Two Canadian growth stocks set for gains

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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., $31.57, is a buy. The company (Toronto symbol WJX; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk) (www.wajax.ca; Shares outstanding: 21.5 million; Market cap: $682.1 million; Dividend yield: 4.4%) 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 December 31, 2023, overall revenue climbed 0.2%, to $542.6 million from $541.3 million a year earlier. Excluding one-time items, Wajax earned $17.8 million, or $0.83. That was unchanged from a year ago. The company raised its quarterly dividend by 6.1% with the April 2024 payment, to $0.35 from $0.33. The stock now yields a high 4.4%. Wajax Corp. is a buy. CALIAN GROUP, $58.56, is a buy. The stock (Toronto symbol CGY; TSINetwork Rating: Extra…