10 Best Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy for the Next 5 Years

In this article, we will take a look at the 10 Best Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy for the Next 5 Years. 

On June 25, Canada’s main stock index held on to its early gains as strength in the metals, mining, and industrial sectors lifted the market. The S&P/TSX Composite Index closed up 0.33% at 34,850.21 after giving back some of its earlier gains during the trading session. Corbin Footitt, a portfolio manager at Verecan Capital Management, made the following comment:

“There is potential for Canada to sustain its outperformance, though a rebound in AI-driven stocks could see U.S. equities regain the lead.”

He added that the TSX’s recent strength has been largely driven by gold and a handful of technology stocks. “If either weakens, the market lacks broader depth,” he added.

Dividend-paying companies make up a significant share of the Canadian equity market. These businesses are typically well-established, financially sound, and operate stable businesses. Dividends also play an important role in long-term investment returns. They can help offset losses during market downturns while adding to total portfolio returns when markets are rising.

According to RBC Global Asset Management, dividends contributed an average of 3.2% annually to the S&P/TSX Composite Total Return Index over the 44 years through 2020. That accounted for about one-third of the index’s average annual total return.

The report also found that companies paying dividends have historically outperformed the broader index. In addition, dividend-paying stocks have generally experienced lower volatility than companies that do not pay dividends during the same period.

Given this, we will take a look at some of the best dividend Canadian stocks to invest in.

Our Methodology:

For this article, we screened for dividend companies that trade on US exchanges. From that group, we focused on dividend stocks with consistent policies, sound balance sheets, and strong financials. Next, we identified stocks that are expected to grow their earnings by at least 10% over the next 5 years, and limited our final selection to companies that have recently reported noteworthy developments likely to impact investor sentiment. These stocks are also popular among analysts and elite hedge funds.

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10. Silvercorp Metals Inc. (NYSEAMERICAN:SVM)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 19

On June 25, Roth Capital raised its price recommendation on Silvercorp Metals Inc. (NYSEAMERICAN:SVM) to $14 from $13.75. It reiterated a Buy rating on the stock. The analyst said the move came after the company unveiled a development plan for the Chaarat ZAAV project in Kyrgyzstan. According to Roth, Silvercorp is making a meaningful financial commitment to the project, a step the firm views favorably because of its long-term potential.

Silvercorp also delivered a strong finish to fiscal Q4 2026. The company kept production running through the Chinese New Year. It produced about 1.5 million ounces of silver and 2,492 ounces of gold, equal to roughly 1.6 million silver-equivalent ounces. The quarter also marked a record for revenue. Silvercorp generated $147.4 million after selling around 1.5 million ounces of silver, 2,623 ounces of gold, 13.6 million pounds of lead, and 3.9 million pounds of zinc. Revenue nearly doubled from the same quarter a year ago, largely because the average realized silver price climbed 183% to $78.6 per ounce. Silver made up 78% of the company’s total quarterly revenue.

The company’s cash cost per ounce of silver, net of by-product credits, improved to negative $1.92 from $2.49 a year earlier. This improvement was mainly driven by the adoption of a more mechanized and lower-cost shrinkage mining method.

Silvercorp Metals Inc. is a Canadian mining company that produces silver, gold, lead, and zinc. The company focuses on acquiring, exploring, developing, and mining mineral properties.

9. Magna International Inc. (NYSE:MGA)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 25

On June 4, Citi raised its price recommendation on Magna International Inc. (NYSE:MGA) to $75 from $58. It reiterated a Neutral rating on the stock. The firm believes Magna stands to benefit from improving demand trends in North America and recent business wins. Even so, Citi sees the shares as fairly valued at current levels.

Earlier in May, TD Securities also increased its price objective on Magna to $76 from $75. It kept a Buy rating on the shares. The firm described the company’s first-quarter results as solid. Analyst Brian Morrison said in a research note that Magna is well-positioned to deliver results at the mid-to-high end of its guidance. TD also views the post-earnings pullback in the stock as a buying opportunity.

Magna International Inc. is a Canada-based mobility technology company. It supplies automotive components and systems, with expertise in body and chassis products, all-wheel-drive and front-wheel-drive systems, transmissions, latches, mirrors, and contract vehicle assembly.

8. Triple Flag Precious Metals Corp. (NYSE:TFPM)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 26

On June 15, BofA lowered its price recommendation on Triple Flag Precious Metals Corp. (NYSE:TFPM) to $39 from $40. It reiterated a Buy rating on the stock. The analyst said the company’s newly announced gold stream on the long-life Ravenswood mine is expected to add about 11,000 ounces of annual gold production.

