The Bank of Nova Scotia

SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.

Dividend Growth

Total dividends per share by year

The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 4.06% ($3.30/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

Key Data

Dividend Yield

4.06%

Payout Ratio

61%

Annual Dividend

$3.30

5-Yr Avg Growth

2.0%

Ex-Dividend Date

Jul 7, 2026

Years of Growth

0

Frequency

quarterly

Beta

1.22

Market Cap

$99.8B

P/E Ratio

15.6

5-Yr Total Return

25%

52-Week Range

$53.42 – $82.22

Dividend Safety

C · 57/100

Ever Cut?

Yes (2025)

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