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TSX Dividend Stocks Featuring PHX Energy Services And Two Others

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The Canadian market has been reaching new heights, with the TSX recently achieving all-time highs, buoyed by optimism surrounding central bank policies and a robust economic outlook. In this environment of growth and opportunity, dividend stocks like PHX Energy Services stand out for their potential to provide steady income streams while benefiting from favorable market conditions.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Canada

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Whitecap Resources (TSX:WCP)6.77%★★★★★★
Secure Energy Services (TSX:SES)3.11%★★★★★☆
Labrador Iron Ore Royalty (TSX:LIF)7.76%★★★★★☆
Power Corporation of Canada (TSX:POW)5.24%★★★★★☆
Enghouse Systems (TSX:ENGH)3.15%★★★★★☆
Firm Capital Mortgage Investment (TSX:FC)8.65%★★★★★☆
Sun Life Financial (TSX:SLF)4.15%★★★★★☆
Russel Metals (TSX:RUS)4.14%★★★★★☆
Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)3.45%★★★★★☆
Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ)4.39%★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 31 stocks from our Top TSX Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's take a closer look at a couple of our picks from the screened companies.

PHX Energy Services (TSX:PHX)

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

Overview: PHX Energy Services Corp. offers horizontal and directional drilling services, rents performance drilling motors, and sells motor equipment and parts to oil and natural gas exploration and development companies across Canada, the United States, Albania, the Middle East regions, and internationally with a market cap of CA$425.40 million.

Operations: PHX Energy Services Corp. generates revenue primarily from its horizontal oil and natural gas well drilling services, amounting to CA$655.05 million.

Dividend Yield: 8.3%

PHX Energy Services recently affirmed a quarterly dividend of C$0.20 per share, reflecting its position in the top 25% of Canadian dividend payers. However, sustainability concerns arise as dividends are not covered by cash flows, with a high cash payout ratio of 126.2%. Despite trading at a significant discount to estimated fair value and implementing share buybacks to enhance shareholder returns, past dividend volatility and insider selling may be cautionary signals for investors.

TSX:PHX Dividend History as at Oct 2024
TSX:PHX Dividend History as at Oct 2024

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$2.36 billion.

Operations: Russel Metals Inc.'s revenue segments include CA$2.84 billion from Metals Service Centers, CA$984 million from Energy Field Stores, and CA$413.80 million from Steel Distributors.

Dividend Yield: 4.1%

Russel Metals offers a reliable dividend with a 4.14% yield, supported by stable payments over the past decade. The company's dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 47.2% and 40.2%, respectively. Recent actions include redeeming $150 million in senior notes and initiating a share repurchase program for up to 9.91% of its shares, funded through existing resources, which could enhance shareholder value despite recent declines in sales and earnings.

TSX:RUS Dividend History as at Oct 2024
TSX:RUS Dividend History as at Oct 2024

Sun Life Financial (TSX:SLF)

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

Overview: Sun Life Financial Inc. is a global financial services company offering savings, retirement, and pension products, with a market cap of CA$45.12 billion.

Operations: Sun Life Financial Inc.'s revenue segments include CA$4.20 billion from Asia, CA$17.81 billion from Canada, CA$0.42 billion from Corporate, CA$6.39 billion from Asset Management, and CA$13.72 billion from the United States (U.S.).

Dividend Yield: 4.1%

Sun Life Financial's dividend yield of 4.15% is reliable, with stable growth over the past decade. Dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 59% and 48.6%. Recent leadership changes aim to enhance digital capabilities, potentially supporting future financial stability. The company's share repurchase program and debt redemption indicate a focus on capital management, though its dividend yield lags behind top Canadian payers at 5.89%.

TSX:SLF Dividend History as at Oct 2024
TSX:SLF Dividend History as at Oct 2024

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