C
The Bank of Nova Scotia
BNS.TO
TSX
C
Hold
2/26/2025Downgrade
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was downgraded to C from C+ on 2/26/2025 due to a major decline in the growth index, total return index and valuation index. Operating cash flow declined 121.58% from $10.81B to -$2.33B, earnings per share declined from $0.8944 to $0.4667, and total revenue declined 10.6% from $5.39B to $4.82B.
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was downgraded to C from C+ on 2/26/2025 due to a major decline in the growth index, total return index and valuation index. Operating cash flow declined 121.58% from $10.81B to -$2.33B, earnings per share declined from $0.8944 to $0.4667, and total revenue declined 10.6% from $5.39B to $4.82B.
C
Hold
12/5/2024Upgraded
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was upgraded to C+ from C on 12/5/2024 due to a large increase in the total return index, volatility index and solvency index.
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was upgraded to C+ from C on 12/5/2024 due to a large increase in the total return index, volatility index and solvency index.
C
Hold
2/16/2024Upgraded
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was upgraded to C from C- on 2/16/2024 due to an increase in the volatility index and total return index.
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was upgraded to C from C- on 2/16/2024 due to an increase in the volatility index and total return index.
C
Hold
2/1/2024Downgrade
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was downgraded to C- from C on 2/1/2024 due to a decline in the total return index, efficiency index and growth index.
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was downgraded to C- from C on 2/1/2024 due to a decline in the total return index, efficiency index and growth index.
C
Hold
1/11/2024Upgraded
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was upgraded to C from C- on 1/11/2024 due to an increase in the total return index.
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was upgraded to C from C- on 1/11/2024 due to an increase in the total return index.
C
Hold
12/27/2023Downgrade
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was downgraded to C- from C on 12/27/2023 due to a noticeable decline in the growth index, volatility index and total return index. Earnings per share declined from $1.2893 to $0.7498.
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was downgraded to C- from C on 12/27/2023 due to a noticeable decline in the growth index, volatility index and total return index. Earnings per share declined from $1.2893 to $0.7498.
C
Hold
6/22/2023Downgrade
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was downgraded to C from C+ on 6/22/2023 due to a decline in the volatility index.
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was downgraded to C from C+ on 6/22/2023 due to a decline in the volatility index.
C
Hold
6/5/2023Upgraded
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was upgraded to C+ from C on 6/5/2023 due to a noticeable increase in the growth index, volatility index and efficiency index. Operating cash flow increased 106.88% from -$14.27B to $981.2M, earnings per share increased from $1.0067 to $1.2447, and net income increased 22.55% from $1.28B to $1.57B.
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was upgraded to C+ from C on 6/5/2023 due to a noticeable increase in the growth index, volatility index and efficiency index. Operating cash flow increased 106.88% from -$14.27B to $981.2M, earnings per share increased from $1.0067 to $1.2447, and net income increased 22.55% from $1.28B to $1.57B.
C
Hold
9/21/2022Downgrade
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was downgraded to C from C+ on 9/21/2022 due to a substantial decline in the growth index, volatility index and total return index. Operating cash flow declined 13.06% from -$13.31B to -$15.05B, total revenue declined 5.83% from $6.1B to $5.74B, and earnings per share declined from $1.7055 to $1.6219.
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was downgraded to C from C+ on 9/21/2022 due to a substantial decline in the growth index, volatility index and total return index. Operating cash flow declined 13.06% from -$13.31B to -$15.05B, total revenue declined 5.83% from $6.1B to $5.74B, and earnings per share declined from $1.7055 to $1.6219.
C
Hold
8/23/2022Downgrade
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was downgraded to C+ from B- on 8/23/2022 due to a decline in the volatility index, total return index and valuation index.
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was downgraded to C+ from B- on 8/23/2022 due to a decline in the volatility index, total return index and valuation index.
B
Buy
7/5/2022Downgrade
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was downgraded to B- from B on 7/5/2022 due to a noticeable decline in the growth index, total return index and volatility index. Total revenue declined 1.35% from $6.18B to $6.1B.
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was downgraded to B- from B on 7/5/2022 due to a noticeable decline in the growth index, total return index and volatility index. Total revenue declined 1.35% from $6.18B to $6.1B.
B
Buy
8/26/2021Upgraded
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was upgraded to B from B- on 8/26/2021 due to a substantial increase in the growth index, valuation index and total return index. Operating cash flow increased 66.64% from -$38.67B to -$12.9B, earnings per share increased from $1.4949 to $1.6198, and total revenue increased 4.59% from $5.74B to $6B.
