Bank of Nova Scotia Stock News

The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS ) Q3 2025 Earnings Conference Call August 26, 2025 8:15 AM ET Company Participants Aris Bogdaneris - Group Head of Canadian Banking Francisco Alberto Aristeguieta Silva - Group Head of International & Global Transaction Banking Jacqueline Lucille Allard - Group Head of Global Wealth Management Philip M. Thomas - Group Head & Chief Risk Officer Rajagopal Viswana...

The Bank of Nova Scotia delivered a strong Q3, beating analyst expectations with 13.5% revenue growth and 15% higher adjusted earnings year-over-year. The bank's turnaround plan is progressing, focusing on shedding weaker international assets and emphasizing growth in Canada, the U.S., and Mexico. Canadian Banking results were mixed, with higher expenses and lower net interest margins, but retu...

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) (Scotiabank) announced on Tuesday third-quarter 2025 financial results that exceeded expectations, as Canada's fourth-largest bank put aside less money for loan-loss provisions.  Scotiabank reported adjusted earnings of C$1.88 per share for the period, surpassing the average analyst estimate of C$1.73, based on data compiled by LSEG.

Canadian banks will kick off third quarter (ending July) earnings season on Tuesday, August 26. Canadian banks are expected to be heading into Q3 with stable profitability and modestly improving margins. Q3 2025 expectations point to easing provisions and mild asset quality pressure, with average NPA ratio rising to 0.89%, led by smaller lenders.

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