Category: Dividend Stocks
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Canadian Pacific Kansas City Boosts Dividend by 20% Amid Long-Term Growth Strategy
Dividend Hike Reflects Strength and Stability Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) gave dividend-focused investors something to cheer about recently with a 20% increase to its quarterly payout. Effective April 29, the dividend rises from $0.19 to $0.228 per share, translating to $0.912 annually and a forward yield of approximately 0.9%. The move reflects strong Read more
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TC Energy Delivers Steady Q1 with Project Milestones and Pipeline Expansion
On May 1, TC Energy (TSX:TRP)(NYSE: TRP) reported its Q1 2025 numbers, for the period ending March 31. Its comparable earnings per share totaled $0.95, which were down slightly from $1.02 in the prior-year period, amid a stable operating environment. Net income remained essentially flat at $1.0 billion, supported by record-setting pipeline throughput across its Read more
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Dollarama Stock Hits All-Time Highs—Is It Still a Buy?
A High-Flying Stock With Strong Growth Dollarama has been one of the best-performing stocks on the TSX, delivering nearly 300% returns over the past five years. Even with concerns about consumer spending, the discount retailer continues to thrive. In its last reported quarter (which ended on Oct. 27, 2024), comparable sales grew 3.3%, showing resilience Read more
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TC Energy Extends Dividend Streak to 25 Years Amid Strong Earnings Growth
A Strong Commitment to Dividends Dividend stability is a key factor for income investors, and TC Energy has once again delivered. On Feb. 14, the energy giant announced a 3.3% dividend hike, extending its streak of annual increases to a quarter-century. The new annual payout of $3.40 per share translates to a yield of 5.4%, Read more
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What is an Ex-Dividend Date?
The ex-dividend date is the cutoff day to qualify for a pending stock dividend. In other words, it’s the date on which a stock starts trading without the value of its next dividend payment – the term “ex-dividend” literally means “without dividend.” If you purchase a stock on or after its ex-dividend date, you will Read more
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Intact Financial Increases Its Dividend After Reporting Strong Q4 Numbers
Strong Growth Across Key Metrics Intact Financial (TSX: IFC) closed 2024 on a high note, posting a 5% increase in operating direct premiums written (DPW) for the quarter to $5.76 billion. Personal lines led the way, benefiting from rate increases and unit growth. The insurance company’s combined ratio improved to 86.5% from 90.1% in Q4 Read more
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Canadian Tire Posts Strong Q4 Earnings: Is the Stock a Buy?
Retail giant Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A) reported its fourth-quarter earnings on Thursday. Here are the key numbers for investors: Comparable Sales Growth Analyzing the numbers The quarterly numbers from Canadian Tire were encouraging in Q4, as the company generated comparable sales growth across its major brands. And this isn’t a particularly easy time to do that, Read more
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BCE’s Earnings Rise 16% in Q4: Is the Dividend Safe?
BCE (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) pays investors an exceptionally high dividend, which today yields more than 12%. But the big question is whether it’s safe, especially as the company announced a big acquisition to expand into the U.S. last year. It reported earnings earlier this month, and let’s take a closer look at whether they suggest the payout Read more
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Can Loblaw Stock Be a Safe Buy Despite the Looming Tariff Risk in the Markets?
Rising costs and trade uncertainties have put pressure on many Canadian companies, especially those with exposure to the U.S. economy. Tariffs and supply chain disruptions have made it difficult for businesses to maintain margins, leading to volatility in the stock market. However, Loblaw (TSX:L) stands out as a relatively safe option in this environment. As Read more
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Best Canadian Stocks to Buy for 2025
The TSX has been on a strong run this year, reflecting the resilience of the Canadian economy and the solid performance of key sectors such as energy, financials, and technology. Amid rising global uncertainty and fears of a potential market correction, many investors are reevaluating their portfolios. Focusing on value-oriented stocks can help mitigate risk Read more