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was upgraded to B from B- on 8/26/2021 due to a substantial increase in the growth index, valuation index and total return index. Operating cash flow increased 66.64% from -$38.67B to -$12.9B, earnings per share increased from $1.4949 to $1.6198, and total revenue increased 4.59% from $5.74B to $6B.
B
Buy
6/3/2021Upgraded
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was upgraded to B- from C+ on 6/3/2021 due to a major increase in the total return index, growth index and valuation index. Earnings per share increased from $1.4485 to $1.4949, and total revenue increased 1.26% from $5.68B to $5.75B.
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was upgraded to B- from C+ on 6/3/2021 due to a major increase in the total return index, growth index and valuation index. Earnings per share increased from $1.4485 to $1.4949, and total revenue increased 1.26% from $5.68B to $5.75B.
C
Hold
3/15/2021Upgraded
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was upgraded to C+ from C on 3/15/2021 due to a major increase in the solvency index, volatility index and growth index. Earnings per share increased from $1.0707 to $1.4485, total revenue increased 17.79% from $4.82B to $5.68B, and debt to equity declined from 3.15 to 3.11.
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was upgraded to C+ from C on 3/15/2021 due to a major increase in the solvency index, volatility index and growth index. Earnings per share increased from $1.0707 to $1.4485, total revenue increased 17.79% from $4.82B to $5.68B, and debt to equity declined from 3.15 to 3.11.
C
Hold
11/18/2020Upgraded
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was upgraded to C from C- on 11/18/2020 due to an increase in the efficiency index, total return index and solvency index. Debt to equity declined from 3.66 to 2.96, total capital increased 6.43% from $45.02B to $47.92B, and net income increased 4.3% from $950.79M to $991.64M.
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was upgraded to C from C- on 11/18/2020 due to an increase in the efficiency index, total return index and solvency index. Debt to equity declined from 3.66 to 2.96, total capital increased 6.43% from $45.02B to $47.92B, and net income increased 4.3% from $950.79M to $991.64M.
C
Hold
5/4/2020Downgrade
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was downgraded to C- from C on 5/4/2020 due to a decline in the total return index, solvency index and volatility index.
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was downgraded to C- from C on 5/4/2020 due to a decline in the total return index, solvency index and volatility index.
C
Hold
3/9/2020Downgrade
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was downgraded to C from C+ on 3/9/2020 due to a decline in the volatility index, total return index and solvency index. Debt to equity increased from 2.62 to 2.99.
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was downgraded to C from C+ on 3/9/2020 due to a decline in the volatility index, total return index and solvency index. Debt to equity increased from 2.62 to 2.99.
C
Hold
12/23/2019Downgrade
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was downgraded to C+ from B- on 12/23/2019 due to a decline in the volatility index, growth index and solvency index. Debt to equity increased from 2.54 to 2.62.
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was downgraded to C+ from B- on 12/23/2019 due to a decline in the volatility index, growth index and solvency index. Debt to equity increased from 2.54 to 2.62.
B
Buy
11/14/2019Upgraded
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was upgraded to B- from C+ on 11/14/2019 due to an increase in the total return index and volatility index.
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was upgraded to B- from C+ on 11/14/2019 due to an increase in the total return index and volatility index.
C
Hold
9/11/2019Upgraded
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was upgraded to C+ from C on 9/11/2019 due to an increase in the solvency index and volatility index. Debt to equity declined from 2.62 to 2.54.
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was upgraded to C+ from C on 9/11/2019 due to an increase in the solvency index and volatility index. Debt to equity declined from 2.62 to 2.54.
C
Hold
8/13/2019Downgrade
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was downgraded to C from C+ on 8/13/2019 due to a decline in the growth index, volatility index and total return index.
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was downgraded to C from C+ on 8/13/2019 due to a decline in the growth index, volatility index and total return index.
C
Hold
5/16/2019Downgrade
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was downgraded to C+ from B- on 5/16/2019 due to a decline in the volatility index and total return index.
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was downgraded to C+ from B- on 5/16/2019 due to a decline in the volatility index and total return index.
B
Buy
5/1/2019Upgraded
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was upgraded to B- from C+ on 5/1/2019 due to an increase in the volatility index and total return index.
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was upgraded to B- from C+ on 5/1/2019 due to an increase in the volatility index and total return index.
