Bank of Nova Scotia stock gets a measured analyst target
Published on 11/13/2026 at 12:44 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSAnalyst target keeps focus measured
- Desjardins analyst Douglas Young assigned Bank of Nova Scotia a Hold rating with a target of 133.00 Canadian dollars.
- Markets Insider cited a Moderate Buy consensus and an average target of 135.68 Canadian dollars.
- The next investor debate centers on whether Scotiabank's operating performance can support the broader analyst view.
Bank of Nova Scotia stock remained in focus on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, after Desjardins analyst Douglas Young set a target of 133.00 Canadian dollars while maintaining a Hold rating. Markets Insider attributed the report to TipRanks.
A measured analyst signal
The rating leaves Desjardins on the cautious side of the current analyst view rather than signaling an outright bullish call. Markets Insider said the broader consensus was Moderate Buy, with an average target of 135.68 Canadian dollars. The difference between that consensus target and Desjardins' target shows that the analyst range remains meaningful for investors assessing the bank before its next results.
The target is expressed in Canadian dollars, while the live European quote is in euros. That currency distinction matters when investors compare the analyst view with a European trading price. The target is an analyst scenario, not a forecast that guarantees a future share price.
What investors should watch next
The key question is whether Scotiabank's coming operating update can support the more constructive consensus view. Investors will focus on earnings momentum, credit quality, efficiency and capital allocation when the bank reports next. The Hold rating from Desjardins points to a more selective assessment of those factors.
Bank of Nova Scotia stock traded at 84.42 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 12:38:42 CET on Friday, November 13, 2026.
Bank of Nova Scotia stock facts
- Company: The Bank of Nova Scotia
- ISIN: CA0641491075
- Ticker: BNS
- Analyst rating: Hold from Desjardins
- Analyst target: 133.00 Canadian dollars
- Consensus: Moderate Buy; average target 135.68 Canadian dollars
- Live quote: 84.42 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 12:38:42 CET on November 13, 2026
Canadian bank shares remain part of the broader S&P/TSX Composite market environment, where sector sentiment can influence how investors weigh individual target changes.
