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
Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) went ex-dividend on October 6, 2026. This date is important for investors because it determines who will receive the upcoming dividend payment. The declared dividend is CA$1.14 CAD per share, and it will be paid out on October 28, 2026.
Investor takeaway: If you owned shares of Bank of Nova Scotia before the ex-dividend date, you will receive the dividend payment. However, if you bought shares on or after this date, you won’t receive the dividend.
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Bank of Nova Scotia
BNS.TO
BNS.TO
Bank of Nova Scotia
WealthAwesomeMarket cap
$156.30B
P/E
16.8x
Div. yield
3.48%
Div. / share
$4.44
52W high
$133.31
52W low
$84.87
1W change
-2.32%
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 3.6% over the next 12 months.
Consensus
NeutralBased on avg. target vs last close (formal rating unavailable for Canadian listings)
Avg. Target
C$132.86
+3.6% Upside
Current Price
C$128.24
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
25.4%
Annualized
90-Day Vol
21.2%
Annualized
Trend (90d)
+13.6%
Annualized drift
90d Mean
C$134.65
Expected price
| Horizon | Expected | 68% Range (1σ) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 trading days | C$130.34 | C$119.40 – C$142.28 |
| 60 trading days | C$132.48 | C$117.03 – C$149.96 |
| 90 trading days | C$134.65 | C$115.68 – C$156.72 |
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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Dividend Details
The dividend amount is CA$1.14 CAD, with a trailing yield of 3.48%.
Understanding Ex-Dividend
The ex-dividend date is the cutoff for dividend eligibility. If you purchase shares on or after this date, you won’t receive the declared dividend. For Bank of Nova Scotia, the ex-dividend date was October 6, 2026, meaning only those who owned shares before this date will get the CA$1.14 dividend.
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Dividend Payment Details
Bank of Nova Scotia has declared a quarterly dividend of CA$1.14 CAD per share. This payment will be made on October 28, 2026, to shareholders on record as of the ex-dividend date. This reflects the bank's commitment to providing value to its shareholders, continuing a consistent dividend history with 12 payments over the past three years.
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 | 3.48% |
| Stock page | BNS.TO dividend history |
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