STOCK DIVIDEND AND STOCK SPLIT
The most common method for companies to distribute wealth among shareholders is to pay dividends in the form of cash or stock. When a company has a low level of liquid cash on hand, stock dividends are typically issued in lieu of cash dividends. It is the board of directors that decides whether a dividend should be declared and in what form it should be distributed. Dividend yield is also a financial ratio that shows how much a company pays out in dividends on its shares each year, which is something investors look for in a stock.
Dividend Rate
Trailing Annual Dividend Rate
$4.24
Forward Annual Dividend Rate
$3.11
Yield
Trailing Annual Dividend Yield
8.96%
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
4.05%
Dividend Date
Dividend Date
Jan 28, 2026
Ex-dividend Date
Jan 06, 2026
5.57 %
75.43
Dividend History
| Announced | Amount | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 02, 2025 | 1.1 | Jan 06, 2026 | Jan 06, 2026 | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Dec 03, 2024 | 1.06 | Jan 07, 2025 | Jan 07, 2025 | Jan 29, 2025 |
| Aug 27, 2024 | 1.06 | Oct 02, 2024 | Oct 02, 2024 | Oct 29, 2024 |
| May 28, 2024 | 1.06 | Jul 03, 2024 | Jul 03, 2024 | Jul 29, 2024 |
| Feb 27, 2024 | 1.06 | Apr 01, 2024 | Apr 02, 2024 | Apr 26, 2024 |
| Nov 28, 2023 | 1.06 | Jan 02, 2024 | Jan 03, 2024 | Jan 29, 2024 |
| Aug 29, 2023 | 1.06 | Oct 02, 2023 | Oct 03, 2023 | Oct 27, 2023 |
| May 24, 2023 | 1.06 | Jul 05, 2023 | Jul 05, 2023 | Jul 27, 2023 |
| Feb 28, 2023 | 1.03 | Apr 03, 2023 | Apr 04, 2023 | Apr 26, 2023 |
| Nov 29, 2022 | 1.06 | Oct 02, 2023 | Oct 03, 2023 | Oct 27, 2023 |
| Aug 23, 2022 | 1.03 | Oct 03, 2022 | Oct 04, 2022 | Oct 27, 2022 |
| May 25, 2022 | 1.03 | Jul 01, 2022 | Jul 05, 2022 | Jul 27, 2022 |
| Mar 01, 2022 | 1 | Apr 04, 2022 | Apr 05, 2022 | Apr 27, 2022 |
| Nov 30, 2021 | 1 | Jan 03, 2022 | Jan 04, 2022 | Jan 27, 2022 |
| Aug 24, 2021 | 0.9 | Oct 04, 2021 | Oct 05, 2021 | Oct 27, 2021 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2004 | 2:1 | -0.43% | -0.51% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) a dividend paying company?
In a company, dividends are a portion of profits paid out to shareholders - investors getting a little bit back on their investment. In particular, dividends benefit investors, especially income-seeking investors, because they provide mutual benefits both to companies and investors. Dividends are a strong indicator for a company's ability to produce profits consistently and reflect favorably on its management. The Bank of Nova Scotia is also among the companies that regularly pay dividends.
What is BNS's dividend yield?
Many factors affect dividend yields, including global market conditions, interest rates, and the financial status of an individual company.However, the average dividend yield for a good company is between 2% and 6%. BNS's annual dividend yield for the trailing 12 months is 8.96.
When did BNS last pay a dividend?
BNS last paid dividends on 2026-01-28, with the ex-dividend date being 2026-01-06.
When was the last time BNS stock split?
BNS stock split took place on 29-04-2004.
How did BNS's stock split work?
Its last split took place on Apr 29, 2004, when The Bank of Nova Scotia went through a 2:1 split leaving the shareholder with 2 share(s) who previously owned 1 BNS share(s).