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BNS Dividend History & Analysis | 4.8% Yield

BNS has a dividend yield of 4.8% and paid 3.09 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.77%
Dividends per Share 12m 3.09
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 4.12%
Overall Dividend Rating 61.50%
Yield on Cost 5y 9.56%
Payout Ratio 46.2%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 41.95%

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.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 30.7% (S&P 500: 18.3%)
Total Return 5y: 100.5% (S&P 500: 114.1%)

Top Dividend Payers in Diversified Banks

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
CIB 14,059 M 15.9% 57.0%
BBVA 105,131 M 4.23% 38.0%
INGA 69,427 M 5.91% 27.0%
ING 71,188 M 5.73% 25.7%
ABN 24,616 M 5.14% 25.2%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
GGAL 4,937 M 132% 51.6%
BMA 3,461 M 122% 58.3%
IBN 117,677 M 61.7% 83.5%
SUPV 476 M 45.4% 59.5%
BBVA 105,131 M 44.3% 84.2%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare BNS Dividends with its Peer-Group

CIB
Grupo Cibest S.A.
 15.87% Yield
BCH
Banco De Chile
 6.25% Yield
BBVA
Banco Bilbao
 4.23% Yield
ITUB
Itau Unibanco
 5.86% Yield
BMO
Bank of Montreal
 4.51% Yield
HBC1
HSBC Holdings
 5.64% Yield

BNS Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of October 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
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% 1.32%
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 -3% N/A
2013-09-27 2013-10-01 2013-10-29 Quarterly 0.6018 5.8% N/A
2013-06-28 2013-07-02 2013-07-29 Quarterly 0.5688 0% N/A

BNS Dividend FAQ

The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) is a diversified financial services firm operating across Canada, the United States, Mexico, Peru, Chile, Colombia, the Caribbean, Central America, and globally. Its business is organized into four segments: Canadian Banking, International Banking, Global Wealth Management, and Global Banking & Markets, each delivering a mix of retail, commercial, and investment products.

What is the Dividend Yield of BNS?

As of October 2025, BNS`s dividend yield is 4.77%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.09 USD by the current share price of 64.78.

Does BNS pay a dividend?

As of October 2025, BNS paid a dividend of 3.09 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-10-07 and the payout was 0.794 USD.

How often does BNS pay dividends?

BNS pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, BNS has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-10-07.

Will BNS pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.794 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-10-07. The next Ex-Dividend date for Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for BNS?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of BNS?

BNS's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 4.12% per year.
Strong growth: BNS's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of BNS?

BNS's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 9.56%. If you bought BNS's shares at 32.30 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.09 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 9.56% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of BNS?

BNS Payout Consistency is 94.6%. 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 4.77% 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 46.2%. 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 61.50%. 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 (CAGR)?

Bank of Nova Scotia`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 1.39% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: 100.0%), negatively influencing the share price.

Has Bank of Nova Scotia ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2004-04-29 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1996 950,877,200
1997 977,777,800 +2.83%
1998 988,405,800 +1.09%
1999 984,810,100 -0.36%
2000 1,006,250,000 +2.18%
2001 1,026,442,000 +2.01%
2002 1,024,502,000 -0.19%
2003 1,027,408,000 +0.28%
2004 1,021,000,000 -0.62%
2005 1,002,000,000 -1.86%
2006 1,001,000,000 -0.1%
2007 992,000,000 -0.9%
2008 1,003,000,000 +1.11%
2009 1,028,000,000 +2.49%
2010 1,044,000,000 +1.56%
2011 1,125,000,000 +7.76%
2012 1,204,000,000 +7.02%
2013 1,210,000,000 +0.5%
2014 1,223,000,000 +1.07%
2015 1,227,000,000 +0.33%
2016 1,226,000,000 -0.08%
2017 1,215,000,000 -0.9%
2018 1,246,000,000 +2.55%
2019 1,260,000,000 +1.12%
2020 1,246,000,000 -1.11%
2021 1,224,000,000 -1.77%
2022 1,199,000,000 -2.04%
2023 1,211,000,000 +1%
2024 1,235,000,000 +1.98%
2025 1,245,000,000 +0.81%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-10-21 02:28