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Stock news for investors: Canadian banks report third-quarter earnings

Scotiabank reported Q3 adjusted earnings of $2.28 per share, up from $1.88, with revenue at $10.54B. BMO's profit fell to $1.75B due to a one-time charge, but adjusted earnings rose to $3.96 per share. EQB posted a $127.3M loss but saw revenue increase to $391.3M. National Bank's profit grew 20% to $1.31B, with adjusted earnings at $3.39 per share.

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Published Aug 28, 2026, 6:45 AM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$BNSBullishHigh
01

Why it matters

Overall earnings beat may drive short‑term buying pressure on the sector.

02

Market read

Earnings beats for major banks could lift the Canadian financial sector, while EQB's loss may create a divergent move.

03

What to watch

Higher credit loss provisions at Scotiabank may signal rising loan risk.

Relevance 9/10Novelty 9/10Timing: Q3 earnings release today

Background

Quarterly earnings season for Canadian banks, with mixed results.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$BNSBullishHigh confidence
Context

Scotiabank reported Q3 adjusted EPS $2.28 beating consensus $2.10 and revenue $10.54B vs $9.99B.

Expected impact

Potential upside of 2‑4% on earnings surprise.

Evidence & confidence

Beat on both earnings and revenue with modest loss provision increase.

$BMOBullishHigh confidence
Context

BMO posted Q3 adjusted EPS $3.96 vs $3.76 consensus and revenue $9.90B vs $9.75B.

Expected impact

Possible 1‑3% rally.

Evidence & confidence

Revenue and EPS beat despite one‑time charge, loss provision down.

Market effects

Sector

Canadian banking sector may see broader rally on earnings beats.

Regional

Positive impact on Toronto Stock Exchange banking index.

Global

Limited to North American financial markets.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

EQB's loss and integration risk could outweigh sector strength.

Key entities

  • company
    Scotiabank

    Canadian bank reporting Q3 earnings.

  • company
    BMO Financial Group

    Canadian bank reporting Q3 earnings.

  • company
    EQB Inc.

    Canadian bank reporting Q3 loss after acquisition.

  • company
    National Bank of Canada

    Canadian bank reporting Q3 profit.

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