Top ASX Dividend Stocks To Consider In December 2024

As the ASX200 experiences a slight downturn, with sectors like Discretionary and Financials underperforming, Utilities and Energy have shown resilience amidst the broader market challenges. In such a fluctuating environment, dividend stocks can offer investors potential stability and income, making them an attractive consideration for those navigating these market conditions.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Australia

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Nick Scali (ASX:NCK)	4.33%	★★★★★☆
Fiducian Group (ASX:FID)	4.41%	★★★★★☆
Collins Foods (ASX:CKF)	3.84%	★★★★★☆
Super Retail Group (ASX:SUL)	8.03%	★★★★★☆
MFF Capital Investments (ASX:MFF)	3.04%	★★★★★☆
National Storage REIT (ASX:NSR)	4.64%	★★★★★☆
Premier Investments (ASX:PMV)	4.28%	★★★★★☆
Santos (ASX:STO)	7.67%	★★★★☆☆
Grange Resources (ASX:GRR)	8.89%	★★★★☆☆
Australian United Investment (ASX:AUI)	3.55%	★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 31 stocks from our Top ASX Dividend Stocks screener.

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

Grange Resources (ASX:GRR)

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

Overview: Grange Resources Limited operates an integrated iron ore mining and pellet production business in Australia and internationally, with a market cap of A$260.40 million.

Operations: Grange Resources Limited generates revenue from its ore mining segment, amounting to A$570.41 million.

Dividend Yield: 8.9%

Grange Resources offers a compelling dividend yield of 8.89%, placing it in the top 25% of Australian dividend payers. Its dividends are well covered by both earnings and cash flows, with low payout ratios of 21.8% and 11.6%, respectively, suggesting sustainability despite a volatile history over the past decade. However, its track record for dividend stability is unreliable, with no growth in payments over ten years. Recent board changes may influence future strategies.

• Click here and access our complete dividend analysis report to understand the dynamics of Grange Resources.
• The analysis detailed in our Grange Resources valuation report hints at an deflated share price compared to its estimated value.

Lycopodium (ASX:LYL)

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

Overview: Lycopodium Limited offers engineering and project delivery services in the resources, rail infrastructure, and industrial processes sectors in Australia, with a market cap of A$392.86 million.

Operations: Lycopodium Limited generates revenue primarily from its Resources segment at A$366.49 million, followed by Process Industries at A$11.45 million and Rail Infrastructure at A$10.21 million.

Dividend Yield: 7.7%

Lycopodium's dividend yield of 7.65% ranks in the top 25% among Australian dividend stocks, though its sustainability is questionable due to a high cash payout ratio of 122.9%. While earnings have grown significantly at 33.8% annually over five years, dividends remain volatile and unreliable, with past drops exceeding 20%. Recent guidance suggests potential payments up to A$0.15 for the first half of fiscal year 2025, highlighting ongoing uncertainty in dividend stability.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Lycopodium's dividend report.
• Our valuation report unveils the possibility Lycopodium's shares may be trading at a premium.

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$2.69 billion.

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

Dividend Yield: 3%

MFF Capital Investments offers a stable dividend profile with consistent growth over the past decade. Its dividends are well covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 16.8% and 24.2%, respectively, ensuring sustainability. Although its yield of 3.04% is below the top tier in Australia, MFF trades at a significant discount to its estimated fair value, potentially appealing to value-focused investors despite recent executive changes impacting company operations.

• Get an in-depth perspective on MFF Capital Investments' performance by reading our dividend report here.
• Upon reviewing our latest valuation report, MFF Capital Investments' share price might be too pessimistic.

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