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The Australian market has seen a positive trend, rising 1.2% over the last week with the Materials sector leading at 4.4%, and an impressive 11% climb over the past year. With earnings forecasted to grow by 12% annually, selecting dividend stocks that offer stability and consistent returns could be a prudent strategy in these favorable conditions.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Australia

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Amotiv

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

Overview: Amotiv Limited, with a market cap of A$1.47 billion, manufactures, imports, distributes, and sells automotive products across Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, South Korea, France, and the United States.

Operations: Amotiv Limited's revenue segments include Powertrain & Undercar (A$313.90 million), Lighting Power & Electrical (A$324.47 million), and 4WD Accessories & Trailering (A$348.81 million).

Dividend Yield: 3.9%

Amotiv Limited recently confirmed a fully franked final dividend of A$0.22 per share, with payments made on September 12, 2024. The company reported full-year earnings of A$98.8 million on sales of A$987.17 million, showing modest growth from the previous year. Despite trading at good value and having a low cash payout ratio (37.7%), Amotiv's dividend yield is below top-tier levels in Australia and has been volatile over the past decade.

• Navigate through the intricacies of Amotiv with our comprehensive dividend report here.

• The analysis detailed in our Amotiv valuation report hints at an deflated share price compared to its estimated value.

IGO

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

Overview: IGO Limited is an Australian exploration and mining company focused on discovering, developing, and operating assets for clean energy metals, with a market cap of A$3.99 billion.

Operations: IGO Limited's revenue segments include the Nova Operation at A$539.10 million, Forrestania Operation at A$234.80 million, Cosmos Project at A$48.80 million, and Interest Revenue at A$18.10 million.

Dividend Yield: 7.0%

IGO's dividend yield of 7.02% places it in the top 25% of Australian dividend payers, but its sustainability is questionable due to a high payout ratio (10008.1%) and recent earnings decline (net income fell to A$2.8 million from A$549.1 million). While dividends have increased over the past decade, they remain volatile and unreliable. Recent executive changes and potential M&A activities add uncertainty, though cash flows do cover current payouts with a low cash payout ratio (41.6%).

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of IGO stock in this dividend report.

• Upon reviewing our latest valuation report, IGO's share price might be too pessimistic.

Premier Investments

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

Overview: Premier Investments Limited operates various specialty retail fashion chains in Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and Europe with a market cap of A$5.48 billion.

Operations: Premier Investments Limited generates revenue through its retail segment, which accounts for A$1.63 billion, and its investment segment, contributing A$217.83 million.

Dividend Yield: 4%

Premier Investments' dividends have been stable and growing over the past decade, with a current yield of 3.96%. While this yield is lower than the top 25% of Australian dividend payers, it remains attractive due to its reliability. The company's payout ratios are reasonable, with earnings coverage at 71.5% and cash flow coverage at 55%, indicating sustainable payments. Additionally, PMV is trading at a significant discount to its estimated fair value (37.7%).

• Get an in-depth perspective on Premier Investments' performance by reading our dividend report here.

• Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that Premier Investments is priced lower than what may be justified by its financials.

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This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.

Companies discussed in this article include ASX:AOV ASX:IGO and ASX:PMV.

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