BNS Dividend History & Analysis | 5.4% Yield

BNS has a dividend yield of 5.4% and paid 3.92 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 5.37%
Payout Ratio 43.4%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 1.76%
Consistency Lifetime 94.5%
Yield on Cost 5y 8.23%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years -
Dividend Rating 53.40%
Ex-Dividend in 11 days: Buy before Apr 7, 2026 to receive the next dividend.

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 51.4%
Total Return 5y: 45.5%

Top Dividend Payers in Diversified Banks

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
BAMI 23,422 M 9.86% 97.6%
CIB 17,935 M 20.1% 49.8%
SAB 16,991 M 7.21% 59.5%
BBVA 116,640 M 5.41% 39.3%
ISP 99,827 M 6.94% 35.8%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
BMPS 24,819 M 244% 34.6%
BAP 26,177 M 99.2% 83.3%
BAMI 23,422 M 105% 49.1%
CABK 80,359 M 103% 83.2%
UNI 7,382 M 83.5% 78.3%

Quality Dividend Peers in Diversified Banks

BBVA
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya
 4.54% Yield
BBVA
Banco Bilbao Viscaya
 5.41% Yield
BAP
Credicorp
 5.69% Yield
CABK
Caixabank
 5.04% Yield
SMFG
Sumitomo Mitsui
 3.26% Yield
NTB
Bank of N.T.
 4.26% Yield

BNS Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of March 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-04-07 2026-04-07 2026-04-28 Quarterly 0.8 1.4% N/A
2026-01-06 2026-01-06 2026-01-28 Quarterly 0.7886 -0.7% 1.07%
2025-10-07 2025-10-07 2025-10-29 Quarterly 0.794 -1.1% 1.23%
2025-07-02 2025-07-02 2025-07-29 Quarterly 0.8029 8.7% 1.47%
2025-04-01 2025-04-01 2025-04-28 Quarterly 0.7388 -2% 1.59%
2025-01-07 2025-01-07 2025-01-29 Quarterly 0.7535 -4% 1.42%
2024-10-02 2024-10-02 2024-10-29 Quarterly 0.785 1.3% 1.47%
2024-07-03 2024-07-03 2024-07-29 Quarterly 0.7749 -1.3% 1.72%
2024-04-01 2024-04-02 2024-04-26 Quarterly 0.7853 -1.2% 1.54%
2024-01-02 2024-01-03 2024-01-29 Quarterly 0.7946 -0.7% 1.67%
2023-10-02 2023-10-03 2023-10-27 Quarterly 0.8003 -0.1% 1.79%
2023-07-03 2023-07-05 2023-07-27 Quarterly 0.8011 5.3% 1.63%
2023-04-03 2023-04-04 2023-04-26 Quarterly 0.7611 0.8% 1.53%
2023-01-03 2023-01-04 2023-01-27 Quarterly 0.7553 0.2% 1.56%
2022-10-03 2022-10-04 2022-10-27 Quarterly 0.7538 -5.5% 1.59%
2022-07-01 2022-07-05 2022-07-27 Quarterly 0.7975 -0.6% 1.38%
2022-04-04 2022-04-05 2022-04-27 Quarterly 0.802 2.4% 1.13%
2022-01-03 2022-01-04 2022-01-27 Quarterly 0.7829 9.7% 1.11%
2021-10-04 2021-10-05 2021-10-27 Quarterly 0.7139 -4.1% 1.16%
2021-07-02 2021-07-06 2021-07-28 Quarterly 0.7445 4% 1.15%
2021-04-05 2021-04-06 2021-04-28 Quarterly 0.7159 1.3% 1.15%
2021-01-04 2021-01-05 2021-01-27 Quarterly 0.7064 3.2% N/A
2020-10-05 2020-10-06 2020-10-28 Quarterly 0.6846 4.4% N/A
2020-07-06 2020-07-07 2020-07-29 Quarterly 0.6555 2.7% N/A
2020-04-06 2020-04-07 2020-04-28 Quarterly 0.6382 -7.9% N/A
2020-01-06 2020-01-07 2020-01-29 Quarterly 0.6933 2% N/A
2019-09-30 2019-10-01 2019-10-29 Quarterly 0.6798 2.1% N/A
2019-06-28 2019-07-02 2019-07-29 Quarterly 0.6658 2.1% N/A
2019-04-01 2019-04-02 2019-04-26 Quarterly 0.6522 4.8% N/A
2018-12-31 2019-01-02 2019-01-29 Quarterly 0.6224 -6.1% N/A
2018-10-01 2018-10-02 2018-10-29 Quarterly 0.6628 6.3% N/A
2018-06-29 2018-07-03 2018-07-27 Quarterly 0.6234 -1.9% N/A
2018-04-02 2018-04-03 2018-04-26 Quarterly 0.6354 0.8% N/A
2017-12-29 2018-01-02 2018-01-29 Quarterly 0.6305 -0.2% N/A
2017-10-02 2017-10-03 2017-10-27 Quarterly 0.632 8% N/A
2017-06-29 2017-07-04 2017-07-27 Quarterly 0.5851 2.7% N/A
2017-03-31 2017-04-04 2017-04-26 Quarterly 0.5699 3.9% N/A
2016-12-29 2017-01-03 2017-01-27 Quarterly 0.5487 -2.5% N/A
2016-09-30 2016-10-04 2016-10-27 Quarterly 0.5631 1.6% N/A
2016-06-30 2016-07-05 2016-07-27 Quarterly 0.5544 0.8% N/A
2016-04-01 2016-04-05 2016-04-27 Quarterly 0.55 9.1% N/A
2015-12-31 2016-01-05 2016-01-27 Quarterly 0.5039 -4.9% N/A
2015-10-02 2015-10-06 2015-10-28 Quarterly 0.5298 -2.1% N/A
2015-07-02 2015-07-07 2015-07-29 Quarterly 0.5413 0.1% N/A
2015-04-02 2015-04-07 2015-04-28 Quarterly 0.5407 -4.1% N/A
2015-01-02 2015-01-06 2015-01-28 Quarterly 0.5636 -3.8% N/A
2014-10-03 2014-10-07 2014-10-29 Quarterly 0.5857 -2.3% N/A
2014-06-27 2014-07-02 2014-07-29 Quarterly 0.5994 3.6% N/A
2014-03-28 2014-04-01 2014-04-28 Quarterly 0.5784 -0.9% N/A
2014-01-03 2014-01-07 2014-01-29 Quarterly 0.5837 0% N/A

