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BNS Dividend History & Analysis | 4.3% Yield

BNS has a dividend yield of 4.3% and paid 3.09 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.25%
Dividends per Share 12m 3.09
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 4.12%
Overall Dividend Rating 57.91%
Yield on Cost 5y 7.69%
Payout Ratio 43.8%
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: 39.4% (S&P 500: 14.2%)
Total Return 5y: 81.1% (S&P 500: 100.6%)

Top Dividend Payers in Diversified Banks

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
CIB 16,788 M 13.9% 39.9%
INGA 78,279 M 5.26% 22.0%
ABN 28,560 M 4.47% 23.4%
ING 77,177 M 5.04% 20.5%
BBVA 126,719 M 3.67% 23.0%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
GGAL 8,166 M 132% 51.6%
BMA 6,223 M 122% 58.3%
IBN 109,661 M 61.7% 81.0%
SUPV 1,081 M 45.4% 59.5%
BBVA 126,719 M 44.3% 82.4%

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

CIB
Grupo Cibest S.A.
 13.93% Yield
BCH
Banco De Chile
 5.42% Yield
BBVA
Banco Bilbao Viscaya
 3.67% Yield
HBC1
HSBC Holdings
 5.10% Yield
ITUB
Itau Unibanco Banco
 5.97% Yield
HSBC
HSBC Holdings
 4.40% Yield

BNS Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of December 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 (NYSE:BNS) is a diversified Canadian bank with operations across North America, Latin America, the Caribbean, and select international markets. It serves retail and commercial customers through four segments-Canadian Banking, International Banking, Global Wealth Management, and Global Banking & Markets-offering a full suite of products from deposit accounts and credit cards to mortgages, business loans, trade finance, and wealth-management services.

What is the Dividend Yield of BNS?

As of December 2025, BNS`s dividend yield is 4.25%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.09 USD by the current share price of 72.77.

Does BNS pay a dividend?

As of December 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.

BNS dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for BNS for the next 4 payments are between 0.809 (+1.9%) and 0.833 (+4.9%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

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 7.69%. If you bought BNS's shares at 40.19 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.09 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 7.69% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of BNS?

BNS Payout Consistency is 93.9%. 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 4.25% 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 43.8%. 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 57.91%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

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: 2025-11-19 02:40