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3 Canadian Dividend Stocks On TSX With Up To 6.7% Yield

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In the current Canadian market landscape, concerns over tariffs and their potential impact on economic growth have been prominent, yet the overall economic backdrop remains supportive with above-trend growth and low unemployment. Amidst this environment of potential volatility and uncertainty, dividend stocks can offer investors a measure of stability and income, making them an attractive option for those looking to diversify their portfolios while navigating these complex market conditions.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Canada

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Whitecap Resources (TSX:WCP)7.37%★★★★★★
Acadian Timber (TSX:ADN)6.59%★★★★★★
Olympia Financial Group (TSX:OLY)6.55%★★★★★☆
Russel Metals (TSX:RUS)4.03%★★★★★☆
Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)3.50%★★★★★☆
IGM Financial (TSX:IGM)5.08%★★★★★☆
Power Corporation of Canada (TSX:POW)4.84%★★★★★☆
Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ)4.75%★★★★★☆
Firm Capital Mortgage Investment (TSX:FC)8.38%★★★★★☆
Sun Life Financial (TSX:SLF)4.02%★★★★★☆

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Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Bank of Montreal offers diversified financial services mainly in North America and has a market cap of CA$103.78 billion.

Operations: Bank of Montreal's revenue segments include BMO Capital Markets with CA$6.15 billion, BMO Wealth Management at CA$5.62 billion, U.S. Personal and Commercial Banking generating CA$8.10 billion, and Canadian Personal and Commercial Banking contributing CA$9.78 billion.

Dividend Yield: 4.5%

Bank of Montreal offers a stable dividend yield of 4.47%, supported by a payout ratio of 64.2%, indicating dividends are well-covered by earnings. Recent increases in dividends and consistent growth over the past decade reflect reliability, though the yield is lower than Canada's top dividend payers. The bank's strategic fixed-income offerings, such as recent senior unsecured notes, enhance capital management but may impact future cash flows available for dividends if not managed prudently.

TSX:BMO Dividend History as at Feb 2025

Evertz Technologies (TSX:ET)

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Evertz Technologies Limited designs, manufactures, and distributes video and audio infrastructure solutions for production, post-production, broadcast, and telecommunications markets globally with a market cap of CA$899.09 million.

Operations: Evertz Technologies generates revenue primarily from the Television Broadcast Equipment Market, amounting to CA$494.95 million.

Dividend Yield: 6.7%

Evertz Technologies offers a high dividend yield of 6.72%, placing it among the top 25% of Canadian dividend payers. However, its dividends are not well-covered by earnings, with a payout ratio exceeding 100%. Despite recent increases, the dividends have historically been volatile and unreliable. The company's cash flows currently cover its dividends, but ongoing share repurchase programs and strategic partnerships like the one with intoPIX could impact future financial flexibility for sustaining payouts.

TSX:ET Dividend History as at Feb 2025

Power Corporation of Canada (TSX:POW)

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Power Corporation of Canada is an international management and holding company providing financial services across North America, Europe, and Asia with a market cap of CA$29.95 billion.

Operations: Power Corporation of Canada's revenue primarily comes from Lifeco at CA$39.10 billion and Power Financial - IGM at CA$3.64 billion, with additional contributions from Alternative Asset Investment Platforms amounting to CA$1.78 billion and Holding Company activities generating CA$56 million.

Dividend Yield: 4.8%

Power Corporation of Canada offers a stable dividend yield of 4.84%, though it falls short compared to the top tier in the Canadian market. The company's dividends have been reliably growing with minimal volatility over the past decade, supported by a sustainable payout ratio of 61.8% and a low cash payout ratio of 29.4%. Recent share buybacks totaling CAD 257 million indicate management's confidence, despite third-quarter earnings declining to CAD 384 million from last year's CAD 988 million.

TSX:POW Dividend History as at Feb 2025

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