Dividend Stocks
Dividends can produce as much as a third of your total return over long periods, and you can even retire on dividends.
There are 4 key stock dividend dates that are involved with dividend payments:
1- The Declaration Date is several weeks in advance of a dividend payment—it’s when company’s board of directors sets the amount and timing of the proposed payment.
2- The Payable Date is the date set by the board on which the dividend will actually be paid out to shareholders.
3- The Record Date is for shareholders who hold the stock before the payable date and receive the dividend payment. That date is set any number of weeks before the payable date.
4-The Ex-Dividend Date is two business days before the record date and it’s when the shares begin to trade without their dividend. If you buy stocks one day or more before their ex-dividend date, you will still get the dividend. That’s when a stock is said to trade cum-dividend. If you buy on the ex-dividend date or later, you won’t get the dividend. The ex-dividend date is in place to allow pending stock trades to settle.
We think very highly of stocks that have been paying dividends for five or more years, at TSI Network. Many of these stocks fit in well with our three-part Successful Investor philosophy:
1- Invest mainly in well-established companies;
2- Spread your money out across most if not all of the five main economic sectors (Manufacturing & Industry; Resources & Commodities; Consumer; Finance; and Utilities);
3- Downplay or avoid stocks in the broker/media limelight.
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Here, we look at two utilities that continue to build new power plants to satisfy rising demand from operators of new AI datacentres. Those new assets will spur their long-term earnings, particularly as they get most of their revenue from rate-regulated businesses. Given its lower reliance on coal, we prefer Alliant for your new buying. ALLIANT ENERGY CORP. $71 is a buy. The utility (Nasdaq symbol LNT; Income Portfolio, Utilities sector; Shares outstanding: 257.1 million; Market cap: $18.3 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 4.1; Dividend yield: 3.0%; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.alliantenergy.com) sells power and natural gas to 1.43 million customers in Wisconsin and Iowa.
You Can See Our Income-Growth Dividend Payer Portfolio for March 2026 Here.
You can’t fake a record of dividends. That’s why we place a high value on a sustained history of dividend payments. When you’re looking for income-producing stocks, a high dividend yield should also be one of your most important investment considerations. But that shouldn’t come at the expense of sustainability.
Our exclusive TSI Dividend Sustainability Rating System uses eight factors to determine a company’s ability to maintain its current dividend, and increase the payment over time.
You can’t fake a record of dividends. That’s why we place a high value on a sustained history of dividend payments. When you’re looking for income-producing stocks, a high dividend yield should also be one of your most important investment considerations. But that shouldn’t come at the expense of sustainability.
Our exclusive TSI Dividend Sustainability Rating System uses eight factors to determine a company’s ability to maintain its current dividend, and increase the payment over time.
BCE INC. $35 is a buy for long-term gains. The company (Toronto symbol BCE; Income-Growth Portfolio, Utilities sector; Shares outstanding: 932.5 million; Market cap: $32.6 billion; Dividend yield: 5.0%; Dividend Sustainability Rating: Above Average; www.bce.ca) is Canada’s largest traditional telephone service provider. As of December 31, 2025, it had 1.65 million residential customers in Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba and the Atlantic provinces. It also has 4.46 million high-speed Internet users and 2.08 million fibre-optic TV subscribers. In addition, the company sells wireless services to 13.81 million users across Canada (including users of other mobile devices like tablets), and it owns TV and radio stations.
In August 2025, BCE paid $3.64 billion U.S. for Ziply Fiber, which offers high-speed Internet access and telephone services through a fibre-optic network to residential and business customers in Washington State, Oregon, Idaho and Montana.
In August 2025, BCE paid $3.64 billion U.S. for Ziply Fiber, which offers high-speed Internet access and telephone services through a fibre-optic network to residential and business customers in Washington State, Oregon, Idaho and Montana.
Toromont has jumped over 65% in the past year. That’s mainly due to strong demand for its heavy equipment and support services as governments in Canada increase funding for new infrastructure projects such as roads, mass transit systems and hospitals. The company’s rising earnings will also let it keep raising your dividend.
