As the Australian market shows signs of recovery from recent volatility, with the ASX 200 futures indicating a positive start to the trading day, investors are keeping a close eye on upcoming economic events such as the RBA meeting. In this environment, dividend stocks can be an attractive choice for those seeking steady income and potential resilience amidst fluctuating market conditions.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Australia

Name Dividend Yield Dividend Rating Treasury Wine Estates (ASX:TWE) 7.46% ★★★★★☆ Super Retail Group (ASX:SUL) 6.53% ★★★★★☆ Sugar Terminals (NSX:SUG) 8.28% ★★★★★☆ Steadfast Group (ASX:SDF) 3.73% ★★★★★☆ Smartgroup (ASX:SIQ) 5.99% ★★★★★☆ MFF Capital Investments (ASX:MFF) 3.70% ★★★★★☆ Kina Securities (ASX:KSL) 7.72% ★★★★★☆ Fiducian Group (ASX:FID) 4.59% ★★★★★☆ EQT Holdings (ASX:EQT) 4.56% ★★★★★☆ Accent Group (ASX:AX1) 7.57% ★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 32 stocks from our Top ASX Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.

Australian Ethical Investment

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

Overview: Australian Ethical Investment Ltd is a publicly owned investment manager with a market cap of A$520.60 million.

Operations: Australian Ethical Investment Ltd generates revenue through its Funds Management segment, which reported A$119.38 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.1%

Australian Ethical Investment's dividend yield of 3.05% is below the top quartile in Australia, where yields reach 5.78%. Despite a payout ratio of 77.4%, dividends are covered by both earnings and cash flows, with a cash payout ratio at 60.3%. However, the company's dividend history is marked by volatility and unreliability over the past decade, despite some growth in payments during this period. Earnings have seen substantial growth recently but future stability remains uncertain.

Click here and access our complete dividend analysis report to understand the dynamics of Australian Ethical Investment. Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential overvaluation of Australian Ethical Investment shares in the market.ASX:AEF Dividend History as at Feb 2026

CAR Group

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

Overview: CAR Group Limited operates an online vehicle marketplace across several countries including Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, and others, with a market cap of A$10.44 billion.

Operations: CAR Group Limited generates revenue from various segments including A$135.55 million from Asia, A$50.26 million from Investments, A$205.34 million from Latin America, A$307.66 million from North America, and in Australia, it earns A$51.91 million through Data, Research and Services and A$433.14 million via Online Advertising Services.

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Dividend Yield: 3%

CAR Group's dividend yield of 3.01% is low compared to Australia's top quartile, which stands at 5.78%. Despite stable and reliable dividends over the past decade, the high payout ratio of 109.7% indicates dividends are not well covered by earnings, though cash flows do cover them with a cash payout ratio of 78.3%. Recent earnings growth of 10.3% suggests potential for future improvement, but sustainability remains a concern amidst upcoming executive changes in leadership.

Delve into the full analysis dividend report here for a deeper understanding of CAR Group. The valuation report we've compiled suggests that CAR Group's current price could be inflated.ASX:CAR Dividend History as at Feb 2026

Dicker Data

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

Overview: Dicker Data Limited is a wholesale distributor of computer hardware, software, and related products serving corporate and commercial markets in Australia and New Zealand, with a market cap of A$1.82 billion.

Operations: Dicker Data Limited generates revenue of A$2.44 billion from the distribution of computer peripherals in Australia and New Zealand.

Dividend Yield: 4.4%

Dicker Data's dividend yield of 4.38% is below Australia's top quartile, which stands at 5.78%. While dividends have been stable and reliable over the past decade, a high payout ratio of 96.2% means they are not well covered by earnings; however, cash flows do cover them with an 83.3% cash payout ratio. Despite trading at good value with a P/E ratio of 22x compared to industry peers, its high debt level poses potential risks for dividend sustainability amidst recent board changes.

Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Dicker Data's dividend report. Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that Dicker Data is priced lower than what may be justified by its financials.ASX:DDR Dividend History as at Feb 2026

Key Takeaways

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Companies discussed in this article include ASX:AEF ASX:CAR and ASX:DDR.

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