This Canadian Electric Bus Stock Pays 6.1% Dividends

Canadian investors should consider the 6.1% dividend yield at NFI Group Inc (TSX:NFI).

| More on:

Canadians can invest in electric vehicles without purchasing expensive stock in Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA).

Currently, at $239.57 per share, Tesla has had quite a troubling year after Elon Musk began behaving strangely in public. Apparently, going through a rough breakup, the young and eccentric CEO was recorded smoking weed on a radio show.

Then Musk raised negative attention from the U.S. securities and exchange commission for misleading investors on Twitter and bashing short-sellers. The stock performed remarkably well throughout 2018, despite these incidents, but company earnings eventually disappointed shareholders.

Since reporting a profitable quarter at the end of 2018, Tesla has reported substantial, negative earnings per share (EPS) in 2019. EPS for the quarter ended June 30, 2019, came in at negative $2.31 per share, and the earnings for the quarter ending in March were even worse at $4.10 per share.

Luckily, there is a Canadian alternative bottoming out in price and issuing strong dividends.

New Flyer

New Flyer (TSX:NFI) is the profitable Tesla-alternative on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Instead of overpaying for a consumer-driven electric car company, Canadians can get in the market through the public transportation industry.

New Flyer is the best investment in electric-vehicle technology. Unlike Tesla, New Flyer reported an EPS of $2.56 for 2018. Shareholders also enjoy a 6.11% dividend at the current share price of $27.80.

This stock dropped in price in the past year from $52.10 to under $30. Thus, the stock should be hitting a bottom soon given its high earnings and dividend growth.

Canadians should snap up shares of this stock while it is cheap. Electric car manufacturing is a hot, new industry, which should have higher growth rates than many consumer defensive stocks like utilities.

NIO       

Aspiring Canadian retirees may want to think about their options before investing in the Chinese electric car manufacturer, NIO (NYSE:NIO). Like Tesla, NIO offers shareholders no dividend. Moreover, NIO hit a peak in March 2018 at $10.64 per share and has since dropped to $1.28.

NIO is struggling with volatility over U.S. president Donald Trump’s trade war with China. Trump is threatening to de-list all Chinese companies from the U.S. exchange. As a result, demand has dipped for the stock.

Regardless of Trump’s decision to allow Chinese corporations to list on U.S. exchanges, NIO must maintain a share price above $1 to remain on the New York Stock Exchange. Trump may not even need to prohibit Chinese companies from American exchanges officially.

NIO and other Chinese corporations may fail to meet the minimum price of $1 per share to list on the exchange.

Foolish takeaway

The oil and gas industry should have low growth rates compared with Earth-friendly, sustainable alternatives like wind power, solar energy, and electric vehicles. Geopolitics make these stocks even worse investments. Canadian oil companies struggle with lower profit margins relative to oil producers in other countries.

Canadians should instead invest in innovative, nascent technologies like cloud computing, 5G telecommunications, and renewable energy. Although these industries typically pay out excellent dividends, the return provided by New Flyer is still one of the highest you will find in these industries, on any exchange, globally.

This article represents the opinion of the writer, who may disagree with the “official” recommendation position of a Motley Fool premium service or advisor. We’re Motley! Questioning an investing thesis — even one of our own — helps us all think critically about investing and make decisions that help us become smarter, happier, and richer, so we sometimes publish articles that may not be in line with recommendations, rankings or other content.

Fool contributor Debra Ray has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. David Gardner owns shares of Tesla. Tom Gardner owns shares of Tesla and Twitter. The Motley Fool owns shares of Tesla and Twitter. Tesla and New Flyer are recommendations of Stock Advisor Canada.

More on Dividend Stocks

Paper Canadian currency of various denominations
Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy the 3 Highest-Paying Dividend Stocks in Canada?

A few dividend stocks saw a sharp correction in November, increasing their yields. Are they a buy for high dividends?

Read more »

money while you sleep
Dividend Stocks

Buy These 2 High-Yield Dividend Stocks Today and Sleep Soundly for a Decade

These stocks pay attractive dividends that should continue to grow.

Read more »

Pile of Canadian dollar bills in various denominations
Dividend Stocks

$15,000 Windfall? This Dividend Stock Is the Perfect Buy for Monthly Passive Income

If you get a windfall, after debt investing should be your next top option to create even more passive income!

Read more »

senior relaxes in hammock with e-book
Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Dividend Stocks for Worry-Free Income

These Canadian stocks have consistently paid dividends, generating a worry-free passive income for investors.

Read more »

people relax on mountain ledge
Dividend Stocks

Invest $10,000 in This Dividend Stock for a Potential $4,781.70 in Total Returns

A dividend stock doesn't have to be risky, or without growth. And in the case of this one, the growth…

Read more »

ETF chart stocks
Dividend Stocks

2 Top TSX ETFs to Buy and Hold in a TFSA Forever

Don't get crazy. Just think simple growth with these two ETFs that are perfect in any TFSA.

Read more »

ETF stands for Exchange Traded Fund
Dividend Stocks

How to Use Your TFSA to Earn $900 Per Month in Tax-Free Income

This covered call ETF plus a TFSA could be your ticket to high tax-free passive income.

Read more »

TFSA (Tax free savings account) acronym on wooden cubes on the background of stacks of coins
Dividend Stocks

How to Turn a $15,000 TFSA Into $171,000

$15,000 may not seem like a lot, but over time that amount can balloon into serious cash.

Read more »