TOROMONT INDUSTRIES LTD. $205 is a buy. The company (Toronto symbol TIH; High-Growth Dividend Payer Portfolio; Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 81.9 million; Market cap: $16.8 billion; Dividend yield: 1.1%; Dividend Sustainability Rating: Above Average; www.toromont.com) operates through two business segments:
Toromont’s Equipment Group (90% of revenue) is the exclusive dealer of Caterpillar heavy equipment, such as bulldozers, backhoes and excavators, for eastern Canada. The company is also the MaK engine dealer for the Eastern Seaboard of the U.S., from Maine to Virginia.
TOROMONT INDUSTRIES LTD. $205 is a buy. The company (Toronto symbol TIH; High-Growth Dividend Payer Portfolio; Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 81.9 million; Market cap: $16.8 billion; Dividend yield: 1.1%; Dividend Sustainability Rating: Above Average; www.toromont.com) operates through two business segments:
Toromont’s Equipment Group (90% of revenue) is the exclusive dealer of Caterpillar heavy equipment, such as bulldozers, backhoes and excavators, for eastern Canada. The company is also the MaK engine dealer for the Eastern Seaboard of the U.S., from Maine to Virginia.
GEN DIGITAL INC. $22 is a buy. The company (Nasdaq symbol GEN; High-Growth Dividend Payer Portfolio, Consumer sector; Shares o/s: 605.7 million; Market cap: $13.3 billion; Dividend yield: 2.3%; Dividend Sustainability Rating: Average; www.gendigital.com) owns several security-related consumer brands, including Norton, LifeLock and Avast, in addition to Avira, AVG, and CCleaner.
Gen last raised your quarterly dividend by 66.7% in December 2019. The annual rate of $0.50 a share yields 2.3%. It also has $2.29 billion remaining under its $3.0 billion share repurchase authorization.
Gen last raised your quarterly dividend by 66.7% in December 2019. The annual rate of $0.50 a share yields 2.3%. It also has $2.29 billion remaining under its $3.0 billion share repurchase authorization.
WYNDHAM HOTELS & RESORTS INC. $84 is a buy. The company (New York symbol WH; Cyclical-Growth Portfolio, Consumer sector; Shares outstanding: 75.7 million; Market cap: $6.4 billion; Dividend yield: 2.0%; Dividend Sustainability Rating: Above Average; www.wyndhamhotels.com) is the world’s largest hotel franchiser, with over 8,300 hotels in more than 100 countries.
Wyndham will raise your quarterly dividend by 4.9% with the March 2026 payment, to $0.43 a share from $0.41. The annual rate of $1.72 yields 2.0%.
In the quarter ended December 31, 2025, revenue fell 2.1%, to $334 million from $341 million a year earlier. Lower RevPAR (revenue per available room) in the U.S. and Asia offset higher RevPAR in Europe, Latin America and Canada. Earnings before unusual items declined 10.6%, to $0.93 a share from $1.04.
Wyndham will raise your quarterly dividend by 4.9% with the March 2026 payment, to $0.43 a share from $0.41. The annual rate of $1.72 yields 2.0%.
In the quarter ended December 31, 2025, revenue fell 2.1%, to $334 million from $341 million a year earlier. Lower RevPAR (revenue per available room) in the U.S. and Asia offset higher RevPAR in Europe, Latin America and Canada. Earnings before unusual items declined 10.6%, to $0.93 a share from $1.04.
MCDONALD’S CORP. $333 is a buy. The company (New York symbol MCD; Income-Growth Dividend Payer Portfolio, Consumer sector; Shares outstanding: 713.6 million; Market cap: $237.6 billion; Dividend yield: 2.2%; Dividend Sustainability Rating: Highest; www.mcdonalds.com) is the world’s largest fast-food chain, with 44,113 restaurants in over 100 countries.
