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The Bank of Nova Scotia (TSE:BNS) Declares $1.10 Quarterly Dividend

Written by MarketBeat
October 5, 2025
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Key Points

  • The Bank of Nova Scotia has declared a quarterly dividend of C$1.10 per share, with stockholders of record set to receive the payment on October 29th.
  • The bank's dividend yield is currently at 4.8%, reflecting its annualized dividend rate.
  • Market analysts have generally provided a positive outlook, with multiple firms increasing their target price for the stock, indicating a consensus "Hold" rating with an average target of C$85.85.
  • MarketBeat previews top five stocks to own in November.

The Bank of Nova Scotia (TSE:BNS - Get Free Report) NYSE: BNS announced a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, October 7th, TickerTech Dividends reports. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, October 29th will be paid a dividend of 1.10 per share by the bank on Wednesday, October 29th. This represents a c) dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.8%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, October 7th.

Bank of Nova Scotia Stock Performance

Shares of TSE:BNS opened at C$91.03 on Friday. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of C$83.87 and a 200-day simple moving average of C$75.63. Bank of Nova Scotia has a one year low of C$62.57 and a one year high of C$91.40. The stock has a market capitalization of C$113.38 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.41, a PEG ratio of 1.33 and a beta of 1.35.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

BNS has been the subject of a number of research reports. TD Securities upped their target price on shares of Bank of Nova Scotia from C$87.00 to C$93.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a report on Wednesday, August 27th. National Bankshares set a C$81.00 target price on shares of Bank of Nova Scotia and gave the company a "sector perform" rating in a report on Monday, September 22nd. Royal Bank Of Canada boosted their price target on shares of Bank of Nova Scotia from C$80.00 to C$86.00 and gave the stock a "sector perform" rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 27th. Barclays boosted their price target on shares of Bank of Nova Scotia from C$81.00 to C$86.00 in a research note on Wednesday, August 27th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group boosted their price target on shares of Bank of Nova Scotia from C$83.00 to C$86.00 in a research note on Wednesday, August 27th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, four have assigned a Buy rating and eight have issued a Hold rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Bank of Nova Scotia currently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and an average target price of C$85.85.

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Bank of Nova Scotia Company Profile

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Bank of Nova Scotia is a global financial services provider. The bank has five business segments: Canadian banking, international banking, global wealth management, global banking and markets, and other. It offers a range of advice, products, and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.

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