Top TSX Dividend Stocks For September 2024

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Over the last 7 days, the Canadian market has dropped 2.3%, driven by pullbacks in the Energy and Materials sectors of 4.8% and 6.4%, respectively, though it is up 12% over the past year with earnings forecast to grow by 15% annually. In this context, a good dividend stock can offer stability and income potential even amid short-term market fluctuations, making them an attractive option for investors seeking reliable returns.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Canada

Name

Dividend Yield

Dividend Rating

Whitecap Resources (TSX:WCP)

7.53%

★★★★★★

Secure Energy Services (TSX:SES)

3.56%

★★★★★☆

Power Corporation of Canada (TSX:POW)

5.46%

★★★★★☆

Enghouse Systems (TSX:ENGH)

3.40%

★★★★★☆

Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ)

4.66%

★★★★★☆

Russel Metals (TSX:RUS)

4.63%

★★★★★☆

iA Financial (TSX:IAG)

3.16%

★★★★★☆

Firm Capital Mortgage Investment (TSX:FC)

8.65%

★★★★★☆

Sun Life Financial (TSX:SLF)

4.37%

★★★★★☆

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)

3.46%

★★★★★☆

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We're going to check out a few of the best picks from our screener tool.

North West

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

Overview: The North West Company Inc. (TSX:NWC) operates retail stores providing food and everyday products to rural and urban communities in northern Canada, rural Alaska, the South Pacific, and the Caribbean, with a market cap of CA$2.45 billion.

Operations: The North West Company Inc. generates CA$2.52 billion in revenue from retailing food and everyday products and services to its diverse markets.

Dividend Yield: 3.2%

North West pays a reliable dividend of CAD 0.40 per share, recently increased by 2.6%. Its dividends are well-covered by earnings (56.2% payout ratio) and cash flows (72.9% cash payout ratio). While the dividend yield of 3.16% is lower than top-tier Canadian payers, North West's payouts have been stable and growing over the past decade. Recent earnings showed modest growth with Q2 sales at CAD 646.49 million and net income at CAD 35.3 million.

TSX:NWC Dividend History as at Sep 2024
TSX:NWC Dividend History as at Sep 2024

Olympia Financial Group

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

Overview: Olympia Financial Group Inc., with a market cap of CA$240.63 million, operates in Canada through its subsidiary, Olympia Trust Company, as a non-deposit taking trust company.

Operations: Olympia Financial Group Inc. generates revenue through various segments including Health (CA$10.21 million), Corporate (CA$0.13 million), Exempt Edge (EE) (CA$1.41 million), Investment Account Services (IAS) (CA$79.02 million), Currency and Global Payments (CGP) (CA$8.43 million), and Corporate and Shareholder Services (CSS) (CA$3.98 million).

Dividend Yield: 7.2%

Olympia Financial Group's dividend yield of 7.2% is among the top 25% in Canada, with a reasonable payout ratio of 68.1%, covered by both earnings and cash flows. Despite volatile dividends over the past decade, payouts have increased recently. Q2 2024 revenue was CAD 26.25 million, up from CAD 25.1 million a year ago, while net income slightly declined to CAD 5.89 million from CAD 5.97 million last year.

TSX:OLY Dividend History as at Sep 2024
TSX:OLY Dividend History as at Sep 2024

Richards Packaging Income Fund

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

Overview: Richards Packaging Income Fund, with a market cap of CA$334.13 million, designs, manufactures, and distributes packaging containers and healthcare supplies across North America.

Operations: Richards Packaging Income Fund generates CA$415.52 million in revenue from its Wholesale - Miscellaneous segment.

Dividend Yield: 4.3%

Richards Packaging Income Fund offers a reliable dividend yield of 4.33%, though it falls short of the top 25% in Canada. Its dividends are well-covered by earnings, with a payout ratio of 56.4%, and cash flows, with a low cash payout ratio of 20.6%. Recent affirmations show consistent monthly distributions at CAD 0.11 per unit. Q2 2024 results reported stable sales at CAD 107.41 million and increased net income to CAD 11.8 million from CAD 10.91 million last year.

TSX:RPI.UN Dividend History as at Sep 2024
TSX:RPI.UN Dividend History as at Sep 2024

Summing It All Up

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Companies discussed in this article include TSX:NWC TSX:OLY and TSX:RPI.UN.

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