BNS Dividend History & Yield
The Bank of Nova Scotia · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Jan 5, 2027 (in 72 days) | Jan 19, 2027 | $0.80 | $80.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Apr 6, 2027 (in 163 days) | Apr 20, 2027 | $0.80 | $80.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jul 6, 2027 (in 254 days) | Jul 20, 2027 | $0.80 | $80.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Oct 5, 2027 (in 345 days) | Oct 19, 2027 | $0.80 | $80.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from BNS's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $3.20 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much BNS do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 375 | $34,838 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,875 | $174,188 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 3,750 | $348,375 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 3.44%. $10,000 in BNS would currently pay about $344 a year ($29 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
BNS dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | — | $0.80 | -0.4% |
| Jul 7, 2026 | — | $0.803 | +1.4% |
| Apr 7, 2026 | — | $0.792 | -1.7% |
| Jul 2, 2025 | — | $0.806 | +9.4% |
| Apr 1, 2025 | — | $0.737 | -0.4% |
| Jan 7, 2025 | — | $0.74 | -5.9% |
| Oct 2, 2024 | — | $0.786 | +1.4% |
| Jul 3, 2024 | — | $0.775 | -1.0% |
| Apr 1, 2024 | — | $0.783 | -2.1% |
| Jan 2, 2024 | — | $0.80 | +1.8% |
| Sep 29, 2023 | — | $0.786 | -1.7% |
| Jul 5, 2023 | — | $0.80 | +5.0% |
| Apr 3, 2023 | — | $0.762 | +0.4% |
| Jan 3, 2023 | — | $0.759 | +1.9% |
| Oct 3, 2022 | — | $0.745 | -6.9% |
| Jul 5, 2022 | — | $0.80 | +0.1% |
| Apr 4, 2022 | — | $0.799 | +1.8% |
| Dec 31, 2021 | — | $0.785 | +10.3% |
| Oct 4, 2021 | — | $0.712 | -2.5% |
| Jul 6, 2021 | — | $0.73 | +2.0% |
| Apr 5, 2021 | — | $0.716 | +1.3% |
| Jan 4, 2021 | — | $0.707 | +4.6% |
| Oct 5, 2020 | — | $0.676 | +1.8% |
| Jul 6, 2020 | — | $0.664 | +4.7% |
| Apr 6, 2020 | — | $0.634 | -8.4% |
| Jan 6, 2020 | — | $0.692 | +1.9% |
| Sep 30, 2019 | — | $0.679 | +2.3% |
| Jun 28, 2019 | — | $0.664 | +1.8% |
| Apr 1, 2019 | — | $0.652 | +4.7% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | — | $0.623 | -5.5% |
| Oct 1, 2018 | — | $0.659 | +6.5% |
| Jun 29, 2018 | — | $0.619 | -2.7% |
| Apr 2, 2018 | — | $0.636 | +1.3% |
| Dec 29, 2017 | — | $0.628 | -0.8% |
| Oct 2, 2017 | — | $0.633 | +8.6% |
| Jun 29, 2017 | — | $0.583 | +2.3% |
| Mar 31, 2017 | — | $0.57 | +4.4% |
| Dec 29, 2016 | — | $0.546 | -3.0% |
| Sep 30, 2016 | — | $0.563 | +1.1% |
| Jun 30, 2016 | — | $0.557 | +0.5% |
| Apr 1, 2016 | — | $0.554 | +9.9% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | — | $0.504 | -4.5% |
| Oct 2, 2015 | — | $0.528 | -2.6% |
| Jul 6, 2015 | — | $0.542 | -7.4% |
| Jul 2, 2015 | — | $0.585 | +8.5% |
| Apr 2, 2015 | — | $0.539 | -5.1% |
| Jan 2, 2015 | — | $0.568 | -4.1% |
| Oct 3, 2014 | — | $0.592 | -1.2% |
| Jun 27, 2014 | — | $0.599 | +3.3% |
| Mar 28, 2014 | — | $0.58 | -0.2% |
| Jan 3, 2014 | — | $0.581 | -3.3% |
| Sep 27, 2013 | — | $0.601 | +4.9% |
| Jun 28, 2013 | — | $0.573 | -1.9% |
| Mar 28, 2013 | — | $0.584 | +1.7% |
| Dec 28, 2012 | — | $0.574 | -1.0% |
| Sep 28, 2012 | — | $0.58 | +8.2% |
| Jun 29, 2012 | — | $0.536 | -2.5% |
| Mar 30, 2012 | — | $0.55 | +7.4% |
| Dec 29, 2011 | — | $0.512 | +1.6% |
| Sep 30, 2011 | — | $0.504 | -5.6% |
| Jun 30, 2011 | — | $0.534 | -0.6% |
| Apr 1, 2011 | — | $0.537 | +9.6% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | — | $0.49 | +3.2% |
| Oct 1, 2010 | — | $0.475 | +1.7% |
| Jul 1, 2010 | — | $0.467 | -3.1% |
