How do I buy Scotiabank (BNS) stock?

Buying Scotiabank (BNS) stock is now easy and instant through the Gotrade app. Download the Gotrade app from the App Store or Google Play. Create an account and complete KYC. Make a deposit. Search for the code "BNS", then tap "Trade". Tap the "Buy" button. Enter the amount you want to buy. You have two options: Buy BNS by number of shares. Buy fractional shares in dollars, starting from $1. Swipe up to confirm your order, and you're done!

How do I tell if BNS is expensive or cheap?

There's no single perfect answer, but common approaches include: Compare valuation (e.g., P/E, P/S) against historical averages or competitors. Review revenue and earnings growth. Check margins and cash flow. Evaluate business outlook and the company's position within its industry. You can combine fundamental analysis with an investing strategy that matches your risk profile. All of the information above can be viewed directly in the Gotrade app.

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Key stats

Market cap: $111.57B
Price / Earnings ratio: 16.3x
EPS (TTM): $5.52
Volume: Loading
52-week high: $96.85
52-week low: $65.99
Dividend yield: 3.47%
Dividend amount (latest): $0.82
EPS vs analyst estimate: +4.5%Q4 FY25 · $1.39 vs $1.33

Source: third-party data provider, as of November 10, 2026

EPS estimate: analyst consensus

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Technical indicators

RSI 14: 52.12
MACD 12/26/9: 0.52
EMA 9 of MACD: 0.63
MACD histogram: -0.11
SMA 50: $92.41; Price above SMA 50
EMA 50: $91.87; Price above EMA 50
SMA 200: $82.96; Price above SMA 200
EMA 200: $83.51; Price above EMA 200

Calculated by Gotrade from daily closing prices, as of November 9, 2026. Technical data, not a recommendation.

Analyst ratings

No analyst data available

Financials

Performance

Revenue

Net income

Net margin %

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

32B21B11B0

Debt & Balance Sheet

Total assets

Total liabilities

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

2T1T578B0

Revenue to Profit

2025

$27.0B

Revenue

$0.0

Cost of revenue

$37.7B

Gross profit

$0.0

Operating expenses

$7.8B

Net income

Earnings

EPS forecast

Actual EPS

$1.37

$1.28

Q3FY25

$1.39

$1.33

Q4FY25

$1.40

Q1FY26

$1.37

Q2FY26

$1.46

Q3FY26

The market is expecting earnings per share of $1.46 for this quarter. The company has not yet shared when it is announcing earnings.

Source: third-party data provider

About Scotiabank

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.

SectorFinancial Services

IndustryBanks - Diversified

Employees81,734

CEOMr. L. Scott Thomson

IPO DateSep 13, 1999

HeadquartersToronto, ON

Key Executives

Name	Title	Year Born
Mr. L. Scott Thomson	President, CEO & Director	1970
Mr. Travis J. Machen	CEO and Group Head of Global Banking & Markets Business	—
Mr. Rajagopal Viswanathan	Group Head & CFO	—
Mr. Tim Clarke	Group Head & Chief Information Officer	—
Mr. Francisco Alberto Aristeguieta Silva	Group Head of International & Global Transaction Banking	1965
Mr. Philip M. Thomas B.A.	Group Head and Chief Strategy & Operating Officer	—
Mr. Meny Grauman C.F.A., M.A.	Head of Investor Relations	—
Ms. Julie A. Walsh	Executive VP & Chief Compliance Officer	—
Mr. Ian Arellano Esq.	Executive VP & General Counsel	—
Ms. Meigan Terry	Executive VP and Chief Global Corporate & Public Affairs Officer	—

Seasonality

Monthly price change (%)

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
2021											-5.7	+11.4
2022	+0.7	-0.5	+0.6	-11.1	+6.7	-12.3	+3.7	-8.8	-12.3	+0.5	+7.8	-6.2
2023	+13.6	-9.1	+0.1	-0.6	-3.0	+2.6	+1.3	-3.8	-5.3	-7.1	+9.8	+7.7
2024	-1.6	+2.3	+6.4	-8.9	+2.3	-3.2	+2.7	+8.4	+8.9	-5.5	+9.9	-5.4
2025	-4.6	+0.3	-3.9	+6.6	+7.4	+3.3	-0.1	+12.7	+4.1	+1.6	+5.5	+7.5
2026	+0.3	+0.7	-8.3	+10.8	+2.6	+10.5	+0.5	+3.8	-0.4	+3.4	-2.5

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FAQ

Buying Scotiabank (BNS) stock is now easy and instant through the Gotrade app.

Download the Gotrade app from the App Store or Google Play.
Create an account and complete KYC.
Make a deposit.
Search for the code "BNS", then tap "Trade".
Tap the "Buy" button.
Enter the amount you want to buy. You have two options:
1. Buy BNS by number of shares.
2. Buy fractional shares in dollars, starting from $1.
Swipe up to confirm your order, and you're done!

On Gotrade, you don't have to buy a full lot. With fractional shares, you can start investing in Scotiabank from just $1. A small budget shouldn't stop you from building a US stock portfolio.

Yes, Scotiabank regularly pays dividends to shareholders. Currently, the estimated dividend yield for BNS is around 3.47% per year. On Gotrade, cash dividends will be automatically credited to your account balance (after taxes).

Gotrade is the trading name of Gotrade Securities Inc., which is registered with and supervised by the Labuan Financial Services Authority (LFSA).

You can place orders 24/7. Transactions will be executed when the US market (NYSE/NASDAQ) is open, from 9:30 PM to 4:00 AM WIB, or 8:30 PM to 3:00 AM WIB during Daylight Saving Time. Gotrade also provides access to pre-market and after-hours trading, so you have more flexibility and aren't limited to regular working hours.

Market hours may change due to daylight saving time and holidays. In Gotrade, you can see the market status (open/closed) directly in the app.

There's no single perfect answer, but common approaches include:

Compare valuation (e.g., P/E, P/S) against historical averages or competitors.
Review revenue and earnings growth.
Check margins and cash flow.
Evaluate business outlook and the company's position within its industry.

You can combine fundamental analysis with an investing strategy that matches your risk profile. All of the information above can be viewed directly in the Gotrade app.

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