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Three TSX Dividend Stocks Offering Yields From 3.3% To 7.1%

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The Canadian market has shown positive momentum, with a 1.2% increase over the last week and an impressive 11% rise over the past year. With earnings expected to grow by 15% annually in the near future, dividend stocks could be particularly appealing for investors seeking both growth potential and steady income streams.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Canada

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)6.75%★★★★★★
Whitecap Resources (TSX:WCP)7.13%★★★★★★
Enghouse Systems (TSX:ENGH)3.50%★★★★★☆
Boston Pizza Royalties Income Fund (TSX:BPF.UN)8.53%★★★★★☆
Secure Energy Services (TSX:SES)3.37%★★★★★☆
Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)3.91%★★★★★☆
Russel Metals (TSX:RUS)4.51%★★★★★☆
Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ)4.31%★★★★★☆
Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB)3.27%★★★★★☆
Firm Capital Mortgage Investment (TSX:FC)9.04%★★★★★☆

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Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ)

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

Overview: Canadian Natural Resources Limited, with a market capitalization of CA$101.11 billion, is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development, production, marketing, and sale of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids (NGLs).

Operations: Canadian Natural Resources Limited generates revenue primarily from its North American exploration and production activities, which contributed CA$17.43 billion, followed by its oil sands mining and upgrading operations at CA$15.80 billion, with smaller contributions from midstream and refining at CA$0.97 billion, as well as exploration and production in the North Sea and offshore Africa totaling CA$1.16 billion.

Dividend Yield: 4.3%

Canadian Natural Resources Limited offers a stable dividend yield of 4.31%, which is lower than the top quartile of Canadian dividend payers. The company has demonstrated consistent dividend growth and reliability over the past decade, supported by a solid payout ratio of 56.2% and cash payout ratio of 49.1%, ensuring dividends are well covered by both earnings and cash flow. Recent financials show a dip in net income to CAD$987 million from CAD$1,799 million year-over-year for Q1 2024, alongside a revenue decrease to CAD$8,244 million from CAD$8,630 million. Despite this downturn, CNQ continues its shareholder returns policy robustly with recent stock splits and an ongoing share buyback program totaling CAD$3,239 million for repurchased shares.

TSX:CNQ Dividend History as at Jun 2024
TSX:CNQ Dividend History as at Jun 2024

Secure Energy Services (TSX:SES)

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

Overview: Secure Energy Services Inc. operates in waste management and energy infrastructure primarily in Canada and the United States, with a market capitalization of approximately CA$3.04 billion.

Operations: Secure Energy Services Inc. generates CA$7.81 billion from its Energy Infrastructure segment and CA$1.09 billion from Environmental Waste Management.

Dividend Yield: 3.4%

Secure Energy Services Inc. recently declared a quarterly dividend of CA$0.10 per share, affirming its commitment to shareholder returns despite a challenging forecast with earnings expected to decline annually by 31.4% over the next three years. The company's dividend is supported by a payout ratio of 20.6% and a cash payout ratio of 63.8%, indicating sustainability from both earnings and cash flow perspectives. Additionally, Secure completed significant share buybacks totaling CA$250 million, enhancing shareholder value through reduced share count and supporting its capital structure with an extended CA$800 million credit facility until May 2027.

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

Whitecap Resources (TSX:WCP)

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

Overview: Whitecap Resources Inc. is an oil and gas company that acquires, develops, and produces oil and gas assets in Western Canada, with a market capitalization of approximately CA$5.90 billion.

Operations: Whitecap Resources Inc. generates CA$3.23 billion from its oil and gas exploration and production activities.

Dividend Yield: 7.1%

Whitecap Resources Inc. maintains a consistent dividend, recently affirming a monthly payment of CAD 0.0608 per share, reflecting its commitment to shareholder returns. The company's dividends are well-covered by earnings with a payout ratio of 56.1% and by cash flows with a cash payout ratio of 82%, indicating sustainability. Despite lower profit margins year-over-year—from 33.5% to 21.3%—Whitecap actively pursues growth through acquisitions and has announced significant share buybacks, enhancing shareholder value while navigating market challenges effectively.

TSX:WCP Dividend History as at Jun 2024
TSX:WCP Dividend History as at Jun 2024

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