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ASX Dividend Stocks You Should Know About

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Over the last 7 days, the Australian market has risen 2.5%, and it's up 11% over the last 12 months, with earnings forecast to grow by 13% annually. In this promising environment, identifying solid dividend stocks can be a key strategy for investors seeking steady income and potential growth.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Australia

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Lindsay Australia (ASX:LAU)6.59%★★★★★☆
Collins Foods (ASX:CKF)3.14%★★★★★☆
Nick Scali (ASX:NCK)4.40%★★★★★☆
Centuria Capital Group (ASX:CNI)7.16%★★★★★☆
Eagers Automotive (ASX:APE)7.01%★★★★★☆
Fiducian Group (ASX:FID)3.52%★★★★★☆
Bapcor (ASX:BAP)4.23%★★★★★☆
Charter Hall Group (ASX:CHC)3.53%★★★★★☆
GrainCorp (ASX:GNC)6.16%★★★★★☆
Premier Investments (ASX:PMV)4.08%★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 33 stocks from our Top ASX Dividend Stocks screener.

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

Auswide Bank (ASX:ABA)

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

Overview: Auswide Bank Ltd provides a range of personal and business banking products and services in Australia, with a market cap of A$202.84 million.

Operations: Auswide Bank Ltd generates its revenue primarily from retail banking, which amounted to A$92.13 million.

Dividend Yield: 9.9%

Auswide Bank's dividend yield is among the top 25% in Australia at 9.89%, with dividends currently covered by earnings (78.9%) and forecasted to remain so in three years (76.6%). However, its dividend payments have been volatile over the past decade, showing inconsistency despite a general increase. Recent follow-on equity offerings totaling A$15 million may impact future payouts but also indicate efforts to strengthen capital reserves amidst potential M&A activities with MyState Limited.

ASX:ABA Dividend History as at Aug 2024

Capral (ASX:CAA)

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

Overview: Capral Limited manufactures, markets, and distributes fabricated and semi-fabricated aluminum products in Australia, with a market cap of A$155.43 million.

Operations: Capral Limited generates revenue primarily from its Aluminium Products segment, amounting to A$614.84 million.

Dividend Yield: 6.1%

Capral's dividend yield stands in the top 25% of Australian payers at 6.14%, with payments well-covered by earnings (31%) and cash flows (14.4%). Despite a recent increase, dividends have been volatile over its 7-year history, indicating some unreliability. Trading at 15.5% below estimated fair value, Capral offers good relative value compared to peers. However, earnings are forecasted to decline by an average of 6.5% annually over the next three years, raising concerns about future sustainability.

ASX:CAA Dividend History as at Aug 2024

Charter Hall Group (ASX:CHC)

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

Overview: Charter Hall Group (ASX:CHC) is a leading Australian fully integrated property investment and funds management company with a market cap of A$5.93 billion.

Operations: Charter Hall Group's revenue is derived from Funds Management (A$515.60 million), Property Investments (A$142.20 million), and Development Investments (A$-58.80 million).

Dividend Yield: 3.5%

Charter Hall Group offers a reliable and growing dividend, with payments increasing steadily over the past decade. The company's payout ratios—43.8% of earnings and 45.3% of cash flows—indicate sustainable dividend coverage. Despite a recent drop in profit margins from 42.9% to 11.7%, CHC remains undervalued, trading at 61.6% below estimated fair value. However, its current yield of 3.53% is lower than the top quartile of Australian dividend payers (6.11%).

ASX:CHC Dividend History as at Aug 2024

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