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Delving Into 3 Australian Dividend Stocks Offering Up To 7.1% Yield

ASX:LAU

Amidst a modest uptick in the Australian market, driven by financial sector gains and anticipations of interest rate cuts, investors are closely monitoring opportunities for robust returns. In this environment, dividend stocks emerge as particularly attractive options, offering stability and consistent income streams that can be especially appealing against the backdrop of current economic dynamics.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Australia

Name Dividend Yield Dividend Rating
Computershare (ASX:CPU) 3.11% ★★★★★☆
Nick Scali (ASX:NCK) 4.82% ★★★★★☆
Fiducian Group (ASX:FID) 4.20% ★★★★★☆
Joyce (ASX:JYC) 7.10% ★★★★★☆
Korvest (ASX:KOV) 6.84% ★★★★★☆
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank (ASX:BEN) 6.50% ★★★★★☆
Vita Life Sciences (ASX:VLS) 4.09% ★★★★☆☆
Atlas Arteria (ASX:ALX) 7.62% ★★★★☆☆
Brambles (ASX:BXB) 3.01% ★★★★☆☆
Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) 2.98% ★★★★☆☆

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

We'll examine a selection from our screener results.

Lindsay Australia (ASX:LAU)

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

Overview: Lindsay Australia Limited is an Australian company offering integrated transport, logistics, and rural supply services primarily to sectors such as food processing and horticulture, with a market capitalization of approximately A$330.29 million.

Operations: Lindsay Australia Limited generates its revenue from two core segments: rural supplies, contributing A$158.73 million, and transport services, accounting for A$571.38 million.

Dividend Yield: 5.7%

Lindsay Australia Limited's recent earnings report shows a steady increase in sales to A$417.93 million and net income to A$18.08 million, with a modest rise in basic EPS. The company's dividends are supported by both earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 43.7% and 38.7%, respectively, indicating sustainability. However, dividend history reveals volatility and an unstable track record over the past decade, despite predictions of profit growth at nearly 12% per year and trading below estimated fair value by 28.4%. Dividend yield stands at 5.66%, slightly lower than the market's top quartile payers at 6.35%.

ASX:LAU Dividend History as at Mar 2024

Fiducian Group (ASX:FID)

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

Overview: Fiducian Group Ltd is an Australian financial services provider operating through its subsidiaries, with a market capitalization of approximately A$226.95 million.

Operations: Fiducian Group Ltd generates its revenue primarily from four segments: Funds Management (A$20.49 million), Financial Planning (A$28.95 million), Platform Administration (A$15.38 million), and Corporate Services (A$12.06 million).

Dividend Yield: 4.2%

Fiducian Group's half-year earnings reflect growth, with sales increasing to A$39 million and net income rising to A$6.84 million. With a dividend yield of 4.2%, it falls short of the Australian market's top quartile but maintains stability and reliability over a decade. The dividends, at an 83.7% payout ratio from earnings and 60.5% from cash flows, suggest sustainability despite not being top-tier yielders; additionally, the stock trades at a discount to its estimated fair value by 13.2%.

ASX:FID Dividend History as at Mar 2024

Vitura Health (ASX:VIT)

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

Overview: Vitura Health Limited is an Australian company specializing in the sale and distribution of medicinal cannabis products across Australia and Asia, with a market capitalization of approximately A$80.62 million.

Operations: Vitura Health Limited generates its revenue primarily through the commercialization of medicinal cannabis products within the Australian and Asian markets.

Dividend Yield: 7.1%

Vitura Health's recent half-year results show a dip in net income to A$3.27 million from A$7.68 million year-on-year, with sales marginally up at A$59.97 million. Despite a high yield of 7.14%, its dividend track record is unstable and has not seen growth since inception two years ago. The dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 59.6% and 53.5%, respectively, yet the share price has been highly volatile recently, indicating potential risks for dividend investors seeking stability.

ASX:VIT Dividend History as at Mar 2024

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