Is The Bank of Nova Scotia a good investment? The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) is currently trading at 91.35 USD. Market analysts have a consensus price target of 87.11 USD. This suggests the asset is currently trading above analyst expectations.
In terms of valuation, the stock trades at a P/E ratio of 17.09. This valuation is generally in line with the broader market.
Earnings Schedule: The Bank of Nova Scotia is expected to release its next earnings report on Aug. 25, 2026. The market consensus estimate for Forward EPS is 6.66.
For income investors, The Bank of Nova Scotia pays a dividend yield of 3.51%. With a payout ratio of 62%, the dividend appears sustainable.
Yes, it pays an annual dividend of 4.44 USD (3.51% yield).
The Bank of Nova Scotia is classified as a Stock. You can compare it against 8 other assets in the "Related Symbols" list on this page.
The next earnings date is projected to be Aug. 25, 2026. The company currently has a trailing EPS of 5.20.
The Bank of Nova Scotia provides various banking products and services in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Peru, Chile, Colombia, the Caribbean and Central America, and internationally. It operates through Canadian Banking, International Banking, Global Wealth Management, and Global Banking and Markets segments. The company offers financial advice and solutions, and banking products, including debit and credit cards, chequing and saving accounts, investments, mortgages, loans, and insurance to individuals; and retail automotive financing solutions. It also provides business banking solutions comprising lending, deposit, cash management, and trade finance solutions to small, medium, and large businesses. In addition, it provides wealth management advice and solutions, including online brokerage, mobile investment, full-service brokerage, trust, private banking, and private investment counsel services; and retail mutual funds, exchange traded funds, liquid alternatives, and institutional funds. The company was founded in 1832 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
| Year | Total Dividends |
|---|---|
| ▸2027 |
2.50 USD
|
| July 29, 2027 (estimated) | 0.8359 |
| April 28, 2027 (estimated) | 0.8358 |
| Jan. 29, 2027 (estimated) | 0.8284 |
| ▸2026 |
3.21 USD
|
| Oct. 29, 2026 (estimated) | 0.8189 |
| July 29, 2026 | 0.8030 |
| April 28, 2026 | 0.7910 |
| Jan. 28, 2026 | 0.7979 |
| ▸2025 |
3.07 USD
|
| Oct. 29, 2025 | 0.7885 |
| July 29, 2025 | 0.8060 |
| April 28, 2025 | 0.7370 |
| Jan. 29, 2025 | 0.7400 |
| ▸2024 |
3.14 USD
|
| Oct. 29, 2024 | 0.7860 |
| July 29, 2024 | 0.7750 |
| April 26, 2024 | 0.7830 |
| Jan. 29, 2024 | 0.8000 |
| ▸2023 |
3.88 USD
|
| Oct. 27, 2023 | 0.7756 |
| Sept. 29, 2023 | 0.7860 |
| July 27, 2023 | 0.8003 |
| April 26, 2023 | 0.7620 |
| Jan. 27, 2023 | 0.7590 |
| ▸2022 |
3.13 USD
|
| Oct. 27, 2022 | 0.7450 |
| July 27, 2022 | 0.8000 |
| April 27, 2022 | 0.7990 |
| Jan. 27, 2022 | 0.7850 |
| ▸2021 |
2.86 USD
|
