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 $1.10 per share, scheduled to be distributed in 5 days on January 28, 2026
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| April 28, 2025 | $1.06 | 2025-04-01 | 2025-04-01 |
| January 29, 2025 | $1.06 | 2025-01-07 | 2025-01-07 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: Bank of Nova Scotia has rewarded shareholders with 87 dividend payments over the past 22 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held BNS shares during this period received a total of $60.20 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $1.10/share was paid 86 days ago, on October 29, 2025.
- Yield & Schedule: BNS currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 5.86%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2004, the dividend payout has grown by 120.0%, from $0.50 to $1.10.
- Dividend Reliability: BNS has maintained or increased its dividend for 47 consecutive payments.
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