Dividend Stocks News

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.

Recent Dividend Stocks News

Dividend Stocks

3 Top Dividend Stocks for Your Income Portfolio

May 20, 2018 | Mat Litalien, MBA

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is one of three top dividend stocks that can serve as the foundation of the ultimate income…

Dividend Stocks

Metal Fight Club: 2 Canadian Metal Stocks Battle it Out

May 19, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

Two stocks, two strategies. It’s Fight Club time, as we pitch Sherritt International Corp. (TSX:S) against one other and see…

Dividend Stocks

Suncor Energy Inc. vs. Cenovus Energy Inc.: Which Oil Stock Is a Better Buy?

May 18, 2018 | Haris Anwar

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) are two oil stocks that are surging amid rising oil prices.…

Dividend Stocks

Is Bank of Montreal or Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce a Good RRSP Pick?

May 18, 2018 | Andrew Walker

Investors often overlook Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) when choosing a bank stock for…

Dividend Stocks

A Retirement Community Owner That Would Make a Good Fit for Your RRSP Retirement Portfolio

May 18, 2018 | Jason Phillips

Sienna Senior Living Inc. (TSX:SIA) is one of the largest owners of retirement communities and the largest long-term-care facility owner…

Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian Stocks to Bet on Global Wealth Growth

May 18, 2018 | Andrew Walker

Here's why Nutrien Ltd. (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR) and Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF) should be on your radar.

A Dividend Stock With Over 7% Yield, but Is It Safe?

May 18, 2018 | Haris Anwar

Here is why Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) is a good dividend stock to hold when the company is undertaking a…

Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 2 High-Yield Dividend Stocks With Growing Payouts

May 18, 2018 | Andrew Walker

TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) and AltaGas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) offer above-average dividend yields and attractive potential distribution growth.

Dividend Stocks

3 Cheap Dividend Stocks to Add to Your RRSP

May 18, 2018 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Canadians aren’t saving enough for retirement, and those just starting should look to stocks like Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and others.

Is BCE Inc. Finally a Top Pick for Value-Conscious Income Investors?

May 18, 2018 | Joey Frenette

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) has a massive dividend yield after the dip. Is it time to load up?

Which Is the Better Dividend Stock: Toronto-Dominion Bank or Enbridge Inc.?

May 18, 2018 | David Jagielski

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) could be a great buy for risk-averse investors looking for stability and dividend growth.

Dividend Stocks

Hydro One Ltd.: Will This Dividend Stock Survive Political Onslaught?

May 18, 2018 | Haris Anwar

Hydro One Ltd. (TSX:H) stock is under extreme political scrutiny in Ontario, raising questions about its future. Is the time…

Dividend Stocks

What’s Happening at ZCL Composites Inc.?

May 18, 2018 | Kay Ng

Is ZCL Composites Inc. (TSX:ZCL) a buy now or a falling knife that you should avoid?

Dividend Stocks

2 TFSA-Worthy Dividend Stocks I’d Buy Before May Ends

May 18, 2018 | Joey Frenette

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and one other dividend stock that TFSA investors may want to buy on weakness.

The Lucky 7

May 17, 2018 | Ryan Goldsman

Investor seeking a diversified portfolio need no more than 7 stocks and can begin with Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI).

Dividend Stocks

The Stock Is Nearing a 52-Week Low and Offers a 6% Dividend!

May 17, 2018 | Ryan Goldsman

Near a 52-week low, investors seeking an oligopoly structure need to consider shares of Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB).

Dividend Stocks

A Good Business Trading at a Good Valuation

May 17, 2018 | Kay Ng

Intertape Polymer Group (TSX:ITP) offers a 3.8% yield to help boost returns.

Dividend Stocks

Contrarian Investors: Is Baytex Energy Corp. or BCE Inc. a Better Bet Today?

May 17, 2018 | Andrew Walker

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) and BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) offer contrarian investors different options right now. Is one right for your…

Dividend Stocks

2 Solid Dividend-Growth Stocks to Buy When They’re Cheap

May 17, 2018 | Haris Anwar

Brookfield Renewable Partners LP (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) is one of two dividend-growth stocks you should consider buying when they're selling cheap.

Dividend Stocks

3 Sneaky Dividend Stocks to Pick Up Today

May 17, 2018 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Investors may want to scoop up dividend stocks like Hydro One Ltd. (TSX:H) on the cheap today.

