2 buy-rated ASX dividend shares

Here are a couple of dividend shares with attractive yields…

| More on:

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

The Australian share market is home to a good number of shares offering attractive dividend yields.

But which ones should you buy over others? Here's are two that analysts rate as buys right now:

a smiling woman sits at her computer at home with a coffee alongside her, as if pleased with her investments.

Image source: Getty Images

Accent Group Ltd (ASX: AX1)

The first ASX dividend share to look at is this footwear focused retail group. It is the name behind a number of popular store brands such as The Athlete's Foot, HYPE DC, and Platypus. The company also has exclusive distribution of several brands in the Australian market, including Reebok.

Although FY 2022 will be a difficult year because of lockdowns, the company has been tipped to resume its solid growth next year by the team at Bell Potter.

In light of this, the broker believes it is well worth sticking with Accent and recently reiterated its buy rating and put a $3.05 price target on its shares.

As for dividends, Bell Potter is forecasting dividends per share of 9.1 cents in FY 2022 and 13.5 cents in FY 2023. Based on the latest Accent share price of $2.38, this represents yields of 3.8% and 5.7%, respectively.

Mineral Resources Limited (ASX: MIN)

Another ASX dividend share analysts have named as a buy is Mineral Resources. It is a mining and mining services company with exposure to two commodities – iron ore and lithium. While the former has been acting as a drag on its performance, record high lithium prices are limiting the damage.

It is because of the latter that the team at Macquarie remain very positive on Mineral Resources. Last week the broker reaffirmed its outperform rating and lifted its price target to $79.00. Macquarie believes lithium prices will remain at record level for the next four years.

The broker has also lifted its dividend estimates for the coming years. It now expects fully franked dividends per share of $1.67 in FY 2022 and then $2.25 in FY 2023. Based on the latest Mineral Resources share price of $54.99, this will mean yields of 3% and 4.1%, respectively.

Motley Fool contributor James Mickleboro has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Accent Group. 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 man wearing a colourful shirt holds an old fashioned phone to his ear with a look of curiosity on his face as though he is pondering the answer to a question.
Communication Shares

Buying Telstra shares? Here's the yield you'll get today

Telstra's dividend yield just went up.

Read more »

Miner looking at a tablet.
Resources Shares

Everything you need to know about the new Fortescue dividend

Fortescue's latest payout is worth checking out.

Read more »

Australian dollar notes in the pocket of a man's jeans, symbolising dividends.
Dividend Investing

This fund just declared a dividend yield of better than 7%

A difficult year has not trimmed the dividend for this share.

Read more »

an older woman holds a handful of paper money in her hands and looks at them with a slightly crazy smile on her face wearing her spectacles on a string as a lot of older people do.
Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares with yields above 7%

These stocks offer significant passive income.

Read more »

a graph indicating escalating results
Dividend Investing

$1,000 buys 326 shares in an incredibly reliable ASX dividend stock

This business offers large and growing dividend payouts.

Read more »

A man happily kisses a $50 note scrunched up in his hands representing the best ASX dividend stocks in Australia today
Dividend Investing

This ASX dividend share just blew me away

This dividend growth is crazy.

Read more »

Australian dollar notes in the pocket of a man's jeans, symbolising dividends.
Dividend Investing

How many Brambles shares do I need to buy for $5,000 per year of passive income?

Find out how much you could earn off your Brambles shares.

Read more »

Woman flexes muscles after donating blood.
Healthcare Shares

CSL shares: 1 number that investors shouldn't ignore

This one number has me rethinking a CSL investment.

Read more »