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3 ASX Dividend Stocks With Up To 4.6% Yield For Your Portfolio

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Amidst a challenging period for the Australian stock market, with the ASX200 recently down 0.9% and financials leading declines, investors are increasingly turning their attention to sectors that offer stability and potential income. In such volatile times, dividend stocks can provide a reliable source of returns through regular payouts, making them an attractive option for those seeking to balance risk with steady income in their portfolios.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Australia

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Perenti (ASX:PRN)6.81%★★★★★☆
Nick Scali (ASX:NCK)4.69%★★★★★☆
Super Retail Group (ASX:SUL)8.18%★★★★★☆
Collins Foods (ASX:CKF)3.35%★★★★★☆
Fiducian Group (ASX:FID)4.30%★★★★★☆
MFF Capital Investments (ASX:MFF)3.54%★★★★★☆
National Storage REIT (ASX:NSR)4.38%★★★★★☆
Premier Investments (ASX:PMV)4.15%★★★★★☆
Grange Resources (ASX:GRR)8.00%★★★★☆☆
CTI Logistics (ASX:CLX)5.88%★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 37 stocks from our Top ASX Dividend Stocks screener.

We'll examine a selection from our screener results.

JB Hi-Fi (ASX:JBH)

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

Overview: JB Hi-Fi Limited is a retailer specializing in home consumer products with a market capitalization of A$8.52 billion.

Operations: JB Hi-Fi Limited generates revenue through its segments: The Good Guys (A$2.68 billion), JB Hi-Fi Australia (A$6.61 billion), and JB Hi-Fi New Zealand (A$303.40 million).

Dividend Yield: 3.2%

JB Hi-Fi's dividend profile shows a mixed picture. While the company maintains a reasonable payout ratio of 65% and its dividends are well-covered by cash flows with a cash payout ratio of 42.1%, the dividend yield is relatively low at 3.18% compared to top-tier Australian payers. Despite recent increases, JB Hi-Fi's dividends have been historically volatile and unreliable over the past decade, raising concerns about sustainability for long-term investors. Recent executive changes may impact future strategic direction but don't directly affect current dividend stability.

ASX:JBH Dividend History as at Nov 2024
ASX:JBH Dividend History as at Nov 2024

Ridley (ASX:RIC)

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

Overview: Ridley Corporation Limited, with a market cap of A$811.47 million, operates in Australia providing animal nutrition solutions through its subsidiaries.

Operations: Ridley Corporation Limited generates revenue through its Bulk Stockfeeds segment, contributing A$886.59 million, and its Packaged/Ingredients segment, adding A$376.31 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.5%

Ridley Corporation's dividend profile highlights a reasonable payout ratio of 71.7% and solid cash flow coverage with a cash payout ratio of 41.3%, suggesting sustainability despite historical volatility. The dividend yield is modest at 3.51%, below Australia's top-tier payers, yet recent increases indicate potential growth. Strategic moves, like the share buyback program worth A$20 million, aim to enhance shareholder value amidst executive board changes that could influence future strategy without immediate impact on dividends.

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

Servcorp (ASX:SRV)

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

Overview: Servcorp Limited offers executive serviced and virtual offices, coworking spaces, and IT, communications, and secretarial services with a market cap of A$495.30 million.

Operations: Servcorp Limited generates revenue primarily from its Real Estate - Rental segment, which amounts to A$314.89 million.

Dividend Yield: 4.7%

Servcorp's dividend profile is supported by a low cash payout ratio of 14.2%, indicating strong coverage by cash flows, while its earnings payout ratio remains reasonable at 59.7%. Despite a history of volatility, recent increases in dividends to A$0.25 per share for fiscal year 2024 and guidance for no less than A$0.26 in fiscal year 2025 suggest potential stability and growth. However, its current yield of 4.69% is below the top tier in Australia.

ASX:SRV Dividend History as at Nov 2024
ASX:SRV Dividend History as at Nov 2024

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