canadian tire
Toronto symbol CTC.A, operates stores that sell automotive, household and sporting goods. It also operates PartSource auto parts stores, Mark’s Work Wearhouse casual clothing stores and gas stations.
Canadian Tire’s shares have held up well in the past year despite tariffs and concerns that rising gasoline prices would hurt consumer spending. That’s partly due to the “Buy Canadian” trend as shoppers avoid U.S.-based chains. The company’s investments to better its stores and loyalty plans are also helping to spur earnings.
CANADIAN TIRE CORP. (class A non-voting) is a buy. The company (Toronto symbols CTC (voting) $210 and CTC.A (non-voting) $188; Conservative Growth Portfolio, Consumer sector; Shares outstanding: 53.4 million; Market cap: $11.0 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 0.6; Dividend yield: 3.8%; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; www.canadiantire.ca) operates 502 Canadian Tire stores. They sell automotive parts and services, and household and sporting goods; franchisees run most locations.
CANADIAN TIRE CORP. (class A non-voting) is a buy. The company (Toronto symbols CTC (voting) $210 and CTC.A (non-voting) $188; Conservative Growth Portfolio, Consumer sector; Shares outstanding: 53.4 million; Market cap: $11.0 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 0.6; Dividend yield: 3.8%; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; www.canadiantire.ca) operates 502 Canadian Tire stores. They sell automotive parts and services, and household and sporting goods; franchisees run most locations.
Consumer spending has slowed in the past few months due to concerns over rising gasoline, tariffs and other costs. Despite slowing sales, the dividends from these two retailers still look safe, and an increased focus on buying Canadian may help to draw new customers.
CANADIAN TIRE CORP. (class A non-voting) is a buy. The company (Toronto symbols CTC (voting) $213 and CTC.A (non-voting) $187; Conservative Growth Payer Portfolio, Consumer sector; Shares outstanding: 52.4 million; Market cap: $11.1 billion; Dividend yield: 3.9%; Dividend Sustainability Rating: Highest; www.canadiantire.ca) operates 1,635 stores under the Canadian Tire, Sport Chek, Mark’s, Party City and Parts Source banners. They sell automotive parts and services, and household and sporting goods; franchisees run most locations.
CANADIAN TIRE CORP. (class A non-voting) is a buy. The company (Toronto symbols CTC (voting) $213 and CTC.A (non-voting) $187; Conservative Growth Payer Portfolio, Consumer sector; Shares outstanding: 52.4 million; Market cap: $11.1 billion; Dividend yield: 3.9%; Dividend Sustainability Rating: Highest; www.canadiantire.ca) operates 1,635 stores under the Canadian Tire, Sport Chek, Mark’s, Party City and Parts Source banners. They sell automotive parts and services, and household and sporting goods; franchisees run most locations.
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Despite concerns of slowing consumer confidence, these two retailers remain quality picks for dividend investors. That’s due to their well-known brands and high market share. Both stocks are also attractively priced in relation to earnings.