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The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) Cash Flow Statement

Operating, investing, and financing activities with annual and quarterly data.

The Bank of Nova Scotia Cash Flow Statement Analysis

Operating, investing, and financing activities in billions CAD

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Cash flow statement showing operating, investing, and financing activities for The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) - Annual data in billions CAD
BreakdownFY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022FY 2021FY 2020FY 2019FY 2018FY 2017
Period EndingOct 2025Oct 2024Oct 2023Oct 2022Oct 2021Oct 2020Oct 2019Oct 2018Oct 2017
Operating Activities
Net Income7.797.767.5310.179.966.858.808.728.24
Depreciation & Amortization1.601.761.821.531.511.551.050.850.76
Deferred Income Tax2.752.032.232.762.871.542.472.382.03
Stock Based Compensation0.020.010.420.010.010.010.010.010.01
Change in Working Capital-2.851.89-4.843.06-26.1843.72-24.275.764.67
Change in Other Working Capital-2.851.89-4.843.06-26.1843.72-24.275.764.67
Other Operating Activities1.212.205.09-0.59-0.97-32.00-0.090.090.87
Net Cash from Operating Activities5.4115.6511.4716.94-12.8156.66-12.0317.8116.58
Investing Activities
Capital Expenditures-0.35-0.49-0.44-0.57-0.46-0.77-0.19-0.42-14.00
Acquisitions-2.640.000.90-0.55-0.723.940.02-3.860.23
Purchases of Investments-70.10-108.28-100.92-97.74-72.26-147.63-89.02-91.90-64.56
Sales/Maturities of Investments75.4676.7994.8863.13103.77119.0386.9684.3466.18
Other Investing Activities-21.3724.53-24.4524.43-15.63-31.0317.45-1.89-0.39
Net Cash from Investing Activities1.57-7.45-30.04-11.2914.70-56.4615.22-13.73-12.54
Financing Activities
Debt Repayment-4.30-2.551.041.76-1.09-0.351.48-0.23-1.50
Common Stock Issued3.062.951.402.662.271.750.262.131.87
Common Stock Repurchased-2.58-0.300.00-3.37-1.26-0.68-1.38-1.33-1.58
Dividends Paid-5.37-5.20-5.42-5.12-4.60-4.56-4.44-4.17-3.80
Other Financing Activities-0.36-3.2619.69-0.512.6533.452.500.342.08
Net Cash from Financing Activities-6.31-8.8416.71-4.58-2.7828.13-1.29-2.87-2.93
Summary
Effect of Forex Changes on Cash0.18-0.130.190.30-0.54-0.130.00-0.04-0.14
Net Change in Cash0.85-0.77-0.891.37-1.430.221.911.170.97
Cash at Beginning of Period9.4110.1711.079.6911.1210.909.007.836.86
Cash at End of Period10.269.4110.1711.079.6911.1210.909.007.83
Free Cash Flow5.0615.1631.2816.37-13.2755.89-12.2117.402.58
Supplemental Disclosures
Interest Paid37.2042.2734.7313.348.770.000.000.000.00
Income Taxes Paid3.581.992.143.502.690.000.000.000.00

Frequently Asked Questions About The Bank of Nova Scotia Cash Flow

What is a cash flow statement?

A cash flow statement tracks the actual cash moving in and out of a company during a period. It's divided into three sections: operating activities (core business), investing activities (assets and investments), and financing activities (debt and equity). Unlike the income statement, it shows real cash rather than accounting profits.

What is operating cash flow?

Operating cash flow is the cash generated from a company's core business operations. It adjusts net income for non-cash items like depreciation and changes in working capital. Strong operating cash flow indicates the business can fund operations without external financing.

What is free cash flow (FCF)?

Free cash flow is operating cash flow minus capital expenditures. It represents the cash available for dividends, share buybacks, debt repayment, or reinvestment. FCF is considered one of the most important metrics for evaluating a company's financial health.

What are capital expenditures?

Capital expenditures (CapEx) are funds spent on acquiring or maintaining physical assets like property, equipment, and technology. CapEx appears in the investing activities section and is subtracted from operating cash flow to calculate free cash flow.

How is BNS's cash generation trending?

Review The Bank of Nova Scotia's operating cash flow and free cash flow figures in the quarterly and annual data above. Consistent growth in operating cash flow relative to net income indicates high-quality earnings.

Metrics Derived from the Cash Flow Statement

These financial metrics are calculated using cash flow data. Learn how each metric works and screen stocks by them.

Free Cash Flow (FCF)

Cash from operations minus capital expenditures — cash available for distribution

FCF Per Share

Free cash flow allocated to each outstanding share

Cash Flow to Debt

Operating cash flow relative to total debt — debt coverage ability

Dividend Payout Ratio

Percentage of earnings paid as dividends — sustainability indicator

EBITDA

Cash proxy measuring operating performance before non-cash charges

Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)

Cash returns relative to total capital invested in the business

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