$76.34
+1.04 (+1.38%)
As of Feb 12, 6:31 PM ET ·
Dividend Overview
4.26%
Dividend Yield
+2.96% vs S&P 500 avg
$4.74
Annual Dividend
Per Payment$1.18
Frequencyquarterly
Payout Ratio75.4%
Ex-DividendMar 22, 2026
Pay DateApr 11, 2026
Stock Price$76.34
Dividend Income Calculator
If you invest $10,000 in BNS at $76.34/share
Monthly
$51.31
Quarterly
$153.94
Annually
$615.75
130 shares Based on current price of $76.34 per share
To earn $100/month in dividends
You would need 254 shares
$19,390.36
investment needed
Dividend Safety
Moderate 75.4% payout ratio
Safe Moderate High

A payout ratio between 60-80% means most earnings go to dividends, leaving less room for growth.

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RY
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WFC
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2.04% $1.81 31.6% $93.97
TD
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3.25% $4.46 37.3% $96.68
C
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2.07% $2.75 41.0% $122.69
BMO
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3.49% $7.00 57.8% $141.73
BNS
Bank Of Nova Scotia
4.26% $4.74 75.4% $76.34
CM
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3.31% $4.27 47.4% $96.68
PNC
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2.85% $7.28 49.1% $242.48
USB
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3.52% $2.21 54.7% $60.69