Shaw Communications Ranks Among Top Monthly Dividend Stocks to Buy

Shaw Communications, Inc. (NYSE: SJR) of Calgary, Canada, operates as a diversified communications company in North America that provides telephone, internet, television and mobile services backed by a fibre optic network. The company operates through both wireline and wireless segments, provides Wi-Fi, digital phone communications and satellite services. Shaw Communications serves both residential and commercial consumers throughout the United States and Canada.


Shaw has a current dividend yield of 4.62%. The company is paying a monthly dividend of $0.073, producing an annualized payout of $0.875. Shaw has had two consecutive years of increasing its payouts, and has attained a 10-year dividend growth rate of 1.99%. Shaw’s price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio currently is 17.69, which is below the sector median P/E ratio of 19.89. SJR’s relatively low P/E ratio suggests that the stock is currently undervalued, making right now a favorable time to buy. SJR is a solid investment as a steady monthly dividend payer. While some competitors may outshine SJR in other areas, SJR is distinguished by the dividend it pays. SJR is a strong buy for an investor who is looking to add a monthly income stock to one’s portfolio.

Source: DividendInvestor

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