On June 12, Triple Flag announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Triple Flag International Ltd., had agreed to acquire a gold stream on the producing Ravenswood Gold Mine in Queensland, Australia. The deal includes an upfront cash payment of $440 million. Unless otherwise indicated, all amounts are expressed in US dollars.

The company said the transaction is expected to provide immediate cash flow and increase its exposure to gold production from Queensland’s largest gold mine. It is supported by target gold deliveries over the next two years. Following the completion of a recent A$830 million investment, the Ravenswood Mine has been capitalized to continue its ramp-up. Annual gold production is expected to exceed 200,000 ounces by 2028. The mine produced 134,000 ounces of gold in 2025.

According to the Wood Mackenzie total cash and sustaining capital gold cost curve estimate for 2026, the Ravenswood Mine’s life-of-mine average cost ranks in the first half of the industry cost curve.

Triple Flag Precious Metals Corp. is a precious metals streaming and royalty company. It provides investors with exposure to gold and silver through a portfolio of 237 assets, including 17 streams and 220 royalties, primarily located in the Americas and Australia.

7. TFI International Inc. (NYSE:TFII)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 29

On June 23, Goldman Sachs raised its price recommendation on TFI International Inc. (NYSE:TFII) to $168 from $145. It reiterated a Buy rating on the stock. The analyst said the firm’s outlook for less-than-truckload (LTL) and truckload stocks has improved through 2028. Higher upside scenarios reflect the possibility of a stronger freight recovery cycle. The analyst added that despite the sector’s sharp recent share gains, continued early-cycle momentum and the beginning of earnings upgrades support a constructive view if demand rebounds faster than expected.

On June 15, Citi also raised its price goal on TFII to $188 from $163. It maintained a Buy rating on the shares. The analyst noted that many trucking stocks are trading near all-time highs, reflecting “elevated optimism,” according to a research note. At the same time, Citi has become more cautious on the trucking sector and downgraded four companies in the group.

TFI International Inc. is a transportation and logistics company that operates across the United States, Canada, and Mexico through its subsidiaries. The company operates through three business segments: Less-Than-Truckload (LTL), Truckload (TL), and Logistics.

6. TransAlta Corporation (NYSE:TAC)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 36

On June 10, TD Securities resumed coverage of TransAlta Corporation (NYSE:TAC) with a Buy rating. It also set a C$26 price target on the stock. The update came following the completion of the company’s bought deal equity offering. The firm said the stock’s 13% pullback since the announcement of TransAlta’s acquisition of Colorado gas-fired peaking assets reflects concerns about the assets’ characteristics and the company’s valuation. Even so, TD Securities believes the acquisition aligns with TransAlta’s strategy to expand its presence in the Western US. The firm also expects near-term progress on the broader Alberta data center opportunity.

Earlier, on June 4, Reuters reported that TransAlta would acquire two natural gas-fired peaking facilities near Denver, Colorado, from Blackstone for about $1 billion. It would strengthen its position in the Western US power market. Power producers have been adding flexible gas-fired generation capacity to meet rising electricity demand as the industry prepares for rapid growth in consumption, driven in part by power-hungry data centers.

The two facilities, Mountain Peak Power and Canyon Peak Power, have a combined generation capacity of 318 megawatts. They are fully contracted under long-term tolling agreements with investment-grade customers for more than 25 years. The transaction includes assuming $750 million in project-level debt and raising about $250 million in equity through a C$350 million bought deal share offering.

The facilities are expected to generate about $80 million in annual adjusted core profit and approximately $33 million in free cash flow, with additional upside from performance incentives.

TransAlta Corporation owns, operates, and develops a diversified fleet of power generation assets across Canada, the United States, and Australia. The company supplies affordable, energy-efficient, and reliable electricity to municipalities, businesses, medium and large industrial customers, and utility providers.

5. Enbridge Inc. (NYSE:ENB)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 37

On June 25, Morgan Stanley raised its price recommendation on Enbridge Inc. (NYSE:ENB) to C$86 from C$85. It reiterated an Equal Weight rating on the stock. After recently hosting meetings with the company’s senior management in Europe, the firm said Enbridge is well-positioned to continue expanding its secured project backlog over the next several quarters. Morgan Stanley believes this should provide greater visibility into the annual EBITDA growth of 5% beyond 2030.

On May 26, CIBC also raised its price goal on Enbridge to C$77 from C$74. It maintained a Neutral rating on the shares. Following first-quarter earnings reports, the firm updated its models for the energy infrastructure sector. Analyst Robert Catellier said in a research note that midstream companies pointed to potential upside to their guidance if current market conditions continue.

