3 Canadian Dividend Stocks On The TSX Yielding Over 3%

As the Canadian economy shows signs of slowing and the Bank of Canada continues its rate-cutting cycle, investors are closely watching how these changes impact financial markets. In this environment, dividend stocks yielding over 3% on the TSX can offer a compelling opportunity for income-focused investors seeking stability amidst market fluctuations.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Canada

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Whitecap Resources (TSX:WCP)	7.03%	★★★★★★
Acadian Timber (TSX:ADN)	6.58%	★★★★★★
Labrador Iron Ore Royalty (TSX:LIF)	8.34%	★★★★★☆
Power Corporation of Canada (TSX:POW)	5.02%	★★★★★☆
Russel Metals (TSX:RUS)	4.30%	★★★★★☆
Enghouse Systems (TSX:ENGH)	3.47%	★★★★★☆
Firm Capital Mortgage Investment (TSX:FC)	8.77%	★★★★★☆
Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ)	4.41%	★★★★★☆
Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)	3.34%	★★★★★☆
Sun Life Financial (TSX:SLF)	4.18%	★★★★★☆

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.

Leon's Furniture (TSX:LNF)

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

Overview: Leon's Furniture Limited, with a market cap of CA$1.84 billion, operates as a retailer of home furnishings, mattresses, appliances, and electronics across Canada through its subsidiaries.

Operations: Leon's Furniture Limited generates revenue of CA$2.53 billion from the sale of home furnishings, mattresses, appliances, and electronics in Canada.

Dividend Yield: 3%

Leon's Furniture offers a mixed dividend profile. Despite a recent increase to C$0.20 per share, its dividend yield of 3% is below the top Canadian payers. The payout ratio is sustainable at 32.3%, supported by earnings and cash flows, but the dividend history has been volatile with past drops over 20%. Recent earnings show modest growth, yet the stock trades significantly below estimated fair value, suggesting potential upside despite its removal from the S&P Global BMI Index in September 2024.

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• Our valuation report unveils the possibility Leon's Furniture's shares may be trading at a discount.

Russel Metals (TSX:RUS)

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

Overview: Russel Metals Inc. is a metal distribution and processing company operating in Canada and the United States, with a market cap of CA$2.23 billion.

Operations: Russel Metals Inc.'s revenue is primarily derived from its Metals Service Centers at CA$2.84 billion, followed by Energy Field Stores at CA$984 million and Steel Distributors at CA$413.80 million.

Dividend Yield: 4.3%

Russel Metals offers a stable dividend profile, with consistent growth over the past decade. Its 4.3% yield is below top Canadian payers but remains reliable, supported by sustainable payout ratios of 47.2% from earnings and 39.5% from cash flows. The stock trades at a significant discount to estimated fair value and has initiated a share buyback program to repurchase up to 9.91% of its shares, indicating confidence in its financial position despite recent debt redemption activities.

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

Sun Life Financial (TSX:SLF)

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

Overview: Sun Life Financial Inc. is a financial services company offering savings, retirement, and pension products globally, with a market cap of approximately CA$44.75 billion.

Operations: Sun Life Financial Inc. generates revenue through its key segments: Asia (CA$4.20 billion), Canada (CA$17.81 billion), Asset Management (CA$6.39 billion), Corporate (CA$420 million), and the United States (U.S.) (CA$13.72 billion).

Dividend Yield: 4.2%

Sun Life Financial maintains a stable dividend profile, with consistent growth over the past decade. The current yield of 4.18% is lower than top Canadian payers but remains reliable, supported by sustainable payout ratios of 59% from earnings and 48.5% from cash flows. Recent third-quarter earnings showed significant improvement, with net income rising to C$1.37 billion from C$890 million year-over-year, reinforcing its financial strength amidst ongoing leadership transitions and strategic buybacks.

• Navigate through the intricacies of Sun Life Financial with our comprehensive dividend report here.
• In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that Sun Life Financial is trading beyond its estimated value.

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