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K-Bro Linen And Two More TSX Dividend Stocks To Enhance Your Portfolio

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Despite a relatively flat performance over the last week, the Canadian market has shown robust growth with an 11% increase over the past year and earnings projected to grow by 15% annually. In this context, dividend stocks like K-Bro Linen can be particularly appealing for investors looking to enhance their portfolios with steady income streams and potential for capital appreciation in a growing market.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Canada

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)6.62%★★★★★★
Whitecap Resources (TSX:WCP)7.16%★★★★★★
Secure Energy Services (TSX:SES)3.48%★★★★★☆
Boston Pizza Royalties Income Fund (TSX:BPF.UN)8.17%★★★★★☆
Enghouse Systems (TSX:ENGH)3.40%★★★★★☆
Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)3.70%★★★★★☆
Firm Capital Mortgage Investment (TSX:FC)8.46%★★★★★☆
Russel Metals (TSX:RUS)4.35%★★★★★☆
Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ)4.31%★★★★★☆
Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB)3.00%★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 33 stocks from our Top TSX Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.

K-Bro Linen (TSX:KBL)

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

Overview: K-Bro Linen Inc. operates in Canada and the United Kingdom, offering laundry and linen services primarily to healthcare institutions and hotels, with a market capitalization of CA$355.13 million.

Operations: K-Bro Linen Inc. generates CA$330.33 million in revenue from its laundry and linen services provided to the healthcare and hospitality sectors.

Dividend Yield: 3.5%

K-Bro Linen maintains a stable dividend, recently affirming a monthly payout of CA$0.10 per share, reflecting consistent shareholder returns despite modest earnings fluctuations (Q1 2024 net income at CA$1.81 million versus CA$2 million year-over-year). The dividends are well-supported by both earnings and cash flow with payout ratios of 73.2% and 38.5%, respectively. However, the yield stands at 3.52%, lower than the top Canadian dividend payers. Additionally, recent share buybacks underscore management's confidence in the stock's valuation, enhancing shareholder value through reduced share count and potential price support.

TSX:KBL Dividend History as at Jul 2024

Peyto Exploration & Development (TSX:PEY)

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

Overview: Peyto Exploration & Development Corp. is an energy company focused on the exploration, development, and production of natural gas, oil, and natural gas liquids in Alberta's Deep Basin, with a market capitalization of approximately CA$2.77 billion.

Operations: Peyto Exploration & Development Corp. generates its revenue primarily from the exploration and production segment, which amounted to CA$876.26 million.

Dividend Yield: 9%

Peyto Exploration & Development offers a high dividend yield of 9.04%, ranking in the top 25% of Canadian dividend payers. However, its dividends have shown volatility and unreliability over the past decade, with significant annual fluctuations exceeding 20%. Recent affirmations of monthly dividends at CA$0.11 per share demonstrate commitment to maintaining payouts despite these challenges. Additionally, Peyto's recent extension of its CA$1 billion credit facilities until 2027 strengthens its liquidity position, supporting ongoing business operations and potentially stabilizing future dividends.

TSX:PEY Dividend History as at Jul 2024

Richards Packaging Income Fund (TSX:RPI.UN)

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

Overview: Richards Packaging Income Fund, operating in North America, specializes in the design, manufacture, and distribution of packaging containers and healthcare supplies with a market capitalization of CA$318.57 million.

Operations: Richards Packaging Income Fund generates CA$416.97 million in revenue from its wholesale miscellaneous segment.

Dividend Yield: 4.2%

Richards Packaging Income Fund maintains a stable dividend history, with a modest yield of 4.24%, lower than the top Canadian payers. Its dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 38.5% and 19.4% respectively, indicating sustainability. Recent affirmations of monthly distributions at CA$0.11 per unit underscore its reliability despite trading at a significant discount to estimated fair value, suggesting potential undervaluation as of July 2024.

TSX:RPI.UN Dividend History as at Jul 2024

Summing It All Up

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