Top 3 SGX Dividend Stocks To Consider In August 2024

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The Singapore market has been navigating a complex landscape, influenced by global economic shifts and recent cybersecurity developments. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer stability and consistent returns, making them an attractive option for investors seeking reliable income streams.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Singapore

Name

Dividend Yield

Dividend Rating

BRC Asia (SGX:BEC)

7.44%

★★★★★☆

UOB-Kay Hian Holdings (SGX:U10)

6.72%

★★★★★☆

China Sunsine Chemical Holdings (SGX:QES)

6.61%

★★★★★☆

Oversea-Chinese Banking (SGX:O39)

6.36%

★★★★★☆

UOL Group (SGX:U14)

3.77%

★★★★★☆

Bumitama Agri (SGX:P8Z)

6.58%

★★★★★☆

Civmec (SGX:P9D)

5.36%

★★★★★☆

Singapore Exchange (SGX:S68)

3.61%

★★★★★☆

Singapore Airlines (SGX:C6L)

8.16%

★★★★★☆

YHI International (SGX:BPF)

6.77%

★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 18 stocks from our Top SGX Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's take a closer look at a couple of our picks from the screened companies.

Hour Glass

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

Overview: The Hour Glass Limited is an investment holding company that operates in the retailing and distribution of watches, jewelry, and other luxury products across several countries including Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam with a market cap of SGD972.16 million.

Operations: The Hour Glass Limited generates SGD1.13 billion from its retailing and distribution of watches, jewelry, and other luxury products.

Dividend Yield: 5.3%

Hour Glass has a mixed dividend profile, with payments increasing over the past decade but exhibiting volatility. The company's dividends are well-covered by both earnings (payout ratio: 33.5%) and cash flows (cash payout ratio: 46.2%). Recent board changes and a share buyback program may impact future payouts, but the current final dividend of SGD 0.06 per share remains stable for now, subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming AGM on July 29, 2024.

SGX:AGS Dividend History as at Aug 2024
SGX:AGS Dividend History as at Aug 2024

Civmec

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

Overview: Civmec Limited (SGX:P9D) is an investment holding company that offers construction and engineering services to the energy, resources, infrastructure, marine, and defense sectors in Australia with a market cap of SGD454.29 million.

Operations: Civmec Limited generates revenue from various sectors in Australia, including A$46.02 million from Energy, A$752.82 million from Resources, and A$105.52 million from Infrastructure, Marine & Defence.