Dividend payment history · 2026
BNS Bank of Nova Scotia
96 dividend payments since 2002 — 25 consecutive years paying. 5-year CAGR: 6.3%.
BNS dividend history by year
| Year | Annual total | YoY change | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1.5950 | -30.1% | 2 |
| 2025 | $2.2830 | -27.4% | 3 |
| 2024 | $3.1440 | +1.2% | 4 |
| 2023 | $3.1070 | +32.6% | 4 |
| 2022 | $2.3440 | -35.8% | 3 |
| 2021 | $3.6500 | +36.9% | 5 |
| 2020 | $2.6660 | +33.6% | 4 |
| 2019 | $1.9950 | -21.4% | 3 |
| 2018 | $2.5370 | +5.1% | 4 |
| 2017 | $2.4140 | +8.7% | 4 |
| 2016 | $2.2200 | -32.0% | 4 |
| 2015 | $3.2660 | +38.9% | 6 |
| 2014 | $2.3520 | +33.8% | 4 |
| 2013 | $1.7580 | -21.5% | 3 |
| 2012 | $2.2400 | +7.3% | 4 |
| 2011 | $2.0870 | +9.0% | 4 |
| 2010 | $1.9140 | -10.2% | 4 |
| 2009 | $2.1320 | +50.0% | 5 |
| 2008 | $1.4210 | -16.7% | 3 |
| 2007 | $1.7060 | +25.0% | 4 |
| 2006 | $1.3650 | +4.3% | 4 |
| 2005 | $1.3090 | -3.7% | 4 |
| 2004 | $1.3600 | +61.9% | 5 |
| 2003 | $0.8400 | +127.0% | 4 |
| 2002 | $0.3700 | — | 2 |
Complete BNS dividend payment history
| Ex-date | Amount / share | Pay date | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2026 | $0.8030 | — | -0.4% |
| Apr 7, 2026 | $0.7920 | — | +7.5% |
| Jul 2, 2025 | $0.8060 | — | +4.0% |
| Apr 1, 2025 | $0.7370 | — | -5.9% |
| Jan 7, 2025 | $0.7400 | — | -7.5% |
| Oct 2, 2024 | $0.7860 | — | +0.0% |
| Jul 3, 2024 | $0.7750 | — | -3.1% |
| Apr 1, 2024 | $0.7830 | — | +2.8% |
| Jan 2, 2024 | $0.8000 | — | +5.4% |
| Sep 29, 2023 | $0.7860 | — | +5.5% |
| Jul 5, 2023 | $0.8000 | — | +0.0% |
| Apr 3, 2023 | $0.7620 | — | -4.6% |
| Jan 3, 2023 | $0.7590 | — | — |
| Oct 3, 2022 | $0.7450 | — | +4.6% |
| Jul 5, 2022 | $0.8000 | — | +9.6% |
| Apr 4, 2022 | $0.7990 | — | +11.6% |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $0.7850 | — | — |
| Oct 4, 2021 | $0.7120 | — | +5.3% |
| Jul 6, 2021 | $0.7300 | — | +9.9% |
| Apr 5, 2021 | $0.7160 | — | +12.9% |
| Jan 4, 2021 | $0.7070 | — | +2.2% |
| Oct 5, 2020 | $0.6760 | — | -0.4% |
| Jul 6, 2020 | $0.6640 | — | +0.0% |
| Apr 6, 2020 | $0.6340 | — | -2.8% |
| Jan 6, 2020 | $0.6920 | — | — |
| Sep 30, 2019 | $0.6790 | — | +3.0% |
| Jun 28, 2019 | $0.6640 | — | +7.3% |
| Apr 1, 2019 | $0.6520 | — | +2.5% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | $0.6230 | — | -0.8% |
| Oct 1, 2018 | $0.6590 | — | +4.1% |
| Jun 29, 2018 | $0.6190 | — | +6.2% |
| Apr 2, 2018 | $0.6360 | — | +11.6% |
| Dec 29, 2017 | $0.6280 | — | +15.0% |
| Oct 2, 2017 | $0.6330 | — | +12.4% |
| Jun 29, 2017 | $0.5830 | — | +4.7% |
| Mar 31, 2017 | $0.5700 | — | +2.9% |
| Dec 29, 2016 | $0.5460 | — | +8.3% |
| Sep 30, 2016 | $0.5630 | — | +6.6% |
| Jun 30, 2016 | $0.5570 | — | +2.8% |
| Apr 1, 2016 | $0.5540 | — | +2.8% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | $0.5040 | — | — |
| Oct 2, 2015 | $0.5280 | — | -10.8% |
| Jul 6, 2015 | $0.5420 | — | -9.5% |
| Jul 2, 2015 | $0.5850 | — | -2.3% |
| Apr 2, 2015 | $0.5390 | — | -7.1% |
| Jan 2, 2015 | $0.5680 | — | -2.2% |
