The Bank of Nova Scotia engages in the provision of financial products and services including personal, commercial, corporate, and investment banking. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario and currently employs 87,317 full-time employees. The Bank's segments include Canadian Banking, International Banking, Global Wealth Management, Global Banking and Markets, and Other. The Canadian Banking segment provides a full suite of financial advice and banking solutions. The International Banking segment is a diverse franchise offering financial advice and solutions to retail, corporate and commercial clients. The Global Wealth Management segment is focused on delivering comprehensive wealth management advice and solutions to clients across the Bank's footprint. The Global Wealth Management segment serves investment fund and advisory clients across 13 countries. The Global Banking and Markets segment provides corporate clients with lending and transaction services, investment banking advice and access to capital markets. The Other segment includes Group Treasury, smaller operating segments and corporate items which are not allocated to a business line.
The Bank of Nova Scotia has an annual dividend of 3.18 per share, with a yield of 0.00%. The dividend is paid quarterly and the last ex-dividend date was Apr 7, 2026.
Dividend Yield
Annual Dividend
Ex-Dividend Date
0.00%
$3.18
Apr 7, 2026
Payout Frequency
Payout Ratio
Quarterly
0.00%
Dividend History
Ex-Dividend Date
Cash Amount
Record Date
Pay Date
Apr 7, 2026
$1.10
Apr 7, 2026
Apr 28, 2026
Jan 6, 2026
$1.10
Jan 6, 2026
Jan 28, 2026
Oct 7, 2025
$1.10
Oct 7, 2025
Oct 29, 2025
Jul 2, 2025
$1.10
Jul 2, 2025
Jul 29, 2025
Apr 1, 2025
$1.06
Apr 1, 2025
Apr 28, 2025
Jan 7, 2025
$1.06
Jan 7, 2025
Jan 29, 2025
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Follow-Up Questions
What is The Bank of Nova Scotia's current dividend paid and annual dividend?
The current dividend paid by The Bank of Nova Scotia is $1.10. The annual dividend for The Bank of Nova Scotia is $3.18
What is The Bank of Nova Scotia's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio for The Bank of Nova Scotia is 0.00%
What is the ex-dividend date for BNS?
The ex-dividend date for The Bank of Nova Scotia is Apr 7, 2026.
How often does The Bank of Nova Scotia pay dividends?
Quarterly. The last time The Bank of Nova Scotia paid dividend was on Apr 28, 2026