BNS Dividend History, Dates & Yield

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The Bank of Nova Scotia · Financial Services

Current Price
$76.83
Dividend Yield
5.73%
Annual Dividend
$4.40
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
65.70%
Next Ex-Date
TBA
B-
Overall
B+
Yield
D+
Growth
D
Safety
B+
Consistency
B+
Performance
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Dividend Growth & Streak

Payout Ratio
65.70%
FCF Payout Ratio
52.90%
5Y Growth Rate
2.87%
1Y Growth Rate
-2.16%
Consecutive Increases
0 years
Consecutive Payments
25 years

Payment History

25 payments (of 103 total)
Ex-DateAmount
Apr 7, 2026$1.1000
Jan 6, 2026$1.1000
Oct 7, 2025$1.1000
Jul 2, 2025$1.1000
Apr 1, 2025$1.0600
Jan 7, 2025$1.0600
Oct 2, 2024$1.0600
Jul 3, 2024$1.0600
Apr 1, 2024$1.0600
Jan 2, 2024$1.0600
Oct 2, 2023$1.0600
Sep 29, 2023$0.7860
Jul 4, 2023$0.8010
Jul 3, 2023$1.0600
Apr 3, 2023$1.0300
Jan 3, 2023$1.0300
Oct 3, 2022$1.0300
Jul 4, 2022$0.8006
Jul 1, 2022$1.0300
Apr 4, 2022$1.0000
Jan 3, 2022$1.0000
Dec 31, 2021$0.7850
Oct 4, 2021$0.9000
Jul 5, 2021$0.7285
Jul 2, 2021$0.9000

5-Year Yield Range

Where BNS's yield sits today
Avg 7.20%High 10.74%Low 4.17%Current 5.73%
4.17%10.74%

Frequently Asked Questions

Does The Bank of Nova Scotia pay dividends?

Yes, The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) pays a quarterly dividend of $4.40 per share annually, yielding 5.73%.

How much does BNS pay in dividends per year?

BNS pays $4.40 per share annually in quarterly payments.

Is BNS's dividend safe?

BNS has a payout ratio of 65.7% and has paid dividends for 25 consecutive years. Its dividend safety grade is D.

What is BNS's dividend growth rate?

BNS has grown its dividend at 2.87% annually over the past 5 years.

Has BNS ever cut its dividend?

Yes, BNS's last dividend decrease was on Jan 1, 2025.

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