ASX dividend shares can be useful building blocks for investors wanting to boost their passive income.
And while chasing the very highest dividend yields on the market can be risky, there are still quality names offering income that sits comfortably above the market average.
The two ASX dividend shares below could be examples. Both are backed by brokers, have defensive qualities, and are forecast to offer dividend yields approaching 6% over the next couple of years.
With that in mind, here's why they could be worth a closer look this month.
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Amcor plc (ASX: AMC)
The first ASX dividend share to look at is Amcor.
It is a global packaging company that supplies flexible and rigid packaging to customers across food, beverage, healthcare, personal care, and other consumer markets.
Many of the products Amcor helps package are everyday essentials, which can make demand more resilient than in highly discretionary sectors.
The company also has global scale, long customer relationships, and exposure to large consumer goods companies that need reliable packaging partners. This gives Amcor a broad earnings base and the ability to keep investing in innovation, sustainability, and efficiency.
Morgans is a fan and has a buy rating and $65.40 price target on its shares.
As for income, it is forecasting dividends per share of $3.85 in FY 2026 and $3.93 in FY 2027. Based on its current share price of $54.94, this would mean dividend yields of 7% and 7.15%, respectively.
APA Group (ASX: APA)
Another ASX dividend share that could be worth a look is APA Group.
APA owns and operates energy infrastructure across Australia, including gas pipelines, storage, processing, and power assets. These assets play an important role in keeping energy moving around the country.
That gives the business a different income profile from many traditional dividend shares. APA is not dependent on retail spending or commodity price cycles in the same way as many ASX companies.
Reliable energy infrastructure remains important as Australia balances affordability, security, and decarbonisation. Gas and flexible generation may continue to play a role in supporting the grid as more renewable energy is added.
Macquarie is positive on the company and has an outperform rating and $10.41 price target on its shares.
The broker also expects some generous dividend yields in the near term. It is forecasting dividends per share of 58 cents in FY 2026 and then 59 cents in FY 2027. Based on its current share price of $10.01, this would mean dividend yields of 5.8% and 5.9%, respectively.