| Oct. 27, 2021 | 0.7120 |
| July 28, 2021 | 0.7300 |
| April 28, 2021 | 0.7160 |
| Jan. 27, 2021 | 0.7070 |
| ▸2020 |
2.67 USD
|
| Oct. 28, 2020 | 0.6760 |
| July 29, 2020 | 0.6640 |
| April 28, 2020 | 0.6340 |
| Jan. 29, 2020 | 0.6920 |
| ▸2019 |
2.62 USD
|
| Oct. 29, 2019 | 0.6790 |
| July 29, 2019 | 0.6640 |
| April 26, 2019 | 0.6520 |
| Jan. 29, 2019 | 0.6230 |
| ▸2018 |
2.54 USD
|
| Oct. 29, 2018 | 0.6590 |
| July 27, 2018 | 0.6190 |
| April 26, 2018 | 0.6360 |
| Jan. 29, 2018 | 0.6280 |
| ▸2017 |
2.33 USD
|
| Oct. 27, 2017 | 0.6330 |
| July 27, 2017 | 0.5830 |
| April 26, 2017 | 0.5700 |
| Jan. 27, 2017 | 0.5460 |
| ▸2016 |
2.18 USD
|
| Oct. 27, 2016 | 0.5630 |
| July 27, 2016 | 0.5570 |
| April 27, 2016 | 0.5540 |
| Jan. 27, 2016 | 0.5040 |
| ▸2015 |
2.76 USD
|
| Oct. 28, 2015 | 0.5280 |
| July 29, 2015 | 0.5850 |
| July 6, 2015 | 0.5420 |
| April 28, 2015 | 0.5390 |
| Jan. 28, 2015 | 0.5680 |
| ▸2014 |
2.35 USD
|
| Oct. 29, 2014 | 0.5920 |
| July 29, 2014 | 0.5990 |
| April 28, 2014 | 0.5800 |
| Jan. 29, 2014 | 0.5810 |
| ▸2013 |
2.33 USD
|
| Oct. 29, 2013 | 0.6010 |
| July 29, 2013 | 0.5730 |
| April 26, 2013 | 0.5840 |
| Jan. 29, 2013 | 0.5740 |
| ▸2012 |
2.18 USD
|
| Oct. 29, 2012 | 0.5800 |
| July 27, 2012 | 0.5360 |
| April 26, 2012 | 0.5500 |
| Jan. 27, 2012 | 0.5120 |
| ▸2011 |
2.07 USD
|
| Oct. 27, 2011 | 0.5040 |
| July 27, 2011 | 0.5340 |
| April 27, 2011 | 0.5370 |
| Jan. 27, 2011 | 0.4900 |
| ▸2010 |
1.89 USD
|
| Oct. 27, 2010 | 0.4750 |
| July 28, 2010 | 0.4670 |
| April 28, 2010 | 0.4820 |
| Jan. 27, 2010 | 0.4660 |
| ▸2009 |
1.67 USD
|
| Oct. 28, 2009 | 0.4560 |
| July 29, 2009 | 0.4250 |
| April 28, 2009 | 0.3910 |
| Jan. 28, 2009 | 0.3940 |
| ▸2008 |
1.89 USD
|
| Oct. 29, 2008 | 0.4590 |
| July 29, 2008 | 0.4870 |
| April 28, 2008 | 0.4750 |
| Jan. 29, 2008 | 0.4730 |
| ▸2007 |
1.60 USD
|
| Oct. 29, 2007 | 0.4500 |
| July 27, 2007 | 0.4210 |
| April 26, 2007 | 0.3620 |
| Jan. 29, 2007 | 0.3630 |
| ▸2006 |
1.31 USD
|
| Oct. 27, 2006 | 0.3470 |
| July 27, 2006 | 0.3470 |
| April 26, 2006 | 0.3080 |
| Jan. 27, 2006 | 0.3090 |
| ▸2005 |
1.26 USD
|
| Oct. 27, 2005 | 0.3400 |
| July 27, 2005 | 0.3400 |
| April 1, 2005 | 0.3200 |
| Jan. 27, 2005 | 0.2600 |
| ▸2004 |
1.60 USD
|
| Oct. 1, 2004 | 0.3000 |
| July 28, 2004 | 0.3000 |
| April 28, 2004 | 0.5000 |
| Jan. 28, 2004 | 0.5000 |
| ▸2003 |
1.55 USD
|
| Oct. 29, 2003 | 0.4400 |
| July 29, 2003 | 0.4400 |
| April 28, 2003 | 0.2736 |
| Jan. 29, 2003 | 0.4000 |
| ▸2002 |
0.74 USD
|
| Oct. 29, 2002 | 0.3700 |
| July 29, 2002 | 0.3700 |
| Name | Payment Date | Status | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bank of Nova Scotia | Jul 29, 2026 | Paid | 0.803 USD |
| The Bank of Nova Scotia | Apr 28, 2026 | Paid | 0.791 USD |
| The Bank of Nova Scotia | Jan 28, 2026 | Paid | 0.7979 USD |
| The Bank of Nova Scotia | Oct 29, 2025 | Paid | 0.7885 USD |
| Split Date | Split Ratio to 1 |
|---|---|
| April 29, 2004 | 2.000000 |
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