| Apr 1, 2010 | — | $0.482 | +3.4% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | — | $0.466 | +2.2% |
| Oct 2, 2009 | — | $0.456 | +7.3% |
| Jul 2, 2009 | — | $0.425 | +8.7% |
| Apr 3, 2009 | — | $0.391 | -0.8% |
| Jan 2, 2009 | — | $0.394 | -14.2% |
| Oct 3, 2008 | — | $0.459 | -5.7% |
| Jun 30, 2008 | — | $0.487 | +2.5% |
| Mar 28, 2008 | — | $0.475 | +0.4% |
| Dec 28, 2007 | — | $0.473 | +5.1% |
| Sep 28, 2007 | — | $0.45 | +6.9% |
| Jun 29, 2007 | — | $0.421 | +16.3% |
| Mar 30, 2007 | — | $0.362 | -0.3% |
| Dec 28, 2006 | — | $0.363 | +4.6% |
| Sep 29, 2006 | — | $0.347 | +0.0% |
| Jun 29, 2006 | — | $0.347 | +12.7% |
| Mar 31, 2006 | — | $0.308 | -0.3% |
| Dec 29, 2005 | — | $0.309 | -9.1% |
| Sep 30, 2005 | — | $0.34 | +0.0% |
| Jun 30, 2005 | — | $0.34 | +6.2% |
| Apr 1, 2005 | — | $0.32 | +23.1% |
| Dec 31, 2004 | — | $0.26 | -13.3% |
| Oct 1, 2004 | — | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Jul 1, 2004 | — | $0.30 | +20.0% |
| Apr 2, 2004 | — | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| Jan 2, 2004 | — | $0.25 | +13.6% |
| Oct 3, 2003 | — | $0.22 | +0.0% |
| Jun 30, 2003 | — | $0.22 | +10.0% |
| Mar 28, 2003 | — | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| Jan 3, 2003 | — | $0.20 | +8.1% |
| Sep 27, 2002 | — | $0.185 | +0.0% |
| Jun 28, 2002 | — | $0.185 | — |
BNS dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →No change to BNS's regular dividend detected in the last year of data.
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
BNS scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
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About The Bank of Nova Scotia
The Bank of Nova Scotia provides various banking products and services in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Peru, Chile, Colombia, the Caribbean and Central America, and internationally. It operates through Canadian Banking, International Banking, Global Wealth Management, and Global Banking and Markets segments. The company offers financial advice and solutions, and banking products, including debit and credit cards, chequing and saving accounts, investments, mortgages, loans, and insurance to individuals; and retail automotive financing solutions.
Sector: Financial Services. Industry: Banks - Diversified. First dividend on our records: Jun 28, 2002. 97 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
BNS dividend FAQ
When is BNS's next ex-dividend date?
BNS's next ex-dividend date is Jan 5, 2027 (in 72 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.80 per share, expected on Jan 19, 2027.
How often does BNS pay dividends?
BNS pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.80 per share with an ex-date of Oct 6, 2026.
What is BNS's dividend yield?
BNS's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 2.58%, based on $2.395 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $92.90. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $3.20 per share, is 3.44%.
How much does BNS pay per share?
BNS pays about $0.80 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $3.20 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $320.00 a year.
Has BNS grown or cut its dividend?
BNS has raised its annual dividend for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 3.5% a year (+4.9% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of BNS do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 3.44%, you would need about 375 shares of BNS (roughly $34,838 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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