Does Bank of Nova Scotia Pay Dividends?
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- As of Oct 19, 2026, Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) pays a dividend of $0.80 per share every quarter, $3.21 a year, a 3.51% yield at its share price of $91.60.
- Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) paid its last 3 regular dividends in April, July and October.
- The most recent dividend from Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS), $0.80 per share, went ex-dividend on Oct 6, 2026 and was paid on Oct 28, 2026.
- Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) has paid a dividend since at least 2002; SmarterDividends' records hold 97 of its dividend payments.
- At $3.21 a year per share, 100 shares of BNS pay $321.00 a year in dividends before tax.
- SmarterDividends grades the dividend safety of Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) C on an A to F scale; it pays out 58% of earnings as dividends.
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SmarterDividends, "Does Bank of Nova Scotia Pay Dividends? Yes," updated Oct 19, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/does-bank-of-nova-scotia-pay-dividends
How much does Bank of Nova Scotia pay?
Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) pays every quarter; its latest dividend was $0.80 per share. That is $3.21 per share a year, a 3.51% yield at today's price.
For example, 100 shares pay about $321.00 a year, and $10,000 invested at today's price pays about $351.00 a year, before tax.
| Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | Oct 28, 2026 | $0.80 | — |
| Jul 7, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 | $0.80 | — |
| Apr 7, 2026 | Apr 28, 2026 | $0.79 | — |
| Jul 2, 2025 | Jul 29, 2025 | $0.81 | — |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Apr 28, 2025 | $0.74 | — |
| Jan 7, 2025 | Jan 29, 2025 | $0.74 | — |
| Oct 2, 2024 | Oct 29, 2024 | $0.79 | — |
| Jul 3, 2024 | Jul 29, 2024 | $0.78 | — |
When does Bank of Nova Scotia pay dividends?
Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) paid its last 3 regular dividends in April, July and October. Its next dividend has not been declared yet.
To receive a dividend, you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date: buy by the close on the trading day before it. The BNS ex-dividend date page shows the exact dates.
Bank of Nova Scotia's dividend history
Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) has paid a dividend since at least 2002, and SmarterDividends' records hold 97 payments.
Its annual dividend was cut in 2025, by SmarterDividends' records. Its dividend safety grade is C on an A to F scale. Full BNS dividend history →
Frequently asked questions
Does Bank of Nova Scotia pay dividends?
As of Oct 19, 2026, Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) pays a dividend of $0.80 per share every quarter, $3.21 a year, a 3.51% yield at its share price of $91.60.
How much is Bank of Nova Scotia's dividend?
Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) pays $0.80 per share each payment, $3.21 per share a year. Over the last 12 months it paid $2.40 per share in total.
How often does Bank of Nova Scotia pay dividends?
Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) pays every quarter, most recently in April, July and October.
When is Bank of Nova Scotia's next dividend?
Bank of Nova Scotia has not declared its next dividend yet. It usually pays in April, July and October. The last one went ex-dividend on Oct 6, 2026.
What is Bank of Nova Scotia's dividend yield?
3.51% as of Oct 19, 2026: $3.21 a year in dividends divided by the $91.60 share price. The yield moves every day with the share price.
How much dividend would 100 shares of BNS pay?
About $321.00 a year before tax, paid every quarter in installments of about $80.00, at Bank of Nova Scotia's current dividend rate.
Has Bank of Nova Scotia ever cut its dividend?
Yes. SmarterDividends' records show a cut in Bank of Nova Scotia's annual dividend, most recently in 2025.
How long has Bank of Nova Scotia paid dividends?
Since at least 2002, the start of Bank of Nova Scotia's payment record at SmarterDividends, which holds 97 payments.
When do I need to buy BNS to get the dividend?
Before the ex-dividend date. Under the U.S. T+1 settlement cycle you must buy by the close on the last trading day before the ex-dividend date. Buying on the ex-dividend date or later means the seller gets that dividend.
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