BCE, Canada's largest telecommunications company, shows strong potential for another earnings beat based on its history of surpassing estimates by an average of 5.85% over the last two quarters. The company has a positive Earnings ESP of +7.80% combined with a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), suggesting analysts have grown bullish on its near-term earnings potential.

The article explains how to use the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) filter to identify stocks likely to beat earnings expectations. It demonstrates the methodology using two utility stocks as examples: Duke Energy with a +0.54% ESP and BCE with a +7.80% ESP, both reporting earnings on November 5, 2026. The strategy combining positive ESP with Zacks Rank #3 or better has historically produced 28.3% annual returns.

VEON Ltd. shares surged 6.6% to close at $73.97 following the announcement that Kazakhstan customers can now access Starlink Mobile for connectivity in areas without terrestrial coverage. The company expects strong quarterly earnings of $1.95 per share (+71.1% YoY) and revenues of $1.31 billion (+17% YoY). However, unchanged earnings estimate revisions over the past 30 days suggest caution about sustained momentum.

Prime Dividend Corp. announced its monthly distribution of $0.13267 per Class A share and $0.05667 per Preferred share, payable October 9, 2026. The Class A dividend is based on a 10% annualized yield calculated from the 5-day VWAP of $15.92. Since inception, Class A shareholders have received $15.86 per share in total distributions.

Environics Analytics announced the appointment of Cenker Ozhelvaci as Head of Sales to lead its core direct sales teams and strengthen client relationships. Ozhelvaci brings extensive leadership experience from roles at Provenir and Amazon Canada, where he led sales organizations across multiple sectors including financial services and marketplace growth.

Saskatchewan's construction sector is expected to grow through 2035, driven primarily by strong residential construction and renovations. Non-residential activity will fluctuate based on major resource and infrastructure projects. The sector faces a potential labor shortage of 3,600 workers despite anticipated recruitment efforts, requiring strategies to attract workers from underrepresented groups and immigrants.

Dividend 15 Split Corp. declares monthly distributions of $0.10000 per Class A share and $0.05833 per Preferred share, payable April 10, 2026. The fund invests in a portfolio of 14 leading Canadian dividend-yielding stocks. Since inception, Class A shareholders have received $29.00 per share and Preferred shareholders $11.93 per share.

Prime Dividend Corp. declared monthly distributions of $0.09817 per Class A share and $0.05667 per Preferred share, payable April 10, 2026. Class A shareholders maintain a stable 10% yield based on volume-weighted average market price, while Preferred shareholders receive Prime plus 2.35% (5-8% range). The company invests in a portfolio of high-yielding Canadian companies including major banks, insurers, and utilities.

Dividend Select 15 Corp. announced its monthly distribution of $0.06350 per equity share, payable April 10, 2026 to shareholders of record as of March 31, 2026. The dividend is calculated using a 10% annualized rate based on the volume-weighted average market price (VWAP) of $7.62 over the last 3 trading days of the preceding month, maintaining a stable 10% yield. Since inception, equity shareholders have received a total of $11.63 per share.

Dividend Select 15 Corp. announced its monthly distribution of $0.06133 per Equity share, payable March 10, 2026 to shareholders of record as of February 27, 2026. The distribution is based on a 10% annualized yield calculated using the volume-weighted average market price (VWAP) of $7.36 over the last three trading days of February. Since inception, shareholders have received cumulative distributions of $11.57 per share.

Dividend 15 Split Corp. successfully completed an overnight offering of Preferred Shares (TSX: DFN) raising $142.6 million in gross proceeds. The Preferred Shares will trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under symbol DFN.PR.A and will provide holders with fixed 7.00% annual cumulative preferential monthly cash dividends. Net proceeds will be invested in a portfolio of high-quality Canadian dividend-yielding companies.

Dividend 15 Split Corp. announced an overnight offering of Preferred Shares (TSX:DFN) at $10.45 per share, led by National Bank Financial Inc. The offering is expected to close on January 23, 2026. The net proceeds will be invested in a portfolio of 13 high-quality Canadian dividend-yielding companies. The Preferred Shares offer fixed cumulative monthly dividends of 7.00% annually with a termination date of December 1, 2029.