As we approach the end of 2025, Canadian markets have shown robust performance with the TSX delivering a solid 27% gain in local currency terms, amid expectations that the Bank of Canada will maintain its current interest rate stance. With these market dynamics in mind, dividend stocks can be appealing for investors looking to balance their portfolios with stable income-generating assets, especially as we anticipate potential shifts in economic conditions and central bank policies.
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Wajax (TSX:WJX) | 5.09% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) | 3.54% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Pulse Seismic (TSX:PSD) | 14.51% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Power Corporation of Canada (TSX:POW) | 3.47% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Pizza Pizza Royalty (TSX:PZA) | 6.04% | ★★★★☆☆ |
| Olympia Financial Group (TSX:OLY) | 6.39% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Hemisphere Energy (TSXV:HME) | 7.55% | ★★★★☆☆ |
| Great-West Lifeco (TSX:GWO) | 3.83% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM) | 3.42% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) | 3.72% | ★★★★★☆ |
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Here's a peek at a few of the choices from the screener.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Bank of Montreal provides diversified financial services primarily in North America, with a market cap of CA$126.98 billion.
Operations: Bank of Montreal's revenue segments include Capital Markets (CA$7.25 billion), Wealth Management (CA$5.29 billion), U.S. Personal and Commercial Banking (U.S. P&C) (CA$10.44 billion), and Canadian Personal and Commercial Banking (Canadian P&C) (CA$9.90 billion).
Dividend Yield: 3.7%
Bank of Montreal's dividend stock profile is marked by a stable and reliable history, with dividends growing over the past decade. The bank maintains a reasonable payout ratio of 56.2%, ensuring dividends are covered by earnings and forecasted to improve to 44.2% in three years. Despite trading below estimated fair value, its dividend yield of 3.72% lags behind Canada's top tier payers. Recent strategic moves include fixed-income offerings and a collaboration with Walmart Canada, underscoring BMO's focus on growth and client engagement initiatives.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Evertz Technologies Limited designs, manufactures, and distributes video and audio infrastructure solutions for production, post-production, broadcast, and telecommunications markets globally, with a market cap of approximately CA$1 billion.
Operations: Evertz Technologies Limited generates revenue primarily from the Television Broadcast Equipment Market, amounting to CA$502.13 million.
Dividend Yield: 6.1%
Evertz Technologies' dividend yield of 6.06% ranks among Canada's top payers, but sustainability is questionable due to a high payout ratio of 98.6%, not fully covered by earnings. Despite recent dividend increases and a reasonable cash payout ratio of 58.3%, historical volatility and unreliability persist. The company trades at a discount to estimated fair value and has repurchased shares worth C$5.8 million recently, while seeking acquisitions aligned with its strategic growth plan for shareholder value enhancement.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Great-West Lifeco Inc. operates in life and health insurance, retirement savings, wealth and asset management, and reinsurance across Canada, the United States, and Europe with a market cap of CA$57.93 billion.
Operations: Great-West Lifeco's revenue is derived from its operations in Canada (CA$17.88 billion), Europe (CA$8.23 billion), the United States (CA$6.41 billion), and Capital and Risk Solutions (CA$5.31 billion).
Dividend Yield: 3.8%
Great-West Lifeco's dividend yield of 3.83% is reliable, supported by a payout ratio of 55% and a cash payout ratio of 44.4%, ensuring sustainability. While the yield is below the top tier in Canada, dividends have been stable over the past decade and continue to grow. Recent earnings growth, with net income reaching C$1.2 billion for Q3 2025, further supports its dividend capacity. The company has also engaged in share buybacks worth C$995 million this year, enhancing shareholder value.
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