With the December 2025 payment, McDonald’s raised your quarterly dividend by 5.1%. Investors now receive $1.86 a share instead of $1.77. The new annual rate of $7.44 yields 2.2%. The company has now raised its annual dividend rate each year since 1976.
With the December 2025 payment, McDonald’s raised your quarterly dividend by 5.1%. Investors now receive $1.86 a share instead of $1.77. The new annual rate of $7.44 yields 2.2%. The company has now raised its annual dividend rate each year since 1976.
These two insurers continue to report rising earnings, thanks to new businesses and rising stock markets. That should lead to even more dividend hikes.
MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP. $48 is a buy. The company (Toronto symbol MFC; Conservative-Growth Payer Portfolio; Finance sector; Shares o/s: 1.7 billion; Market cap: $81.6 billion; Dividend yield: 4.0%; Dividend Sustainability Rating: Above Average; www.manulife.ca) is Canada’s largest life insurer. It’s also a leading insurer in Vietnam, Cambodia, Singapore, and the Philippines.
Manulife will raise your quarterly dividend by 10.2% with the March 2026 payment. Investors will then receive $0.485 a share instead of $0.44. The new annual rate of $1.94 yields 4.0%.
MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP. $48 is a buy. The company (Toronto symbol MFC; Conservative-Growth Payer Portfolio; Finance sector; Shares o/s: 1.7 billion; Market cap: $81.6 billion; Dividend yield: 4.0%; Dividend Sustainability Rating: Above Average; www.manulife.ca) is Canada’s largest life insurer. It’s also a leading insurer in Vietnam, Cambodia, Singapore, and the Philippines.
Manulife will raise your quarterly dividend by 10.2% with the March 2026 payment. Investors will then receive $0.485 a share instead of $0.44. The new annual rate of $1.94 yields 4.0%.
Utilities remain a popular choice for income-seeking investors as their vital services give them predictable cash flows for dividends. Both of these are buys.
ENBRIDGE INC. $72 is a buy. The company (Toronto symbol ENB; Income-Growth Payer Portfolio, Utilities sector; Shares outstanding: 2.2 billion; Market cap: $150.4 billion; Dividend yield: 5.4%; Dividend Sustainability Rating: Highest; www.enbridge.com) operates pipelines that pump oil and natural gas from Western Canada eastward as well as to the U.S. Its network transports 30% of the crude oil produced in North America and 20% of the natural gas consumed in the U.S. The company also distributes gas to 7 million consumers.
ENBRIDGE INC. $72 is a buy. The company (Toronto symbol ENB; Income-Growth Payer Portfolio, Utilities sector; Shares outstanding: 2.2 billion; Market cap: $150.4 billion; Dividend yield: 5.4%; Dividend Sustainability Rating: Highest; www.enbridge.com) operates pipelines that pump oil and natural gas from Western Canada eastward as well as to the U.S. Its network transports 30% of the crude oil produced in North America and 20% of the natural gas consumed in the U.S. The company also distributes gas to 7 million consumers.
MICROSOFT CORP. $401 is a buy for aggressive investors. The software giant (Nasdaq symbol MSFT; High-Growth Dividend Payer Portfolio; Manufacturing sector; Shares outstanding: 7.4 billion; Market cap: $3.0 trillion; Dividend yield: 0.9%; Dividend Sustainability Rating: Highest; www.microsoft.com) last increased your quarterly dividend by 9.6% with the December 2025 payment, to $0.91 a share from $0.83. The new annual rate of $3.64 yields 0.9%.
The company continues to spend heavily on new datacentres and related infrastructure to run artificial intelligence (AI) programs. In the current fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, capital spending could more than double to $145 billion. Concerns over those costs are partly why the stock is down 17% since the start of 2026. However, these new facilities should spur demand for its cloud computing and other services.
The company continues to spend heavily on new datacentres and related infrastructure to run artificial intelligence (AI) programs. In the current fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, capital spending could more than double to $145 billion. Concerns over those costs are partly why the stock is down 17% since the start of 2026. However, these new facilities should spur demand for its cloud computing and other services.