Dividend Stocks

For many income investors, the appeal of PL8 lies in its monthly dividend structure, which sets it apart from most ASX shares that pay only twice a year. An approaching ex-dividend date is therefore a routine but important event, marking the cut-off for eligibility …

GrainCorp is one of the most recognisable names in Australian agriculture, and its fortunes are closely tied to the size of the east coast grain harvest. Bumper crops can drive strong earnings and generous dividends, while poor seasons can sharply reduce both. An approaching …

As a large, established medical device company, FPH is often regarded as a defensive, long-term holding. Its products are used in hospitals and homes around the world, giving it resilient demand. An approaching ex-dividend date is a natural moment to review the income proposition …

Listed investment companies that target smaller companies are less common than those focused on large-cap blue chips, which makes SEC a distinctive option for investors seeking income with a small-cap tilt. An approaching ex-dividend date is a natural prompt to examine how the LIC …

Mining companies are not typically thought of first for income, given the cyclical nature of commodity prices, but well-run, profitable miners can return meaningful cash to shareholders. For a metals producer that pays a dividend, an approaching ex-dividend date is a natural moment to …

An arriving ex-dividend date is a natural moment to reassess a holding. It marks the cut-off for the next cash payment and tends to sharpen focus on the durability of earnings, the company's dividend history and the outlook for future distributions.

That rising share price alongside a fat yield is a more encouraging combination than the falling-price, inflated-yield pattern seen elsewhere. But Tower comes with its own quirks for Australian income investors, starting with franking.