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Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) Dividend Yield, Date & History

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C$77.03 -0.05 (-0.06%)
(As of 01:21 PM ET)

Bank of Nova Scotia Dividend Summary

Dividend Yield
5.50%
Annual Dividend
C$4.24
Next
Dividend Payment
Jan. 29
Dividend Payout Ratio
74.26%

Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) pays an annual dividend of C$4.24 per share, with a dividend yield of 5.50%. The next payment of C$1.06 per share is scheduled for Wednesday, January 29, to investors who own the stock before the ex-dividend date. The company currently pays out 74.26% of its earnings and 1.10% of its cash flow as dividends.

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BNS Dividend Payments by Quarter

The 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.

BNS Dividend Yield Over Time

The 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.

Bank of Nova Scotia vs. The Competition

Compare Bank of Nova Scotia's annual dividend, yield, and 3-year growth rate with averages for Financial and TSE companies to evaluate its performance against the market.

TypeBank of Nova ScotiaFinancial CompaniesTSE Companies
Annual DividendC$4.24C$0.17C$1.07
Dividend Yield5.50%4.43%5.40%

Bank of Nova Scotia Dividend Payout Ratio

Dividend 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 Ratio
Based on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings74.26%
Based on This Year's Estimate59.48%
Based on Cashflow1.10%

Bank of Nova Scotia Dividend History by Quarter

AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
12/3/2024quarterly$1.06 - 5.31%1/7/20251/29/2025
10/2/2024quarterly$1.06 - 6.46%10/2/202410/2/202410/29/2024
7/3/2024Quarterly$1.06 - 6.52%7/3/20247/29/20247/29/2024
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4/1/2024quarterly$1.06 - 6.64%4/1/20244/2/20244/26/2024
1/2/2024quarterly$1.06 - 7.04%1/2/20241/3/20241/29/2024
9/29/2023quarterly$1.06 - 6.75%9/29/202310/3/202310/27/2023
7/4/2023Quarterly$1.06+$0.03
2.91%
6.35%7/4/20237/27/20237/27/2023
4/3/2023quarterly$1.03 - 5.76%4/3/20234/4/20234/26/2023
1/3/2023Quarterly$1.03 - 5.91%1/3/20231/27/20231/27/2023

This table shows Bank of Nova Scotia's dividend 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.

Bank of Nova Scotia Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions

The current dividend yield for Bank of Nova Scotia is 5.50%. Learn more on BNS's dividend yield history.

The annual dividend for BNS shares is C$4.24. Learn more on BNS's annual dividend history.

Bank of Nova Scotia pays quarterly dividends to shareholders.

Bank of Nova Scotia's next quarterly dividend payment of C$1.06 per share will be made to shareholders on Wednesday, January 29, 2025.

Bank of Nova Scotia's most recent quarterly dividend payment of C$1.06 per share was made to shareholders on Tuesday, October 29, 2024.

Bank of Nova Scotia's next ex-dividend date is Friday, January 1, 2100.

Bank of Nova Scotia's most recent ex-dividend date was Wednesday, October 2, 2024.

The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of C$0.03 on Tuesday, July 4, 2023.

The dividend payout ratio for BNS is:
  • 74.26% based on the trailing year of earnings
  • 59.48% based on this year's estimates
  • 1.10% based on cash flow

Bank of Nova Scotia's dividend yield of 5.82% is higher than the average Financial Services 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. Bank of Nova Scotia's dividend payout ratio of 74.26% is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75% of its earnings.

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.


This page (TSE:BNS) was last updated on 12/24/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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