Intuit Shares Sold by Bank of Nova Scotia

Software company sees institutional investor sell-off

Mar. 16, 2026 at 7:53am

Bank of Nova Scotia lowered its holdings in Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ:INTU) by 71.6% during the third quarter, according to a recent SEC filing. The firm owned 66,711 shares of the software maker's stock after selling 168,249 shares during the quarter.

Why it matters

Intuit is a major financial software provider, so changes in institutional ownership of its stock can signal broader trends in the fintech and software sectors. The significant sell-off by Bank of Nova Scotia raises questions about investor sentiment around Intuit's business performance and growth outlook.

The details

According to the SEC filing, Bank of Nova Scotia's holdings in Intuit were worth $45,558,000 as of the end of the third quarter. The firm sold off over 168,000 shares of Intuit stock during the quarter, representing a 71.6% reduction in its position. The sell-off comes amid a broader debate around Intuit's valuation and growth prospects, with the company's Q3 profit guidance missing Wall Street estimates.

  • Bank of Nova Scotia lowered its Intuit holdings during the third quarter of 2026.

The players

Bank of Nova Scotia

A major Canadian financial institution that has been an institutional investor in Intuit.

Intuit Inc.

A leading financial software company known for products like QuickBooks, TurboTax, and Mint.

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What they’re saying

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The takeaway

The significant sell-off of Intuit shares by Bank of Nova Scotia raises questions about broader investor sentiment around the financial software company's growth prospects and valuation. This development comes amid a broader debate around Intuit's forward guidance and the company's ability to maintain its strong market position in a competitive fintech landscape.