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Bank Of Nova Scotia Stock Dividend Yield & Dates

BNS dividend stability and growth

Last Dividend per share
$0.7999
Forward Dividend yield
6.74%
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Consistent Dividend Growth Dividend

BNS dividend yield vs industry/market

Company
6.14%
Industry
4.32%
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Top 75% Dividend Dividend
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Top 25% Dividend Dividend

BNS dividend payout ratio

Bank Of Nova Scotia paid out 68.9% of its earnings over the trailing twelve months.
Retained earnings
31.1%
Payout ratio
68.9%
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Dividend Payout Ratio Dividend

BNS vs Diversified Bank Stocks

TickerDiv. YieldStable?Drop Count (L10Y)Payout Ratio
BNS6.14%No2+68.90%
NUN/AN/A0.00%
BMO4.51%No2+81.50%
CM5.76%No1+53.70%
SMFGN/A1+36.30%

BNS dividend dates

Next dividend payment date
Apr 26, 2024
Next ex-dividend date
Apr 1, 2024

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Bank Of Nova Scotia Dividends FAQ

Does Bank Of Nova Scotia pay a dividend?

Yes, BNS has paid a dividend within the past 3 months.


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What is Bank Of Nova Scotia's Dividend Payment Date?

Bank Of Nova Scotia's next dividend payment date is on 2024-04-26, when Bank Of Nova Scotia shareholders who owned BNS shares before 2024-04-01 will receive a dividend payment of $0.7840 per share. Add BNS to your watchlist to be reminded of BNS's next dividend payment.

Is Bank Of Nova Scotia's dividend stable?

No, BNS's dividend has not been stable over the last 10 years

Does Bank Of Nova Scotia have sufficient earnings to cover their dividend?

Yes, BNS's past year earnings per share was $4.56, and their annual dividend per share is $3.14. BNS's dividend payout ratio is 68.9%, which is sustainable.

How much is Bank Of Nova Scotia's dividend?

BNS pays a dividend of $3.14 per share. BNS's annual dividend yield is 6.14%. Bank Of Nova Scotia's dividend is higher than the US industry average of 4.32%, and it is higher than the US market average of 4.14%.

What is Bank Of Nova Scotia's Ex-Dividend Date?

Bank Of Nova Scotia's upcoming ex-dividend date is on 2024-04-01. Bank Of Nova Scotia shareholders who own BNS stock before this date will receive Bank Of Nova Scotia's next dividend payment of $0.7840 per share on 2024-04-26. Add BNS to your watchlist to be reminded before BNS's ex-dividend date.

Is Bank Of Nova Scotia's dividend showing long-term growth?

Yes, BNS's' dividend has been growing over the last 10 years.
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