Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
$93.09
+0.45 (+0.49%)
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5d:
-3.47%
30d:
+3.21%
90d:
+2.69%
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Earnings: Dec 02, 2026
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Updated Nov 11, 12:00 AM ET
QUANTITATIVE VERDICT
HOLD
MODERATE Confidence (75%)
Quality Score
55/100
Position
FAIR
30-Day Fair Range
$89.77 – $94.29
Position: FAIR
Forward P/E & Valuation
9.7x
FAIR
vs 8.9x historical avg
Wall Street Target
$91.26
-1.5% vs target
Options IV & Volume
HIGH Vol
HIGH volume confirmation
Support / Resistance
$91.02 / $96.85
Trend: Strong Uptrend
Executive Thesis & Bottom Line
Forward Earnings Fair Value & Price Prediction →
📊 HOLD: BNS is fairly valued with market pricing in 3.1% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.
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Signal fired Nov 6, 2026 at $93.33 · last confirmed Nov 6, 2026
Strength: 3.9/10
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Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$121.92
Based on 7.6% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$75.70
Trading above historical range
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 8.9x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: BNS is currently trading at $93.08, which is considered fair relative to its 30-day fair value range of $89.77 to $94.29. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 9.7) is in line with its historical norms (8.9). At these levels, the market is pricing in 3.1% annual earnings growth. This growth rate appears achievable given the company's track record, suggesting the valuation is rational.
Technical Outlook: Technically, BNS is in a strong uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $91.02. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: The stock scores a mixed 52/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge, with only partial signs of a stabilized entry point. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (0th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, BNS is in a strong uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $91.02. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: The stock scores a mixed 52/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge, with only partial signs of a stabilized entry point. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (0th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
FAIR
Historical Trading Range
$89.77 -
$94.29
Company Quality Score
55/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
74.6%
Trading Range & Key Levels
30-Day Trading Range
$89.77 -
$94.29
Current vs Trading Range
FAIR
Expected Move (7 Days)
±$3.34
(3.6%)
Support Level
$91.02
Resistance Level
$96.85
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Nov 10, 2026
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View Profit Protection PlanQuantitative Signal Breakdown
- NEUTRAL: Price in fair range
- BULLISH: Options cheap (IV 0th percentile)
- NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (52/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($91.26)
- NEUTRAL: Market pricing in 3.1% annual earnings growth - fairly valued
- NEUTRAL: Bottoming setup forming (52/100) — watch for confirmation
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
9.74
Wall Street Target
$91.26
(-1.5%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
11.7%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
23.4%
Profit Margin
28.4%
Valuation Premium vs History
+3.1% premium
PE vs Historical
9.7 vs 8.9
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+3.1%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$95.50
(+3%)
2-Year Target
$98.46
(+6%)
3-Year Target
$101.51
(+10%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 10→9)
PE COMPRESSION
$92.77
(+0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 19.9, Growth: 11.2%)
$259.87
(+181%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 9.7, Growth: 11.2%)
$127.44
(+38%)
Bear:
(PE: 8.3, Growth: 11.2%)
$108.32
(+17%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (17x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (10x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 16.91 | Current EPS (TTM): $5.52
Bull Case
$176.91
(+91%)
Analyst growth 72.3%, PE expands to 18.6
Base Case
$160.83
(+74%)
Market implied 72.3%, PE stable at 16.9
Bear Case
$63.47
(-32%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 14.4
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Bearish
2 Retail Mentions
Reddit / WSB Comments
1
Bullish
StockTwits Volume
1 msgs
24h retail stream
Last Tracked
Nov 9, 2026
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AI Retail Discussion Summary:
Bearish sentiment dominates $BNS on StockTwits, with traders blaming the company for potential political repercussions in the US.
Key Retail Themes:
political risk
negative sentiment
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Last updated: November 11, 2026 11:39 AM ET
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