2025 · COMPLETED
Scotiabank undertakes major restructuring, eliminating 3,000 jobs to simplify operations and invest in technology.
In late 2025, The Bank of Nova Scotia initiated a significant restructuring program that resulted in the reduction of approximately 3,000 positions across its global operations. This move is part of a broader strategy to streamline the bank, enhance efficiency, and increase investment in technology and artificial intelligence.
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EARLIER COVERAGE
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The Bank of Nova Scotia (TSE:BNS) Shareholders to Collect $1.14 Quarterly Dividend
The Bank of Nova Scotia (TSE: BNS - Get Free Report) (NYSE: BNS) declared a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, October 6th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, October 28th will be paid a dividend of $1.14 per share by the bank on Wednesday, October 28th. This represents a $4.56 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield
RATINGS SNAPSHOT
Overall rating: B-
Discounted Cash Flow1
Return On Equity4
Return On Assets4
Debt To Equity1
Price To Earnings2
Price To Book3
Overall Score3
MOST RECENT ANALYST GRADES
GRADE SUMMARY
SECTOR PERFORM 1
1 GRADES IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS
SECTORS PEERS
| PEER | PRICE | |
|---|---|---|
 WFC | $81.44 | COMPARE |
 MFG | $11.21 | COMPARE |
 BMO | $166.49 | COMPARE |
 CM | $111.45 | COMPARE |
 SMFG | $25.95 | COMPARE |
 ING | $34.99 | COMPARE |
 LYG | $5.58 | COMPARE |
 BCS | $23.75 | COMPARE |
TRADES BY CONGRESS
HOUSE TRADES
Sheri Biggs
Purchase
2026-09-01
Ro Khanna
Purchase
2026-08-27
Pete Sessions
Sale (Full)
2023-11-02
Kurt Schrader
Sale (Full)
2022-11-08