C
Hold
4/15/2019Downgrade
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was downgraded to C+ from B- on 4/15/2019 due to a decline in the total return index and volatility index.
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was downgraded to C+ from B- on 4/15/2019 due to a decline in the total return index and volatility index.
B
Buy
3/29/2019Upgraded
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was upgraded to B- from C+ on 3/29/2019 due to a substantial increase in the growth index, volatility index and total return index.
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was upgraded to B- from C+ on 3/29/2019 due to a substantial increase in the growth index, volatility index and total return index.
C
Hold
1/23/2019Upgraded
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was upgraded to C+ from C on 1/23/2019 due to an increase in the volatility index and total return index.
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was upgraded to C+ from C on 1/23/2019 due to an increase in the volatility index and total return index.
C
Hold
1/8/2019Downgrade
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was downgraded to C from C+ on 1/8/2019 due to a decline in the total return index and volatility index.
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was downgraded to C from C+ on 1/8/2019 due to a decline in the total return index and volatility index.
C
Hold
12/19/2018Downgrade
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was downgraded to C+ from B- on 12/19/2018 due to a decline in the growth index, volatility index and solvency index. Debt to equity increased from 2.01 to 2.34.
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was downgraded to C+ from B- on 12/19/2018 due to a decline in the growth index, volatility index and solvency index. Debt to equity increased from 2.01 to 2.34.
B
Buy
11/29/2018Upgraded
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was upgraded to B- from C+ on 11/29/2018 due to an increase in the total return index, volatility index and valuation index.
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was upgraded to B- from C+ on 11/29/2018 due to an increase in the total return index, volatility index and valuation index.
C
Hold
11/14/2018Downgrade
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was downgraded to C+ from B- on 11/14/2018 due to a decline in the volatility index and total return index.
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was downgraded to C+ from B- on 11/14/2018 due to a decline in the volatility index and total return index.
B
Buy
10/16/2018Downgrade
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was downgraded to B- from B on 10/16/2018 due to a decline in the volatility index.
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was downgraded to B- from B on 10/16/2018 due to a decline in the volatility index.
B
Buy
9/25/2018Upgraded
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was upgraded to B from B- on 9/25/2018 due to an increase in the volatility index.
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was upgraded to B from B- on 9/25/2018 due to an increase in the volatility index.
B
Buy
9/10/2018Downgrade
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was downgraded to B- from B on 9/10/2018 due to a noticeable decline in the volatility index, total return index and growth index. Operating cash flow declined 313.34% from $5.84B to -$12.46B, earnings per share declined from $1.3327 to $1.1858, and total revenue declined 6.49% from $5.12B to $4.78B.
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was downgraded to B- from B on 9/10/2018 due to a noticeable decline in the volatility index, total return index and growth index. Operating cash flow declined 313.34% from $5.84B to -$12.46B, earnings per share declined from $1.3327 to $1.1858, and total revenue declined 6.49% from $5.12B to $4.78B.
B
Buy
6/5/2018Downgrade
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was downgraded to B from B+ on 6/5/2018 due to a substantial decline in the growth index, solvency index and total return index. Earnings per share declined from $1.4714 to $1.3327, and total revenue declined 1.06% from $5.17B to $5.12B.
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was downgraded to B from B+ on 6/5/2018 due to a substantial decline in the growth index, solvency index and total return index. Earnings per share declined from $1.4714 to $1.3327, and total revenue declined 1.06% from $5.17B to $5.12B.
B
Buy
5/24/2018Upgraded
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was upgraded to B+ from B on 5/24/2018 due to a significant increase in the growth index, volatility index and valuation index. Earnings per share increased from $1.3128 to $1.4714, and total revenue increased 3.02% from $5.02B to $5.17B.
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was upgraded to B+ from B on 5/24/2018 due to a significant increase in the growth index, volatility index and valuation index. Earnings per share increased from $1.3128 to $1.4714, and total revenue increased 3.02% from $5.02B to $5.17B.
B
Buy
5/1/2017Upgraded
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was upgraded to B from B- on 5/1/2017 due to an increase in the volatility index, total return index and solvency index. Debt to equity declined from 2.85 to 2.72.
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was upgraded to B from B- on 5/1/2017 due to an increase in the volatility index, total return index and solvency index. Debt to equity declined from 2.85 to 2.72.
