Yahoo Finance Exploring ASX Dividend Stocks For June 2024
Over the past year, the Australian market has shown robust growth, rising by 8.5%, with earnings projected to increase by 14% annually. In this dynamic environment, dividend stocks that demonstrate consistent payouts and potential for earnings growth stand out as particularly appealing options for investors.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Australia
Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
Lindsay Australia (ASX:LAU) | 6.67% | ★★★★★☆ |
Fiducian Group (ASX:FID) | 3.89% | ★★★★★☆ |
Nick Scali (ASX:NCK) | 4.99% | ★★★★★☆ |
Centuria Capital Group (ASX:CNI) | 6.61% | ★★★★★☆ |
Charter Hall Group (ASX:CHC) | 3.58% | ★★★★★☆ |
Eagers Automotive (ASX:APE) | 7.32% | ★★★★★☆ |
Premier Investments (ASX:PMV) | 4.72% | ★★★★★☆ |
Fortescue (ASX:FMG) | 8.09% | ★★★★★☆ |
Diversified United Investment (ASX:DUI) | 3.18% | ★★★★★☆ |
Australian United Investment (ASX:AUI) | 3.59% | ★★★★☆☆ |
Click here to see the full list of 26 stocks from our Top ASX Dividend Stocks screener.
Underneath we present a selection of stocks filtered out by our screen.
Harvey Norman Holdings
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Harvey Norman Holdings Limited operates in integrated retail, franchise, property, and digital system sectors with a market capitalization of approximately A$5.58 billion.
Operations: Harvey Norman Holdings Limited generates revenue from various international retail segments, including A$982.46 million from New Zealand, A$204.83 million from Slovenia & Croatia, A$691.09 million from Singapore & Malaysia, A$237.17 million from non-franchised retail, and A$676.83 million from Ireland & Northern Ireland.
Dividend Yield: 4.5%
Harvey Norman Holdings has demonstrated a mixed track record in dividend stability, with significant fluctuations over the past decade. Despite this, its dividends are sustainably covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 73.4% and 39.2% respectively. However, its dividend yield of 4.46% falls below the top quartile of Australian dividend stocks at 6.43%. Additionally, recent profit margins have declined to 13.4%, down from last year's 26.6%.
JB Hi-Fi
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: JB Hi-Fi Limited operates a retail chain specializing in consumer electronics and home products, with a market capitalization of approximately A$6.39 billion.
Operations: JB Hi-Fi Limited generates revenue through its segments: JB Hi-Fi Australia (A$6.57 billion), The Good Guys (A$2.66 billion), and JB Hi-Fi New Zealand (A$0.28 billion).
Dividend Yield: 4.7%
JB Hi-Fi has shown a mixed performance in dividend reliability, with unstable payments over the last decade despite a 10-year increase. Its dividends are supported by both earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios at 65% and 46.8% respectively. However, its current dividend yield of 4.67% is below the top quartile benchmark of 6.43% in Australia's market. Recent sales results indicate slight declines in JB Hi-Fi Australia and The Good Guys segments, contrasting with growth in JB Hi-Fi New Zealand.
nib holdings
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: nib holdings limited operates in Australia and New Zealand, providing private health insurance to residents, international students, and visitors, with a market capitalization of approximately A$3.65 billion.
Operations: nib holdings limited generates revenue primarily through its Australian Residents Health Insurance segment at A$2.55 billion, followed by New Zealand Insurance at A$351.90 million, with smaller contributions from NIB Travel and International (Inbound) Health Insurance segments at A$109.10 million and A$173.20 million respectively, along with Nib Thrive contributing A$38 million.
Dividend Yield: 4%
nib holdings has demonstrated a fluctuating dividend history, with significant drops in payments over the past decade. Despite this, the company's dividends are moderately covered by both earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 67.5% and 57.9% respectively. However, its current yield of 3.99% trails behind the top Australian dividend payers' average of 6.43%. Earnings have increased by an annual rate of 9.7% over five years, suggesting some underlying growth potential despite the dividend concerns.
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Companies discussed in this article include ASX:HVN ASX:JBH and ASX:NHF.
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