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3 ASX Dividend Stocks Yielding Up To 3.7%

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In the last week, the Australian market has stayed flat, although it is up 11% over the past year with earnings expected to grow by 12% per annum over the next few years. In this environment, selecting dividend stocks that offer stable yields and potential for growth can be a prudent strategy for investors.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Australia

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Perenti (ASX:PRN)7.73%★★★★★☆
Collins Foods (ASX:CKF)3.45%★★★★★☆
Fiducian Group (ASX:FID)4.79%★★★★★☆
Nick Scali (ASX:NCK)4.30%★★★★★☆
MFF Capital Investments (ASX:MFF)3.68%★★★★★☆
Super Retail Group (ASX:SUL)6.79%★★★★★☆
National Storage REIT (ASX:NSR)4.55%★★★★★☆
Premier Investments (ASX:PMV)4.01%★★★★★☆
Ricegrowers (ASX:SGLLV)6.57%★★★★☆☆
Australian United Investment (ASX:AUI)3.51%★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 32 stocks from our Top ASX Dividend Stocks screener.

Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.

MFF Capital Investments (ASX:MFF)

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

Overview: MFF Capital Investments Limited is an investment firm manager with a market cap of A$2.20 billion.

Operations: MFF Capital Investments Limited generates revenue primarily from equity investments, amounting to A$659.96 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.7%

MFF Capital Investments Limited recently reported strong earnings growth with revenue of A$666.59 million and net income of A$447.36 million for the year ended June 30, 2024. The company announced a final dividend of 7 cents per share, payable on November 1, 2024. MFF's dividends are well-covered by both earnings (payout ratio: 16.8%) and cash flows (cash payout ratio: 24.1%), although its dividend yield of 3.68% is lower than the top quartile in Australia (6.16%).

ASX:MFF Dividend History as at Sep 2024
ASX:MFF Dividend History as at Sep 2024

QBE Insurance Group (ASX:QBE)

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

Overview: QBE Insurance Group Limited underwrites general insurance and reinsurance risks across the Australia Pacific, North America, and international markets, with a market cap of A$24.86 billion.

Operations: QBE Insurance Group Limited generates revenue from international operations ($9.56 billion), North America ($7.71 billion), and the Australia Pacific region ($5.91 billion).

Dividend Yield: 3.6%

QBE Insurance Group's dividend payments have been volatile over the past decade, though they have increased overall. Despite this volatility, QBE's dividends are well covered by earnings (payout ratio: 42.9%) and cash flows (cash payout ratio: 17.2%). The company recently announced an interim dividend of A$0.24 per share for H1 2024, up from A$0.14 last year, reflecting strong earnings growth with net income reaching US$802 million for the half-year ended June 30, 2024.

ASX:QBE Dividend History as at Sep 2024
ASX:QBE Dividend History as at Sep 2024

Ridley (ASX:RIC)

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

Overview: Ridley Corporation Limited, with a market cap of A$773.79 million, provides animal nutrition solutions in Australia through its subsidiaries.

Operations: Ridley Corporation Limited generates revenue through two primary segments: Bulk Stockfeeds (A$886.59 million) and Packaged/Ingredients (A$376.31 million).

Dividend Yield: 3.8%

Ridley's dividend payments have been inconsistent over the past decade, though they have shown growth. The current payout ratio of 71.7% indicates dividends are well covered by earnings and cash flows (40.8%). Despite a lower yield (3.8%) compared to top Australian dividend payers, Ridley is trading at 68.5% below its estimated fair value and has announced a share buyback program worth A$20 million to enhance shareholder value and support future growth opportunities.

ASX:RIC Dividend History as at Sep 2024
ASX:RIC Dividend History as at Sep 2024

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