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Provider reportedIncome reliability
High yield deserves extra verification
TCL-A.TO shows a provider yield of 16.92%. That can be useful for income planning, but high yield should be checked against payout history and structure.
Market dataIncome framework read
Dividend CompanyTSXCanada
TCL-A.TO
Transcontinental Class A
Communication ServicesPlain dividendUnknown
Market Snapshot
$5.32
-$0.11 (-2.03%)
Toronto
Yield
16.92%
Rate $0.90
Next Payment
Payment date passed
Ex-date 2026-03-23
52wk Position
5.40%
-79.26% below high
Updated just now
Income Intelligence Summary
Deterministic interpretation from Prospyr's income framework and available market data.
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Editorial frameworkDRIP defense
Fortress at the default 100-share test
TCL-A.TO prints 4.23 shares per payment at default inputs. The defended price ceiling is $22.50.
3
Provider reportedMain watch item
Next payout date drives timing
TCL-A.TO has a visible provider payout date. For income calendars, ex-date and pay-date timing matter as much as annualized yield.
Decision Area
Distribution and DRIP Defense
Payout history, default DRIP coverage, and price creep pressure using market data where available.
Distribution Chart
Last 12 payments
Confirmed Expected
Coverage Ratio Test
DRIP defense check
- Cash
- $22.50
- APR
- 4.229
- Coverage
- 4.229
Fortress level. Selectively used for highest-priority rungs.
Price Creep
Defended price ceiling
- Max defended
- $22.50
- Cushion
- $17.18
- Cushion %
- 322.93%
Current $5.32Break $22.50
Smart Recommendation
TCL-A.TO is inside the defended DRIP zone at these inputs; monitor price creep before adding new capital.
Research Signals
Research in progress
DRIP availability
Pending
Tax character
Pending
Distribution history
Pending
Structure Overview
This is a publicly traded company that pays regular cash dividends to shareholders. Canadian-listed dividend companies typically pay eligible dividends, which qualify for the dividend tax credit in non-registered accounts. Payout policy, frequency, and sustainability vary by issuer; verify the current distribution policy directly with the company.
Canadian Planning Notes
- 1Eligible dividends from Canadian corporations are taxed more favourably in a non-registered account than foreign dividends or interest income.
- 2DRIP availability varies by issuer and broker; confirm whether your plan offers optional cash purchase (OCP) alongside the dividend reinvestment.
- 3Always verify the current payout policy, ex-dividend date, and recent financial results with the issuer before including this holding in a plan.
Market Facts
Market Data
A factual market, distribution, valuation, and financial snapshot for this holding.
Market Data
Market data
Price
$5.32
Previous close
$5.43
Day range
$5.32 - $5.46
52wk range
$4.16 - $25.65
Market cap
445.3M
Volume
147.1K
Avg volume
1M
Exchange
Toronto
Dividend and distribution
Forward rate
$0.90
Trailing rate
$0.90
Forward yield
16.92%
Trailing yield
16.57%
Per payment
$0.23
Cadence
Quarterly
Next ex-date
Mar 23, 2026
Next pay
Mar 20, 2026
Last dividend
$20.00
Last dividend date
Mar 23, 2026
Performance
Daily change
-$0.11
Daily change %
-2.03%
52wk position
5.40%
Below 52wk high
-79.26%
Above 52wk low
27.88%
Open
$5.36
Earnings and financials
Trailing EPS
1.98
Forward EPS
1.1
Revenue
2.7B
Revenue growth
2.30%
Profit margin
5.24%
Operating margin
4.97%
Payout ratio
N/A
Free cash flow
-1.3B
Total cash
43M
ROE
8.60%
ROA
4.39%
Debt/equity
40.73
Beta
1.27
Valuation
Trailing P/E
2.69
Forward P/E
4.84
Price/sales
0.16
Price/book
0.23
Enterprise value
1.2B
EV/EBITDA
2.95
Analyst facts
Target mean
$7.71
Target high
$9.00
Target low
$6.25
Recommendation mean
2
Recommendation key
buy
Analysts
6
Canadian Context
Account placement
Non-registered
Eligible Canadian dividends qualify for the dividend tax credit, which can improve after-tax income in taxable accounts.
TFSA: Tax-free growth and withdrawals.
RRSP: Tax-deferred growth, with withdrawals taxed as regular income.
Eligible dividend tax credit
- Total credit
- $345.27
- Effective rate
- 34.53%
Broker DRIP status
Questrade
Available
Wealthsimple
Available
RBC Direct Investing
Available
TD Direct Investing
Available
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This profile is informational only and does not constitute licensed financial advice. Signal values, planning notes, market data, and structure summaries may not reflect the most current issuer disclosures. Always verify current payout policy, ex-dividend dates, financial statements, and issuer communications before making any investment decision.