Dividend history
National Bank of Canada
NA.TO
Recent payments
$1.3200CAD
Ex: Sep 28, 2026
Pay: Nov 1
$1.2400CAD
Ex: Dec 29, 2025
$1.1800CAD
Ex: Sep 29, 2025
Pay: Nov 1
$1.1800CAD
Ex: Jun 30, 2025
Pay: Aug 1
$1.1400CAD
Ex: Mar 31, 2025
Pay: May 1
$1.1400CAD
Ex: Dec 30, 2024
Pay: Feb 1
$1.1000CAD
Ex: Sep 27, 2024
Pay: Nov 1
$1.1000CAD
Ex: Jun 24, 2024
Pay: Aug 1
$1.0600CAD
Ex: Apr 5, 2024
Pay: May 1
$1.0600CAD
Ex: Mar 22, 2024
National Bank of Canada has raised its dividend.
The National Bank of Canada (NA.TO) announced an increase in its quarterly dividend from CA$1.24 to CA$1.32. This change shows the bank's commitment to providing value to its shareholders.
Investor takeaway: The new dividend of CA$1.32 is an increase of CA$0.08 from the previous amount of CA$1.24. This is the sixth increase in the past three years, highlighting a positive trend in the bank's dividend policy.
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National Bank of Canada
NA.TO
NA.TO
National Bank of Canada
WealthAwesomeMarket cap
$80.45B
P/E
17.6x
Div. yield
2.36%
Div. / share
$4.98
52W high
$235.66
52W low
$144.13
1W change
-2.18%
Beta
1.17
Analyst Price Targets
Based on analyst covering NA · as of Sep 17, 2026
Wall Street analysts forecast NA stock price to rise 6.5% over the next 12 months.
Consensus
Moderately BullishBased on avg. target vs last close (formal rating unavailable for Canadian listings)
Avg. Target
C$223.75
+6.5% Upside
Current Price
C$210.15
Last close
Targets are snapshotted when they change. Unchanged figures keep their original date. Not financial advice.
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Dividend Increased by CA$0.08
The latest dividend of CA$1.32 marks a significant rise from the previous CA$1.24, demonstrating National Bank of Canada's dedication to enhancing shareholder returns.
Dividend Details
The new quarterly dividend of CA$1.32 will be paid on November 1, 2026, to shareholders on record as of September 28, 2026. The ex-dividend date is also set for September 28, 2026. This increase follows a strong history of dividend payments, with 12 payments made over the past three years and six increases during this time.
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Financial Overview
National Bank of Canada operates in the financial sector and has a market capitalization of about CA$80.45 billion. The trailing yield is 2.36%, reflecting the bank's stable dividend policy and commitment to shareholder returns. This dividend increase is a positive sign of the bank's financial health and ability to generate consistent profits.
Dividend calendar
| Ticker | NA.TO |
| Amount | CA$1.32 |
| Ex-dividend | 2026-09-28 |
| Record | 2026-09-28 |
| Payment | 2026-11-01 |
| Declared | 2026-08-26 |
| Trailing yield | 2.36% |
| Stock page | NA.TO dividend history |
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