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3 Canadian Dividend Stocks On TSX Yielding Up To 5.3%

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As we enter 2025, the Canadian market is navigating a landscape marked by political transitions and evolving central-bank policies, with higher government bond yields impacting stock valuations. Amidst this backdrop of uncertainty and potential volatility, dividend stocks on the TSX offer investors an opportunity to focus on income stability and diversification.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Canada

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Whitecap Resources (TSX:WCP)7.14%★★★★★★
Acadian Timber (TSX:ADN)6.82%★★★★★★
Olympia Financial Group (TSX:OLY)6.76%★★★★★☆
Russel Metals (TSX:RUS)4.25%★★★★★☆
Power Corporation of Canada (TSX:POW)5.32%★★★★★☆
Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)3.47%★★★★★☆
Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ)4.62%★★★★★☆
Firm Capital Mortgage Investment (TSX:FC)8.48%★★★★★☆
Richards Packaging Income Fund (TSX:RPI.UN)5.66%★★★★★☆
Sun Life Financial (TSX:SLF)4.08%★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 28 stocks from our Top TSX Dividend Stocks screener.

We'll examine a selection from our screener results.

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)

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

Overview: Bank of Montreal offers diversified financial services primarily in North America and has a market capitalization of approximately CA$102.66 billion.

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

Dividend Yield: 4.6%

Bank of Montreal has demonstrated a consistent dividend history, with payments increasing over the past decade and maintaining stability. The bank's current payout ratio of 64.2% indicates that dividends are well-covered by earnings, with future coverage expected to improve to 46.2%. Despite being lower than the top quartile of Canadian dividend payers, its yield remains attractive at 4.56%. Recent fixed-income offerings highlight BMO's ongoing efforts in capital management and financial stability.

TSX:BMO Dividend History as at Jan 2025
TSX:BMO Dividend History as at Jan 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$27.68 billion.

Operations: Power Corporation of Canada's revenue segments include Lifeco at CA$39.10 billion, Power Financial - IGM at CA$3.64 billion, and Holding Company at CA$56 million.

Dividend Yield: 5.3%

Power Corporation of Canada offers a stable dividend, supported by a payout ratio of 61.8% and cash flow coverage at 29.5%. Despite its yield of 5.32% being below the top Canadian payers, dividends have grown over the past decade. Recent earnings showed mixed results with net income for Q3 at C$384 million, down from C$988 million last year. The company completed a share buyback worth C$257 million, enhancing shareholder value through capital management initiatives.

TSX:POW Dividend History as at Jan 2025
TSX:POW Dividend History as at Jan 2025

Sprott (TSX:SII)

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

Overview: Sprott Inc. is a publicly owned asset management holding company with a market cap of approximately CA$1.50 billion.

Operations: Sprott Inc.'s revenue is primarily derived from Managed Equities ($38.82 million), Private Strategies ($28.35 million), and Exchange Listed Products ($128.05 million).

Dividend Yield: 3%

Sprott Inc.'s recent earnings report shows a significant increase in revenue and net income, with Q3 2024 revenue at US$46.51 million. The company announced a 20% dividend increase to US$0.30 per share, reflecting growing dividends over the past decade despite historical volatility. With a payout ratio of 56.3% and cash payout ratio of 63.5%, dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, though its yield of 3.03% remains below top-tier Canadian dividend payers.

TSX:SII Dividend History as at Jan 2025
TSX:SII Dividend History as at Jan 2025

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