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Bank of Nova Scotia: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Both lenders beat estimates as capital markets and domestic banking offset higher expenses and trade uncertainty.

  • On Tuesday, Bank of Montreal and Bank of Nova Scotia reported fiscal third-quarter earnings that beat analyst expectations, driven by strength in their capital markets and domestic banking segments despite escalating Canada-U.S. trade tensions.
  • Escalating trade tensions between Canada and the U.S. created economic uncertainty, yet the banks remained resilient as they managed credit losses and loan defaults during macroeconomic volatility fueled by Middle East conflict.
  • Bank of Montreal CEO Darryl White reported adjusted earnings of C$3.96 per share, beating the C$3.76 estimate, with revenue of C$9.9 billion exceeding forecasts by C$110 million.
  • Scotiabank Chief Executive Officer Scott Thomson cited a "record quarter" as the bank posted adjusted earnings of C$2.28 per share, with net income reaching C$2.95 billion, surpassing the C$2.10 estimate.
  • Expanding California retail operations, BMO plans to add about 150 branches over five years as both lenders reallocate capital to priority markets and pursue long-term shareholder value amid shifting economic conditions.
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Scotiabank made a profit of $2.95 billion in the third quarter, up from $2.53 billion in the same period last year.

·Montreal, Canada
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ReutersReuters
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Canadian lenders BMO, Scotiabank beat profit estimates

·London, United Kingdom
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The Toronto StarThe Toronto Star
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New U.S. tariffs and trade tensions are ‘manageable,’ says Scotiabank CEO

TORONTO - As Canadian businesses grapple with the latest flare up in U.S. trade tensions, executives at Scotiabank still see the trade situation as "manageable" for the domestic economy

·Toronto, Canada
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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
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