MONTREAL — National Bank of Canada raised its dividend as it reported fourth-quarter net income grew to $525 million. The bank (TSX:NA) increased its quarterly payment to its common shareholders by two cents to 60 cents per share. The move came as National Bank says its net income amounted to $1.39 per diluted share for the quarter ended Oct. 31, up from $307 million or 78 cents per share a year ago. Excluding specified items, the bank say it earned $531 million or $1.40 per diluted share in the quarter, up from $463 million or $1.24 per share a year ago. Analysts had expected a profit of $1.38 per share, according to Thomson Reuters.

Source: National Post December 01, 2017 11:48 UTC