Trailing Dividend / Share
$4.31
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) Dividend History
Income profile from 2002 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.3%
Payout Ratio
68.9%
Watch
Dividend Streak
1 years
BNS Dividend Income Check
Safety
68.9% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 5.8% and trend is rising.
BNS Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.3%
Trailing DPS$4.31
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout68.9%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout61.8%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR9.5%
5Y CAGR2.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)5.8%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.6%
Total Shareholder Yield3.9%
1Y Total Return46.2%
5Y Total Return68.1%
Div Contribution (5Y)26.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$16,81010Y ago$22,72720Y ago$33,698
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
BNS Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (25 years of payments)
BNS Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
The Bank of Nova Scotia distributes 68.9% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 61.8%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
BNS has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of 9.5% and 5-year CAGR of 2.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, BNS returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.3% dividend yield, 0.6% buyback yield, 3.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 5.8% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 68.1%, with dividends contributing 26.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $22,727 today.
BNS Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$15.64
Avg/Payment$0.7819
Latest Change-0.2%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026Latest | $0.8017 | ↓ -0.2% | 3.54% | Oct 28, 2026 |
| Jul 7, 2026 | $0.8030 | ↑ +1.5% | 3.69% | Jul 29, 2026 |
| Apr 7, 2026 | $0.7910 | ↓ -0.9% | 4.56% | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Jan 6, 2026 | $0.7979 | ↑ +1.2% | 4.34% | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Oct 7, 2025 | $0.7885 | ↓ -2.4% | 4.79% | Oct 29, 2025 |
| Jul 2, 2025 | $0.8075 | ↑ +9.1% | 5.57% | Jul 29, 2025 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | $0.7404 | ↑ +0.2% | 6.49% | Apr 28, 2025 |
| Jan 7, 2025 | $0.7389 | ↓ -6.0% | 5.93% | Jan 29, 2025 |
BNS Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.3%
#2 of 9
Safety
Watch
68.9% payout
Streak
1Y
2.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.9%
#9 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd BNSThe Bank of Nova Sco… | $111.7B | 3.3% | 68.9% | 1 | Watch |
 TDThe Toronto-Dominion… | $202.4B | 2.6% | 37.3% | 10 | Sustainable |
3rd  BMOBank of Montreal | $116.3B | 2.9% | 57.8% | 5 | Sustainable |
 CMCanadian Imperial Ba… | $104.0B | 2.7% | 47.4% | 10 | Sustainable |
 RYRoyal Bank of Canada | $274.7B | 2.2% | 43.2% | 10 | Sustainable |
 BKThe Bank of New York… | $100.0B | 1.4% | 26.1% | 15 | Sustainable |
1st  USBU.S. Bancorp | $89.4B | 3.5% | 41.8% | 15 | Sustainable |
 JPMJPMorgan Chase & Co. | $899.1B | 1.8% | 29.1% | 15 | Sustainable |
 BACBank of America Corp… | $366.9B | 2.5% | 31.3% | 12 | Sustainable |
BNS Annual Dividend History (1995–2026)
32 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $3.19 | — | 4 | — | — | — | 6.0% |
| 2025 | $3.08 | -2.0% | 4 | $5.69 | 54.0% | 1.85x | 5.8% |
| 2024 | $3.14 | -33.0% | 4 | $5.86 | 53.6% | 1.87x | 5.9% |
| 2023 | $4.68 | 99.8% | 6 | $5.81 | 80.6% | 1.24x | 8.8% |
| 2022 | $2.34 | -35.7% | 3 | $8.02 | 29.2% | 3.42x | 4.4% |
| 2021 | $3.65 | 36.9% | 5 | $7.70 | 47.4% | 2.11x | 6.9% |
| 2020 | $2.67 | 33.6% | 4 | $5.30 | 50.3% | 1.99x | 5.0% |
| 2019 | $2.00 | -21.4% | 3 | $6.67 | 29.9% | 3.34x | 3.8% |
| 2018 | $2.54 | 5.1% | 4 | $6.96 | 36.5% | 2.74x | 4.8% |
| 2017 | $2.41 | 8.7% | 4 | $6.49 | 37.2% | 2.69x | 4.6% |
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BNS — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying BNS stock.
How much dividend does BNS pay per share?
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $4.31 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.3%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is BNS's next ex-dividend date?
BNS's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. BNS typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is BNS's dividend safe?
BNS's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +68.9% and FCF payout ratio of +61.8%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has BNS increased its dividend?
BNS has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +2.9%.
How often does BNS pay dividends?
The Bank of Nova Scotia pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $4.31 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 24+ years from 2002 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in BNS grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in BNS five years ago would be worth approximately $16,810 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is BNS's yield on cost for long-term holders?
BNS's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +5.8% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.3% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.