BNS Dividend FAQ

The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) is a diversified Canadian bank operating across North America, Latin America, the Caribbean and internationally. Its business is organized into four segments-Canadian Banking, International Banking, Global Wealth Management, and Global Banking & Markets-offering a full suite of retail, commercial, and wealth-management products, from deposit accounts and credit cards to corporate lending, trade finance, and investment advisory services.

What is the Dividend Yield of BNS?

As of March 2026, BNS`s dividend yield is 5.37%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.92 USD by the current share price of 69.39.

Does BNS pay a dividend?

As of March 2026, BNS paid a dividend of 3.92 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-04-07 and the payout was 0.8 USD.

How often does BNS pay dividends?

BNS pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, BNS has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-04-07.

BNS dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for BNS for the next payments are between 0.796 (-0.5%) and 0.802 (+0.3%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 4.60%.

Will BNS pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.8 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-04-07. The next Ex-Dividend date for Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) is 2026-04-07.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for BNS?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) is 2026-04-07.

What is the Dividend Growth of BNS?

BNS's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 1.76% per year.
Weak growth: BNS's Dividend growth is lower than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of BNS?

BNS's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 8.23%. If you bought BNS's shares at 47.71 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.92 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 8.23% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of BNS?

BNS Payout Consistency is 94.5%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Bank of Nova Scotia has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does BNS have a good Dividend Yield?

BNS`s 5.37% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of BNS?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of BNS is 43.4%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of BNS?

BNS`s Overall Dividend Rating is 53.40%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

BNS Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in BNS's Outstanding Shares?

Bank of Nova Scotia's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 1.81% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has BNS ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Apr 29, 2004 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2011 1,074,000,000
2012 1,160,000,000 +8.01%
2013 1,209,000,000 +4.22%
2014 1,222,000,000 +1.08%
2015 1,232,000,000 +0.82%
2016 1,226,000,000 -0.49%
2017 1,223,000,000 -0.24%
2018 1,229,000,000 +0.49%
2019 1,251,000,000 +1.79%
2020 1,243,000,000 -0.64%
2021 1,225,000,000 -1.45%
2022 1,208,000,000 -1.39%
2023 1,204,000,000 -0.33%
2024 1,232,000,000 +2.33%
2025 1,248,000,000 +1.3%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-03-21 02:39