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The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS:CA) Presents at 24th Annual Financial Services Conference Transcript

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) have what it takes?

I highlight a diversified set of global dividend stocks—Nestlé, Banco Santander, Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft, Canadian Natural Resources, Allianz, Petrobras, British American Tobacco, and Bank of Nova Scotia—for income and portfolio risk reduction. Petrobras stands out for its exceptionally low P/E of 7.10, high dividend yield of 6.67%, and strong profitability but carries elevated currency and political risks. Nestlé offers low volatility and defensive characteristics, though its dividend and earnings growth rates are modest, making it a stabilizing rather than high-growth portfolio addition.

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) have what it takes?

Bank of Nova Scotia posted mixed Q1 results: revenue missed, but EPS and ROE improved, with management reaffirming targets. BNS saw sustainable net interest margins and stable credit conditions, aided by retail and business banking as well as capital markets momentum. Valuation multiples are cyclically stretched, with forward P/B and P/E ratios over 23% above cyclical averages and a 4.27% dividend yield offering limited downside protection against tail events.

The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS:CA) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Does Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.