Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS)
Financials ยท State Commercial Banks
Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since January 27, 1969. SentiSense covers Bank of Nova Scotia in the Financials sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is State Commercial Banks. L. Scott Thomson is its chief executive officer. The company reports 79,740 employees, and its corporate website is www.scotiabank.com.
About Bank of Nova Scotia
Bank of Nova Scotia is a global financial-services provider with over CAD 1.5 trillion in assets as of the end of July 2026. It has four major business segments: Canadian banking, international banking, global wealth management, and global banking and markets. It offers a range of advice, products, and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets. The bank's international operations span numerous countries and are more concentrated in Latin America.
Latest reported results
The Bank of Nova Scotia reported revenue of 18.48 billion CAD for Q3 FY2026, up 2.9% from the same period a year earlier.
Institutional ownership
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 521 institutions reported holding BNS, with 540.5 million shares worth $47.4 billion in aggregate. The largest reported holders were Royal Bank of Canada, Vanguard and Bank of Montreal /Can.
More on BNS
- BNS sentiment: whether news and social coverage of Bank of Nova Scotia leans bullish or bearish, and the stories driving it.
- BNS ownership: all 521 reporting institutions, plus insider and congressional trades.
- BNS financials: revenue, net income, operating margin and free cash flow through Q3 FY2026.
Frequently asked questions
What does Bank of Nova Scotia do?
Bank of Nova Scotia is a global financial-services provider with over CAD 1.5 trillion in assets as of the end of July 2026.
What sector is BNS in?
SentiSense classifies Bank of Nova Scotia in the Financials sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is State Commercial Banks.
Where does BNS stock trade?
Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since January 27, 1969.
Who is the CEO of Bank of Nova Scotia?
L. Scott Thomson is the chief executive officer of Bank of Nova Scotia.