BNS — The Bank of Nova Scotia
Dividend Grades
vs Financial Services sector| Metric | BNS | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.40% | 3.27% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 3.71% | 5.31% |
| Payout Ratio | — | 36.0% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 23 | 13 |
| 1Y Total Return | +48.4% | 8.8% |
Grades compare this stock to Financial Services sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
1.89%
3-Year Growth
2.09%
5-Year Growth
3.71%
10-Year Growth
2.36%
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
Apr 7, 2026
Next Payment
Apr 28, 2026
Last Ex-Date
Jan 6, 2026
Last Payment
Jan 28, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2026 | $1.1000 | 0.00% |
| Jan 6, 2026 | $1.1000 | 0.00% |
| Oct 7, 2025 | $1.1000 | 0.00% |
| Jul 2, 2025 | $1.1000 | +3.77% |
| Apr 1, 2025 | $1.0600 | 0.00% |
| Jan 7, 2025 | $1.0600 | 0.00% |
| Oct 2, 2024 | $1.0600 | 0.00% |
| Jul 3, 2024 | $1.0600 | 0.00% |
| Apr 1, 2024 | $1.0600 | 0.00% |
| Jan 2, 2024 | $1.0600 | 0.00% |
| Oct 2, 2023 | $1.0600 | 0.00% |
| Jul 3, 2023 | $1.0600 | +2.91% |
| Apr 3, 2023 | $1.0300 | 0.00% |
| Jan 3, 2023 | $1.0300 | 0.00% |
| Oct 3, 2022 | $1.0300 | 0.00% |
| Jul 1, 2022 | $1.0300 | +3.00% |
| Apr 4, 2022 | $1.0000 | 0.00% |
| Jan 3, 2022 | $1.0000 | +11.11% |
| Oct 4, 2021 | $0.9000 | 0.00% |
| Jul 2, 2021 | $0.9000 | 0.00% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
N/A
FCF Payout Ratio
N/A
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
Peer Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Does The Bank of Nova Scotia pay a dividend?
Yes, The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) pays a quarterly dividend with a yield of 6.40%.
What is BNS's dividend yield?
BNS's current dividend yield is 6.40%. The annual dividend is $4.36.
When is BNS's next ex-dividend date?
BNS's next ex-dividend date is Apr 7, 2026.
How many years has The Bank of Nova Scotia increased its dividend?
The Bank of Nova Scotia has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years.
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of March 22, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.