BNS.TO Dividend Yield 2026: The Bank of Nova Scotia

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Data last updated: Oct 22, 2026

Snapshot (as of Oct 22, 2026): The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) pays a $4.44 annual dividend ($1.14 quarterly), yielding 3.46% at $130.72/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-10-06. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.

Dividend Yield: 3.46%

Annual Dividend: $4.44 per share

Payout Ratio: 58.0%

Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-10-06

Dividend Frequency: quarterly

Sector: Financial Services

Years of Dividend History: 32

The Bank of Nova Scotia Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR)

Period	CAGR	From	To
3-Year	+12.2%	$3.06 (2022)	$4.32 (2025)
5-Year	+3.7%	$3.60 (2020)	$4.32 (2025)
10-Year	+2.4%	$3.42 (2015)	$4.32 (2025)

Recent The Bank of Nova Scotia Dividend Payments

Payment Date	Amount per Share
2026-10-06	$1.1400
2026-07-07	$1.1400
2026-04-07	$1.1000
2026-01-06	$1.1000
2025-10-07	$1.1000
2025-07-02	$1.1000
2025-04-01	$1.0600
2025-01-07	$1.0600
2024-10-02	$1.0600
2024-07-03	$1.0600

The Bank of Nova Scotia Annual Dividend History

Year	Total Dividends
2026	$4.4800
2025	$4.3200
2024	$4.2400
2023	$4.1800
2022	$3.0600

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does BNS.TO pay dividends?

Yes, The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) pays a $1.14 quarterly dividend per share, yielding 3.46%.

How often does BNS.TO pay dividends?

The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) pays dividends quarterly — 4 times per year.

Does BNS.TO pay monthly dividends?

No — The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) pays quarterly, not monthly.

How much does BNS.TO pay per month?

The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) pays about $0.37 per share per month at the current annual dividend rate of $4.44. Actual payments arrive quarterly; this figure normalizes annual income to a monthly view.

What is BNS.TO's dividend yield?

The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) currently yields 3.46% based on the annual dividend rate and today's share price.

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