National Bank of Canada (NA) Dividend History & Analysis

Track McKesson's (NA) dividend history - current yield, annual dividend growth rate, payout history and peer comparisons.

Yield 12m 4.65%
Dividends per Share 12m 5.54
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 13.97%
Overall Dividend Rating 74.52%
Yield on Cost 5y 13.17%
Payout Ratio 41.8%
Payout Frequency 12m 5
Payout Consistency 32.4%
Total Return 12m: 9.52%
#57 in Group
Total Return 5y: 182.38%
#38 in Group

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Diversified Banks

Highest Dividend Yields in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Dividend Yield Yield on Cost
NA 32,206m 4.65% 13.2%
CIB 10,163m 18.4% 41.7%
ABN 17,874m 12.9% 46.7%
BMA 5,979m 7.40% 40.5%
Highest Dividend Growth Rate in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Growth Rate Payout Ratio
NA 32,206m 14.0% 41.8%
BCP 7,374m 157% 17.6%
CM 54,128m 122% 48.0%
IBN 110,511m 45.0% 15.0%

NA Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (CAD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-03-31 2025-05-01 1.14 0.97%
2024-12-30 2025-02-01 1.14 3.6% 0.87%
2024-09-27 2024-11-01 1.1 0.86%
2024-06-24 2024-06-24 2024-08-01 Quarterly 1.1 3.8% 1.04%
2024-04-05 2024-03-25 2024-05-01 Quarterly 1.06 0.95%
2024-03-22 1.06 0.93%
2023-12-21 2023-12-25 2024-02-01 Quarterly 1.06 3.9% 1.06%
2023-09-22 2023-09-25 2023-11-01 Quarterly 1.02 1.11%
2023-06-23 2023-06-26 2023-08-01 Quarterly 1.02 5.2% 1.07%
2023-03-24 2023-03-27 2023-05-01 Quarterly 0.97 1.05%
2022-12-22 2022-12-26 2023-02-01 Quarterly 0.97 5.4% 1.06%
2022-09-23 2022-09-26 2022-11-01 Quarterly 0.92 1.06%
2022-06-24 2022-06-27 2022-08-01 Quarterly 0.92 5.7% 1.11%
2022-03-25 2022-03-28 2022-05-01 Quarterly 0.87 0.89%
2021-12-23 2021-12-27 2022-02-01 Quarterly 0.87 22.5% 0.91%
2021-09-24 2021-09-27 2021-11-01 Quarterly 0.71 0.74%
2021-06-25 2021-06-28 2021-08-01 Quarterly 0.71 0.76%
2021-03-26 2021-03-29 2021-05-01 Quarterly 0.71 0.82%
2020-12-24 2020-12-28 2021-02-01 Quarterly 0.71 0.99%
2020-09-25 2020-09-28 2020-11-01 Quarterly 0.71 1.09%
2020-06-26 2020-06-29 2020-08-01 Quarterly 0.71 1.16%
2020-03-27 2020-03-30 2020-05-01 Quarterly 0.71
2019-12-27 2019-12-30 2020-02-01 Quarterly 0.71 4.4%
2019-09-27 2019-09-30 2019-11-01 Quarterly 0.68
2019-06-24 2019-06-25 2019-08-01 Quarterly 0.68 4.6%
2019-03-22 2019-03-25 2019-05-01 Quarterly 0.65
2018-12-28 2018-12-31 2019-02-01 Quarterly 0.65 4.8%
2018-09-21 2018-09-24 2018-11-01 Quarterly 0.62
2018-06-25 2018-06-26 2018-08-01 Quarterly 0.62 3.3%
2018-03-23 2018-03-26 2018-05-01 Quarterly 0.6
2017-12-22 2017-12-27 2018-02-01 Quarterly 0.6 3.4%
2017-09-22 2017-09-25 2017-11-01 Quarterly 0.58
2017-06-22 2017-06-26 2017-08-01 Quarterly 0.58 3.6%
2017-03-23 2017-03-27 2017-05-01 Quarterly 0.56
2016-12-23 2016-12-28 2017-02-01 Quarterly 0.56 1.8%
2016-09-22 2016-09-26 2016-11-01 Quarterly 0.55
2016-06-16 2016-06-20 2016-08-01 Quarterly 0.55 1.9%
2016-03-23 2016-03-28 2016-05-01 Quarterly 0.54
2015-12-17 2015-12-21 2016-02-01 Quarterly 0.54 3.8%
2015-09-24 2015-09-28 2015-11-01 Quarterly 0.52

NA Dividend FAQ

Does NA pay dividends?

Yes, as of April 2025, NA paid a dividend of 5.54 CAD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-03-31.

What is the Dividend Yield of NA?

As of April 2025, NA`s dividend yield is 4.65%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 5.54M CAD by the current share price of 118.77.

How often does NA pay dividends?

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

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for NA?

The next ex-dividend date for National Bank of Canada (NA) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of NA?

NA's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 14.0M% per year.
Strong growth: Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of NA?

NA's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 13.2M%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought National Bank of Canada five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (5.54M) divided by the purchase price five years ago (42.06):

What is the Payout Consistency of NA?

NA Payout Consistency is 32.4%.
Highly unstable: National Bank of Canada has a poor track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does NA have a good Dividend Yield?

NA`s 4.65% Dividend Yield is considered as good.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of NA?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of NA is 41.8%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of NA?

NA`s Overall Dividend Rating is 74.52%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

NA Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in NA`s Outstanding Shares?

National Bank of Canada`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.29% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: 90.0%), negatively influencing stock price.

Has National Bank of Canada ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 2014-02-14 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
1993 314,814,800
1994 325,161,300 +3.29%
1995 331,707,300 +2.01%
1996 334,782,600 +0.93%
1997 338,181,800 +1.02%
1998 345,454,500 +2.15%
1999 376,271,200 +8.92%
2000 379,156,000 +0.77%
2001 382,700,000 +0.93%
2002 367,810,000 -3.89%
2003 354,016,000 -3.75%
2004 340,328,000 -3.87%
2005 335,562,000 -1.4%
2006 328,796,000 -2.02%
2007 315,580,000 -4.02%
2008 319,636,000 +1.29%
2009 326,072,000 +2.01%
2010 329,300,000 +0.99%
2011 324,302,000 -1.52%
2012 326,090,000 +0.55%
2013 330,185,000 +1.26%
2014 332,925,000 +0.83%
2015 339,265,000 +1.9%
2016 343,270,000 +1.18%
2017 345,458,000 +0.64%
2018 338,585,000 -1.99%
2019 337,889,000 -0.21%
2020 338,617,000 +0.22%
2021 342,318,000 +1.09%
2022 339,910,000 -0.7%
2023 342,523,400 +0.77%
2024 343,531,000 +0.29%