As Australian markets brace for potential impacts from U.S. tariffs, with the ASX 200 futures reflecting a cautious sentiment, investors are increasingly looking towards dividend stocks as a source of steady income amidst economic uncertainty. In such volatile times, selecting stocks that offer reliable dividends can be an attractive strategy for those seeking to mitigate risk while still participating in market opportunities.
We’ll examine a selection from our screener results.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Fleetwood Limited, with a market cap of A$244.69 million, operates in Australia and New Zealand focusing on the design, manufacture, sale, and installation of modular accommodation and buildings.
Operations: Fleetwood Limited generates revenue through its RV Solutions segment at A$71.51 million, Building Solutions segment at A$340.12 million, and Community Solutions segment at A$50.02 million.
Dividend Yield: 8.7%
Fleetwood’s dividend yield of 8.68% ranks in the top 25% of Australian dividend payers, yet its sustainability is questionable due to a high payout ratio of 286.1%, indicating dividends aren’t well covered by earnings. Despite trading at a significant discount to estimated fair value, profit margins have declined from last year and dividends have been historically volatile and unreliable. Recent share buybacks totaling A$2.02 million may signal management’s confidence but don’t directly address dividend stability concerns.
ASX:FWD Dividend History as at Aug 2025
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Korvest Ltd, with a market cap of A$154.92 million, manufactures and supplies cable and pipe support systems, fastening solutions, and galvanising services in Australia.
Operations: Korvest Ltd generates its revenue from two main segments: Production, contributing A$10.58 million, and Industrial Products, accounting for A$108.99 million.
Dividend Yield: 5%
Korvest’s dividends are reasonably covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 58% and 51.3%, respectively. Despite past volatility in dividend payments, the company has announced a final dividend of A$0.40 and a special dividend of A$0.10 for fiscal year 2025, reflecting confidence in its financial position. With a P/E ratio of 11.8x below the market average, Korvest offers value but lacks top-tier yield competitiveness at 4.96%. Recent earnings growth supports future payouts amidst expansion plans funded through cash flow and short-term debt facilities.
ASX:KOV Dividend History as at Aug 2025
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: MFF Capital Investments Limited is an investment firm manager with a market capitalization of A$2.66 billion.
Operations: MFF Capital Investments Limited generates revenue primarily through its equity investment segment, amounting to A$1.01 billion.
Dividend Yield: 3.5%
MFF Capital Investments offers a reliable dividend, supported by strong earnings and cash flow coverage with payout ratios of 12.7% and 22.9%, respectively. The company’s dividends have been stable and growing over the past decade, though its yield of 3.52% is below the top quartile in Australia. Trading at a significant discount to estimated fair value, MFF presents potential for capital appreciation alongside consistent dividend payments backed by recent earnings growth of 51.9%.
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Companies discussed in this article include ASX:FWD ASX:KOV and ASX:MFF.
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