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3 SGX Dividend Stocks Offering Up To 9.7% Yield

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As the Singapore market navigates a dynamic economic landscape, investors are increasingly looking towards dividend stocks as a source of stable returns amidst fluctuating indices. In this environment, identifying stocks with strong fundamentals and attractive yields can offer a reliable income stream, making them an appealing choice for those seeking to bolster their portfolios.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Singapore

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
BRC Asia (SGX:BEC)6.87%★★★★★☆
Bumitama Agri (SGX:P8Z)6.11%★★★★★☆
Singapore Airlines (SGX:C6L)7.50%★★★★★☆
YHI International (SGX:BPF)6.30%★★★★★☆
Singapore Exchange (SGX:S68)3.11%★★★★★☆
QAF (SGX:Q01)5.99%★★★★★☆
Aztech Global (SGX:8AZ)9.71%★★★★☆☆
Oversea-Chinese Banking (SGX:O39)5.73%★★★★☆☆
Delfi (SGX:P34)6.56%★★★★☆☆
Nordic Group (SGX:MR7)4.30%★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 19 stocks from our Top SGX Dividend Stocks screener.

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

Aztech Global (SGX:8AZ)

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

Overview: Aztech Global Ltd. operates in the research, development, engineering, and manufacturing of IoT devices, data-communication products, and LED lighting products across Singapore, North America, China, Europe, and other international markets with a market cap of SGD794.95 million.

Operations: Aztech Global Ltd. generates its revenue from the research, development, engineering, and manufacturing of IoT devices, data-communication products, and LED lighting products across various international markets.

Dividend Yield: 9.7%

Aztech Global recently announced a share buyback program and increased its interim dividend to S$0.05, reflecting strong earnings growth with net income rising to S$46.66 million for H1 2024. Despite only three years of dividend payments, Aztech's current yield is among the top in Singapore's market, supported by a reasonable payout ratio of 74.4%. However, its dividend history is volatile and not yet stable over the long term.

SGX:8AZ Dividend History as at Oct 2024
SGX:8AZ Dividend History as at Oct 2024

Nordic Group (SGX:MR7)

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

Overview: Nordic Group Limited, with a market cap of SGD133.70 million, operates as an investment holding company providing solutions in system integration, maintenance, repair, overhaul, trading, precision engineering, scaffolding, insulation, petrochemical and environmental engineering as well as cleanroom and air and water engineering globally.

Operations: Nordic Group Limited generates revenue from Project Services amounting to SGD69.93 million and Maintenance Services totaling SGD83.13 million.

Dividend Yield: 4.3%

Nordic Group's recent interim dividend of S$0.008526 reflects a decrease, highlighting its historically volatile dividend payments. Despite this, dividends remain well-covered by earnings and cash flows with payout ratios of 40% and 29.6%, respectively. The company's net income for H1 2024 was S$8.53 million, down from the previous year, impacting its ability to sustain higher dividends. Trading below fair value estimates suggests potential value but with a lower-than-market-average yield of 4.3%.

SGX:MR7 Dividend History as at Oct 2024
SGX:MR7 Dividend History as at Oct 2024

Bumitama Agri (SGX:P8Z)

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

Overview: Bumitama Agri Ltd. is an investment holding company involved in the production and trade of crude palm oil, palm kernel, and related products for refineries in Indonesia, with a market cap of SGD1.36 billion.

Operations: Bumitama Agri Ltd. generates its revenue primarily from its Plantations and Palm Oil Mills segment, which accounted for IDR15.55 trillion.

Dividend Yield: 6.1%

Bumitama Agri's dividend yield is among the top 25% in Singapore, though its track record shows volatility with recent decreases. Dividends are covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 47.2% and 54.8%. Despite trading significantly below fair value, recent earnings have declined year-on-year from IDR 1.19 trillion to IDR 856.79 billion for H1 2024, impacting dividend sustainability amidst executive changes in the company secretariat.

SGX:P8Z Dividend History as at Oct 2024
SGX:P8Z Dividend History as at Oct 2024

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