BNS — The Bank of Nova Scotia
Dividend Grades
vs Financial Services sector| Metric | BNS | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.61% | 2.64% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 2.87% | 5.86% |
| Payout Ratio | 65.7% | 34.4% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 25 | 12 |
| 1Y Total Return | +62.2% | 14.8% |
Grades compare this stock to Financial Services sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
-2.16%
3-Year Growth
-11.12%
5-Year Growth
2.87%
10-Year Growth
1.21%
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
N/A
Next Payment
N/A
Last Ex-Date
Apr 7, 2026
Last Payment
Apr 28, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2026 | $1.1000 | 0.00% |
| Jan 6, 2026 | $1.1000 | 0.00% |
| Oct 7, 2025 | $1.1000 | 0.00% |
| Jul 2, 2025 | $1.1000 | +3.77% |
| Apr 1, 2025 | $1.0600 | 0.00% |
| Jan 7, 2025 | $1.0600 | 0.00% |
| Oct 2, 2024 | $1.0600 | 0.00% |
| Jul 3, 2024 | $1.0600 | 0.00% |
| Apr 1, 2024 | $1.0600 | 0.00% |
| Jan 2, 2024 | $1.0600 | 0.00% |
| Oct 2, 2023 | $1.0600 | +34.86% |
| Sep 29, 2023 | $0.7860 | -1.88% |
| Jul 4, 2023 | $0.8010 | -24.43% |
| Jul 3, 2023 | $1.0600 | +2.91% |
| Apr 3, 2023 | $1.0300 | 0.00% |
| Jan 3, 2023 | $1.0300 | 0.00% |
| Oct 3, 2022 | $1.0300 | +28.65% |
| Jul 4, 2022 | $0.8006 | -22.27% |
| Jul 1, 2022 | $1.0300 | +3.00% |
| Apr 4, 2022 | $1.0000 | 0.00% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
65.7%
ModerateFCF Payout Ratio
52.9%
SafeFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $1.75 | -$9.30B |
| Q1 2025 | $0.67 | $4.73B |
| Q2 2025 | $1.48 | $2.36B |
| Q3 2025 | $1.84 | $4.31B |
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of May 7, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.