Two ASX Dividend Stocks for Stable Long Term Passive Income

These companies provide stable dividend income through regular payouts with updates on distributions, dates and business changes supporting long term investor returns.

APA Group (ASX: APA)

APA Group (ASX: APA) estimated final distribution stands at 30.5 cents per security for the six months ending 30 June 2026, rising 1.7% related with the previous 30.0 cents final. Combined with the 27.5 cents interim paid in March 2026, total FY26 distributions come to 58.0 cents per security. Ex-distribution date is 29 June 2026, record date 30 June, and payment scheduled for 16 September. Final tax treatment and franking credits will be confirmed after results on 20 August 2026.

APA completed divestment of 20% stake in GDI (EII) Pty Ltd linked to Allgas Network. Transaction aligns with simplification and efficiency focus, with $62 million share of proceeds received. Earnings contribution from GDI was under 1% of FY25 underlying EBITDA. Corporate services support to GDI will continue for up to three years, maintaining transitional operations while reducing portfolio exposure.

Stage 3 of East Coast Gas Grid expansion progressed with $260 million investment for ECGG 3A and $220 million for ECGG 3B. The program aims to lift transport capacity by about 30% and is expected to assist southern market supply from winter 2028. Overall upgrades will add more than 50% capacity across five years, following earlier phases already completed.

Focus on market outlook notes that expanded pipelines are expected to ease southern gas constraints and lower transport bottlenecks. The view highlights sufficient domestic gas availability across Queensland and Northern Territory for long term demand alongside LNG exports. It also argues for domestic reservation settings and refers to AEMO 2025 Gas Statement of Opportunities supporting pipeline expansion as a cost efficient alternative to LNG imports.

Transurban Group (ASX: TCL)

Transurban Group (ASX: TCL) announced a FY26 distribution of 35.0 cents per stapled security for the six months ending 30 June 2026. Payment comes from Transurban Holding Trust and related entities, while other entities will not pay dividends. Tax deferred details will be confirmed in Tax Statements issued in August 2026.

The Distribution Reinvestment Plan will not operate for the final payment. The key dates are record date 30 June 2026 and payment 18 August 2026.

Transurban agreed to digitise toll notices on Sydney toll roads. Paper notices and toll notice fees will be removed and replaced with email and SMS alerts. Motorists will get earlier reminders and stronger enforcement for unpaid tolls, with hardship support options. Changes start July 2026 and are part of wider toll reform aimed at improving customer experience and lowering costs.

Transurban Finance Company increased its syndicated bank facility by A$825 million, taking total to A$3,475 million. The new tranche has a four-year term and provides funding flexibility for financial needs and investment across the group.

M7–M12 Integration Project has been completed, adding widened motorway sections and a new interchange improving traffic flow and access to Western Sydney Airport. The upgrade increases capacity and reduces peak travel time. In North America, remaining 50% stake in A25 concession in Montreal will be sold for about CAD 280 million, with proceeds directed to future growth.

(Source: Company Report)