Motley Fool Premium
  1. Category
    2. /
  2. Investing
    3. /
  3. Dividend Stocks
    4. /

Dividend Stocks

What are dividend stocks?

Dividend stocks are stocks that send you a sum of money (usually quarterly, but sometimes annually) simply for owning shares in the company.

To be clear, this money isn’t a capital gain, which you earn when share prices go up or when you sell the stock for profit. A dividend is more like a “bonus” that comes to you in the form of cash or more shares in the company’s stock.

Which companies have dividend stocks?

It’s important to note that not all companies pay out dividends. Dividend-paying companies are usually older, more established corporations that have a long track history of positive growth and expansion.

Usually when a company earns more money than it can reinvest in itself, it creates a dividend paying policy for shareholders. For that reason, you’ll rarely see growth companies, small caps, or start-ups issue dividends.

In Canada, some top dividend stocks include:

More information about dividend stocks in Canada:

To learn more about Dividend Stocks, take a look at our Guide to Dividend Investing for all the details.

Check back here for the most up to date information about dividend stocks in Canada.

Top Articles

A plant grows from coins.
Dividend Stocks

3 TSX Dividend Stocks That Could Pay You Forever

| Jed Lloren

Are you interested in dividend stocks? These three picks could pay you forever!

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

Enbridge Is a High-Yielding Canadian Dividend Stock to Buy Now and Own Forever

| Demetris Afxentiou

Are you looking for a high-yielding Canadian dividend stock to buy? Enbridge (TSX:ENB) has plenty to offer investors.

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: Why You Should Invest Your Room ASAP With These 3 Stocks

| Adam Othman

Choosing the right TFSA stocks for your portfolio might take some time. But with the right choices, you can stick…

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

How to Generate $500 in Passive Income Each Month

| Puja Tayal

Instead of letting the stock market control your earnings, take control. Earn stable passive income with this strategy.

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

Need Passive Income? Turn $5,000 Into $23.85 Every Month

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If you're looking for passive income that comes in like a paycheque, this dividend stock provides that to you along…

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: Park These 2 TSX Stocks Before They Soar

| Adam Othman

Consider investing in these two Canadian stocks if you’re looking for assets to buy, hold, and park in a self-directed…

Read more »

A worker uses a double monitor computer screen in an office.
Dividend Stocks

This TSX Stock Is Super Cheap and Pays a Monster Dividend

| Puja Tayal

The bear market has created an opportunity to make short-term gains and lock in high dividends by buying this TSX…

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

3 Growth Stocks You Can Buy Right Now with Less Than $100

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Capital of less than $100 is enough to buy one of these three promising growth stocks that don't belong to…

Read more »

Recent Dividend Stocks News

protect, safe, trust
Dividend Stocks

3 Safe Dividend Stocks to Strengthen Your Portfolio

| Rajiv Nanjapla

Given their recession-proof business models, stable cash flows, and healthy dividend yields, these three safe dividend stocks are an excellent…

Read more »

woman analyze data
Dividend Stocks

TFI International: Is This the Best Stock on the TSX Today?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

TFI International (TSX:TFII)(NYSE:TFII) stock has started a potentially huge recovery after posting astounding earnings with more on the way in…

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

Worried About a Market Pullback? Buy These 2 Reliable Stocks

| Adam Othman

Consider investing in these two value stocks if you are worried about a market pullback affecting your investment returns.

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

Earnings Season: Here’s Why BCE Is 1 of the Best Canadian Stocks to Buy

| Daniel Da Costa

BCE reported earnings for Q1 this week and smashed expectations, reminding investors why it's one of the best Canadian stocks…

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend Stocks Better Than Buying Rental Property for Passive Income Right Now

| Adam Othman

Here is a better alternative to investing in a rental property if you want to create a monthly passive-income stream.

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

2 High-Yield TSX Stocks to Buy Now for Passive Income and Total Returns

| Andrew Walker

Investors can find attractive high-yield stocks to buy today for reliable passive income.

Read more »

grow money, wealth build
Dividend Stocks

Generate a Comfy Passive-Income Stream

| Demetris Afxentiou

Generating a comfy passive-income stream remains one of the high-level objectives of every long-term investor. Fortunately, the market gives us…

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

TFSA Passive Income: 2 Top Dividend Stocks Now on Sale

| Andrew Walker

These top TSX dividend stocks are starting to look cheap to buy for a TFSA focused on passive income.

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

Buy REITs for Amazing Passive Income

| Jared Seguin

Looking to get started buying REITs to generate passive income? Find out why these two TSX REITs are awesome options…

Read more »

calculate and analyze stock
Dividend Stocks

Time to Buy Great-West Lifeco Stock?

| Andrew Walker

Great-West Lifeco reported solid Q1 2022 results, but GWO stock is still down for the year.

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

How a $20,000 RRSP Can Become $755,000 in 25 Years

| Andrew Walker

This investing strategy has made some RRSP investors quite rich.

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

Is Brookfield Infrastructure Stock a Buy Post Q1 Earnings?

| Aditya Raghunath

Brookfield Infrastructure reported record numbers in Q1 of 2022 and remains a top pick for income-seeking, long-term investors.

