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Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) Dividend Yield, Date & History

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$92.35 -0.58 (-0.62%)
As of 08/28/2026 03:58 PM Eastern
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Bank of Nova Scotia Dividend Summary

Dividend Yield
3.48%
Annual Dividend
$3.21
Upcoming Ex-Dividend Date
Oct. 6
Dividend Increase
Track Record
14 Years
Annualized 5-Year
Dividend Growth
2.83%
Dividend Payout Ratio
58.05%

Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) pays quarterly dividends, with an annual dividend of $3.21 per share and a dividend yield of 3.48%. Investors who own the stock before the ex-dividend date of Tuesday, October 6, 2026 will receive the next quarterly payment of $1.14 per share, scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, 2026. BNS has grown its dividend for 14 consecutive years, with an average annual increase of 2.83% in the past 5 years. The company currently pays out 58.05% of its earnings and 51.06% of its cash flow as dividends.

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BNS Dividend Payments by Quarter

The chart below displays up to four years of Bank of Nova Scotia's dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.

BNS Dividend Yield Over Time

The chart below tracks Bank of Nova Scotia's dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.

Bank of Nova Scotia vs. The Competition

Compare Bank of Nova Scotia's annual dividend and yield with averages for Finance and NYSE companies to evaluate its performance against the market.

TypeBank of Nova ScotiaFinance CompaniesNYSE Companies
Annual Dividend$3.21$0.07$1.73
Dividend Yield3.48%5.89%3.71%
Track Record14 years9 years11 years

Bank of Nova Scotia Dividend Payout Ratio

Dividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.

TypePayout Ratio
Based on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings58.05%
Based on This Year's Estimate52.80%
Based on Next Year's Estimate47.49%
Based on Cashflow51.06%

Bank of Nova Scotia Dividend History by Quarter

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AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
8/25/2026quarterlyC$1.14 - 3.55%10/6/202610/6/202610/28/2026
12/2/2025quarterlyC$1.14+C$0.04
3.64%		3.73%7/7/20267/7/20267/29/2026
12/2/2025quarterlyC$1.10 - 4.53%4/7/20264/7/20264/28/2026
12/2/2025quarterlyC$1.10N/A6.09%1/6/20261/6/20261/28/2026
12/3/2024quarterly$1.10+$0.3004
37.57%		6.85%10/7/202510/7/202510/29/2025
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12/3/2024quarterly$0.7996+$0.0581
7.83%		5.7%7/2/20257/2/20257/29/2025
2/26/2025quarterly$0.7415-$0.0120
1.59%		6.2%4/1/20254/1/20254/28/2025
12/5/2024quarterly$0.7535-$0.3465
31.50%		5.5%1/7/20251/7/20251/29/2025

This table shows Bank of Nova Scotia's quarterly dividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time.

Bank of Nova Scotia Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions

The current dividend yield for Bank of Nova Scotia is 3.48%. Learn more on BNS's dividend yield history.

The annual dividend for BNS shares is $3.21. Learn more on BNS's annual dividend history.

Bank of Nova Scotia pays quarterly dividends to shareholders.

Bank of Nova Scotia's next quarterly dividend payment of $1.14 per share will be made to shareholders on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.

Bank of Nova Scotia's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $1.14 per share was made to shareholders on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.

Bank of Nova Scotia's next ex-dividend date is Tuesday, October 6, 2026.

Bank of Nova Scotia's most recent ex-dividend date was Tuesday, July 7, 2026.

Over the past five years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 2.83% per year.

Bank of Nova Scotia has increased its dividend for the past 14 consecutive years.

The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.04 on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.

The dividend payout ratio for BNS is:
  • 58.05% based on the trailing year of earnings
  • 52.80% based on this year's estimates
  • 47.49% based on next year's estimates
  • 51.06% based on cash flow

Bank of Nova Scotia's dividend yield of 3.45% is lower than the average Finance company that issues a dividend. The company's 14 consecutive years of dividend growth indicate that the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. Bank of Nova Scotia's dividend payout ratio of 58.05% is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75% of its earnings.

Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate Bank of Nova Scotia stock as a Moderate Buy, forecasting growth opportunities and potential value appreciation.

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