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SGX Dividend Stocks To Watch In July 2024

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As the global banking sector experiences significant shifts, with UK neobanks rapidly gaining ground on traditional banks, investors are keenly watching market trends to identify stable investment opportunities. In this context, dividend stocks on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) present an appealing option for those looking to potentially enhance their portfolios with steady income streams in a dynamic market environment.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Singapore

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
BRC Asia (SGX:BEC)6.99%★★★★★☆
UOB-Kay Hian Holdings (SGX:U10)6.67%★★★★★☆
China Sunsine Chemical Holdings (SGX:QES)6.45%★★★★★☆
Multi-Chem (SGX:AWZ)8.80%★★★★★☆
UOL Group (SGX:U14)3.70%★★★★★☆
Bumitama Agri (SGX:P8Z)6.44%★★★★★☆
Singapore Exchange (SGX:S68)3.51%★★★★★☆
Civmec (SGX:P9D)5.14%★★★★★☆
Singapore Airlines (SGX:C6L)6.87%★★★★★☆
Sing Investments & Finance (SGX:S35)6.67%★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 20 stocks from our Top SGX Dividend Stocks screener.

Here's a peek at a few of the choices from the screener.

Aztech Global (SGX:8AZ)

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

Overview: Aztech Global Ltd. operates in the design and manufacturing of IoT devices, data-communication products, and LED lighting, serving markets in Singapore, North America, China, Europe, and internationally with a market capitalization of approximately SGD 0.77 billion.

Operations: Aztech Global Ltd. generates revenue through the design and manufacturing of IoT devices, data-communication products, and LED lighting.

Dividend Yield: 8%

Aztech Global offers a dividend yield of S$8.04%, placing it in the top 25% of dividend payers in Singapore's market average of S$6.24%. Despite its relatively short dividend history of three years, payments have shown growth, supported by a solid earnings payout ratio of 61.7% and cash flow coverage at 77.9%. However, the track record shows volatility in dividends, underscoring potential concerns about payment stability moving forward. Analysts predict a significant upside in stock price, potentially enhancing total returns for investors.

SGX:8AZ Dividend History as at Jul 2024

Sheng Siong Group (SGX:OV8)

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

Overview: Sheng Siong Group Ltd is an investment holding company that manages a chain of supermarket retail stores across Singapore, with a market capitalization of approximately SGD 2.26 billion.

Operations: Sheng Siong Group Ltd generates its revenue primarily through supermarket operations that sell consumer goods, totaling approximately SGD 1.39 billion.

Dividend Yield: 4.2%

Sheng Siong Group recently announced a dividend increase to S$0.032 per share and reported a Q1 2024 sales rise to S$376.19 million, with net income up at S$36.32 million. Despite this, its dividend yield of 4.17% lags behind the top quartile in Singapore's market (6.24%). The company's dividends, while covered by earnings and cash flows (payout ratio of 68.7% and cash payout ratio of 50.1%), have experienced volatility over the past decade, indicating potential concerns about future stability despite recent growth in payments.

SGX:OV8 Dividend History as at Jul 2024

Civmec (SGX:P9D)

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

Overview: Civmec Limited is an investment holding company that offers construction and engineering services across the energy, resources, infrastructure, and marine and defense sectors in Australia, with a market capitalization of SGD 482.21 million.

Operations: Civmec Limited generates revenue through three primary segments: Energy (A$46.02 million), Resources (A$752.82 million), and Infrastructure, Marine & Defence (A$105.52 million).

Dividend Yield: 5.1%

Civmec's recent contract wins, totaling A$174 million, signal robust operational momentum, crucial for sustaining its dividend payments. The company has a history of stable dividends over the past decade with a current yield of 5.14%, supported by a low payout ratio of 45.4% and cash payout ratio of 27%. However, its dividend yield is below the top quartile in Singapore's market at 6.24%. Earnings growth remains modest at an annual forecast of 3.93%.

SGX:P9D Dividend History as at Jul 2024

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