Top ASX Dividend Stocks: These 3 Caught Our Attention

These companies pay regular dividends, and their August 2026 results showed their earnings, property performance, financial position and outlook for the coming year.

HomeCo Daily Needs REIT (ASX: HDN)

On 13 August 2026, reported its full year results for the year ended 30 June 2026. FFO per unit rose to 9.0 cents from 8.8 cents. DPU increased to 8.6 cents from 8.5 cents. Comparable property NOI grew 4.0% with leasing spreads reaching 5.9%. Occupancy stayed at 99% and cash rent collections remained above 99%.

The portfolio recorded a $311m gross revaluation increase, or $180m net, representing 6.2% growth. HDN completed $81m of acquisitions targeting 10%+ IRR and $168m of disposals at a 5.25% exit cap rate and 1.6% premium to book value. Development projects totalled $120m, with a $650m+ pipeline.

The gearing stood at 35.7%, while NTA per unit reached $1.56, up 6.1%. FY27 FFO guidance is 8.8 cents per unit and DPU 8.6 cents. Comparable property NOI growth is forecast at 4.0%, despite financing costs expected to lower FFO by about 2%.

IPH Limited (ASX: IPH)

On 20 August 2026, shared its FY26 results. IPH achieved revenue of $712.8m, improved 0.4%, while Underlying EBITDA fell 0.6% to $205.9m. Like for like Underlying EBITDA rose 2.9%. Underlying NPATA increased 1.7% to $122.7m, and Statutory NPAT grew 16.9% to $80.4m. Basic EPS was 30.9c, while Basic EPSA reached 47.2c. Cash conversion was 110%. Net debt stood at $316.5m, with leverage at 1.8x. Total dividends reached 38.5cps, up 5.5%, including a final dividend of 19.5cps.

IPH said Canada delivered strong improvement, supported by acquisition revenue and organic growth. Asia recorded flat revenue, while ANZ declined. Non underlying expenses were $6.6m, lower than $13.2m in FY25.

IPH outlined priorities covering sustainable growth, simpler operations, stronger working capital and cost discipline, plus wider use of AI and data. The company is also reviewing its long term strategic positioning and international opportunities.

Rural Funds Group (ASX: RFF)

On 21 August 2026, reported FY26 earnings of $124.1m, or 31.8 cpu, up $103.8m, mainly from contracted asset sales above book values and market-to-market interest rate swaps. Net property income increased 5.7% to $100.5m. AFFO was 11.7 cpu and DPU was 11.73 cents. Adjusted NAV rose 4.5% to $3.22 per unit.

The property assets recorded a 1.8% revaluation gain. Divestments of $314.9m, including six properties and water entitlements, averaged an 18% premium to prior book values. Pro forma gearing fell to 31.8%. Two properties are planned for staged development in FY27, while $46.7m of capital expenditure is fully funded through $300.8m of bank debt facility headroom. The portfolio includes 57 properties across five agricultural sectors, with a 14.8-year pro forma WALE.

FY27 forecasts remain at 11.7 cpu AFFO and 11.73 cpu distributions. The outlook includes lower macadamia prices, reduced dryland crop yields and additional tax. Further asset sales are planned to create balance sheet capacity for potential acquisitions.

(Source: Company Report)