Highlights

  • Qantas Airways offers a 5.08% dividend yield along with FY25 revenue growth.
  • Metcash delivers a 5.40% yield backed by positive cash flow and rising EBIT.
  • Origin Energy records a 5.48% dividend yield alongside steady statutory and underlying profits.

Income-focused investors are finding fresh opportunities on the ASX as Qantas Airways, Metcash, and Origin Energy offers dividend yields above 5% with favourable FY2025 earnings momentum. Spanning aviation, wholesale distribution, and energy, these companies highlight how improving profitability, resilient demand, and cash generation can translate into attractive shareholder returns, even as market conditions and sector dynamics continue to evolve.

Qantas Airways Ltd (ASX:QAN)

Qantas Airways (ASX:QAN) has offered a dividend yield of 5.08% for FY2025, placing the airline among ASX-listed companies delivering higher income returns to shareholders. The dividend follows a period of improved financial outcomes, with the company reporting AUD 23.82 billion in revenue for FY25 and a statutory net profit after tax of about AUD 1.61 billion, reflecting increased passenger activity across domestic and international networks. These results were supported by higher unit revenues and continued contributions from non-flying segments, including its loyalty business, as the airline progressed through fleet upgrades and network adjustments during the year.

Qantas shares recorded gains during 2025, tracking higher earnings and increased passenger demand across key routes. The share has delivered a one-year return of 14.02% as on 19 January 2026.

Metcash Ltd (ASX:MTS)

Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) has an annual dividend yield of 5.40%, supported by its financial performance across wholesale and distribution sectors. The stock has also provided a stable return of 6.75% over the past one year.

The company’s high dividend yield is supported by its favourable financials. For FY2025, group revenue increased 8.9% to AUD 17.3 billion, or AUD 19.5 billion including charge-through sales, reflecting growth in its Food, Liquor, and Hardware operations. Metcash’s underlying EBIT rose to AUD 507.8 million and statutory profit after tax climbed to AUD 283.3 million, while operating cash flow expanded to AUD 539M, suggesting improved cash generation during the period.

Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG)

Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) has recorded a dividend yield of 5.48%, underpinned by its financial outcomes for the year ended 30 June 2025. The company reported statutory profit of AUD 1,481 million, up from AUD 1,397 million in the prior year, and underlying profit of AUD 1,490 million, supported in part by lower tax expenses and contributions from its integrated gas operations. Revenue generation remained substantial across its energy markets portfolio, while the board declared a fully franked final dividend of 30 cents per share for FY25. Ongoing investment in renewables, storage, and retail customer growth continued to shape operational developments alongside this dividend yield.

The dividend yields of Qantas, Metcash, and Origin Energy reflect not only their FY25 financial outcomes but also consistent operational performance across different sectors. Investors focusing on income returns may consider these ASX-listed companies as examples of how dividends can be supported by revenue growth, cash generation, and profitability trends, while market activity and share performance continue to track underlying business developments.