BNS is Bank Nova Scotia Halifax Pfd 3 (Financial Services). Trading at $92.39. Current dividend yield: 4.91%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $4.56 |
| Current yield | 4.91% |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Oct 06, 2026(in 37 days) |
| Most recent payment date | Jul 29, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $1.1400 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | 3.71% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 2.09% |
| Payout ratio | 58% |
| Market cap | $112.61B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-06 | $1.1400 |
| 2026-07-07 | $1.1400 |
| 2026-04-07 | $1.1000 |
| 2026-01-06 | $1.1000 |
| 2025-10-07 | $1.1000 |
| 2025-07-02 | $1.1000 |
| 2025-04-01 | $1.0600 |
| 2025-01-07 | $1.0600 |
About BNS
Bank of Nova Scotia is a global financial-services provider with over CAD 1.5 trillion in assets as of the end of July 2026. It has four major business segments: Canadian banking, international banking, global wealth management, and global banking and markets. It offers a range of advice, products, and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets. The bank's international operations span numerous countries and are more concentrated in Latin America.
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Frequently asked
What is BNS's dividend yield?
BNS (Bank Nova Scotia Halifax Pfd 3) currently has a dividend yield of 4.91%, which works out to about $4.56 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is BNS's next ex-dividend date?
BNS's next ex-dividend date is Oct 06, 2026 (in 37 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did BNS last pay a dividend?
BNS's most recent dividend payment date was Jul 29, 2026.
How often does BNS pay dividends?
BNS pays dividends on a quarterly schedule.
How fast is BNS growing its dividend?
BNS has been growing its dividend at a 2.09% 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR). CAGR smooths year-to-year noise into a single average growth rate.
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Data refreshed 2026-08-30. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.