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Bank of Nova Scotia
BNS · Financials
Last earnings Aug 25, 2026 · Next earnings Dec 2, 2026
Important announcements
Key results
Net incomequarter
$2,632 million
Quarterly Report to Shareholders Scotiabank reports second quarter results TORONTO, May 27, 2026 The Bank of Nova Scotia ( Scotiabank ) (TSX: BNS; NYSE: BNS) reported second quarter net income of $2,632 million compared to $2,032 million in the same period last year.
SEC original ↗Bank of Nova Scotia — Earnings release (6-K exhibit)EX-99May 27, 2026
EPSquarter
$2.00
Diluted earnings per share (EPS) were $2.00, compared to $1.48 in the same period a year ago.
SEC original ↗Bank of Nova Scotia — Earnings release (6-K exhibit)EX-99May 27, 2026
Adjusted net incomequarter
$2,652 million
Adjusted net income (1) for the second quarter was $2,652 million and adjusted diluted EPS (1) was $2.02, up from $1.52 last year.
SEC original ↗Bank of Nova Scotia — Earnings release (6-K exhibit)EX-99May 27, 2026
Adjusted EPSquarter
$2.02
Adjusted net income (1) for the second quarter was $2,652 million and adjusted diluted EPS (1) was $2.02, up from $1.52 last year.
SEC original ↗Bank of Nova Scotia — Earnings release (6-K exhibit)EX-99May 27, 2026
Revenuequarter
19%
Global Wealth Management delivered earnings of $476 million, up 19% year-over year driven by strong revenue growth from higher mutual fund fees, brokerage revenues, and net interest income.
SEC original ↗Bank of Nova Scotia — Earnings release (6-K exhibit)EX-99May 27, 2026
Other Total Reported net incomequarter
17.8 %
T5 Return on equity by operating segment For the three months ended April 30, 2026 ($ millions) Canadian Banking International Banking Global Wealth Management Global Banking and Markets Other Total Reported Net income attributable to common shareholders $ 935 $ 701 $ 474 $ 457 $ (99 ) $ 2,468 Total average common equity (1) 21,515 17,987 10,840 15,179 11,915 77,436 Return on equity 17.8 % 16.0 % 17.9 % 12.4 % nm (2) 13.1 % Adjusted (3) Net income attributable to common shareholders $ 935 $ 708 $ 480 $ 457 $ (92 ) $ 2,488 Return on equity 17.8 % 16.1 % 18.2 % 12.4 % nm (2) 13.2 % (1) Average amounts calculated using methods intended to approximate the daily average balances for the period.
SEC original ↗Bank of Nova Scotia — Earnings release (6-K exhibit)EX-99May 27, 2026
Scotiabank Second Quarter Report 2026 15 Table of Contents MANAGEMENT S DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS Overview of Performance Financial performance summary The Bank s reported net income this quarter was $2,632 million, compared to $2,032 million in the same period last year and $2,299 million in the prior quarter.
SEC original ↗Bank of Nova Scotia — Earnings release (6-K exhibit)EX-99May 27, 2026
Diluted earnings per share were $2.00 compared to $1.48 in the same period last year and $1.73 in the prior quarter.
SEC original ↗Bank of Nova Scotia — Earnings release (6-K exhibit)EX-99May 27, 2026
Adjusted net income was $2,652 million compared to $2,072 million in the same period last year, an increase of $580 million or 28%.
SEC original ↗Bank of Nova Scotia — Earnings release (6-K exhibit)EX-99May 27, 2026
AI analysis
Q2 2026 · reported May 27, 2026
Based on: Earnings release (6-K exhibit) + parent 6-K — transcript not held
The quarter in charts
Diluted EPS — GAAP
Per diluted share, as stated
EX-99 · May 27, 2026 EPS values as stated in the release.
Headline figures
| Metric | Q2 2026 | Prior qtr | Year ago |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net income | $2,632 million | — | $2,032 million |
| EPS | $2.00 | — | $1.48 |
| Adjusted net income | $2,652 million | — | — |
| Adjusted EPS | $2.02 | — | $1.52 |
| Revenue | 19% | — | — |
| Other Total Reported net income | 17.8 % | — | — |
Guidance · company-stated
No guidance located in the held release
Capital allocation
The Bank reported a Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) capital ratio (4) of 13.3% and declared a dividend of $1.14, representing a 4% increase.
Event summary
Quarterly Report to Shareholders Scotiabank reports second quarter results
Based on: Earnings release (6-K exhibit) + parent 6-K — transcript not held
Guidance & outlook
No guidance located in the held release
Capital allocation
The Bank reported a Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) capital ratio (4) of 13.3% and declared a dividend of $1.14, representing a 4% increase.
SEC original ↗Bank of Nova Scotia — Earnings release (6-K exhibit)EX-99May 27, 2026
(4) Includes allowance for credit losses on all financial assets loans, acceptances, off-balance sheet exposures, debt securities and deposits with financial institutions.
SEC original ↗Bank of Nova Scotia — Earnings release (6-K exhibit)EX-99May 27, 2026
Strategy & priorities
The Bank delivered another strong quarter as we continue to execute on our strategy, with strong revenue growth coupled with expanding margins and another quarter of positive operating leverage, said Scott Thomson, President and CEO of Scotiabank.
SEC original ↗Bank of Nova Scotia — Earnings release (6-K exhibit)EX-99May 27, 2026
Our focus on evolving our business mix drove strong fee income and wealth management revenues, along with sequential Canadian commercial and small business loan growth.
SEC original ↗Bank of Nova Scotia — Earnings release (6-K exhibit)EX-99May 27, 2026
The business grew day-to-day and savings deposits and delivered another quarter of solid positive operating leverage, in line with its strategic objectives.
SEC original ↗Bank of Nova Scotia — Earnings release (6-K exhibit)EX-99May 27, 2026
International Banking generated earnings of $736 million, up 3% year-over-year, driven by continued margin expansion and positive operating leverage as the business maintains its focus on expense discipline.
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109-111 21 Analysis of the Bank s sources of funding and a description of the Bank s funding strategy.
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Risks & headwinds
By their very nature, forward-looking statements require us to make assumptions and are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties, which give rise to the possibility that our predictions, forecasts, projections, expectations or conclusions will not prove to be accurate, that our assumptions may not be correct and that our financial performance objectives, vision and strategic goals will not be achieved.
SEC original ↗Bank of Nova Scotia — Earnings release (6-K exhibit)EX-99May 27, 2026
The Bank cautions that the preceding list is not exhaustive of all possible risk factors and other factors could also adversely affect the Bank s results, for more information, please see the Risk Management section of the Bank s 2025 Annual Report, as may be updated by quarterly reports.
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When relying on forward-looking statements to make decisions with respect to the Bank and its securities, investors and others should carefully consider the preceding factors, other uncertainties and potential events.
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d) Legal provision In Q4 2025, the Bank recognized a legal provision of $74 million ($54 million after-tax) related to several civil and other litigation matters.
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Economic summary and outlook The global economy remains resilient in the face of trade and geopolitical uncertainty, though activity is expected to grow at a slower and more uneven pace in 2026 before improving modestly in 2027.
SEC original ↗Bank of Nova Scotia — Earnings release (6-K exhibit)EX-99May 27, 2026
The outlook is increasingly shaped by differing regional trade and commodity exposures, alongside the challenges facing fiscal and monetary policymakers as economies contend with persistent inflation pressures and growth headwinds.
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