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Top Dividend Stocks On ASX Featuring Australian United Investment And 2 More

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The Australian market has climbed 1.1% in the last 7 days and an impressive 18% over the past year, with earnings forecast to grow by 12% annually. In this thriving environment, identifying strong dividend stocks can be a strategic way to capitalize on both income and growth potential; here we explore three top picks on the ASX, including Australian United Investment.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Australia

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Perenti (ASX:PRN)7.55%★★★★★☆
Fortescue (ASX:FMG)9.44%★★★★★☆
Super Retail Group (ASX:SUL)6.54%★★★★★☆
Nick Scali (ASX:NCK)4.08%★★★★★☆
Collins Foods (ASX:CKF)3.26%★★★★★☆
Fiducian Group (ASX:FID)4.66%★★★★★☆
MFF Capital Investments (ASX:MFF)3.63%★★★★★☆
National Storage REIT (ASX:NSR)4.35%★★★★★☆
Premier Investments (ASX:PMV)4.57%★★★★★☆
Sugar Terminals (NSX:SUG)7.81%★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 41 stocks from our Top ASX Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's dive into some prime choices out of 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 capitalization of A$1.38 billion.

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

Dividend Yield: 3.3%

Australian United Investment's recent announcements include a regular dividend of A$0.20 and a special dividend of A$0.08, both with an ex-date of August 26, 2024. The company reported net income of A$49.12 million for the year ended June 30, 2024, down from A$56.36 million the previous year. While dividends have been stable and growing over the past decade, their sustainability is questionable due to high payout ratios and limited coverage by earnings and cash flows.

ASX:AUI Dividend History as at Oct 2024
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$265.36 million, operates through its subsidiaries to provide financial services in Australia.

Operations: Fiducian Group Ltd generates revenue from four primary segments: 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: 4.7%

Fiducian Group offers a reliable dividend yield of 4.66%, with stable and growing payments over the past decade. Recent earnings growth of 22.1% supports its dividend sustainability, as payouts are covered by both earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios at 82.3% and 63.8%, respectively. The recent dividend increase to A$0.211 per share highlights its commitment to shareholders, although the yield remains below top-tier Australian payers at 5.94%.

ASX:FID Dividend History as at Oct 2024
ASX:FID Dividend History as at Oct 2024

Santos (ASX:STO)

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

Overview: Santos Limited is involved in the exploration, development, production, transportation, and marketing of hydrocarbons in Australia and Papua New Guinea with a market capitalization of A$23.23 billion.

Operations: Santos Limited's revenue segments include Cooper Basin ($612 million), Queensland & NSW ($1.31 billion), Western Australia ($881 million), Papua New Guinea (PNG) ($2.71 billion), and Northern Australia & Timor-Leste ($84 million).

Dividend Yield: 6.2%

Santos offers a dividend yield of 6.16%, ranking in the top 25% of Australian payers, but its dividends have been volatile and not well covered by cash flows, with a high cash payout ratio of 164.4%. Recent earnings reported at US$636 million for H1 2024 reflect a decline from the previous year. The appointment of Sherry Duhe as CFO could influence future financial strategies, potentially impacting dividend stability and growth.

ASX:STO Dividend History as at Oct 2024
ASX:STO Dividend History as at Oct 2024

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