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Top TSX Dividend Stocks To Enhance Your Portfolio

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In the aftermath of a decisive U.S. election, Canadian markets have experienced a notable post-election rally, with the TSX reaching record highs this year. As investors navigate these evolving market dynamics, dividend stocks present an attractive option for those looking to enhance their portfolios by focusing on companies with strong fundamentals and consistent payout histories.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Canada

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Whitecap Resources (TSX:WCP)7.22%★★★★★★
Acadian Timber (TSX:ADN)6.44%★★★★★★
Power Corporation of Canada (TSX:POW)5.00%★★★★★☆
Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ)4.50%★★★★★☆
Enghouse Systems (TSX:ENGH)3.36%★★★★★☆
Firm Capital Mortgage Investment (TSX:FC)8.80%★★★★★☆
Boston Pizza Royalties Income Fund (TSX:BPF.UN)7.79%★★★★★☆
Russel Metals (TSX:RUS)3.85%★★★★★☆
Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)3.29%★★★★★☆
Sun Life Financial (TSX:SLF)3.98%★★★★★☆

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National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA)

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

Overview: National Bank of Canada offers financial services to individuals, businesses, institutional clients, and governments both domestically and internationally, with a market cap of CA$45.21 billion.

Operations: National Bank of Canada's revenue segments include Wealth Management (CA$2.70 billion), Personal and Commercial (CA$4.41 billion), Financial Markets (Excluding USSF&I) (CA$2.96 billion), and U.S. Specialty Finance and International (USSF&I) (CA$1.21 billion).

Dividend Yield: 3.3%

National Bank of Canada offers a reliable dividend with a stable history over the past decade, supported by a low payout ratio of 41%, indicating dividends are well covered by earnings. Despite trading at 41.3% below its estimated fair value, its dividend yield of 3.32% is lower than the top Canadian payers. Recent activities include completing a €750 million fixed-income offering and maintaining consistent earnings growth, which enhances its dividend sustainability outlook.

TSX:NA Dividend History as at Nov 2024

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$30.01 billion.

Operations: Power Corporation of Canada generates revenue through its diversified financial services operations across North America, Europe, and Asia.

Dividend Yield: 5%

Power Corporation of Canada provides a stable dividend history with consistent growth over the past decade, supported by low payout ratios—15% from earnings and 29% from cash flows. Despite its 5% yield being below top Canadian payers, it remains reliable. Recent earnings showed a decrease in quarterly net income to C$384 million but stable nine-month results at C$1.85 billion. The company declared upcoming dividends for preferred shares payable in January 2025.

TSX:POW Dividend History as at Nov 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$177.95 million.

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

Dividend Yield: 8.7%

Hemisphere Energy's dividend, although relatively new with only two years of payments, offers a high yield in the top 25% of Canadian payers. The dividend is well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios at 33.6% and 65.7%, respectively. Recent financials show strong growth, with Q2 net income rising to C$10.39 million from C$5.79 million year-over-year. A special dividend was declared alongside regular payouts, enhancing shareholder returns.

TSXV:HME Dividend History as at Nov 2024

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