Highlights
Savaria Corporation offers a 2.4% dividend yield with a stable history and expected future payout sustainability.
Gamehost Inc. provides a higher 4.6% yield, driven by consistent earnings growth and prudent reinvestment.
Rogers Communications Inc. maintains a reliable 3.9% yield with a decade of steady dividend growth and strong cash flows
As dividend season approaches, several stocks are garnering attention for their upcoming payouts. Here’s a closer look at Savaria Corporation (TSX:SIS), Gamehost Inc. (TSX:GH), and Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)—three companies set to reward shareholders soon.
- Savaria Corporation (TSX:SIS)
- Upcoming Dividend: CA$0.045 per share on November 12th, 2024
- Dividend Yield: 2.4%
- Track Record: Savaria has been a stable dividend payer, with consistent annual payments. Since 2014, its dividend has grown from CA$0.08 to CA$0.54 annually, demonstrating reliability.
- Financial Health: The company's dividends are covered, with a payout ratio of 80% of earnings, but stronger cash flows suggest plenty of room for reinvestment. Savaria's projected earnings per share (EPS) are set to rise by 28.5% over the next year, making its future dividend payouts sustainable, with an estimated payout ratio of 73%.
- Gamehost Inc. (TSX:GH)
- Upcoming Dividend: CA$0.04 per share on November 15th, 2024 (Ex-dividend date: October 31st, 2024)
- Dividend Yield: 4.6%
- Track Record: Gamehost has consistently returned value to shareholders. Over the past five years, it has achieved a steady 7.1% annual growth in earnings per share (EPS), driven by reinvestment of more than half of its earnings.
- Financial Health: With a trailing yield of 4.6%, Gamehost remains an attractive option for income-focused investors. The company's dividend payments are supported by solid earnings growth and prudent capital allocation.
- Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)
- Upcoming Dividend: CA$0.50 per share on January 3rd, 2025
- Dividend Yield: 3.9%
- Track Record: Rogers has been a reliable dividend payer for over a decade. The company has grown its annual dividend payment from CA$1.83 in 2014 to CA$2.00, showcasing stability and slow yet steady growth.
- Financial Health: With a payout ratio of 71% of earnings and higher cash flows, Rogers has ample capacity for reinvestment in its operations. The steady increase in dividends, coupled with its strong cash position, makes it a reliable pick for dividend investors.