# The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS): Dividend & Fundamentals

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- Sector: Financial Services · Industry: Banks - Diversified
- Exchange: NYSE · Trading currency: USD

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. It also provides business banking soluti...

## Quote & Key Metrics

As of 2026-10-23:

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $92.90 USD |
| Market Cap | $113.23B |
| P/E (TTM) | 15.54 |
| EPS (TTM) | $5.98 |
| 52-Week Range | $64.74 – $95.74 |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 3.44% |

## Dividend

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield (TTM) | 3.44% |
| Annual Dividend (TTM) | $3.19 /share |
| Annual Dividend (Forward) | $3.21 /share |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Consecutive Growth Streak | 1 years |
| Growth CAGR 1Y / 3Y / 5Y / 10Y | 1.7% / 1.1% / 2.4% / 3.6% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, TTM) | 59.6% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, TTM) | 16.3% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, forward dividend) | 60.1% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, forward dividend) | 16.5% |

### Recent Payments

| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-06 | $0.8017 | 2026-10-28 |
| 2026-07-07 | $0.8030 | 2026-07-29 |
| 2026-04-07 | $0.7910 | 2026-04-28 |
| 2026-01-06 | $0.7979 | 2026-01-28 |
| 2025-10-07 | $0.7885 | 2025-10-29 |
| 2025-07-02 | $0.8075 | 2025-07-29 |
| 2025-04-01 | $0.7404 | 2025-04-28 |
| 2025-01-07 | $0.7389 | 2025-01-29 |
| 2024-10-02 | $0.7860 | 2024-10-29 |
| 2024-07-03 | $0.7750 | 2024-07-29 |
| 2024-04-01 | $0.7830 | 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-01-02 | $0.7955 | 2024-01-29 |

Full history: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/bns/dividend

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does The Bank of Nova Scotia do?

The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) operates in the Banks - Diversified industry within the Financial Services sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

### What is BNS's market cap?

The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) has a market capitalization of approximately $113.23 billion, as of October 23, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

### Does BNS pay a dividend?

Yes, The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) pays a dividend quarterly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 3.44%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

### How often does BNS pay dividends?

The Bank of Nova Scotia pays dividends quarterly. The forward annual rate is $3.21 per share at the current declared cadence. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is BNS's payout ratio?

The Bank of Nova Scotia's payout ratio is the percentage of earnings (and free cash flow) returned to shareholders as dividends. Current EPS and FCF coverage are shown in the payout cards above, with green / amber / red coloring indicating sustainability.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/bns
- Dividend history & safety: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/bns/dividend
- Earnings & EPS: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/bns/earnings
- Financial statements: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/bns/financials/income
- Valuation multiples: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/bns/valuation
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/bns/peers

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