Exploring Three Top Dividend Stocks On The ASX
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Amid a generally subdued day on the ASX with most sectors finishing in the red, investors continue to navigate through mixed economic signals, including a surprising uptick in consumer spending. With the federal budget announcement looming and its potential implications for various sectors, understanding what constitutes a resilient dividend stock becomes increasingly pertinent in these fluctuating market conditions.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Australia
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Fiducian Group (ASX:FID) | 3.92% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Nick Scali (ASX:NCK) | 4.86% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Centuria Capital Group (ASX:CNI) | 6.82% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Charter Hall Group (ASX:CHC) | 3.69% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Premier Investments (ASX:PMV) | 4.64% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Fortescue (ASX:FMG) | 7.81% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Diversified United Investment (ASX:DUI) | 3.23% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Ricegrowers (ASX:SGLLV) | 7.89% | ★★★★☆☆ |
| New Hope (ASX:NHC) | 9.17% | ★★★★☆☆ |
| Macquarie Group (ASX:MQG) | 3.37% | ★★★★☆☆ |
Click here to see the full list of 31 stocks from our Top ASX Dividend Stocks screener.
Let's dive into some prime choices out of from the screener.
Eagers Automotive
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Eagers Automotive Limited is an automotive retail company that operates motor vehicle dealerships in Australia and New Zealand, with a market capitalization of A$3.22 billion.
Operations: Eagers Automotive Limited generates A$9.85 billion from car retailing.
Dividend Yield: 5.9%
Eagers Automotive reported a full-year revenue of A$9.85 billion, up from A$8.54 billion, though net income dipped to A$281.1 million from A$308.17 million. Despite this decline, the company maintains a dividend payout ratio of 66.8% and a cash payout ratio of 56%, indicating dividends are well-covered by both earnings and cash flow. However, its dividend yield at 5.94% trails behind the top quartile in the Australian market, and its dividend history shows volatility over the past decade.
Australian United Investment
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Australian United Investment Company Limited, a publicly owned investment manager, operates with a market capitalization of approximately A$1.29 billion.
Operations: Australian United Investment Company Limited generates its revenue primarily from investments, totaling approximately A$58.33 million.
Dividend Yield: 3.6%
Australian United Investment's dividend yield of 3.58% is below the top quartile in Australia, and its high payout ratio of 92.4% suggests dividends are not well covered by earnings, despite being supported by cash flows (cash payout ratio at 87.6%). The company has shown consistent dividend payments with growth over the past decade, but recent financials indicate a drop in net income from A$30.06 million to A$24.31 million and a decrease in earnings per share from A$0.239 to A$0.192 as of December 2023.