Why it’s on the map
Contract US whiskey distiller. 50% on Crown Royal/Canadian Club is a direct gift to US-made whiskey; provincial shelf restoration is the bigger swing. Consensus Strong Buy, PT $27.80.
Government money & contracts
None.
Customers & commercial
US spirits brands.
Catalysts
Provincial liquor-board restocking decisions.
Risk
about 44% off high; volumes small.
Tariff durability
Section 338 (fragile).
Dividend · #12 of 47 payers by yield
2.80% yield
$0.48 a share a year · quarterly · pays Mar · May · Aug · Nov
Per payment$0.12a share, 4× a year
Next payoutexpected Novnot yet declared
Last ex-dateAug 14, 2026next ex-date Nov 13, 2026
Last paidAug 28, 2026$0.12 a share
Payout ratio98%of earnings · little room left
Raised—streak not on record
Shares at the Oct 30 close of $17.1258.41
Each payment$7.01
Per year · 4 payments$28.04
Recent payments
| Ex-date | Paid | Per share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | Aug 28, 2026 | $0.12 | |
| May 15, 2026 | May 29, 2026 | $0.12 | |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Mar 27, 2026 | $0.12 | |
| Nov 14, 2025 | Nov 28, 2025 | $0.12 | |
| Aug 15, 2025 | Aug 29, 2025 | $0.12 |
Yield = $0.12 × 4 ÷ the Oct 30 close of $17.12. A dividend is a board decision, not a promise — it can be raised, cut or suspended any quarter. Dividend history source