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3 Dividend Stocks On The TSX With Yields Up To 7.3%

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Over the last 7 days, the Canadian market has risen 2.8%, and in the last year, it has climbed 14%. With earnings forecasted to grow by 15% annually, investors may find dividend stocks particularly appealing for their potential to provide steady income and capital appreciation.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Canada

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Whitecap Resources (TSX:WCP)7.22%★★★★★★
Secure Energy Services (TSX:SES)3.40%★★★★★☆
Labrador Iron Ore Royalty (TSX:LIF)8.40%★★★★★☆
Enghouse Systems (TSX:ENGH)3.37%★★★★★☆
Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ)4.78%★★★★★☆
Russel Metals (TSX:RUS)4.34%★★★★★☆
iA Financial (TSX:IAG)3.10%★★★★★☆
Firm Capital Mortgage Investment (TSX:FC)8.53%★★★★★☆
Sun Life Financial (TSX:SLF)4.22%★★★★★☆
Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)3.39%★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 32 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 provides diversified financial services primarily in North America and has a market cap of approximately CA$84.82 billion.

Operations: Bank of Montreal generates revenue through several key segments, including Canadian Personal and Commercial Banking (CA$10.20 billion), U.S. Personal and Commercial Banking (CA$8.89 billion), BMO Wealth Management (CA$7.61 billion), and BMO Capital Markets (CA$6.47 billion).

Dividend Yield: 5.3%

Bank of Montreal offers a stable dividend, currently yielding 5.26%, with a payout ratio of 69.5%, indicating dividends are well-covered by earnings. The bank's recent fixed-income offerings, including $1.1 billion in variable rate notes and multiple senior unsecured notes, reflect its robust capital management strategy. Despite trading at 42% below estimated fair value, BMO maintains reliable dividend payments and has consistently increased dividends over the past decade, making it an attractive option for income-focused investors.

TSX:BMO Dividend History as at Sep 2024
TSX:BMO Dividend History as at Sep 2024

Secure Energy Services (TSX:SES)

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

Overview: Secure Energy Services Inc. operates in waste management and energy infrastructure across Canada and the United States, with a market cap of CA$2.79 billion.

Operations: Secure Energy Services Inc.'s revenue segments consist of CA$8.61 billion from Energy Infrastructure and CA$1.13 billion from Environmental Waste Management (EWM).

Dividend Yield: 3.4%

Secure Energy Services pays a reliable quarterly dividend of C$0.10 per share, yielding 3.4%, which is well-covered by both earnings (payout ratio: 20.1%) and cash flows (cash payout ratio: 38.4%). Despite significant insider selling recently, SES's dividends have been stable and growing over the past decade. The company reported strong revenue growth in recent earnings, with H1 sales at C$5.40 billion compared to C$3.69 billion last year, indicating solid financial health supporting its dividend sustainability.

TSX:SES Dividend History as at Sep 2024
TSX:SES Dividend History as at Sep 2024

Hemisphere Energy (TSXV:HME)

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

Overview: Hemisphere Energy Corporation acquires, explores, develops, and produces petroleum and natural gas interests in Canada with a market cap of CA$173.35 million.

Operations: Hemisphere Energy Corporation generated CA$77.01 million from its petroleum and natural gas interests in Canada.

Dividend Yield: 7.3%

Hemisphere Energy's recent earnings report shows strong financial performance, with Q2 revenue at C$22.66 million and net income of C$10.39 million, up from last year. The company declared a C$0.025 dividend per share for August 2024, reflecting its commitment to returning value to shareholders despite an unstable dividend track record. With a payout ratio of 33.6% and cash payout ratio of 53.5%, dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, supporting sustainability amid market volatility.

TSXV:HME Dividend History as at Sep 2024
TSXV:HME Dividend History as at Sep 2024

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