5 excellent ASX dividend stocks I would buy in 2026

These dividend stocks could be worth considering. Let's see why.

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Are you hunting for an income boost? If you are, it could be worth checking out the five ASX dividend stocks listed below.

Here's why I think they could be top picks for income investors in 2026:

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Accent Group Ltd (ASX: AX1)

Accent Group operates a portfolio of well-known footwear brands and has shown it can manage inventory, margins, and store rollouts with discipline. While retail is often seen as unpredictable and trading conditions are tough at present, I believe the next decade will be very positive as it rolls out the Sports Direct brand across the country. So, with its shares down heavily over the past 12 months, now could be an opportune time to snap up shares.

Dicker Data Ltd (ASX: DDR)

Dicker Data could be an ASX dividend stock to buy for 2026. It is a computer hardware and software distributor. This position gives it exposure to long-term technology spending without the volatility often associated with frontline tech businesses. As long as businesses continue upgrading systems and infrastructure, demand flows through its network. That has translated into reliable earnings and dividends over the past decade. I expect this trend to continue over the next decade.

Harvey Norman Holdings Ltd (ASX: HVN)

Harvey Norman is one of Australia's largest retailers. In addition, it owns a substantial property portfolio. This provides an additional layer of support during weaker retail cycles and gives management flexibility when allocating capital. While its earnings can move with consumer spending, Harvey Norman has historically been able to generate enough cash to reward shareholders across all cycles. I believe this will continue in the future.

Rural Funds Group (ASX: RFF)

Another ASX dividend stock to look at is Rural Funds Group. It owns agricultural assets such as farmland, water entitlements, and vineyards, leasing them to operators on long-term agreements. This structure means income is driven more by lease contracts than commodity prices and earnings visibility is very high. This has allowed the company to increase its dividend consistently over the past decade, with more of the same expected over the remainder of the 2020s.

Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW)

Finally, Woolworths could be an ASX dividend stock for income investors to buy. This supermarket giant sits at the centre of Australian household spending, with scale that allows it to manage pricing, supply, and margins more effectively than most competitors. That operational depth supports steady cash generation year after year. And while it may not offer the highest dividend yield in the market, it has potential to grow at a solid rate over the next 10 years.

Motley Fool contributor James Mickleboro has positions in Accent Group and Woolworths Group. 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 positions in and has recommended Dicker Data, Harvey Norman, Rural Funds Group, and Woolworths Group. 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 Scott Phillips.

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