Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) Dividend Calculator
The Bank of Nova Scotia · how much BNS pays you, by shares or dollars · updated
100 shares of Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) pay $324.00 a year in dividends, about $80.00 each quarter, at the current quarterly dividend of $0.80 per share (as of Nov 5, 2026). At the $94.33 share price that is a 3.43% yield, so $10,000 buys about 106 shares and pays about $343 a year.
Per share, a year
$3.24
100 shares, a year
$324.00
$10,000 invested, a year
$343.48
Shares for $1,000 a month
3,704
BNS The Bank of Nova Scotia
$94.33 · $3.24/yr dividend · 3.36% yield · quarterly
Annual income
$324.00
Monthly (average)
$27.00
Per payment (quarterly)
$81.00
Dividend yield
3.43%
Yield on cost
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Position value
$9,433
Your payments over the next 12 months
Based on BNS's actual pay dates over the past year
Income over 10 years if the dividend keeps growing 2.69% a year
Same shares, no reinvestment. Year 10: $411 · 10-year total: $3,662. Add reinvestment in the DRIP calculator →
How many BNS shares for a monthly income
Shares and money needed to earn each monthly amount from Bank of Nova Scotia dividends alone, at today's rate and price, before tax. Spreading it across several stocks lowers the risk that one cut hits your whole income.
| Monthly income | Shares needed | Cost today |
|---|---|---|
| $100 a month | 371 | $34,996 |
| $250 a month | 926 | $87,350 |
| $500 a month | 1,852 | $174,699 |
| $1,000 a month | 3,704 | $349,398 |
| $2,000 a month | 7,408 | $698,797 |
| $5,000 a month | 18,519 | $1,746,897 |
What 100 shares of BNS paid each year
Holding 100 shares, you would have received $222.00 in 2016 and $228.30 in 2025, up 3%, without buying another share. If the dividend kept growing 2.7% a year, its five-year pace, the same 100 shares would pay about $411 in year 10. That is a projection, not a promise.
How the BNS dividend is calculated
Yearly income = shares × $3.24
Each payment = shares × $0.80
Shares for a monthly income = (monthly goal × 12) ÷ $3.24
The rate is Bank of Nova Scotia's current dividend as of Nov 5, 2026. A board can raise, cut or skip a dividend, so check the BNS dividend safety grade before counting on it.
Key facts: Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) dividend income
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Nov 5, 2026, 100 shares of Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) pay $324.00 a year in dividends before tax, about $80.00 each quarter, at $3.24 per share a year.
- At its Nov 5, 2026 share price of $94.33, BNS yields 3.43%: $10,000 buys about 106 shares, which pay about $343.48 a year.
- Earning $1,000 a month ($12,000 a year) from BNS dividends alone takes about 3,704 shares, roughly $349,398 at today's price, before tax.
- 100 shares of BNS paid $222.00 in dividends in 2016 and $228.30 in 2025, up 3%.
Cite this page
SmarterDividends, "Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) Dividend Calculator," updated Nov 5, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/BNS/dividend-calculator
Frequently asked questions
How much dividend does 100 shares of BNS pay?
As of Nov 5, 2026, 100 shares of Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) pay $324.00 a year in dividends before tax, about $80.00 each quarter, at $3.24 per share a year.
How much dividend does 1,000 shares of BNS pay?
About $3,240 a year before tax, or $800.00 each quarter, at Bank of Nova Scotia's current rate of $3.24 per share a year. Buying 1,000 shares costs about $94,330 at the Nov 5, 2026 price.
How many shares of BNS do I need to make $1,000 a month?
About 3,704 shares. $1,000 a month is $12,000 a year; divided by $3.24 a share, that's 3,704 shares, or about $349,398 at today's $94.33 price. Taxes in a regular brokerage account raise the number.
How much do I need to invest in BNS to make $100 a month?
About $34,937. $100 a month is $1,200 a year, and at a 3.43% yield that takes $34,937, or about 371 shares.
How often does Bank of Nova Scotia pay dividends?
Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) pays every quarter, usually in April, July and October, so you get 4 payments a year of about $0.80 per share each.
How is the BNS dividend calculated?
Multiply your shares by the dividend per share. Bank of Nova Scotia pays about $3.24 per share a year, so each share earns $3.24 a year and $0.80 each quarter. Shares bought on or after the ex-dividend date don't get the next payment.
Are BNS dividends taxed?
In a U.S. taxable account, yes. Regular dividends from most U.S. companies are qualified, taxed at 0%, 15% or 20%, if you held the shares more than 60 days around the ex-dividend date. Foreign companies may also withhold tax at source. Inside an IRA, Roth IRA or 401(k), dividends aren't taxed when paid.
Figures use SmarterDividends data as of Nov 5, 2026, before tax, and assume the current dividend rate holds. For information only, not investment or tax advice. Back to BNS