2 ASX dividend shares that could be buys in August 2021

Soul Patts is one ASX dividend share that could be good for long-term terms.

| More on:
A money jar filled with coins, indicating an investment return from an ASX dividend share

Image source: Getty Images

You’re reading a free article with opinions that may differ from The Motley Fool’s Premium Investing Services. Become a Motley Fool member today to get instant access to our top analyst recommendations, in-depth research, investing resources, and more. Learn More

ASX dividend shares could be good to think about in August 2021.

The world isn't in a global lockdown like last year, but dividends are not guaranteed, particularly in this environment.

Some businesses managed to increase their payments for shareholders even during the COVID-affected 2020 year.

Here are two to think about:

Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd (ASX: SOL)

Soul Patts is the ASX dividend share with the longest dividend growth record. It has actually increased its dividend each year since 2000.

The company has a portfolio of both listed and unlisted assets. It operates as an investment conglomerate.

Some of its listed holdings have been investments for many years like TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX: TPG), New Hope Corporation Limited (ASX: NHC) and Brickworks Limited (ASX: BKW).

It has plenty of other investments, though they aren't as large positions in the portfolio: Bki Investment Co Ltd (ASX: BKI), Pengana Capital Group Ltd (ASX: PCG), Pengana International Equities Ltd (ASX: PIA), Tuas Ltd (ASX: TUA), Clover Corporation Limited (ASX: CLV), Bailador Technology Investments Ltd (ASX: BTI), Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) and Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW).

Non-ASX holdings include resources, financial services, healthcare, electrical products, agriculture and swimming schools.

Soul Patts receives investment income from its portfolio, pays for its expenses and then releases a majority of the cashflow to shareholders as a dividend each year. Some profit is retained for future investments.

At the current Soul Patts share price, the ASX dividend share has a grossed-up yield of 2.7%.

Charter Hall Long WALE REIT (ASX: CLW)

This is a real estate investment trust (REIT) with a focus on finding quality tenants with long-term leases.

Its portfolio has a weighted average lease expiry (WALE) of 13.2 years, which is one of the longest in the sector.

The ASX dividend share is currently rated as a buy by the broker Morgan Stanley with a price target of $5.35.

Charter Hall Long WALE REIT was one of the few property businesses to increase the distribution in 2020 thanks to its portfolio of large and stable tenants that currently includes several government entities, Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS), BP, Endeavour Group Ltd (ASX: EDV), Inghams Group Ltd (ASX: ING), Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL), David Jones and Metcash Limited (ASX: MTS).

Its properties are spread across a variety of different sectors including offices, telecommunications, grocery and distribution, fuel and convenience, pubs and bottle shops, food manufacturing, waste and recycling, and 'other' (such as Bunnings).

The business has been steadily growing its operating earnings per share (EPS). It pays out 100% of its operating EPS as a distribution. It's expecting EPS growth of at least 4.5% in FY22. 

Morgan Stanley is expecting the FY22 distribution will be 31.2 cents per unit. That translates to a yield of 6.3%.

Motley Fool contributor Tristan Harrison owns shares of Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Company Limited. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. owns shares of and has recommended Bailador Technology Investments Limited and Clover Corporation Limited. The Motley Fool Australia owns shares of and has recommended Brickworks, COLESGROUP DEF SET, Telstra Corporation Limited, and Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Company Limited. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Bailador Technology Investments Limited. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Bruce Jackson.

More on Dividend Investing

a woman holds her hands up in delight as she sits in front of her lap
Dividend Investing

Buy Woodside shares and these ASX 200 dividend giants now

Analysts have recently put buy ratings on the energy giant and these dividend shares.

Read more »

Middle age caucasian man smiling confident drinking coffee at home.
Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX 300 dividend shares for 10% gains and 5% yields

Analysts think these income options could be top buys.

Read more »

Woman in a hammock relaxing, symbolising passive income.
Dividend Investing

Buying 350 Woodside shares in an empty investment portfolio would give me a $760 income in year one

Then keep investing for another 9 years and see how big the payouts get.

Read more »

Man holding out Australian dollar notes, symbolising dividends.
Dividend Investing

An 11% dividend yield from NAB shares? Here's how these brave income investors achieved it!

NAB increased its full year dividend payouts by 10% in 2023.

Read more »

A woman sits at her computer with her chin resting on her hand as she contemplates her next potential investment.
Dividend Investing

3 highly-rated ASX dividend shares for income investors to buy next week

Analysts have given buy ratings to these shares.

Read more »

Hand holding Australian dollar (AUD) bills, symbolising ex dividend day. Passive income.
Dividend Investing

How about buying these ASX dividend shares?

Experts think that investors should be snapping up these dividend shares.

Read more »

Miner holding cash which represents dividends.
Dividend Investing

If I invest $10,000 into BHP shares, how much passive income will I receive?

Will the Big Australian continue to pay big dividends?

Read more »

Close up portrait of happy businesswoman standing in front or leading her multi-ethnic corporate team.
Dividend Investing

6 ASX 200 shares with ex-dividend dates next week

There are six ASX 200 shares that will cut off dividend eligibility next week.

Read more »