Canadian Natural Resources Leads These 3 TSX Dividend Stocks

The Canadian market has seen a 1.1% increase over the last week and is up 20% over the past 12 months, with earnings forecasted to grow by 15% annually. In this thriving environment, dividend stocks like Canadian Natural Resources offer attractive opportunities for investors seeking steady income and potential growth.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Canada

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Whitecap Resources (TSX:WCP)	6.92%	★★★★★★
Secure Energy Services (TSX:SES)	3.16%	★★★★★☆
Labrador Iron Ore Royalty (TSX:LIF)	7.99%	★★★★★☆
Power Corporation of Canada (TSX:POW)	5.25%	★★★★★☆
Enghouse Systems (TSX:ENGH)	3.13%	★★★★★☆
Firm Capital Mortgage Investment (TSX:FC)	8.59%	★★★★★☆
Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ)	4.51%	★★★★★☆
Sun Life Financial (TSX:SLF)	4.19%	★★★★★☆
Russel Metals (TSX:RUS)	4.10%	★★★★★☆
Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)	3.42%	★★★★★☆

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Underneath we present a selection of stocks filtered out by our screen.

Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ)

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

Overview: Canadian Natural Resources Limited acquires, explores for, develops, produces, markets, and sells crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids (NGLs) with a market cap of CA$96.94 billion.

Operations: Canadian Natural Resources Limited generates revenue from several segments, including Midstream and Refining (CA$983 million), Oil Sands Mining and Upgrading (CA$16.47 billion), Exploration and Production in North America (CA$18.15 billion), the North Sea (CA$522 million), and Offshore Africa (CA$492 million).

Dividend Yield: 4.5%

Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) has shown consistent dividend growth over the past decade, with stable payments and a reliable yield of 4.51%. The dividend is well-covered by both earnings (payout ratio: 56.1%) and free cash flow (cash payout ratio: 42.7%). Recent announcements include a quarterly cash dividend of C$0.525 per share, payable on October 4, 2024, and strong Q2 earnings with revenues of C$9.05 billion and net income of C$1.72 billion compared to last year’s figures.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Canadian Natural Resources' performance by reading our dividend report here.
• Upon reviewing our latest valuation report, Canadian Natural Resources' share price might be too pessimistic.

IGM Financial (TSX:IGM)

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

Overview: IGM Financial Inc. is a Canadian wealth and asset management company with a market cap of CA$9.52 billion.

Operations: IGM Financial Inc.'s revenue is primarily derived from its Wealth Management segment, which contributes CA$2.30 billion, and its Asset Management segment, which adds CA$1.21 billion.

Dividend Yield: 5.5%

IGM Financial's dividend payments are well-covered by earnings (payout ratio: 62.9%) and cash flows (cash payout ratio: 70.7%), with a reliable yield of 5.55%. The company has maintained stable and growing dividends over the past decade. Recent activities include a share buyback of CAD 49.1 million and strong Q2 earnings, reporting CAD 816.31 million in revenue and CAD 216.19 million in net income, alongside a declared dividend of CAD 0.5625 per share payable on October 31, 2024.

• Click here and access our complete dividend analysis report to understand the dynamics of IGM Financial.
• In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that IGM Financial is trading behind its estimated value.

Whitecap Resources (TSX:WCP)

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

Overview: Whitecap Resources Inc. is an oil and gas company that focuses on the acquisition, development, and production of petroleum and natural gas assets in Western Canada, with a market cap of CA$6.19 billion.

Operations: Whitecap Resources Inc. generates revenue primarily from its Oil & Gas - Exploration & Production segment, amounting to CA$3.37 billion.

Dividend Yield: 6.9%

Whitecap Resources offers a high and reliable dividend yield of 6.92%, with payments well-covered by earnings (payout ratio: 54.2%) and cash flows (cash payout ratio: 67.9%). The company has maintained stable and growing dividends over the past decade, trading at good value compared to peers. Recent news confirms consistent monthly dividends of CAD $0.0608 per share, with Q2 revenue of CAD $905.4 million and net income of CAD $244.5 million reflecting strong financial performance.

• Navigate through the intricacies of Whitecap Resources with our comprehensive dividend report here.
• Our valuation report unveils the possibility Whitecap Resources' shares may be trading at a discount.

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