The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) Earnings History
Annual and quarterly earnings data from 1995 to 2025
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BNS EPS Growth (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of diluted earnings per share
CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) shows the annualized growth rate of EPS over the specified period. A higher CAGR indicates stronger earnings momentum.
BNS Profitability Analysis
Margin trends over time
| Year | Gross Margin | Operating Margin | Net Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 44.3% | 14.4% | 10.6% |
| 2024 | 100.3% | 44.7% | 26.3% |
| 2023 | 100.0% | 27.3% | 23.3% |
| 2022 | 100.0% | 90.3% | 31.8% |
| 2021 | 100.0% | 40.4% | 31.1% |
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The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) Earnings Overview
As of May 8, 2026, The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $7.79B, reflecting -2.9% year-over-year growth. The company earned $6.26 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 10.6%.
Looking at the long-term picture, BNS's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at +1.4%, reflecting modest earnings expansion. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $9.92B in fiscal 2022.
The Bank of Nova Scotia maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 44.3%, operating margin of 14.4%, and net margin of 10.6%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including TD ($20.54B net income, 17.7% margin), BMO ($9.06B net income, 11.1% margin), CM ($8.43B net income, 13.6% margin), BNS has room to improve margins relative to the peer group. Compare BNS vs TD →
BNS Earnings vs Peers
Earnings metrics vs comparable public companies
BNS Historical Earnings Data (1995–2025)
31 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7.79B | +0.4% | $10.51B | $5.69 | 10.6% | 14.4% |
| 2024 | $7.76B | +4.7% | $13.18B | $5.86 | 26.3% | 44.7% |
| 2023 | $7.41B | -25.3% | $8.69B | $5.81 | 23.3% | 27.3% |
| 2022 | $9.92B | +3.0% | $28.12B | $8.02 | 31.8% | 90.3% |
| 2021 | $9.62B | +42.0% | $12.49B | $7.70 | 31.1% | 40.4% |
| 2020 | $6.78B | -19.2% | $8.32B | $5.30 | 21.7% | 26.6% |
| 2019 | $8.39B | -1.8% | $10.86B | $6.67 | 27.7% | 35.9% |
| 2018 | $8.55B | +6.8% | $22.81B | $6.96 | 30.3% | 80.8% |
| 2017 | $8.01B | +12.5% | $18.93B | $6.49 | 29.9% | 70.8% |
| 2016 | $7.12B | +1.5% | $17.06B | $5.77 | 27.4% | 65.8% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying BNS stock.
Is BNS growing earnings?
BNS EPS of $6.26 reflects slowing growth at -2.9%, below the 5-year CAGR of +1.4%. TTM net income is $7.8B. Expansion rate has moderated.
What are BNS's profit margins?
The Bank of Nova Scotia net margin is +10.6%, with operating margin at +14.4%. Margins sit within typical range for the sector.
How consistent are BNS's earnings?
BNS earnings data spans 1995-2025. The current earnings trend is -2.9% YoY. Historical data enables comparison across business cycles.