Best ASX stocks with upcoming high yield dividends

Passive income seekers, looking for early dividend income, may buy these stocks. These ASX stocks going ex date in October 2025, also boast of a high dividend yield.

ASX stocks with upcoming high yield dividends

Horizon Oil Limited (ASX: HZN)

WAM Capital Limited (ASX: WAM)

Cadence Capital Limited (ASX: CDM)

NAOS Emerging Opportunity Company Limited (ASX: NCC)

Horizon Oil Limited (ASX: HZN)

has marked another year with robust financial performance, EBITDA reported at USD 54.8 million and operating cash flow recorded at USD35.9 million, boosted by recent operational growth and Mereenie acquisition. The production and sales for the year FY25 were more than 1.6 MMboe (Million Barrels of Oil Equivalent). It has delivered 15th consecutive years of distribution totalling up to 15.5 cps. Regular shareholder distributions remain a core priority for the company., FY25 dividend totalled to 3 cents per share, of which 1.5 cps were interim and 1.5 cps were final dividends. It is continuing to invest in projects to grow its production and profitability.

WAM Capital Limited (ASX: WAM)

had a strong year in FY25 with an operating profit before tax of $304.0 million. The investment portfolio gave 22.2 percent returns in FY25. It has outperformed the market by 7 percent since inception. The company has declared a final dividend of 7.75 cents per share and an interim dividend of 7.75 cents per share with 6o percent franking. The final dividend’s payment date is 31 October 2025, and the record date is 20 October 2025. It has also announced DRP, with the last election date for DRP being 23 October 2025. WAM has demonstrated a dividend yield of 10 percent and a gross dividend yield of 12.6 percent.  The total dividend paid since inception is 458.5 cents per share, showcasing a huge commitment to its shareholders. 

Cadence Capital Limited (ASX: CDM)

has delivered a profit before tax of $6.2 million in FY25, the fund went up by 3.4 percent. The company performed strongly in the second half, offsetting the underperformance of the first half.  Net revenue recorded this year is $15.32 million lower than the previous year. Earnings per share reported at 2.1 cents in FY25. But it's still maintained an annualised yield of 8.8 percent and 7.5 percent based on pre-tax NTA. The company is trading at a discount to its NTA, and it still has profit reserves to distribute 6.5 cents per share. It has also introduced A DRP plan and gives a commitment to buying back DRP shares when the market price is below NTA.

NAOS Emerging Opportunity Company Limited (ASX: NCC)

had revenue of about $3.516 million in FY2025, which is 118% higher than last year. Profit after tax more than doubled this year, reporting at $0.283 million despite some headwinds affecting key investments. It has declared a dividend of 2.0 cps, bringing the full-year dividend to 4 cps fully franked. The company has recorded a more than 11.76 percent dividend yield this year. Since inception, total dividends now amount to 82.25 cents per share, reflecting the commitment to shareholders. It has maintained a profit reserve of 26.3 cents per share, ensuring that it can continue paying dividends in future periods, reflecting financial prudence.

(Source: Company Announcements)