Over the last 7 days, the Australian market has remained flat, but it has seen a notable rise of 20% over the past 12 months, with earnings forecasted to grow by 12% annually. In this context, identifying dividend stocks that offer consistent payouts and potential for growth can be an appealing strategy for investors seeking stability and income in a dynamic market environment.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Australia

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Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.

Helloworld Travel

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

Overview: Helloworld Travel Limited is a travel distribution company operating in Australia, New Zealand, and internationally, with a market cap of A$292.36 million.

Operations: Helloworld Travel Limited generates its revenue from several segments: A$158.66 million from Travel Operations in Australia, A$37.71 million from New Zealand, A$16.74 million from Transport, Logistics and Warehousing, and A$3.74 million from the Rest of the World travel operations.

Dividend Yield: 6.1%

Helloworld Travel's recent financial performance shows promising growth, with earnings rising to A$30.6 million from A$17.38 million year-on-year, supporting its dividend sustainability. The company's payout ratio of 57.4% indicates dividends are well-covered by earnings, while a cash payout ratio of 29.2% suggests strong cash flow support. Despite this, Helloworld's dividend history has been volatile over the past eight years, raising concerns about reliability despite a competitive yield in the Australian market at 6.06%.

• Dive into the specifics of Helloworld Travel here with our thorough dividend report.
• Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that Helloworld Travel is priced lower than what may be justified by its financials.

nib holdings

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

Overview: nib holdings limited, along with its subsidiaries, operates in the underwriting and distribution of private health, life, and living insurance for residents, international students, and visitors in Australia and New Zealand, with a market cap of A$2.88 billion.

Operations: nib holdings limited generates revenue from several segments, including Australian Residents Health Insurance (A$2.65 billion), New Zealand Insurance (A$373.10 million), International (Inbound) Health Insurance (A$203.50 million), NIB Travel (A$96.80 million), and Nib Thrive (A$51.30 million).

Dividend Yield: 4.9%

nib holdings offers a dividend yield of 4.88%, which is lower than the top 25% of Australian dividend payers. Its dividends are covered by earnings with a payout ratio of 75.3% and cash flows at 67.5%. Despite recent earnings growth to A$185.6 million, its dividend history has been volatile over the past decade, raising concerns about reliability. The company recently declared a full-year dividend of A$0.29 per share, up from A$0.28 last year.

• Navigate through the intricacies of nib holdings with our comprehensive dividend report here.
• Our valuation report here indicates nib holdings may be undervalued.

Sugar Terminals

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

Overview: Sugar Terminals Limited offers storage and handling solutions for bulk sugar and other commodities in Australia, with a market cap of A$396 million.

Operations: Sugar Terminals Limited generates revenue of A$115.38 million from the sugar industry segment.

Dividend Yield: 7.5%

Sugar Terminals Limited's dividend yield of 7.45% places it among the top 25% of Australian dividend payers. Recent earnings growth, with net income reaching A$32.47 million, supports its payout ratio of 89.8%, indicating dividends are covered by earnings and cash flows (81.8%). Despite a relatively short nine-year dividend history, payments have been stable and reliable, with the latest fully franked dividend set at A$14.76 million for October 2024 distribution.

• Click here to discover the nuances of Sugar Terminals with our detailed analytical dividend report.
• According our valuation report, there's an indication that Sugar Terminals' share price might be on the cheaper side.

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