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3 SGX Dividend Stocks Yielding Up To 7.6%

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The Singapore stock market has shown resilience amid global economic uncertainties, with the Straits Times Index maintaining steady performance. In such a stable environment, dividend stocks can offer attractive returns for investors seeking income and stability. A good dividend stock in this context is one that not only provides consistent payouts but also demonstrates strong fundamentals and growth potential in line with current market conditions.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Singapore

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
BRC Asia (SGX:BEC)7.11%★★★★★☆
Bumitama Agri (SGX:P8Z)6.70%★★★★★☆
YHI International (SGX:BPF)6.49%★★★★★☆
Civmec (SGX:P9D)5.36%★★★★★☆
Singapore Exchange (SGX:S68)3.38%★★★★★☆
Singapore Airlines (SGX:C6L)7.69%★★★★★☆
Genting Singapore (SGX:G13)4.91%★★★★☆☆
Delfi (SGX:P34)6.82%★★★★☆☆
Oversea-Chinese Banking (SGX:O39)6.10%★★★★☆☆
Nordic Group (SGX:MR7)4.74%★★★★☆☆

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

Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.

Singapore Airlines (SGX:C6L)

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

Overview: Singapore Airlines Limited, with a market cap of SGD22.25 billion, operates passenger and cargo air transportation services through its Singapore Airlines and Scoot brands across East Asia, the Americas, Europe, Southwest Pacific, West Asia, and Africa.

Operations: Singapore Airlines Limited generates revenue through its Full Service Carrier (SGD16.18 billion), Low-Cost Carrier (SGD2.45 billion), and Engineering Services (SGD1.09 billion) segments.

Dividend Yield: 7.7%

Singapore Airlines offers a mixed picture for dividend investors. The company's dividends are well-covered by both earnings (payout ratio: 75.9%) and cash flows (cash payout ratio: 45.9%). However, the dividend track record has been unstable over the past decade despite recent increases. A recent share buyback program authorized up to 148.88 million shares, potentially enhancing shareholder value but not necessarily indicating long-term dividend stability given forecasted earnings declines of 20.2% per year over the next three years.

SGX:C6L Dividend History as at Aug 2024
SGX:C6L Dividend History as at Aug 2024

Nordic Group (SGX:MR7)

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

Overview: Nordic Group Limited (SGX:MR7) is an investment holding company providing global 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 with a market cap of SGD133.70 million.

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

Dividend Yield: 4.7%

Nordic Group's dividend payments have been volatile over the past decade, with a recent decrease in interim dividends to 0.8526 Singapore cents per share. Despite this, the company's dividends are well-covered by earnings (payout ratio: 40%) and cash flows (cash payout ratio: 32.7%). Trading at 46.4% below its estimated fair value, Nordic Group presents a potentially undervalued opportunity for investors seeking dividend income, though its unstable track record warrants caution.

SGX:MR7 Dividend History as at Aug 2024
SGX:MR7 Dividend History as at Aug 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 SGD1.24 billion.

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

Dividend Yield: 6.7%

Bumitama Agri's dividend yield stands at 6.7%, placing it in the top 25% of SG market payers. Despite a volatile dividend history, recent payouts are well-covered by earnings (payout ratio: 47.2%) and cash flows (cash payout ratio: 54.8%). The company reported H1 sales of IDR 7.60 trillion but saw a decline in net income to IDR 856.79 billion from IDR 1.19 trillion last year, reflecting potential future earnings challenges for dividend sustainability.

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

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About SGX:MR7

Nordic Group

An investment holding company, offers solutions in the areas of system integration, maintenance, repair, overhaul, trading, precision engineering, scaffolding, insulation, petrochemical and environmental engineering, cleanroom, air, and water engineering worldwide.

Excellent balance sheet average dividend payer.