Two Canadian growth stocks poised for gains: Wajax Corp. & Calian Group

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We see both Wajax and Calian rising even higher given their prospects and in-demand services. Meanwhile, they offer sustainable yields for investors. Both are buys. WAJAX CORP., $24.38, is a buy. The company (Toronto symbol WJX; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk) (www.wajax.ca; Shares outstanding: 21.7 million; Market cap: $526.0 million; Dividend yield: 5.7%) sells and services cranes, forklifts and other heavy equipment. Wajax also provides related parts and systems such as ball bearings, hoses, diesel engines and transmissions. The company’s customers are spread across the resources, construction, manufacturing and transportation industries. In the quarter ended June 30, 2024, overall revenue fell 3.1%, to $568.3 million from $586.2 million a year earlier. Equipment sales declined primarily as a result of the delivery of a large mining shovel in the second quarter of 2023, which did not recur this year. Excluding one-time items, Wajax earned $22.9 million, or $1.06. That was down 15.4% from $27.1 million, or $1.26. The company raised its quarterly dividend by 6.1% with the April…