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3 ASX Dividend Stocks Yielding 3.3% To Enhance Your Portfolio

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Over the last 7 days, the Australian market has risen by 1.1%, contributing to a robust 17% increase over the past year, with earnings forecasted to grow by 12% annually. In this thriving environment, dividend stocks yielding around 3.3% can offer a compelling opportunity for investors seeking steady income and potential capital appreciation.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Australia

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Fortescue (ASX:FMG)9.85%★★★★★☆
Perenti (ASX:PRN)7.08%★★★★★☆
Super Retail Group (ASX:SUL)6.76%★★★★★☆
Nick Scali (ASX:NCK)4.26%★★★★★☆
Collins Foods (ASX:CKF)3.20%★★★★★☆
Fiducian Group (ASX:FID)4.47%★★★★★☆
MFF Capital Investments (ASX:MFF)3.55%★★★★★☆
National Storage REIT (ASX:NSR)4.31%★★★★★☆
Premier Investments (ASX:PMV)4.38%★★★★★☆
Sugar Terminals (NSX:SUG)7.59%★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 38 stocks from our Top ASX Dividend Stocks screener.

Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.

Australian United Investment (ASX:AUI)

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

Overview: Australian United Investment Company Limited is a publicly owned investment manager with a market cap of A$1.37 billion.

Operations: Australian United Investment Company Limited generates revenue primarily from its investment segment, amounting to A$57.76 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.4%

Australian United Investment has maintained stable and growing dividends over the past decade, but its current dividend yield of 3.36% is low compared to top-tier Australian dividend stocks. The payout ratio is high at 95%, indicating dividends are not well covered by earnings, though cash flows currently support them with a cash payout ratio of 89.7%. Recent financial results show a decline in net income to A$49.12 million, impacting dividend sustainability concerns.

ASX:AUI Dividend History as at Oct 2024

Fiducian Group (ASX:FID)

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

Overview: Fiducian Group Ltd, with a market cap of A$276.69 million, operates in Australia through its subsidiaries providing financial services.

Operations: Fiducian Group Ltd generates revenue through several segments including Funds Management (A$22.08 million), Corporate Services (A$15.06 million), Financial Planning (A$27.69 million), and Platform Administration (A$15.97 million).

Dividend Yield: 4.5%

Fiducian Group has consistently provided stable and growing dividends over the past decade, with a current yield of 4.47%, which is below the top tier in Australia. The dividend is well-covered by both earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 82.3% and 63.8%, respectively, indicating sustainability. Recent financial performance shows an increase in net income to A$15.04 million from A$12.32 million, supporting continued dividend reliability despite a lower yield compared to leading payers.

ASX:FID Dividend History as at Oct 2024

GrainCorp (ASX:GNC)

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

Overview: GrainCorp Limited is an agribusiness and processing company with operations across Australasia, Asia, North America, Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa; it has a market cap of A$1.98 billion.

Operations: GrainCorp Limited's revenue from its agribusiness segment amounts to A$6.82 billion.

Dividend Yield: 6%

GrainCorp maintains dividend sustainability with a cash payout ratio of 37.3% and earnings coverage at 63.4%, though its dividends have been volatile and unreliable over the past decade. The current yield of 5.98% is slightly below Australia's top tier. Recent strategic alliances, including a partnership with Ampol and IFM Investors to explore renewable fuels, may impact future growth prospects but do not directly address dividend stability concerns.

ASX:GNC Dividend History as at Oct 2024

Summing It All Up

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