Canada's Bank Of Nova Scotia Raises Dividend After Strong Quarter

Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) reported strong Q2 fiscal 2026 results, beating earnings and revenue expectations with adjusted EPS of $1.47 USD and revenue of $7.17 billion. The bank raised its quarterly dividend by 0.04 CAD to 1.14 CAD per share, with earnings growth across all key segments including Canadian Banking (+53%), Global Wealth Management (+19%), and improved credit quality. Shares hit a new 52-week high, trading up 0.75% at $81.00.

05/27/2026, 10:55 AM • Benzinga

Scotiabank Increases Dividend on Outstanding Common Shares

Scotiabank announced a dividend increase of $0.04 per share to $1.14 per share on its outstanding common shares, payable on July 29, 2026. The bank also noted it has discontinued issuing new common shares from treasury under its Shareholder Dividend and Share Purchase Plan, with future share purchases to be made on the secondary market.

05/27/2026, 5:31 AM • Benzinga

CORRECTION – Canadian Banc Corp. Monthly Dividend Declaration for Class A & Preferred Share

Canadian Banc Corp. corrected its May dividend declaration, revising the Class A share dividend from $0.18588 to $0.16900 per share due to an unadjusted VWAP calculation that failed to account for a May 19 Class A share split (1.1 for 1). The corrected dividend is payable June 10, 2026 to shareholders of record as of May 29, 2026. Preferred shareholders will receive $0.04958 per share.

05/21/2026, 6:05 PM • Benzinga

JPMorgan Chase Has Raised Its Dividend for 14 Years Running. Is It the Best Dividend Stock in Banking?

JPMorgan Chase has maintained a 14-year dividend increase streak with two increases totaling 20% in 2025, and strong Q1 2026 results showing 13% revenue growth. However, the stock appears expensive with a P/B ratio of 2.3x versus its 5-year average of 1.8x and a yield of just 2%, below the banking sector average. The article notes the current streak follows a dividend cut during the Great Recession and suggests Bank of Nova Scotia may be a better option for income investors seeking higher yield.

05/19/2026, 3:15 PM • The Motley Fool

Canadian Banc Corp. Announces Class A Share Split

Canadian Banc Corp. announced a share split of its Class A shares (10 additional shares per 100 held) effective May 19, 2026, subject to TSX approval. The company will maintain its 15% annualized monthly cash distribution target. The company invests primarily in six Canadian banks and employs a covered call writing strategy to enhance returns.

05/12/2026, 4:00 PM • GlobeNewswire

Financial 15 Split Corp. Announces Class A Share Split and Increased Total Distributions

Financial 15 Split Corp. announced a 10-for-100 share split of its Class A shares effective May 19, 2026, subject to TSX approval. The split will result in approximately 10% increase in total distributions through additional share issuance, with monthly distributions remaining at $0.12570 per share. The company invests in a portfolio of major North American financial services companies.

05/12/2026, 4:00 PM • GlobeNewswire

3 High-Yield Stocks to Buy With $1,000 and Hold Forever

The article recommends three high-yield dividend stocks suitable for long-term buy-and-hold investors: Bank of Nova Scotia (4.6% yield, 150+ years of dividend payments), Realty Income (5.2% yield, 31 consecutive years of dividend increases), and Enterprise Products Partners (5.7% yield, 27 consecutive years of distribution increases). All three companies are praised for their conservative business models and reliable dividend track records through market cycles.

04/04/2026, 7:15 PM • The Motley Fool

Mulvihill Canadian Bank Enhanced Yield ETF Announces Year End Results

The Mulvihill Canadian Bank Enhanced Yield ETF (CBNK) reported strong 2025 results with net assets increasing by $47.04 million to $130.48 million. The fund distributed $8.67 million in cash distributions to unitholders and generated $48.96 million in income including net gains on investments.

03/28/2026, 11:58 AM • GlobeNewswire

Prime Dividend Corp. Monthly Dividend Declaration for Class A & Preferred Share

Prime Dividend Corp. declared monthly distributions of $0.09817 per Class A share and $0.05667 per Preferred share, payable April 10, 2026. Class A shareholders maintain a stable 10% yield based on volume-weighted average market price, while Preferred shareholders receive Prime plus 2.35% (5-8% range). The company invests in a portfolio of high-yielding Canadian companies including major banks, insurers, and utilities.

03/18/2026, 9:00 AM • Benzinga

DIVIDEND 15 SPLIT CORP. Monthly Dividend Declaration for Class A & Preferred Share

Dividend 15 Split Corp. declares monthly distributions of $0.10000 per Class A share and $0.05833 per Preferred share, payable April 10, 2026. The fund invests in a portfolio of 14 leading Canadian dividend-yielding stocks. Since inception, Class A shareholders have received $29.00 per share and Preferred shareholders $11.93 per share.

03/18/2026, 9:00 AM • Benzinga

CANADIAN BANC CORP. Monthly Dividend Declaration for Class A & Preferred Share

Canadian Banc Corp. declared monthly distributions of $0.18138 per Class A share and $0.04958 per Preferred share, payable April 10, 2026. Class A shareholders maintain a stable 15% annualized yield based on VWAP, while the company continues its strategy of investing in six major Canadian banks and employing selective covered call writing to generate additional returns.

03/18/2026, 9:00 AM • Benzinga

North American Financial 15 Split Corp. Monthly Dividend Declaration for Class A & Preferred Share

North American Financial 15 Split Corp. declared its regular monthly distributions of $0.11335 per Class A share (annualized $1.3602) and $0.06250 per Preferred share (annualized $0.750), payable April 10, 2026. Since inception, Class A shareholders have received $18.99 per share and Preferred shareholders $12.74 per share.

03/18/2026, 9:00 AM • Benzinga

Mulvihill Capital Management Inc. Announces Special Meeting for Premium Income Corporation

Premium Income Corporation's board has approved a proposal to modify the Fund's investment restrictions, allowing it to invest substantially all net assets in shares of six major Canadian banks (BMO, CIBC, NBC, RBC, BNS, TD) either directly or through underlying investment funds, with up to 10% allocated to other securities. Shareholders will vote on the proposal at a special meeting scheduled for April 23, 2026.

03/05/2026, 5:00 PM • GlobeNewswire

BROMPTON SPLIT BANC CORP. ANNOUNCES PREFERRED SHARE OFFERING

Brompton Split Banc Corp. announced a treasury offering of preferred shares priced at $10.40 per share to yield 6.0%, with a sales period ending February 27, 2026 and expected closing on March 6, 2026. The preferred shares offer fixed quarterly distributions of $0.15625 per share and approximately 55% downside protection based on the fund's portfolio of Canada's six largest banks.

02/26/2026, 3:17 PM • Benzinga

Scotiabank Announces Dividend on Outstanding Shares

Scotiabank announced a quarterly dividend of $1.10 per common share (Dividend No. 627), payable on April 28, 2026, to shareholders of record as of April 7, 2026. Shareholders may elect to receive dividends in common shares through the Bank's Shareholder Dividend and Share Purchase Plan, with share purchases made on the secondary market by Computershare Trust Company of Canada.

02/24/2026, 6:16 AM • Benzinga