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Scotiabank Raises Quarterly Dividend to $1.14 per Share

May 27, 2026, 5:33 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Dividend uplift improves yield appeal, potentially attracting income investors and supporting short-term price activity around the record and payout dates; the market may view this as a prudent capital-allocation move, despite limited long-term earnings impact.

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Scotiabank increased its quarterly dividend to $1.14 per share, up 4 cents, with payment set for July 29, 2026 and record date July 7. The dividend reinvestment plan remains in place, but treasury share issuance is paused and new shares are purchased in the open market via Computershare. The move bolsters income appeal for BNS and may support near-term share demand.

Dividend raised to $1.14 per share, up 4 cents. Payable July 29; record date July 7.
Dividend reinvestment option remains; treasury issuance paused; shares bought in secondary market.
Scotiabank assets total about $1.5 trillion as of Apr 30, 2026.
BNS trades on TSX and NYSE; ticker BNS.

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