The Canadian market has shown resilience, with the TSX only slightly down from its record high, buoyed by strong performance in the materials sector. In this environment of cautious optimism and potential volatility, dividend stocks yielding over 3% can offer investors a stable income stream while providing some protection against market fluctuations.
Overview: Centerra Gold Inc. is involved in the acquisition, exploration, development, and operation of gold and copper properties across North America, Turkey, and internationally with a market cap of CA$1.94 billion.
Operations: Centerra Gold Inc.'s revenue is primarily derived from its operations at Öksüt ($465.69 million), Molybdenum ($253.01 million), and Mount Milligan ($495.80 million).
Dividend Yield: 3%
Centerra Gold offers a quarterly dividend of CAD 0.07 per share, equating to approximately USD 10.2 million in total. The dividend is well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 51.7% and 29.1%, respectively, suggesting sustainability despite a history of volatility over the past decade. While the yield is lower than top Canadian dividend payers, recent profitability and exploration investments may enhance future prospects for consistent dividends.
Overview: Richards Packaging Income Fund, with a market cap of CA$306.41 million, operates in North America where it designs, manufactures, and distributes packaging containers and healthcare supplies.
Operations: Richards Packaging Income Fund generates revenue primarily from its Wholesale - Miscellaneous segment, which amounts to CA$407.78 million.
Dividend Yield: 6.1%
Richards Packaging Income Fund provides a stable dividend with a payout ratio of 40.3%, indicating strong earnings coverage. The cash payout ratio is similarly low at 37.4%, suggesting sustainability. Despite trading at 51.5% below its estimated fair value, its dividend yield of 6.08% is slightly lower than the top Canadian payers but remains reliable and has grown consistently over the past decade, supported by recent affirmations and regular monthly distributions of CAD 0.11 per unit.
Overview: Whitecap Resources Inc. focuses on acquiring, developing, and producing petroleum and natural gas properties in Western Canada, with a market cap of CA$4.59 billion.
Operations: Whitecap Resources Inc. generates its revenue primarily from the exploration and production of oil and gas, amounting to CA$3.41 billion.
Dividend Yield: 9.4%
Whitecap Resources reported a strong Q1 2025 with CAD 837.3 million in revenue and CAD 162.6 million net income, supporting its dividend of CAD 0.0608 per share, covered by earnings (47.2% payout ratio) and cash flows (67% cash payout ratio). Despite past volatility in dividends, the current yield stands at an attractive 9.37%. The strategic merger with Veren Inc., valued at $15 billion, positions Whitecap as a leading light oil producer in Canada, enhancing future profitability potential for shareholders.
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Companies discussed in this article include TSX:CG TSX:RPI.UN and TSX:WCP.