Royal Bank of Canada or Suncor Energy Inc. for Your RRSP Today?

May 17, 2018 | Andrew Walker

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) have made long-term investors quite rich.

Dividend Stocks

A Canadian Dividend Stock You Can Safely Own in Your TFSA

May 17, 2018 | Haris Anwar

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) is a top Canadian dividend stock that offers both safety and growth to your income…

Dividend Stocks

3 Energy Stocks That Pay Up to 9.3% in Dividends

May 17, 2018 | David Jagielski

Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and these two other dividend stocks will be great sources of cash flow for your portfolio for years…

Dividend Stocks

Should Income Investors Bite on This Juicy +10% Dividend Yield?

May 17, 2018 | Joey Frenette

Alaris Royalty Corp. (TSX:AD) has a safe and sustainable dividend that yields +10%. Here's what investors should do right now.

Dividend Stocks

Debunking the Myths About Utility Investments

May 17, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

Utilities such as Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) are often regarded as boring, limited-growth investments that should be avoided as interest rates…

Dividend Stocks

Will the Struggles at Tim Hortons Continue to Weigh on Restaurant Brands International Inc. Stock?

May 17, 2018 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) is pouring resources into Tim Hortons to dig it out of a hole.

Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Aerospace Stocks You Might Have Overlooked

May 17, 2018 | Victoria Hetherington

Investors looking to add transport to their portfolios shouldn’t let these three stocks, including Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B), go over their…

Dividend Stocks

New TFSA Income Investors: 2 Off-the-Radar Dividend Stocks Yielding up to 8.5%

May 16, 2018 | Andrew Walker

Here's why Russel Metals Ltd. (TSX:RUS) and AltaGas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) might be oversold today.

Dividend Stocks

Is It Time to Buy Intact Financial Corporation?

May 16, 2018 | Kay Ng

Intact Financial Corporation (TSX:IFC) stock dipped 11% and recently hiked its dividend by +9%. Should you buy it now or…

Dividend Stocks

Here Is Why You Should Bet on These 2 Dividend Stocks in May

May 16, 2018 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) and Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) are both lobbying Canadian policymakers for pro-business reforms.

Dividend Stocks

Opportunity Knocks! These 2 Canadian Dividend Aristocrats Are Trading at a Discount

May 16, 2018 | Mat Litalien, MBA

Open Text Corp. (TSX:OTEX)(NASDAQ:OTEX) and Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A) were unfairly punished post-earnings. It's time to buy.

Why it’s Time to Back Up the Truck on Toronto-Dominion Bank Stock

May 16, 2018 | Joey Frenette

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is a premium business at a non-premium price. Here's why it's time to buy before shares soar.

Is Canadian National Railway Company or Bank of Montreal Best for Dividends?

May 15, 2018 | Andrew Walker

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) have strong track records of dividend growth. Is one more…

Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 2 Overlooked Stocks to Start Your Retirement Portfolio

May 15, 2018 | Andrew Walker

Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) and Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) have generated impressive returns for long-term investors.

Dividend Stocks

How to Think About a Fortis Inc. Investment

May 15, 2018 | Kay Ng

At what price is Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) stock a bargain?

Dividend Stocks

Ontario’s Election Could Make This Lucrative Investment Even Better

May 15, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

As the Ontario provincial election date nears, the future state of Hydro One Ltd. (TSX:H) is becoming a hotly contested…

Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: 2 Top Canadian Stocks to Play Global Growth

May 15, 2018 | Andrew Walker

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF) are solid Canadian companies with great exposure to emerging…

Dividend Stocks

The Train Is About to Leave the Station on This Canadian Gem!

May 15, 2018 | Ryan Goldsman

After a recent pullback, shares of Canadian Tire Corporation Limited Class A (TSX:CTC.A) may now be the best on the…

This Industrial Is Undervalued and Has 50% Upside!

May 15, 2018 | Mat Litalien, MBA

Cervus Equipment Corp. (TSX:CERV) is significantly undervalued by a number of metrics. The company has 40% upside from today's price.

Is This 1-Time Energy Patch Darling the Best Way to Play Higher Oil?

May 15, 2018 | Matt Smith

Crescent Pôint Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NSYE:CPG) rally is lagging behind oil offering an attractive opportunity for investors.

❮1…933 934935936 937…❯