Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) Dividend Yield, Date & History $48.32 +0.33 (+0.68%) As of 03:51 PM Eastern This is a fair market value price provided by Polygon.io. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Dividend Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock Bank of Nova Scotia Dividend SummaryDividend Yield6.06%Annual Dividend$2.93Next Dividend Payment Apr. 28 Dividend Increase Track Record 14 YearsAnnualized 3-Year Dividend Growth 4.65%Dividend Payout Ratio 82.77% Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) pays an annual dividend of $2.93 per share, with a dividend yield of 6.06%. The next quarterly payment of $0.7415 per share is scheduled for Monday, April 28, to investors who own the stock before the ex-dividend date of Tuesday, April 1. BNS has grown its dividend for 14 consecutive years, with an average annual increase of 1.53%. The company currently pays out 82.77% of its earnings and 51.23% of its cash flow as dividends. Get Dividend Stock Ideas Daily Enter your email address below to receive the DividendStocks.com newsletter, a daily email that contains dividend stock ideas, ex-dividend stocks, and the latest dividend investing news. Enter your email to sign up for newsletter Sign Up Skip Charts & View Dividend HistoryBNS Dividend Payments by QuarterDividend Payments by Quarter Chart DescriptionThe chart below displays up to four years of Bank of Nova Scotia's dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.Open Bank of Nova Scotia in Dividend Calculator BNS Dividend Yield Over TimeDividend Yield Over Time Chart DescriptionThe chart below tracks Bank of Nova Scotia's dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.Open Bank of Nova Scotia in Dividend Yield Calculator Remove Ads Bank of Nova Scotia vs. The CompetitionCompare Bank of Nova Scotia's annual dividend, yield, and 3-year growth rate with averages for Finance and NYSE companies to evaluate its performance against the market.TypeBank of Nova ScotiaFinance CompaniesNYSE CompaniesAnnual Dividend$2.93$0.02$1.42Dividend Yield6.07%5.39%3.75%Annualized 3-Year Dividend Growth4.65%11.45%11.51%Track Record14 years19 years25 yearsBank of Nova Scotia Dividend Payout RatioDividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.TypePayout RatioBased on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings82.77%Based on This Year's Estimate59.67%Based on Next Year's Estimate51.77%Based on Cashflow51.26% Bank of Nova Scotia Dividend History by Quarter Custom Range 3 Months 6 Months Year-to-Date 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years 5 Years 10 Years All Time Time Frame * Start Date * End Date AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date2/26/2025quarterly$0.7415-$0.01201.59%6.2%4/1/20254/1/20254/28/202512/5/2024quarterly$0.7535-$0.01451.89%5.5%1/7/20251/7/20251/29/20258/27/2024Quarterly$0.7680-$0.00100.13%6.15%10/2/202410/2/202410/29/20245/28/2024Quarterly$0.7690-$0.01531.95%6.45%7/3/20247/3/20247/29/20242/28/2024quarterly$0.7843+$0.00700.90%6.6%4/1/20244/2/20244/26/2024 Get the Latest News and Ratings for BNS and Related StocksEnter your email address below to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Bank of Nova Scotia and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 11/29/2023quarterly$0.7773-$0.00280.36%7.1%1/2/20241/3/20241/29/20248/30/2023quarterly$0.7801-$0.00500.64%6.6%9/29/202310/3/202310/27/20235/25/2023quarterly$0.7851+$0.01111.43%6.2%7/3/20237/5/20237/27/2023This table shows Bank of Nova Scotia's quarterlydividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time. Remove Ads Bank of Nova Scotia Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions What is Bank of Nova Scotia's dividend yield? The current dividend yield for Bank of Nova Scotia is 6.07%. Learn more on BNS's dividend yield history. How much is Bank of Nova Scotia's annual dividend? The annual dividend for BNS shares is $2.93. Learn more on BNS's annual dividend history. How often does Bank of Nova Scotia pay dividends? Bank of Nova Scotia pays quarterly dividends to shareholders. When is Bank of Nova Scotia's next dividend payment? Bank of Nova Scotia's next quarterly dividend payment of $0.7415 per share will be made to shareholders on Monday, April 28, 2025. When was Bank of Nova Scotia's most recent dividend payment? Bank of Nova Scotia's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.7535 per share was made to shareholders on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. When is Bank of Nova Scotia's ex-dividend date? Bank of Nova Scotia's next ex-dividend date is Tuesday, April 1, 2025. When was Bank of Nova Scotia's most recent ex-dividend date? Bank of Nova Scotia's most recent ex-dividend date was Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Is Bank of Nova Scotia's dividend growing? Over the past three years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 4.65% per year. What track record does Bank of Nova Scotia have of raising its dividend? Bank of Nova Scotia has increased its dividend for the past 14 consecutive years. When did Bank of Nova Scotia last increase or decrease its dividend? The most recent change in the company's dividend was a decrease of $0.0120 on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. What is Bank of Nova Scotia's dividend payout ratio? The dividend payout ratio for BNS is: 82.77% based on the trailing year of earnings 59.67% based on this year's estimates 51.77% based on next year's estimates 51.26% based on cash flow Is Bank of Nova Scotia a good dividend stock? Bank of Nova Scotia's dividend yield of 6.04% is higher than the average Finance company that issues a dividend. BNS has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks 5.76, making it a leading dividend payer. The company's 14 consecutive years of dividend growth indicate that the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. Bank of Nova Scotia's dividend payout ratio of 82.77% may not be sustainable. However, based on earnings estimates, BNS will have a more sustainable dividend payout ratio of 51.77% next year. Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate Bank of Nova Scotia stock as a Moderate Buy, forecasting growth opportunities and potential value appreciation. 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