Bank Of Nova Scotia (BNS) Stock Split History

Bank Of Nova Scotia has split its stock 2 times since its initial public offering (IPO). The first stock split occurred on February 10, 1998 with the ratio of 2-for-1, meaning that for 1 share of BNS owned pre-split, shareholders then owned 2 shares. The most recent stock split took place on April 29, 2004 on a 2-for-1 basis.

These actions have increased BNS stock's liquidity and made it more appealing to a larger group of investors. However, it's important to remember that a stock split only change the number of shares and the price per share with no impact on Bank Of Nova Scotia's total market capitalization.

For more detailed information of Bank Of Nova Scotia's stock splits, view the table below:

BNS stock split list

Date	Split Ratio
2004-04-29	2 - for - 1
1998-02-10	2 - for - 1

Will Bank Of Nova Scotia Stock Split in 2024?

The answer will depend on the decisions of the company's managers and market volatility. Bank Of Nova Scotia has not made an official announcement regarding whether it will enact a stock split or reverse stock split, but it has a history of doing so when BNS stock prices become too high or too low for retail investors. Therefore, the ultimate decisions will certainly be made by Bank Of Nova Scotia's board of directors. Typically, no action is taken until its price per share reaches a specific threshold.

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Ticker Symbol	Latest Split Date	Split Ratio
JPM	2000-06-12	3 - for - 2
BAC	2004-08-30	2 - for - 1
WFC	2006-08-14	2 - for - 1
HSBC	2020-02-27	33 - for - 32
RY	2006-04-07	2 - for - 1
C	2011-05-09	1 - for - 10
MUFG	1996-03-26	21 - for - 20
TD	2014-02-03	2 - for - 1
UBS	2006-07-10	2 - for - 1
SAN	2020-11-12	26 - for - 25
SMFG	2010-11-01	1 - for - 2
BBVA	2017-03-31	55 - for - 54
BMO	2024-03-25	1 - for - 10
BNS	2004-04-29	2 - for - 1
ING	2001-07-13	2 - for - 1
CM	2022-05-16	2 - for - 1
BCS	2002-05-06	4 - for - 1
EWBC	2004-06-22	2 - for - 1
NTB	2016-09-06	1 - for - 10