The Australian market has shown robust performance, climbing 1.4% in the last week and achieving a 10% increase over the past year, with earnings projected to grow by 13% annually. In this environment, dividend stocks that offer high yields can be particularly appealing for investors looking for both income and potential growth.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Australia

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Let's take a closer look at a couple of our picks from the screened companies.

Fortescue

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Fortescue Ltd is an Australian company specializing in the exploration, development, production, processing, and sale of iron ore, operating both domestically and internationally with a market capitalization of approximately A$66.41 billion.

Operations: Fortescue Ltd generates revenue primarily through its Metals segment, which accounted for A$18.47 billion, with an additional A$79 million from its Energy operations.

Dividend Yield: 9.2%

Fortescue's dividends, yielding 9.16%, rank in the top 25% in Australia, though its dividend history has been unstable over the past decade with significant fluctuations and an average annual drop of over 20%. Despite this, both earnings and cash flows reasonably cover the payouts, with payout ratios at 74.2% and 73.1%, respectively. However, earnings are projected to decline by an average of 19.2% annually over the next three years, posing a risk to future dividend sustainability.

• Take a closer look at Fortescue's potential here in our dividend report.

• Our valuation report unveils the possibility Fortescue's shares may be trading at a discount.

JB Hi-Fi

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: JB Hi-Fi Limited operates a retail chain that sells home consumer products, with a market capitalization of approximately A$7.04 billion.

Operations: JB Hi-Fi Limited generates revenue through three primary segments: The Good Guys (TGG) at A$2.66 billion, JB Hi-Fi Australia (JB Aust) at A$6.57 billion, and JB Hi-Fi New Zealand (JB NZ) at A$0.28 billion.

Dividend Yield: 4.2%

JB Hi-Fi's dividend yield of 4.24% is modest compared to Australia's top dividend payers. The company has a mixed track record with volatile dividends over the past decade, although recent years show an increase in payouts. Its dividends are reasonably covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios at 65% and 46.7%, respectively. However, JB Hi-Fi faces challenges with declining earnings forecasted at an average of -1.4% annually over the next three years, potentially impacting future dividend reliability.

• Click here and access our complete dividend analysis report to understand the dynamics of JB Hi-Fi.

• Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential overvaluation of JB Hi-Fi shares in the market.

Premier Investments

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Premier Investments Limited is a specialty retail company that manages fashion chains across Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and Europe, with a market capitalization of approximately A$4.73 billion.

Operations: Premier Investments Limited generates revenue primarily through its retail operations, which amounted to A$1.63 billion.

Dividend Yield: 4.6%

Premier Investments offers a stable dividend yield of 4.59%, underpinned by a decade of consistent growth in dividend payments. The company's dividends are well-supported by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios standing at 71.5% and 55% respectively, indicating sustainability. However, its yield trails the top quartile of Australian dividend stocks, which averages around 6.44%. Despite trading at a significant discount to estimated fair value, earnings are expected to grow modestly at 3.63% annually.

• Click here to discover the nuances of Premier Investments with our detailed analytical dividend report.

• The analysis detailed in our Premier Investments valuation report hints at an deflated share price compared to its estimated value.

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Companies discussed in this article include ASX:FMG ASX:JBH and ASX:PMV.

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