As the ASX200 faces a slight downturn, with investors expressing disappointment over recent Chinese stimulus measures and declining commodity prices impacting sectors like Materials and Energy, dividend stocks continue to be a focal point for those seeking stable income amidst market fluctuations. In this environment, identifying robust dividend stocks can be crucial for investors looking to balance growth potential with reliable returns; ANZ Group Holdings and two other noteworthy stocks offer compelling options in the current Australian market landscape.
Let’s dive into some prime choices out of the screener.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: ANZ Group Holdings Limited offers a range of banking and financial products and services to retail, individual, and business customers in Australia and internationally, with a market cap of A$95.52 billion.
Operations: ANZ Group Holdings Limited’s revenue segments include Pacific (A$222 million), New Zealand (A$3.51 billion), Institutional (A$6.90 billion), Australia Retail (A$5.82 billion), and Australia Commercial (A$3.43 billion).
Dividend Yield: 5.2%
ANZ Group Holdings has shown a volatile dividend history over the past decade, with recent decreases in its final dividend to A$0.83 per share. Despite this volatility, dividends remain covered by earnings with a current payout ratio of 76.2%, forecasted to improve slightly to 73.1% in three years. The stock trades below estimated fair value, offering potential for capital appreciation alongside its moderate dividend yield of 5.17%.
ASX:ANZ Dividend History as at Nov 2024
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Steadfast Group Limited operates as a general insurance brokerage company across Australasia, Asia, and Europe, with a market capitalization of A$6.26 billion.
Operations: Steadfast Group Limited generates revenue primarily from its Insurance Intermediary segment, accounting for A$1.55 billion, and Premium Funding, contributing A$113 million.
Dividend Yield: 3%
Steadfast Group’s dividend profile shows some challenges, with a volatile history over the past decade. Despite this, recent earnings growth of 34% annually over five years supports its dividend coverage, with an 80.7% payout ratio from earnings and 65.6% from cash flows. The company announced a final franked dividend of A$0.1035 per share for the year ended June 2024. Trading at a discount to fair value might offer potential for capital gains alongside its modest yield of 3.02%.
ASX:SDF Dividend History as at Nov 2024
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Smartgroup Corporation Ltd, with a market cap of A$1.02 billion, offers employee management services in Australia.
Operations: Smartgroup’s revenue is primarily derived from its Outsourced Administration segment at A$263.07 million, followed by Software, Distribution and Group Services at A$41.02 million, and Vehicle Services contributing A$19.53 million.
Dividend Yield: 6.5%
Smartgroup’s dividend profile reveals both strengths and challenges. The company recently announced a cash dividend of A$0.175, reflecting an increase, yet its dividends have historically been volatile over the past decade. Despite a reasonable payout ratio of 64.6% from earnings, the high cash payout ratio of 131.2% raises concerns about sustainability from free cash flows. Trading at good value below fair estimates and offering a top-tier yield of 6.48%, it remains attractive for income-focused investors despite reliability issues in its dividend history.
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Companies discussed in this article include ASX:ANZ ASX:SDF and ASX:SIQ.
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