Enbridge Inc. is an energy transportation and distribution company. Its operations are organized into four business segments: Liquids Pipelines, Gas Transmission, Gas Distribution and Storage, and Renewable Power Generation.

4. Kinross Gold Corporation (NYSE:KGC)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 42

On June 1, BofA raised its price recommendation on Kinross Gold Corporation (NYSE:KGC) to $46 from $43.50. It reiterated a Buy rating on the stock. The move came after the firm updated its estimates.

Earlier, on May 18, Freedom Broker upgraded Kinross Gold to Buy from Hold. It also lifted its price target to $38 from $13.50. The analyst described the company’s first-quarter results as a “clean, high-quality beat” in a research note. The firm also said that Great Bear is the “most important unpriced option” in Kinross’ portfolio.

During the company’s first-quarter 2026 earnings call, CEO J. Paul Rollinson said Kinross delivered another strong quarter, generating record free cash flow of approximately $840 million. He noted that this was the company’s fourth consecutive quarter of record free cash flow. Rollinson said strong operational execution and disciplined cost management helped Kinross achieve record margins that continued to outpace the increase in gold prices, demonstrating the company’s ability to keep costs under control.

Rollinson also said Kinross had returned approximately $350 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases during 2026 to date, reflecting its disciplined approach to capital allocation and shareholder returns. He added that the company had returned more than $1 billion to shareholders over the past 12 months and reduced its outstanding share count by more than 3% through its share repurchase program.

Kinross Gold Corporation is a gold mining company with operations and projects in the United States, Brazil, Mauritania, Chile, and Canada.

3. Gildan Activewear Inc. (NYSE:GIL)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 42

On June 17, Scotiabank lowered its price recommendation on Gildan Activewear Inc. (NYSE:GIL) to $65 from $72. It reiterated an Outperform rating on the stock. Analyst John Zamparo said the recent short report is likely to weigh on near-term investor sentiment. Even so, the firm remains confident in Gildan’s ability to generate strong free cash flow and earnings per share and continues to hold a positive view on the stock.

A day earlier, on June 16, UBS maintained its Buy rating on Gildan Activewear with a $110 price target. Analyst Jay Sole said the stock had sold off following a short report that claimed Wall Street’s revenue forecast was too high. UBS views the pullback as an “excellent buying opportunity.” The firm does not believe Gildan will miss its fiscal 2026 revenue outlook. Sole also said the company’s December analyst day is expected to be a positive catalyst rather than an event where management will have to explain a significant reduction in its guidance.

Gildan Activewear Inc. manufactures everyday basic apparel. Its product portfolio includes activewear, underwear, and socks, which are sold to wholesale distributors, screen printers and embellishers, retailers with physical stores and e-commerce platforms, as well as global lifestyle brand companies.

2. Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited (NYSE:CP)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 45

On June 25, Barclays raised its price recommendation on Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited (NYSE:CP) to $102 from $99. It reiterated an Overweight rating on the stock. The firm updated its price targets across the North American transportation sector as part of its second-quarter earnings preview.

The analyst said solid freight demand across the US and international markets, along with lower transportation capacity, is expected to support stronger earnings and a more positive outlook for the sector. According to the research note, continued volume momentum and higher US imports should lead to favorable earnings revisions throughout the reporting season, while tighter market capacity is expected to support higher core freight pricing for most carriers.

Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited operates the only single-line railway connecting Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Its network provides direct access to major ports stretching from Vancouver and Atlantic Canada to the Gulf Coast and Lazaro Cardenas, Mexico.

1. Alamos Gold Inc. (NYSE:AGI)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 48

On June 22, BofA lowered its price recommendation on Alamos Gold Inc. (NYSE:AGI) to $50 from $57. It reiterated a Buy rating on the stock. The firm updated its model after the company reduced its second-quarter gold production guidance by 12% to 130,000-150,000 ounces. The lower outlook reflects the timing of gold recoveries at La Yaqui Grande and reduced mining rates at the Young-Davidson mine.

Earlier, on June 20, CIBC lowered its price goal on Alamos Gold to C$82 from C$90. It maintained an Outperformer rating. Analyst Cosmos Chiu said the Young-Davidson mine had been affected by two seismic events during the previous week, including one at an active mining area. The firm reduced its production estimates but noted that, while the development is disappointing, Young-Davidson is no longer the primary driver of value for Alamos following the emergence of the Island Gold District.

Alamos Gold Inc. is a Canadian intermediate gold producer with diversified operations across North America. Its producing assets include the Island Gold District and the Young-Davidson mine in northern Ontario, Canada, as well as the Mulatos District in Sonora State, Mexico.

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