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

2 Solid TSX Dividend Stocks for New TFSA Investors

| Andrew Walker

The recent market pullback is giving TFSA income investors a chance to buy top dividend stocks at attractive prices.

Read more »

sale discount best price
Dividend Stocks

4 Ridiculously Cheap Dividend Stocks to Buy Now

| Robin Brown

Economic concerns are pushing high-quality Canadian dividend stocks down. Here are four top stocks that look cheap today.

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Buy These 2 Stocks for Steady Dividend Income

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadian retirees should consider purchasing two blue-chip assets that will deliver steady dividend income and help combat soaring inflation.

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

2 Commercial REITs to Counter Housing Market Uncertainty

| Adam Othman

Several commercial REITs offer a healthy combination of capital appreciation, preservation, and dividends and are at slightly lower risk than…

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 3 Stocks That Will Pay You Monthly

| Adam Othman

Retirees can use DRIPs to turn a relatively modest investment in dividend stocks into a sizeable passive-income stream (given enough…

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

3 Oversold Dividend Stocks for $1,000 in Annual Passive Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Even with shares falling to oversold levels, these three passive-income stocks offer $1,000 in annual income for Motley Fool investors…

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

Primo Water (TSX:PRMW): Is it a Good Buy?

| Adam Othman

Primo Water (TSX:PRMW) is a top defensive stock to buy and hold, whether in a recessionary or inflationary market environment.

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

Gildan Activewear (TSX:GIL): An Energetic Asset at a Discounted Price

| Adam Othman

Publicly traded, well-established brands are uniquely positioned to turn their consumers into their investors.

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

Forget Rental Properties: 2 Much Better Dividend-Growth Stocks to Buy

| Daniel Da Costa

Rental properties can be excellent investments, but these two dividend-growth stocks offer much more potential for investors today.

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

Generate Passive Income From Equipment Leasing

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Passive income from equipment leasing companies like Toromont Industries (TSX:TIH) is a safe bet.

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

Make Money Work for You: Earn $8 a Day With 3 Dividend Stocks 

| Puja Tayal

The stock market is where money works for you. You invest money and get capital appreciation and dividends. Here’s how…

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

2 TSX Dividend Stocks With Yields of at Least 6%

| Sneha Nahata

These TSX stocks could help generate a passive income of over $200 per month.

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

2 Top Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy After Reporting Strong Earnings

| Daniel Da Costa

These two top Canadian stocks both pay a dividend, but their long-term growth potential is what makes them some of…

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

Waste Connections Stock Falls as Earnings Drop Below Estimates

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Waste Connections (TSX:WCN)(NYSE:WCN) stock fell slightly after the company reported more acquisitions, but earnings were below estimates.

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

Dream Industrial REIT Q1 2022 Earnings Results: Investor Takeaways

| Kay Ng

Dream Industrial REIT (TSX:DIR.UN) just released its Q1 earnings results yesterday. Should you buy the stock for a 5% yield?

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: 2 Top Dividend Stocks to Buy on Market Weakness

| Andrew Walker

These top Canadian dividend stocks look cheap today for RRSP investors.

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

Thomson Reuters (TSX:TRI): A Big Moat and Solid Footing in 2022

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A Canadian company with a big moat and solid industry footing is worth buying amid the market volatility.

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

2 Residential Real Estate Stocks for Rapid Growth

| Adam Othman

While residential real estate has its unique risk profile, it offers good growth potential to make the risk worthwhile.

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks to Build a 7-Digit TFSA Nest Egg in 3 Decades

| Adam Othman

With the right securities, it’s certainly possible to turn a high five-digit sum into a million or more in two…

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

Passive Income: How to Effortlessly Earn $10/Day Tax Free!

| Robin Brown

Looking to build low-risk wealth from passive income? Here's how to easily earn more than $10 a day in tax-free,…

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

Buy These 3 Large-Cap Stocks for 5% Yields

| Adam Othman

Large-cap stocks with established financials tend to put dividend investors at more ease than small-cap companies with higher yields.

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

Growth Investors: 2 TSX Stocks Should Be on Your Shopping Lists

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two prominent TSX stocks should be on the buy lists of growth investors this month.

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

This REIT Looks Too Cheap to Ignore (With an Excellent Dividend to Boot)

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Killam Apartment REIT (TSX:KMP.UN) may be a top real estate option investors should consider when looking for diversification.

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

4 Canadian Stocks With Dividend Yields Above 5.5%

| Rajiv Nanjapla

These four dividend stocks are an excellent buy for income-seeking investors, given their high dividend yields.

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: 2 Great Canadian Dividend Stocks to Build Retirement Wealth

| Andrew Walker

Industry leaders with solid track records of dividend growth tend to be good stocks to buy for a self-directed RRSP.

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

5 Top Passive-Income Stocks to Buy in May 2022

| Sneha Nahata

These Canadian companies have solid dividend payment history, resilient and growing earnings base, and offer attractive yields.

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

3 Lesser-Known Dividend Stocks to Buy Today!

| Daniel Da Costa

These three dividend stocks might be companies you've never heard of, but they are some of the best investments that…

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

Restaurant Brands Stock Rises After Sales Jump During Q1

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Restaurants Brands (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) stock reported record-setting same-store sales and a massive increase in revenue for investors in Q1.

Read more »