| Oct 3, 2014 | $0.5920 | — | -1.5% |
| Jun 27, 2014 | $0.5990 | — | +4.5% |
| Mar 28, 2014 | $0.5800 | — | -0.7% |
| Jan 3, 2014 | $0.5810 | — | — |
| Sep 27, 2013 | $0.6010 | — | +3.6% |
| Jun 28, 2013 | $0.5730 | — | +6.9% |
| Mar 28, 2013 | $0.5840 | — | +6.2% |
| Dec 28, 2012 | $0.5740 | — | +12.1% |
| Sep 28, 2012 | $0.5800 | — | +15.1% |
| Jun 29, 2012 | $0.5360 | — | +0.4% |
| Mar 30, 2012 | $0.5500 | — | +2.4% |
| Dec 29, 2011 | $0.5120 | — | +4.5% |
| Sep 30, 2011 | $0.5040 | — | +6.1% |
| Jun 30, 2011 | $0.5340 | — | +14.3% |
| Apr 1, 2011 | $0.5370 | — | +11.4% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | $0.4900 | — | +5.2% |
| Oct 1, 2010 | $0.4750 | — | +4.2% |
| Jul 1, 2010 | $0.4670 | — | +9.9% |
| Apr 1, 2010 | $0.4820 | — | +23.3% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | $0.4660 | — | — |
| Oct 2, 2009 | $0.4560 | — | -0.7% |
| Jul 2, 2009 | $0.4250 | — | -12.7% |
| Apr 3, 2009 | $0.3910 | — | -17.7% |
| Jan 2, 2009 | $0.3940 | — | — |
| Oct 3, 2008 | $0.4590 | — | +2.0% |
| Jun 30, 2008 | $0.4870 | — | +15.7% |
| Mar 28, 2008 | $0.4750 | — | +31.2% |
| Dec 28, 2007 | $0.4730 | — | +30.3% |
| Sep 28, 2007 | $0.4500 | — | +29.7% |
| Jun 29, 2007 | $0.4210 | — | +21.3% |
| Mar 30, 2007 | $0.3620 | — | +17.5% |
| Dec 28, 2006 | $0.3630 | — | +17.5% |
| Sep 29, 2006 | $0.3470 | — | +2.1% |
| Jun 29, 2006 | $0.3470 | — | +2.1% |
| Mar 31, 2006 | $0.3080 | — | -3.8% |
| Dec 29, 2005 | $0.3090 | — | +18.8% |
| Sep 30, 2005 | $0.3400 | — | +13.3% |
| Jun 30, 2005 | $0.3400 | — | +13.3% |
| Apr 1, 2005 | $0.3200 | — | +28.0% |
| Dec 31, 2004 | $0.2600 | — | — |
| Oct 1, 2004 | $0.3000 | — | +36.4% |
| Jul 1, 2004 | $0.3000 | — | +36.4% |
| Apr 2, 2004 | $0.2500 | — | +25.0% |
| Jan 2, 2004 | $0.2500 | — | +25.0% |
| Oct 3, 2003 | $0.2200 | — | +18.9% |
| Jun 30, 2003 | $0.2200 | — | +18.9% |
| Mar 28, 2003 | $0.2000 | — | — |
| Jan 3, 2003 | $0.2000 | — | — |
| Sep 27, 2002 | $0.1850 | — | — |
| Jun 28, 2002 | $0.1850 | — | — |
Showing up to 100 most recent payments. Ex-dividend date determines record for dividend eligibility. YoY change compares to same-period prior year (±45 day window).
Frequently asked questions
Has BNS ever cut its dividend?
Yes — based on our records, BNS has had at least one year where total dividend payments declined by more than 5% versus the prior year. Check the year-by-year table above for the specific year.
What is BNS's 5-year dividend CAGR?
BNS's 5-year dividend CAGR (compound annual growth rate of annual dividend totals) is approximately 6.3%. This compares the most recent full year's dividend total to the annual total 5 years prior.
How often does BNS pay dividends?
Based on recent payment patterns, BNS pays dividends approximately semi-annual. The payment schedule can change at the fund or board's discretion.
What is BNS's latest dividend per share?
BNS's most recent dividend was $0.8030 per share, with an ex-dividend date of Jul 7, 2026.
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