Bank of Nova Scotia (TSE:BNS) First Quarter 2025 Results

Key Financial Results

• Revenue: CA$8.21b (up 9.9% from 1Q 2024).
• Net income: CA$1.03b (down 50% from 1Q 2024).
• Profit margin: 13% (down from 28% in 1Q 2024). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses.
• EPS: CA$0.82 (down from CA$1.70 in 1Q 2024).

All figures shown in the chart above are for the trailing 12 month (TTM) period

Bank of Nova Scotia Revenues Beat Expectations, EPS Falls Short

Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 5.7%. Earnings per share (EPS) missed analyst estimates by 38%.

Looking ahead, revenue is forecast to grow 12% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 7.2% growth forecast for the Banks industry in Canada.

Performance of the Canadian Banks industry.

The company's shares are down 1.4% from a week ago.

Balance Sheet Analysis

Just as investors must consider earnings, it is also important to take into account the strength of a company's balance sheet. We have a graphic representation of Bank of Nova Scotia's balance sheet and an in-depth analysis of the company's financial position.

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