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SGX Dividend Stocks To Watch In October 2024

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As the Singapore market navigates through a period of economic uncertainty, investors are increasingly focusing on stability and income generation, making dividend stocks an attractive option. In such times, selecting stocks with a strong track record of consistent dividend payouts can be a prudent strategy for those seeking to balance risk and reward.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Singapore

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
BRC Asia (SGX:BEC)6.72%★★★★★☆
Bumitama Agri (SGX:P8Z)6.25%★★★★★☆
Oversea-Chinese Banking (SGX:O39)5.91%★★★★★☆
Singapore Airlines (SGX:C6L)7.38%★★★★★☆
YHI International (SGX:BPF)6.36%★★★★★☆
Singapore Exchange (SGX:S68)3.16%★★★★★☆
QAF (SGX:Q01)5.99%★★★★★☆
Aztech Global (SGX:8AZ)9.71%★★★★☆☆
Delfi (SGX:P34)6.55%★★★★☆☆
Tai Sin Electric (SGX:500)5.88%★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 21 stocks from our Top SGX Dividend Stocks screener.

We'll examine a selection from our screener results.

Aztech Global (SGX:8AZ)

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

Overview: Aztech Global Ltd. is involved 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 revenue through its operations in IoT devices, data-communication products, and LED lighting products across various international markets.

Dividend Yield: 9.7%

Aztech Global's dividend prospects show a mixed picture. The company recently increased its interim dividend to S$0.05, supported by a payout ratio of 74.4% and cash flow coverage of 62.1%. Despite strong earnings growth and trading at good value, the company's dividend track record is unstable with only three years of payments and volatility in payouts. Additionally, Aztech has initiated a share buyback program, which may impact future dividends depending on funding sources used.

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

YHI International (SGX:BPF)

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

Overview: YHI International Limited is an investment holding company that, along with its subsidiaries, distributes automotive and industrial products across Singapore, Malaysia, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Australia, New Zealand and internationally; it has a market cap of SGD144.40 million.

Operations: YHI International Limited generates revenue from several segments, including Distribution - ASEAN (SGD119.40 million), Distribution - Other (SGD33.31 million), Manufacturing - ASEAN (SGD55.05 million), Distribution - Oceania (SGD140.24 million), Distribution - North East Asia (SGD17.99 million), and Manufacturing - North East Asia excluding rental (SGD57.20 million).

Dividend Yield: 6.4%

YHI International's dividend profile is marked by volatility over the past decade, though it offers a high yield at 6.36%, placing it in the top 25% of Singapore's market. Despite this instability, dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows with payout ratios of 68.9% and 43.3%, respectively. Recent financials show modest growth, with half-year sales reaching S$198.61 million and net income increasing to S$7.71 million, supporting dividend sustainability for now.

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

HRnetGroup (SGX:CHZ)

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

Overview: HRnetGroup Limited is an investment holding company that operates in the recruitment and staffing industry across several Asian countries, with a market cap of SGD661.93 million.

Operations: HRnetGroup Limited generates revenue primarily through its Flexible Staffing segment, which accounts for SGD505.60 million, and its Professional Recruitment segment, contributing SGD59.92 million.

Dividend Yield: 5.9%

HRnetGroup's dividend yield is competitive, ranking in the top 25% of Singapore's market. Dividends are covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 69% and 74.5%, respectively. However, the company's dividend history is relatively short at six years. Recent financials show a decline in half-year sales to S$285.91 million and net income to S$21.68 million, potentially impacting future dividend sustainability despite a recent interim dividend declaration of 1.87 Singapore cents per share.

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

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