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Highlights

  • PPM announces dividends of AUD 0.124 in July 2025 and AUD 0.064 in October 2025, resulting annual yield 13.09%.
  • NEC declares dividends of AUD 0.530 in September 2025 and AUD 0.035 in April 2025, reporting annual yield of 48.49%.
  • HLI announces dividends of AUD 0.690 in July 2025 and AUD 0.430 in September 2025, annual yield 19.61%.

Investors seeking high-yield opportunities on the ASX may find attractive options in Pepper Money (ASX:PPM), Nine Entertainment (ASX:NEC), and Helia Group (ASX:HLI), all of which offer compelling dividend returns. Pepper Money delivers an annual dividend yield of 13.09%, while Helia Group provides 19.61%. Leading the pack, Nine Entertainment stands out with a remarkable 48.49% dividend yield. These yields highlight the income potential for investors, even as the companies report mixed revenue and profit performance for their respective periods.

Pepper Money Limited

Pepper Money Limited (ASX:PPM) is an Australian non-banking lender operating in Mortgages, Asset Finance, and Loan Servicing across Australia and New Zealand. Its services include home loans, commercial loans, asset finance, and portfolio servicing.

The company reported sales of AUD 1.58B for December 2024, up from AUD 1.52B in December 2023. Net profit was AUD 0.09B in December 2024 compared to AUD 0.11B in December 2023. Dividends paid include AUD 0.125 in July 2025 and AUD 0.064 in October 2025, resulting in an annual dividend yield of 13.09%.

The stock is trading at AUD 1.995, slightly above the previous close of AUD 1.985, with a market capitalisation of AUD 882.35M.

Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited

Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings (ASX:NEC) is an Australian media company operating in broadcasting, digital publishing, real estate media, and subscription video services. Key assets include 9Network, The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, Australian Financial Review, nine.com.au, Stan, and investments in Domain and Future Women.

The company reported sales of AUD 2.68B in June 2025, up from AUD 2.62B in June 2024. Net profit was AUD 0.10B in June 2025 compared to AUD 0.11B in June 2024. Dividends paid include AUD 0.530 in September 2025 and AUD 0.035 in April 2025, giving an annual dividend yield of 48.49%.

The stock is trading at AUD 1.172, slightly above the previous close of AUD 1.165, with a market capitalisation of AUD 1.84B.

Helia Group Limited

Helia Group Limited (ASX:HLI) is an Australian lender mortgage insurance (LMI) provider. Its LMI protects lenders if a borrower defaults on a home loan and the outstanding amount cannot be recovered from the property sale, allowing borrowers to buy homes with less than a 20% deposit.

Helia reported sales of AUD 437.10M for December 2024, down from AUD 462.56M in December 2023. Net profit was AUD 231.54M in December 2024 compared to AUD 275.06M in December 2023. The company paid AUD 0.430 in September 2025 and AUD 0.690 in April 2025, resulting in an annual dividend yield of 19.61%.

The stock is currently trading at AUD 5.695, slightly below the previous close of AUD 5.710, with a market capitalisation of AUD 1.55B.