B
Buy
9/1/2016Upgraded
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was upgraded to B- from C+ on 9/1/2016 due to a large increase in the growth index, total return index and efficiency index. Operating cash flow increased 94.03% from -$3.7B to -$220.7M, earnings per share increased from $0.9298 to $1.1865, and net income increased 27.44% from $1.15B to $1.46B.
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was upgraded to B- from C+ on 9/1/2016 due to a large increase in the growth index, total return index and efficiency index. Operating cash flow increased 94.03% from -$3.7B to -$220.7M, earnings per share increased from $0.9298 to $1.1865, and net income increased 27.44% from $1.15B to $1.46B.
C
Hold
5/2/2016Upgraded
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was upgraded to C+ from C on 5/2/2016 due to an increase in the growth index, volatility index and efficiency index. Operating cash flow increased 117.25% from -$5.25B to $905.6M, and total revenue increased 0.17% from $4.24B to $4.25B.
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was upgraded to C+ from C on 5/2/2016 due to an increase in the growth index, volatility index and efficiency index. Operating cash flow increased 117.25% from -$5.25B to $905.6M, and total revenue increased 0.17% from $4.24B to $4.25B.
C
Hold
1/15/2016Downgrade
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was downgraded to C from C+ on 1/15/2016 due to a large decline in the total return index.
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was downgraded to C from C+ on 1/15/2016 due to a large decline in the total return index.
C
Hold
12/31/2015Upgraded
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was upgraded to C+ from C on 12/31/2015 due to a noticeable increase in the total return index, valuation index and dividend index.
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was upgraded to C+ from C on 12/31/2015 due to a noticeable increase in the total return index, valuation index and dividend index.
C
Hold
12/3/2015Downgrade
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was downgraded to C from B- on 12/3/2015 due to a major decline in the growth index, total return index and volatility index. Operating cash flow declined 157.86% from $9.07B to -$5.25B, total revenue declined 6.3% from $4.53B to $4.24B, and earnings per share declined from $1.1667 to $1.1052.
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was downgraded to C from B- on 12/3/2015 due to a major decline in the growth index, total return index and volatility index. Operating cash flow declined 157.86% from $9.07B to -$5.25B, total revenue declined 6.3% from $4.53B to $4.24B, and earnings per share declined from $1.1667 to $1.1052.
B
Buy
9/1/2015Downgrade
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was downgraded to B- from B on 9/1/2015 due to a large decline in the volatility index, total return index and solvency index.
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was downgraded to B- from B on 9/1/2015 due to a large decline in the volatility index, total return index and solvency index.
B
Buy
10/3/2014Downgrade
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was downgraded to B from B+ on 10/3/2014 due to a decline in the volatility index and total return index.
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was downgraded to B from B+ on 10/3/2014 due to a decline in the volatility index and total return index.
B
Buy
8/1/2014Downgrade
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was downgraded to B+ from A- on 8/1/2014 due to a decline in the volatility index, valuation index and total return index.
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was downgraded to B+ from A- on 8/1/2014 due to a decline in the volatility index, valuation index and total return index.
A
Buy
7/16/2014Upgraded
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was upgraded to A- from B+ on 7/16/2014 due to an increase in the total return index and volatility index.
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was upgraded to A- from B+ on 7/16/2014 due to an increase in the total return index and volatility index.
B
Buy
5/30/2014Downgrade
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was downgraded to B+ from A- on 5/30/2014 due to a major decline in the growth index, efficiency index and valuation index. Total revenue declined 2.16% from $4.95B to $4.84B.
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was downgraded to B+ from A- on 5/30/2014 due to a major decline in the growth index, efficiency index and valuation index. Total revenue declined 2.16% from $4.95B to $4.84B.
A
Buy
5/20/2014Upgraded
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was upgraded to A- from B+ on 5/20/2014 due to an increase in the volatility index and total return index.
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was upgraded to A- from B+ on 5/20/2014 due to an increase in the volatility index and total return index.
B
Buy
5/5/2014Downgrade
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was downgraded to B+ from A- on 5/5/2014 due to a decline in the valuation index and dividend index.
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was downgraded to B+ from A- on 5/5/2014 due to a decline in the valuation index and dividend index.
A
Buy
3/7/2014Upgraded
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was upgraded to A- from B on 3/7/2014 due to a major increase in the growth index, volatility index and efficiency index. Total revenue increased 1% from $4.9B to $4.95B.
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) was upgraded to A- from B on 3/7/2014 due to a major increase in the growth index, volatility index and efficiency index. Total revenue increased 1% from $4.9B to $4.95B.
