In Canada, the labor market showed signs of stabilization in August, while inflation figures remained within the Bank of Canada’s target range, reflecting a steady economic environment. With recent gains in the TSX and potential market volatility on the horizon, dividend stocks can offer investors a measure of stability and income amidst these conditions.
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Name |
Dividend Yield |
Dividend Rating |
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Sun Life Financial (TSX:SLF) |
4.26% |
★★★★★☆ |
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Russel Metals (TSX:RUS) |
4.16% |
★★★★★☆ |
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Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) |
3.01% |
★★★★★☆ |
|
Pulse Seismic (TSX:PSD) |
13.17% |
★★★★★☆ |
|
Power Corporation of Canada (TSX:POW) |
4.14% |
★★★★★☆ |
|
Pizza Pizza Royalty (TSX:PZA) |
6.02% |
★★★★☆☆ |
|
National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) |
3.17% |
★★★★★☆ |
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Magna International (TSX:MG) |
4.13% |
★★★★★☆ |
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Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM) |
3.50% |
★★★★★☆ |
|
Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) |
3.61% |
★★★★★☆ |
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Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Russel Metals Inc. is involved in the distribution of steel and other metal products across Canada and the United States, with a market cap of CA$2.23 billion.
Operations: Russel Metals Inc. generates revenue through its Steel Distributors segment at CA$381.20 million, Energy Field Stores at CA$981 million, and Metals Service Centers at CA$3.13 billion.
Dividend Yield: 4.2%
Russel Metals offers a stable dividend yield of 4.16%, supported by a reasonable payout ratio of 58.7% and a cash payout ratio of 44.2%, indicating coverage by earnings and cash flows. Recent developments include the acquisition of seven service center locations, which may enhance its operational scale, while the closure and reorganization at certain sites could optimize resources. The company also initiated a share repurchase program, suggesting confidence in its financial position and future prospects.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Sun Life Financial Inc. is a financial services company offering asset management, wealth, insurance, and health solutions to individual and institutional customers across various countries including Canada, the United States, and several others in Asia and Europe, with a market cap of approximately CA$46.02 billion.
Operations: Sun Life Financial Inc.’s revenue segments are comprised of Asia (CA$2.16 billion), Canada (CA$11.63 billion), Asset Management (CA$6.80 billion), and the United States (CA$13.85 billion).
Dividend Yield: 4.3%
Sun Life Financial maintains a stable dividend yield of 4.26%, underpinned by a payout ratio of 59.7% and cash payout ratio of 47.7%, indicating strong coverage by earnings and cash flows. The company recently issued CAD 1 billion in debentures for strategic investments, signaling robust financial management. Leadership changes, including the appointment of new executives in key roles, reflect ongoing efforts to strengthen its business operations and growth strategy across various markets.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Wajax Corporation supplies industrial products and services across Canada, with a market cap of CA$522.55 million.
Operations: Wajax Corporation’s revenue from its wholesale machinery and industrial equipment segment is CA$2.15 billion.
Dividend Yield: 5.8%
Wajax’s dividend yield of 5.8% ranks it among the top 25% in Canada, though its track record is volatile, with dividends decreasing over the past decade. Despite this instability, its current payout ratio of 84.6% suggests dividends are covered by earnings and cash flows, with a low cash payout ratio of 23.4%. Recent earnings showed a decline in net income to C$15.48 million for Q2 2025 from C$20.63 million a year ago, impacting profit margins negatively.
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Companies discussed in this article include TSX:RUS TSX:SLF and TSX:WJX.
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