Provides loans to companies and individuals in various industries and countries.
Oct 2025Revenue C$37.7B/yrExpenses C$27.2B/yr
Expected to fall below break-even Feb 2040
Figures by year
Is Bank of Nova Scotia still profitable?
Yes. In the 12 months to Oct 2025, revenue was C$37.7B and expenses C$27.2B. Its expenses are growing faster than its revenue, and the trends are projected to cross in Feb 2040.
| Fiscal year to | Revenue | Expenses | Pre-tax profit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | C$37.7B | C$27.2B | C$10.5B |
| Oct 2024 | C$33.7B | C$23.7B | C$9.92B |
| Oct 2023 | C$32.2B | C$22.5B | C$9.67B |
| Oct 2022 | C$31.4B | C$18.5B | C$12.9B |
| Oct 2021 | C$31.3B | C$18.4B | C$12.8B |
| Oct 2020 | C$31.3B | C$22.9B | C$8.40B |
| Oct 2019 | C$31.0B | C$19.8B | C$11.3B |
| Oct 2018 | C$28.8B | C$17.7B | C$11.1B |
| Oct 2017 | C$27.2B | C$16.9B | C$10.3B |
| Oct 2016 | C$26.4B | C$17.0B | C$9.40B |
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