When it comes to building a reliable passive income stream, the Australian share market remains one of the most attractive hunting grounds in the world.
Thanks to a mix of yield-focused shares, franked dividends, and favourable payout cultures, ASX investors have access to income opportunities that are hard to replicate offshore.
With that in mind, here are two ASX dividend stocks that brokers currently rate as buys, and which could offer eye-catching dividend yields and capital upside in 2026.
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Dexus Convenience Retail REIT (ASX: DXC)
For investors seeking defensive, property-backed income, Dexus Convenience Retail REIT could be worth a closer look.
This real estate investment trust (REIT) owns a nationwide portfolio of service stations and convenience retail sites, leased to high-quality tenants under long-term, inflation-linked contracts. These types of assets are widely regarded as resilient, with demand for fuel and convenience retail proving relatively stable across economic cycles.
Importantly for income investors, the majority of its leases include annual rental increases, helping to support distribution growth and protect purchasing power over time.
Bell Potter is bullish on the REIT and currently has a buy rating with a $3.45 price target. Based on today's share price of $2.86, that implies potential upside of around 21%.
On the income front, the broker is forecasting dividends of 20.9 cents per share in FY 2026 and then 21.6 cents per share in FY 2027. This represents forecast dividend yields of approximately 7.3% in FY 2026 and 7.6% in FY 2027, which could make it an appealing option for investors seeking dependable cash flow in the current interest rate environment.
IPH Ltd (ASX: IPH)
Another ASX dividend stock that analysts continue to back is global intellectual property services firm IPH.
The company operates a portfolio of well-established IP businesses across Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and Asia, including AJ Park, Smart & Biggar, and Spruson & Ferguson.
This gives IPH exposure to a specialised professional services niche characterised by recurring demand, high client retention, and strong industry barriers to entry.
While IPH's share price performance has been disappointing over the past couple of years, the team at Morgans believes the market may be overlooking its income potential.
Morgans has described the stock's valuation as undemanding and currently rates it as a buy, with a $6.05 price target. Compared to today's share price of $3.55, that suggests potential upside of more than 70% if sentiment improves.
Even without a rerating, IPH's forecast dividends are hard to ignore. Morgans is expecting fully franked dividends of 37 cents per share in both FY 2026 and FY 2027. At its current share price, this equates to dividend yields of over 10% for each year.
