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3 Top ASX Dividend Stocks Offering Up To 5.7% Yield

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Amidst a fluctuating Australian market, where the ASX200 recently dipped and sectors like IT and Energy faced notable declines, investors may find solace in dividend stocks that promise steady returns. Given the current economic headwinds influenced by external factors such as China's economic data, focusing on robust dividend-yielding stocks could be a prudent strategy for those looking to mitigate risk and secure consistent income.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Australia

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Lindsay Australia (ASX:LAU)7.06%★★★★★☆
Nick Scali (ASX:NCK)5.20%★★★★★☆
Fiducian Group (ASX:FID)3.86%★★★★★☆
Centuria Capital Group (ASX:CNI)6.74%★★★★★☆
Charter Hall Group (ASX:CHC)3.63%★★★★★☆
Eagers Automotive (ASX:APE)7.31%★★★★★☆
Premier Investments (ASX:PMV)4.64%★★★★★☆
Fortescue (ASX:FMG)8.78%★★★★★☆
Diversified United Investment (ASX:DUI)3.10%★★★★★☆
Australian United Investment (ASX:AUI)3.57%★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 27 stocks from our Top ASX Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.

NRW Holdings (ASX:NWH)

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

Overview: NRW Holdings Limited offers a range of contract services to the resources and infrastructure sectors in Australia, with a market capitalization of approximately A$1.33 billion.

Operations: NRW Holdings Limited generates its revenue primarily from three segments: Mining (A$1.49 billion), MET (A$739.07 million), and Civil (A$593.62 million).

Dividend Yield: 5%

NRW Holdings has demonstrated a solid growth in earnings, increasing by 15.8% annually over the past five years. Despite a dividend yield of 4.97%, which is lower than the top Australian dividend payers, its dividends appear sustainable with a payout ratio of 74% and cash payout ratio of 68.6%. However, investors should be cautious as NRW's dividend history over the last decade shows volatility and unreliability in payments, despite recent increases in dividends.

ASX:NWH Dividend History as at Jun 2024
ASX:NWH Dividend History as at Jun 2024

Super Retail Group (ASX:SUL)

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

Overview: Super Retail Group Limited operates in Australia and New Zealand, specializing in the retail of auto, sports, and outdoor leisure products with a market capitalization of A$2.99 billion.

Operations: Super Retail Group Limited generates revenue through several key segments: Rebel at A$1.30 billion, Super Cheap Auto (SCA) at A$1.48 billion, and Boating, Camping and Fishing (BCF), excluding Macpac, at A$876 million, with Macpac contributing A$220.60 million.

Dividend Yield: 5.7%

Super Retail Group's dividend history reveals a pattern of volatility with significant annual fluctuations over the past decade. Despite this, the dividends are reasonably covered by both earnings and cash flows, with a payout ratio of 65.5% and a cash payout ratio of 28.6%. Currently trading at 58.1% below its estimated fair value, SUL offers potential value compared to its peers, although its dividend yield of 5.72% is lower than the market's top quartile payers at 6.58%.

ASX:SUL Dividend History as at Jun 2024
ASX:SUL Dividend History as at Jun 2024

Southern Cross Electrical Engineering (ASX:SXE)

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

Overview: Southern Cross Electrical Engineering Limited, operating in Australia, specializes in electrical, instrumentation, communication, and maintenance services with a market capitalization of A$396.14 million.

Operations: Southern Cross Electrical Engineering Limited generates A$464.88 million from its electrical services segment.

Dividend Yield: 3.3%

Southern Cross Electrical Engineering has shown a mixed dividend history, with fluctuations and unreliable payouts over the past decade. Despite this, its dividends are supported by earnings and cash flows, with a payout ratio of 66.5% and a cash payout ratio of 78.2%. The company's dividend yield stands at 3.32%, which is below the top quartile in the Australian market at 6.58%. Earnings have grown by an average of 13.3% annually over the past five years, with future growth expected at about 23.62% per year.

ASX:SXE Dividend History as at Jun 2024
ASX:SXE Dividend History as at Jun 2024

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