BNS Dividend History - Bank of Nova Scotia
Track the latest BNS dividend history: 6.08% Dividend Yield, 3.33% Annual Growth - Explore BNS's complete dividend history
Yield 12m
6.08%
Cash Amount 12m
4.24
Dividend Growth 5y avg
3.33%
Dividend Rating
68.64%
Yield on Cost 5y
8.17%
Payout Ratio
65.5%
Payout Frequency 12m
4
Payout Consistency
89.1%
Total Return 12m: 19.59%
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Total Return 5y: 38.56%
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BNS Dividend History - Last 40 Dividends (Paid in CAD)
| Ex-Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Period | Cash Amount | Growth Rate | Payout Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-07 | 2025-01-07 | 2025-01-29 | Quarterly | 1.06 | 1.39% | |
| 2024-10-02 | 2024-10-02 | 2024-10-29 | Quarterly | 1.06 | 1.47% | |
| 2024-07-03 | 2024-07-03 | 2024-07-29 | Quarterly | 1.06 | 1.72% | |
| 2024-04-01 | 2024-04-02 | 2024-04-26 | Quarterly | 1.06 | 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 | 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% | |
| 2023-04-03 | 2023-04-04 | 2023-04-26 | Quarterly | 1.03 | 1.54% | |
| 2023-01-03 | 2023-01-27 | 2023-01-27 | Quarterly | 1.03 | 1.56% | |
| 2022-10-03 | 2022-10-04 | 2022-10-27 | Quarterly | 1.03 | 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% | |
| 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% | |
| 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 | 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 | 1.15% | |
| 2021-01-04 | 2021-01-05 | 2021-01-27 | Quarterly | 0.9 | 1.32% | |
| 2020-10-05 | 2020-10-06 | 2020-10-28 | Quarterly | 0.9 | 1.62% | |
| 2020-07-06 | 2020-07-07 | 2020-07-29 | Quarterly | 0.9 | 1.59% | |
| 2020-04-06 | 2020-04-07 | 2020-04-28 | Quarterly | 0.9 | 1.63% | |
| 2020-01-06 | 2020-01-07 | 2020-01-29 | Quarterly | 0.9 | ||
| 2019-09-30 | 2019-10-01 | 2019-10-29 | Quarterly | 0.9 | 3.4% | |
| 2019-06-28 | 2019-07-02 | 2019-07-29 | Quarterly | 0.87 | ||
| 2019-04-01 | 2019-04-02 | 2019-04-26 | Quarterly | 0.87 | 2.4% | |
| 2018-12-31 | 2019-01-02 | 2019-01-29 | Quarterly | 0.85 | ||
| 2018-10-01 | 2018-10-02 | 2018-10-29 | Quarterly | 0.85 | 3.7% | |
| 2018-06-29 | 2018-07-03 | 2018-07-27 | Quarterly | 0.82 | ||
| 2018-04-02 | 2018-04-03 | 2018-04-26 | Quarterly | 0.82 | 3.8% | |
| 2017-12-29 | 2018-01-02 | 2018-01-29 | Quarterly | 0.79 | ||
| 2017-10-02 | 2017-10-03 | 2017-10-27 | Quarterly | 0.79 | 3.9% | |
| 2017-06-29 | 2017-07-04 | 2017-07-27 | Quarterly | 0.76 | ||
| 2017-03-31 | 2017-04-04 | 2017-04-26 | Quarterly | 0.76 | 2.7% | |
| 2016-12-29 | 2017-01-03 | 2017-01-27 | Quarterly | 0.74 | ||
| 2016-09-30 | 2016-10-04 | 2016-10-27 | Quarterly | 0.74 | 2.8% | |
| 2016-06-30 | 2016-07-05 | 2016-07-27 | Quarterly | 0.72 |
BNS Dividend History - FAQ
Does BNS pay dividends?
Yes, as of February 2025, BNS paid a dividend of 4.24 CAD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-01-07.What is the Dividend Yield of BNS?
As of February 2025, BNS`s dividend yield is 6.08%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 4.24 CAD by the current share price of 71.89.How often does BNS pay dividends?
BNS pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), BNS has issued 4 dividend payments.What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for BNS?
The next ex-dividend date for Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) is unknown.What is the Dividend Growth Rate of BNS?
BNS's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 3.33% per year.
Strong growth: Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
What is the Yield on Cost of BNS?
BNS's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 8.17%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Bank of Nova Scotia five years ago. It is calculated as the trailing 12-month dividend cash amount (4.24) divided by the purchase price five years ago (51.88):What is the Payout Consistency of BNS?
BNS Payout Consistency is 89.1%.
Moderately consistent: Bank of Nova Scotia has a good track record of consistent dividend payments.