Looking to strengthen your income portfolio in 2026?
If you are, then take a look at the two ASX dividend shares listed below that Bell Potter rates as best buys for next year.
Here's what the broker is recommending to clients:
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Elders Ltd (ASX: ELD)
The first ASX dividend share that could be a best buy according to Bell Potter is Elders.
It is an agribusiness company that provides rural and livestock services, agricultural inputs, and real estate services to Australia's farming sector.
Bell Potter thinks its shares are cheap at current levels, especially given its positive growth outlook. It explains:
We see encouraging signs for FY26e, with livestock turnoff values up ~35% YOY through 1Q26TD, stable to rising crop protection active ingredient values and modestly higher fertiliser price indicators. A more normal selling pattern in FY26e, delivery on SYSMOD and backward integration initiatives, sector activity tailwinds and consolidation of Delta are expected to drive high double-digit EPS growth in FY26-27e. This view does not look reflected in the current share price, with ELD trading at ~11x FY26e EPS.
With respect to income, the broker is forecasting 43 cents per share in FY 2026 and then 45 cents per share in FY 2027. Based on its current share price of $6.86, this would mean dividend yields of 6.3% and 6.55%, respectively.
Bell Potter has a buy rating and $9.45 price target on its shares.
Regal Partners Ltd (ASX: RPL)
Another ASX dividend share that Bell Potter rates highly is specialist alternatives investment manager Regal Partners.
Bell Potter has been pleased with its performance in 2025 and believes the market is undervaluing its shares. It said:
Regal Partners continues to grow its FUM through inflows, acquisitions, and strong fund performance. The recent quarter was the strongest on record, with FUM reaching $20.0bn, up 13.1% over the quarter, with inflows of 4.1% and investment performance of 9.9%. Revenue is underpinned as 85% of funds ($13.7bn) were at or close to generating performance fees in FY25. The funds continue to see strong performance from: PM Capital funds, Tactical Opportunities and Resources Royalties. Despite record results, the shares have been de-rated since the start of the year. We do not believe the improvement in operational performance is reflected in the current share price.
As for dividends, the broker is forecasting fully franked payouts of 15.2 cents per share in FY 2026 and 20 cents per share in FY 2027. Based on its current share price of $3.20, this would mean dividend yields of 4.75% and 6.25%, respectively.
Bell Potter has a buy rating and $4.40 price target on its shares.
