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3 High Yielding ASX Dividend Stocks With Up To 7.5% Yield

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Amidst a challenging day on the ASX where every sector closed in the red and the index itself dropped by nearly 85 points, investors may find solace in exploring high-yielding dividend stocks. In times of market volatility, such stocks can offer a semblance of stability and consistent returns, making them an appealing option for those looking to mitigate risk while maintaining income streams.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Australia

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Lindsay Australia (ASX:LAU)6.45%★★★★★☆
Nick Scali (ASX:NCK)5.15%★★★★★☆
Fiducian Group (ASX:FID)4.01%★★★★★☆
Centuria Capital Group (ASX:CNI)6.69%★★★★★☆
Charter Hall Group (ASX:CHC)3.59%★★★★★☆
Eagers Automotive (ASX:APE)6.97%★★★★★☆
Premier Investments (ASX:PMV)4.68%★★★★★☆
Fortescue (ASX:FMG)7.51%★★★★★☆
Diversified United Investment (ASX:DUI)3.17%★★★★★☆
Australian United Investment (ASX:AUI)3.59%★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 28 stocks from our Top ASX Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's dive into some prime choices out of from the screener.

Beacon Lighting Group (ASX:BLX)

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

Overview: Beacon Lighting Group Limited, operating both in Australia and internationally, specializes in the retail of lighting products with a market capitalization of A$548.94 million.

Operations: Beacon Lighting Group Limited generates A$312.87 million from the sale of light fittings, fans, and energy-efficient products.

Dividend Yield: 3.4%

Beacon Lighting Group maintains a balanced approach to dividends, with a payout ratio of 59.4% and cash payout ratio at 34.3%, suggesting earnings and cash flows adequately cover distributions. However, the dividend track record has been inconsistent over the past decade, showing volatility in payments despite an overall increase in dividends during this period. Additionally, its current yield of 3.43% is modest compared to leading Australian dividend stocks.

ASX:BLX Dividend History as at May 2024
ASX:BLX Dividend History as at May 2024

Charter Hall Group (ASX:CHC)

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

Overview: Charter Hall Group, operating under the ticker ASX:CHC, is a prominent Australian property investment and funds management company with a market capitalization of approximately A$5.83 billion.

Operations: Charter Hall Group generates revenue primarily through funds management, which contributes A$515.60 million, and property investments, adding A$142.20 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.6%

Charter Hall Group offers a stable dividend yield of 3.59%, consistently paid over the last decade, though it falls below the top quartile of Australian dividend payers at 6.39%. The dividends are well-supported by both earnings and cash flow, with payout ratios of 43.8% and 45.3% respectively, ensuring sustainability. Despite this reliability, its profit margins have decreased to 11.7% from last year's 42.9%, suggesting potential pressures on profitability even as earnings are expected to grow by 21.16% annually.

ASX:CHC Dividend History as at May 2024
ASX:CHC Dividend History as at May 2024

Fortescue (ASX:FMG)

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

Overview: Fortescue Ltd is an Australian company specializing in the exploration, development, production, processing, and sale of iron ore domestically and internationally, with a market capitalization of approximately A$82.34 billion.

Operations: Fortescue Ltd generates revenue primarily through its metals segment, which brought in A$18.47 billion, and its energy operations contributed A$0.08 billion.

Dividend Yield: 7.5%

Fortescue's dividend history shows variability, with significant fluctuations over the past decade. Despite this, recent figures indicate a robust coverage with a payout ratio and cash payout ratio at 74.2% and 73.1%, respectively, suggesting current dividends are well-supported by earnings and cash flow. However, the company's earnings are projected to decline by an average of 18.6% annually over the next three years, which could challenge future dividend sustainability. Currently, Fortescue offers a high yield of 7.51%, placing it in the top tier of Australian dividend stocks.

ASX:FMG Dividend History as at May 2024
ASX:FMG Dividend History as at May 2024

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