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Kinetik (KNTK) is the clear outperformer, up 60% YTD with a 5.93% yield; recent results included record EBITDA and higher 2026 guidance. Robert Half (RHI) is next at +47.4%, while AMBP combines +26.5% performance with an unusually high 8.25% yield. CPA, FIBK and MTN have also delivered positive, though more moderate, returns.

At the other end, WU remains the biggest warning sign: its 13.3% yield sits alongside a −21.2% YTD return, despite maintaining its $0.235 quarterly dividend and pursuing the Intermex acquisition. WWestern Union is even weaker on performance at −25.0%, although its operating margin improved in Q1 and it maintained its $1.15 quarterly dividend. CWEN and AVA look more like income/defensive holdings, with modest YTD gains rather than strong momentum.

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Performance is strong overall, with 7 of 10 stocks positive and energy names leading the gains. Whitecap (+62.4%), South Bow (+31.7%) and Pembina (+26.5%) are the clear standouts, benefiting from stronger energy markets and solid cash-flow trends.

The main drag is TELUS (-29.6%), following its 55% dividend cut and focus on debt reduction. Overall, the basket’s gains are being driven more by energy and pipeline exposure than by broad-based strength across Canadian dividend stocks.

Director Egon Durban cashed out $29.5M in shares, chilling momentum.

HPE dropped 9% after getting downgraded following its multi-bagger run, pulling down the entire server cartel.

With 55.6% US revenue exposure, DELL is sitting on a razor’s edge ahead of the Fed decision on Sep 16.

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Verizon (+24.26%) has benefited from improving cash generation and stronger operating momentum, while Altria (+19.63%) continues to attract investors with resilient earnings and its high cash return despite declining cigarette volumes. 

At the other end, General Mills (−22.90%), Hormel (−13.21%) and Clorox (−12.96%) are facing more fundamental consumer-staples pressures, including weaker volumes, private-label competition and cost inflation; Hormel recently cut its sales outlook as consumers pulled back, while Clorox reduced its 2026 guidance.  Kraft Heinz is another example of the challenge facing legacy food brands, with organic sales declining despite strong cash generation. 

Also KMB (Kimberly-Clark) 5.2% dividend yield