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3 SGX Dividend Stocks Yielding Up To 9.6%

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The Singapore stock market has been experiencing a mix of volatility and resilience, reflecting broader economic uncertainties and investor sentiment. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer a stable income stream, making them an attractive option for investors seeking steady returns amidst market fluctuations.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Singapore

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
BRC Asia (SGX:BEC)7.02%★★★★★☆
UOB-Kay Hian Holdings (SGX:U10)6.67%★★★★★☆
China Sunsine Chemical Holdings (SGX:QES)6.44%★★★★★☆
Multi-Chem (SGX:AWZ)8.53%★★★★★☆
UOL Group (SGX:U14)3.69%★★★★★☆
Bumitama Agri (SGX:P8Z)6.58%★★★★★☆
Singapore Exchange (SGX:S68)3.44%★★★★★☆
Civmec (SGX:P9D)5.05%★★★★★☆
Singapore Airlines (SGX:C6L)7.69%★★★★★☆
YHI International (SGX:BPF)6.56%★★★★★☆

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Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.

Aztech Global (SGX:8AZ)

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

Overview: Aztech Global Ltd. and its subsidiaries focus on 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 SGD802.83 million.

Operations: Aztech Global Ltd. generates revenue from IoT devices, data-communication products, and LED lighting products across various international markets.

Dividend Yield: 9.6%

Aztech Global's dividend yield of 9.62% places it in the top 25% of dividend payers in Singapore, though its track record is short and volatile, with payments only established for three years and experiencing significant drops. The company’s payout ratios—74.4% from earnings and 62.1% from cash flows—suggest dividends are covered but not entirely stable or reliable over time. Earnings grew by 54.3% last year, indicating potential for future stability if growth continues.

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

China Sunsine Chemical Holdings (SGX:QES)

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

Overview: China Sunsine Chemical Holdings Ltd. is an investment holding company that manufactures and sells specialty chemicals across China, Asia, the United States, Europe, and internationally with a market cap of SGD362.96 million.

Operations: China Sunsine Chemical Holdings Ltd. generates its revenue primarily from Rubber Chemicals (CN¥4.38 billion), with additional contributions from Heating Power (CN¥221.29 million) and Waste Treatment (CN¥29.76 million).

Dividend Yield: 6.4%

China Sunsine Chemical Holdings offers a dividend yield of 6.44%, placing it in the top 25% of SG market payers. The company's dividends are well-covered by earnings (payout ratio: 20.8%) and cash flows (cash payout ratio: 30.2%), despite an unstable track record over the past decade. Recent share buybacks could signal confidence in future performance, though profit margins have declined from 16.8% to 10.7%.

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

UOL Group (SGX:U14)

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

Overview: UOL Group Limited operates in property and hospitality sectors across various countries, including Singapore, Australia, the UK, China, and others, with a market cap of approximately SGD4.55 billion.

Operations: UOL Group Limited generates revenue from property investments (SGD518.93 million), technology operations (SGD110.08 million), hotel operations in Singapore (SGD464.93 million) and Australia (SGD125.64 million), other hotel operations (SGD172.40 million), property development in Singapore (SGD1.16 billion), China (SGD10.10 million) and the United Kingdom (SGD42.56 million).

Dividend Yield: 3.7%

UOL Group's dividend yield of 3.69% is below the top 25% of Singapore market payers but remains reliable and stable over the past decade. Dividends are well-covered by earnings (payout ratio: 17.9%) and cash flows (cash payout ratio: 59.3%). The company trades at a significant discount to its estimated fair value, despite recent large one-off items affecting financial results. A new CFO, Mr. Ng Tiang Poh, will join in June to support long-term growth strategies.

SGX:U14 Dividend History as at Aug 2024
SGX:U14 Dividend History as at Aug 2024

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