Top SGX Dividend Stocks To Consider In August 2024

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The Singapore market has been grappling with a sophisticated impersonation scam that resulted in $10.6 million in losses in June alone, highlighting the need for vigilance among investors. In such uncertain times, dividend stocks can offer a reliable income stream and stability, making them an attractive option for cautious investors.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Singapore

Name

Dividend Yield

Dividend Rating

BRC Asia (SGX:BEC)

6.96%

★★★★★☆

UOB-Kay Hian Holdings (SGX:U10)

6.67%

★★★★★☆

China Sunsine Chemical Holdings (SGX:QES)

6.38%

★★★★★☆

Multi-Chem (SGX:AWZ)

8.47%

★★★★★☆

UOL Group (SGX:U14)

3.72%

★★★★★☆

Bumitama Agri (SGX:P8Z)

6.58%

★★★★★☆

Singapore Exchange (SGX:S68)

3.45%

★★★★★☆

Singapore Airlines (SGX:C6L)

6.89%

★★★★★☆

Civmec (SGX:P9D)

4.91%

★★★★★☆

YHI International (SGX:BPF)

6.56%

★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 21 stocks from our Top SGX Dividend Stocks screener.

Underneath we present a selection of stocks filtered out by our screen.

Aztech Global

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

Overview: Aztech Global Ltd. is involved in the research, development, engineering, and manufacturing of IoT devices, data-communication products, and LED lighting products across Singapore, North America, China, Europe, and other international markets; it has a market cap of SGD825.99 million.

Operations: Aztech Global Ltd. generates revenue from three primary segments: IoT devices, data-communication products, and LED lighting products.

Dividend Yield: 9.3%

Aztech Global's dividend payments have increased but remain volatile over the past three years. The company's dividends are covered by earnings (59.5% payout ratio) and cash flows (62.1% cash payout ratio). Despite a high dividend yield of 9.35%, its track record is unstable. Recent earnings for H1 2024 showed net income growth to S$46.66 million from S$42.92 million, though sales declined slightly to S$373.2 million from S$388.58 million last year.

SGX:8AZ Dividend History as at Aug 2024
SGX:8AZ Dividend History as at Aug 2024

Boustead Singapore

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

Overview: Boustead Singapore Limited, an investment holding company with a market cap of SGD477.47 million, provides energy engineering, real estate, geospatial, and healthcare technology solutions across various regions including Singapore, Australia, Malaysia, the United States, Europe, Asia Pacific, North and South America, the Middle East and Africa.

Operations: Boustead Singapore Limited generates revenue from several segments: Geospatial (SGD212.67 million), Healthcare (SGD10.58 million), Energy Engineering (SGD174.41 million), and Real Estate Solutions (SGD369.46 million).

Dividend Yield: 5.5%

Boustead Singapore's dividend payments have been inconsistent over the past decade, though recent increases are notable. The proposed final tax-exempt dividend of 4.0 cents per share for FY2024 highlights a positive trend. With a payout ratio of 40.9% and cash payout ratio of 28.8%, dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows. Despite a lower yield compared to top-tier payers, its strong earnings growth (41.6%) underpins sustainability prospects.

SGX:F9D Dividend History as at Aug 2024
SGX:F9D Dividend History as at Aug 2024

United Overseas Bank

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

Overview: United Overseas Bank Limited, along with its subsidiaries, offers a range of banking products and services globally and has a market cap of SGD54.13 billion.

Operations: United Overseas Bank Limited generates revenue through various segments, including SGD4.89 billion from Group Retail, SGD3.57 billion from Group Wholesale Banking, and SGD1.42 billion from Global Markets operations.

Dividend Yield: 5.3%

United Overseas Bank's dividends are currently covered by earnings with a payout ratio of 50.8% and forecasted to remain sustainable at 49.2% in three years. However, the dividend payments have been volatile over the past decade, impacting reliability. Trading at 48.1% below estimated fair value could indicate potential for capital appreciation, but investors should consider the bank's low allowance for bad loans (85%) and relatively lower yield compared to top-tier dividend payers in Singapore.

SGX:U11 Dividend History as at Aug 2024
SGX:U11 Dividend History as at Aug 2024

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Companies discussed in this article include SGX:8AZ SGX:F9D and SGX:U11.

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