Bank of Nova Scotia
BNSBank of Nova Scotia (BNS), commonly known as Scotiabank, is one of Canada's largest financial institutions, offering a wide range of banking and financial services including personal and commercial banking, wealth management, and investment banking. Founded in 1832, it has a significant presence in Canada as well as operations internationally, particularly in Latin America, the Caribbean, Central America, and parts of Asia.
Dividend History
Investors can expect a dividend payout of $1.14 per share, scheduled to be distributed in 11 days on July 29, 2026
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 29, 2026 | $1.14 | 2026-07-07 | 2026-07-07 |
| April 28, 2026 | $1.10 | 2026-04-07 | 2026-04-07 |
| January 28, 2026 | $1.10 | 2026-01-06 | 2026-01-06 |
| October 29, 2025 | $1.10 | 2025-10-07 | 2025-10-07 |
| July 29, 2025 | $1.10 | 2025-07-02 | 2025-07-02 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: Bank of Nova Scotia has rewarded shareholders with 89 dividend payments over the past 22 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held BNS shares during this period received a total of $62.44 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $1.14/share was paid 81 days ago, on April 28, 2026.
- Yield & Schedule: BNS currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 4.96%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2004, the dividend payout has grown by 128.0%, from $0.50 to $1.14.
- Dividend Reliability: BNS has maintained or increased its dividend for 49 consecutive payments.
Company News
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Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) reported strong Q2 fiscal 2026 results, beating earnings and revenue expectations with adjusted EPS of $1.47 USD and revenue of $7.17 billion. The bank raised its quarterly dividend by 0.04 CAD to 1.14 CAD per share, with earnings growth across all key segments including Canadian Banking (+53%), Global Wealth Management ...
Scotiabank announced a dividend increase of $0.04 per share to $1.14 per share on its outstanding common shares, payable on July 29, 2026. The bank also noted it has discontinued issuing new common shares from treasury under its Shareholder Dividend and Share Purchase Plan, with future share purchases to be made on the secondary market.
