Over the last 7 days, the Australian market has dropped 1.3%, but it is up 10% over the past year with earnings forecast to grow by 12% annually. In this context, identifying dividend stocks that offer reliable yields can be a prudent strategy for investors looking to benefit from both income and potential growth.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Australia

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MyState

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

Overview: MyState Limited (ASX:MYS) operates in Australia offering banking, trustee, and managed fund services through its subsidiaries, with a market cap of A$412.72 million.

Operations: MyState Limited generates revenue from its banking segment (A$135.47 million), wealth management services (A$15.68 million), and corporate and consolidation activities (A$0.08 million).

Dividend Yield: 6.2%

MyState Limited recently declared a fully franked dividend of A$0.115 per share, payable on September 16, 2024. Despite a payout ratio of 71.8%, which suggests dividends are covered by earnings, the company's dividend history has been volatile over the past decade with significant drops and unreliability. Earnings have declined slightly year-over-year but remain substantial at A$35.29 million for FY2024. The stock's price-to-earnings ratio is an attractive 11.7x compared to the broader Australian market's 19.3x.

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

Nick Scali

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

Overview: Nick Scali Limited (ASX:NCK) is involved in sourcing and retailing household furniture and related accessories across Australia, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand, with a market cap of A$1.28 billion.

Operations: Nick Scali Limited generates revenue primarily through the retailing of furniture, amounting to A$468.19 million.

Dividend Yield: 4.4%

Nick Scali Limited declared a fully franked final dividend of A$0.33 per share for the six months ended June 30, 2024, with a record date of September 26 and payable on October 17. Despite a decrease in sales to A$468.19 million and net income to A$80.61 million, the company maintains stable dividends covered by earnings (68.9% payout ratio) and cash flows (54.8% cash payout ratio). The dividend yield stands at 4.41%, lower than top-tier Australian dividend payers but reliable over the past decade with consistent growth and stability.

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

National Storage REIT

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

Overview: National Storage REIT (ASX:NSR) is the largest self-storage provider in Australia and New Zealand, operating over 225 centres and serving more than 90,000 residential and commercial customers, with a market cap of A$3.41 billion.

Operations: National Storage REIT generates revenue primarily from the operation and management of storage centres, amounting to A$354.69 million.

Dividend Yield: 4.5%

National Storage REIT reported A$355.37 million in revenue for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, with net income of A$28.93 million. The company announced a final distribution of 5.5 cents per stapled security, maintaining a reliable dividend history over the past decade despite a lower yield compared to top-tier Australian dividend payers. Dividends are covered by earnings (55.5% payout ratio) and cash flows (83% cash payout ratio), indicating sustainability amidst stable financials and growing revenue streams.

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• Our valuation report unveils the possibility National Storage REIT's shares may be trading at a premium.

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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:MYS ASX:NCK and ASX:NSR.

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