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BNS Dividend History & Analysis | 100% Free Data

BNS's dividend history, current yield (7.3%), dividend growth rate (3.3%), complete payout history and peer comparison (Diversified Banks).

Yield 12m 7.33%
Dividends per Share 12m 5.34
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 3.33%
Overall Dividend Rating 82.22%
Yield on Cost 5y 13.59%
Payout Ratio 84.3%
Payout Frequency 12m 5
Payout Consistency 89.1%
Total Return 12m: 27.61%
Total Return 5y: 91.31%
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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.

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 10,885 M 27.2% 64.8%
ALR 3,548 M 10.2% 65.0%
DANSKE 33,133 M 12.7% 50.0%
BBVA 88,191 M 6.04% 29.5%
INGA 65,737 M 7.13% 26.8%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
GGAL 8,272 M 96.0% 49.6%
DANSKE 33,133 M 81.1% 81.7%
BMA 4,948 M 74.3% 58.3%
IBN 117,393 M 44.2% 80.4%
ALR 3,548 M 44.2% 100%

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BCH
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DANSKE
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BMO
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BNS Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (CAD) as of July 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-07-02 2025-07-02 2025-07-29 Quarterly 1.1 3.8% N/A
2025-04-01 2025-04-01 2025-04-28 Quarterly 1.06 0% 1.58%
2025-01-07 2025-01-07 2025-01-29 Quarterly 1.06 0% 1.39%
2024-10-02 2024-10-02 2024-10-29 Quarterly 1.06 0% 1.47%
2024-07-03 2024-07-03 2024-07-29 Quarterly 1.06 0% 1.72%
2024-04-01 2024-04-02 2024-04-26 Quarterly 1.06 0% 1.54%
2024-01-02 2024-01-03 2024-01-29 Quarterly 1.06 36.7% 1.68%
2023-10-02 2023-10-03 2023-10-27 Quarterly 0.7756 -26.8% 1.27%
2023-09-29 2023-10-03 2023-10-27 Quarterly 1.06 0% 1.73%
2023-07-04 2023-07-05 2023-07-27 Quarterly 1.06 32.5% 1.62%
2023-07-03 2023-07-05 2023-07-27 Quarterly 0.8003 -22.3% N/A
2023-04-03 2023-04-04 2023-04-26 Quarterly 1.03 0% 1.54%
2023-01-03 2023-01-27 2023-01-27 Quarterly 1.03 0% 1.56%
2022-10-03 2022-10-04 2022-10-27 Quarterly 1.03 0% 1.58%
2022-07-04 2022-07-05 2022-07-27 Quarterly 1.03 29.2% 1.37%
2022-07-01 2022-07-05 2022-07-27 Quarterly 0.7975 -20.3% N/A
2022-04-04 2022-04-05 2022-04-27 Quarterly 1 27.7% 1.13%
2022-01-03 2022-01-04 2022-01-27 Quarterly 0.7829 -21.7% N/A
2021-12-31 2022-01-04 2022-01-27 Quarterly 1 11.1% 1.11%
2021-10-04 2021-10-05 2021-10-27 Quarterly 0.9 0% 1.16%
2021-07-05 2021-07-06 2021-07-28 Quarterly 0.9 23.5% 1.12%
2021-07-02 2021-07-06 2021-07-28 Quarterly 0.729 -19% 0.9%
2021-04-05 2021-04-06 2021-04-28 Quarterly 0.9 0% 1.15%
2021-01-04 2021-01-05 2021-01-27 Quarterly 0.9 0% 1.32%
2020-10-05 2020-10-06 2020-10-28 Quarterly 0.9 0% 1.62%
2020-07-06 2020-07-07 2020-07-29 Quarterly 0.9 0% 1.59%
2020-04-06 2020-04-07 2020-04-28 Quarterly 0.9 0% N/A
2020-01-06 2020-01-07 2020-01-29 Quarterly 0.9 0% N/A
2019-09-30 2019-10-01 2019-10-29 Quarterly 0.9 3.4% N/A
2019-06-28 2019-07-02 2019-07-29 Quarterly 0.87 0% N/A
2019-04-01 2019-04-02 2019-04-26 Quarterly 0.87 2.4% N/A
2018-12-31 2019-01-02 2019-01-29 Quarterly 0.85 0% N/A
2018-10-01 2018-10-02 2018-10-29 Quarterly 0.85 3.7% N/A
2018-06-29 2018-07-03 2018-07-27 Quarterly 0.82 0% N/A
2018-04-02 2018-04-03 2018-04-26 Quarterly 0.82 3.8% N/A
2017-12-29 2018-01-02 2018-01-29 Quarterly 0.79 0% N/A
2017-10-02 2017-10-03 2017-10-27 Quarterly 0.79 3.9% N/A
2017-06-29 2017-07-04 2017-07-27 Quarterly 0.76 0% N/A
2017-03-31 2017-04-04 2017-04-26 Quarterly 0.76 2.7% N/A
2016-12-29 2017-01-03 2017-01-27 Quarterly 0.74 0% N/A
2016-09-30 2016-10-04 2016-10-27 Quarterly 0.74 2.8% N/A
2016-06-30 2016-07-05 2016-07-27 Quarterly 0.72 0% N/A
2016-04-01 2016-04-05 2016-04-27 Quarterly 0.72 2.9% N/A
2015-12-31 2016-01-27 2016-01-27 Quarterly 0.7 0% N/A
2015-10-02 2015-10-06 2015-10-28 Quarterly 0.7 2.9% N/A
2015-07-03 2015-07-07 2015-07-29 Quarterly 0.68 0% N/A
2015-04-02 2015-04-07 2015-04-28 Quarterly 0.68 3% N/A
2015-01-02 2015-01-06 2015-01-28 Quarterly 0.66 0% N/A
2014-10-03 2014-10-07 2014-10-29 Quarterly 0.66 3.1% N/A
2014-06-27 2014-07-02 2014-07-29 Quarterly 0.64 0% N/A

BNS Dividend FAQ

Does BNS pay a dividend?

Yes, as of July 2025, BNS paid a dividend of 5.34 CAD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-07-02 and the payout was 1.1 CAD.

What is the Dividend Yield of BNS?

As of July 2025, BNS`s dividend yield is 7.33%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 5.34 CAD by the current share price of 75.16.

How often does BNS pay dividends?

BNS pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), BNS has issued 5 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for BNS?

The next ex-dividend date for Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) is 2025-07-02.

What is the Dividend Growth of BNS?

BNS's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 3.33% 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 13.6%. If you bought BNS's shares at 39.29 CAD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (5.34 CAD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 13.6% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of BNS?

BNS Payout Consistency is 89.1%. 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.
Moderately consistent: Bank of Nova Scotia has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does BNS have a good Dividend Yield?

BNS`s 7.33% Dividend Yield is considered as high. 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 84.3%. High - Check if earnings are stable and growing; otherwise, dividends might not be sustainable.

What is the Dividend Rating of BNS?

BNS`s Overall Dividend Rating is 82.22%. 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 decreased by approximately -0.18% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -30.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Bank of Nova Scotia ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2004-04-02 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
1995 920,833,300
1996 950,877,200 +3.26%
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%

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 per year (typically quarterly).
  • 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.