Dividend history
Bank of Nova Scotia
BNS.TO
Recent payments
$1.1400CAD
Ex: Oct 6, 2026
Pay: Oct 28
$1.1400CAD
Ex: Jul 7, 2026
$1.1000CAD
Ex: Jan 6, 2026
$1.1000CAD
Ex: Oct 7, 2025
$1.1000CAD
Ex: Jul 2, 2025
Pay: Jul 29
$1.0600CAD
Ex: Apr 1, 2025
Pay: Apr 28
$1.0600CAD
Ex: Jan 7, 2025
Pay: Jan 29
$1.0600CAD
Ex: Oct 2, 2024
Pay: Oct 29
$1.0600CAD
Ex: Jul 3, 2024
Pay: Jul 29
$1.0600CAD
Ex: Apr 1, 2024
Pay: Apr 26
The Bank of Nova Scotia has a solid history of paying dividends over the past three years.
Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) has made 12 dividend payments in that time, showing its commitment to returning value to shareholders.
Investor takeaway: For Canadian retail investors, the Bank of Nova Scotia's reliable dividend payments can be appealing, especially for those using registered accounts like TFSAs or RRSPs.
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Bank of Nova Scotia
BNS.TO
BNS.TO
Bank of Nova Scotia
WealthAwesomeMarket cap
$153.35B
P/E
16.5x
Div. yield
3.57%
Div. / share
$4.44
52W high
$133.31
52W low
$85.01
1W change
-3.00%
Beta
1.19
Analyst Price Targets
Based on analyst covering BNS · as of Sep 17, 2026
Wall Street analysts forecast BNS stock price to rise 5.4% over the next 12 months.
Consensus
Moderately BullishBased on avg. target vs last close (formal rating unavailable for Canadian listings)
Avg. Target
C$132.86
+5.4% Upside
Current Price
C$126.03
Last close
Targets are snapshotted when they change. Unchanged figures keep their original date. Not financial advice.
Wealth Awesome Price Forecast
WA ModelStatistical 90-day price range based on BNS's historical volatility
30-Day Vol
18.6%
Annualized
90-Day Vol
21.4%
Annualized
Trend (90d)
-2.8%
Annualized drift
90d Mean
C$124.80
Expected price
| Horizon | Expected | 68% Range (1σ) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 trading days | C$125.62 | C$117.82 – C$133.93 |
| 60 trading days | C$125.21 | C$114.36 – C$137.08 |
| 90 trading days | C$124.80 | C$111.69 – C$139.44 |
Methodology: Range is calculated using 30-day realized volatility via geometric Brownian motion (log-normal model). 68% band = ±1σ, 95% band = ±2σ. This is a statistical model, not a prediction. Past volatility does not guarantee future results. Not financial advice.
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12 Dividend Payments in 3 Years
Since 2023, the Bank of Nova Scotia has made 12 dividend payments, including two increases during this period.
Dividend Payment History
The bank has paid a total of 12 dividends since 2023, reflecting its dedication to providing value to shareholders. The current dividend is CA$1.14 CAD per share, with the next payment scheduled for October 28, 2026. Shareholders need to own the stock before the ex-dividend date, which was October 6, 2026, to receive the upcoming payment.
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Dividend Increases
In the last three years, the Bank of Nova Scotia has raised its dividend twice, indicating a positive trend in generating profits and returning capital to shareholders. This history of increases can reassure investors looking for stable income through dividends.
Dividend calendar
| Ticker | BNS.TO |
| Amount | CA$1.14 |
| Ex-dividend | 2026-10-06 |
| Record | 2026-10-06 |
| Payment | 2026-10-28 |
| Declared | 2026-08-25 |
| Trailing yield | 3.46% |
| Stock page | BNS.TO dividend history |
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