BNS Dividend History & Analysis | 5.4% Yield

BNS has a dividend yield of 5.4% and paid 3.12 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 5.37%
Payout Ratio 44.3%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 1.76%
Consistency Lifetime 94.5%
Yield on Cost 5y 7.45%
Payout FCF 116.1%
Streak Years 24
Dividend Rating 58.54%

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: 58.1%
Total Return 5y: 82%

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 21,785 M 20.1% 37.8%
INGA 84,914 M 6.79% 36.0%
ING 86,385 M 6.57% 32.7%
ITUB 95,710 M 12.2% 17.5%
ABN 30,174 M 6.27% 22.3%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
BAP 28,320 M 208% 83.3%
CIB 21,785 M 133% 87.2%
GGAL 8,774 M 105% 50.1%
SUPV 1,081 M 65.4% 63.5%
IBN 104,583 M 50.9% 84.1%

Quality Dividend Peers in Diversified Banks

BBVA
Banco Bilbao Viscaya
 5.44% Yield
BAP
Credicorp
 5.69% Yield
USB
U.S. Bancorp
 4.33% Yield
NWG
Natwest
 5.11% Yield
NTB
Bank of N.T.
 4.42% Yield

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

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

BNS Dividend FAQ

The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS) is a diversified Canadian-based bank operating across North America, Latin America, the Caribbean and globally through four segments: Canadian Banking, International Banking, Global Wealth Management, and Global Banking & Markets. It delivers retail banking products (debit/credit cards, chequing & savings accounts, mortgages, loans, insurance), automotive financing, and business services (lending, deposits, cash management, trade finance). Its wealth-management arm offers brokerage platforms, trust and private-banking services, as well as mutual funds, ETFs, and institutional investment vehicles.

What is the Dividend Yield of BNS?

As of February 2026, BNS`s dividend yield is 5.37%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.12 USD by the current share price of 76.34.

Does BNS pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, BNS paid a dividend of 3.12 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-01-06 and the payout was 0.78859 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 2026-01-06.

BNS dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for BNS for the next 4 payments are between 0.82 (+4.0%) and 0.833 (+5.6%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will BNS pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.78859 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-01-06. 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 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 7.45%. If you bought BNS's shares at 41.94 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.12 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 7.45% 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 44.3%. 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 58.54%. 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 1.39% 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
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.
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: 2026-02-05 02:40