Among the 11 market sectors, information technology is in the lead, up 3.4%, followed by materials and miners, up 3.1%.

The financials sector is the laggard, down 2.2%, amid the market's disappointment with Medibank Private Ltd (ASX: MPL), down 9%.

Meanwhile, three experts give us their views on three ASX shares.

Let's review. 

Premier Investments Ltd (ASX: PMV)

The Premier Investments share price is $11.67, up 1.3% today and down 48% over 12 months. 

Bell Potter has a buy rating on this ASX 200 consumer discretionary share following a trading update.

Analyst Chami Ratnapala said: 

While we expect a period of slow growth for PMV near to medium term, we view PMV's forward multiple as attractive considering the
Premier Retail division together with PMV's equity investments, land bank and cash position while retaining a strong balance sheet supportive of M&A.

Santos Ltd (ASX: STO)

The Santos share price is $8.42, up 1.3% today and up 11% over 12 months. 

Morgans maintained a hold rating on Santos shares after the oil and gas company's 1H FY26 report.

The broker said: 

A healthy 1H26 result from STO, beating estimates with management confident following the start-up of Barossa and Pikka.

The interim dividend will be funded out of debt, but is entirely reasonable given the 25:75 skew we expect in CY26 earnings as operations ramp up and lagged oil increases flow through.

It is impossible to quantify the risks posed by the Federal Government's gas reservation policy ahead of its release, but we hope it offers support for new gas supply growth that will be needed by the energy market in the coming years.

Hansen Technologies Ltd (ASX: HSN)

The Hansen Technologies share price is $3.18, down 5.1% today and down 43% over 12 months. 

Andrew Wielandt from DP Wealth Advisory put a sell rating on this S&P/ASX 300 Index (ASX: XKO) tech share ahead of its FY26 report this week.

On The Bull, this week, Wielandt said: 

HSN has been subjected to a broader technology sell-off in response to investor fears that software-as-a-service firms may be impacted by large language model businesses, such as OpenAI, Anthropic and Alphabet.

HSN shares have fallen from $6.14 on August 13, 2025 to trade at $4.30 on August 13, 2026.

HSN is a quality company, but we prefer to sit on the sidelines at this point given a volatile technology sector.

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Solid results are being sold, and weak guidance is being punished without mercy.

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) has now fallen for four consecutive sessions, closing Monday at 9,073.2 points.

Here are five lessons from the first half of August.

Lesson 1: FY26 was fine, FY27 is the problem

Company after company has delivered a respectable full-year result, only to watch its share price fall on their expected outlook.

JB Hi-Fi Ltd (ASX: JBH) is the clearest example.

The company reported record FY26 sales of $11.06 billion and lifted its dividend 22.5% to 337 cents per share.

The shares still crashed 12.3% on Monday, their worst day on record, after July comparable sales came in negative.

SEEK Ltd (ASX: SEK) was a similar story.

Revenue rose 10% to $1.2 billion and adjusted net profit jumped 28% to $199.1 million.

However, the shares fell 14.4% because FY27 guidance implied only single-digit growth from here.

Lesson 2: The consumer is the story of this reporting season

The most valuable information this month has come from trading updates, with consumer-facing stocks being particularly hard hit.

Premier Investments Ltd (ASX: PMV) cut its FY26 earnings guidance and posted its first annual sales decline in years.

Similarly, Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX: SUL) fell in sympathy with both.

The banks have not been immune either.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) revealed that mortgage applications had fallen 15% since the May Budget, with investor applications down 28%.

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX: NAB) also reported the same 15% decline in its third-quarter update.

Lesson 3: Capital returns are flowing freely

The operating outlook may be cautious, but corporate balance sheets are not.

Telstra Group Ltd (ASX: TLS) announced a fresh $1 billion buyback and lifted its full-year dividend 10.5% to 21 cents.

JB Hi-Fi raised its payout ratio to 75% of net profit.

For its part, Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX: SUN) added a 10 cent special dividend alongside a buyback of up to $250 million.

More than $2 billion of buybacks have been announced in the past fortnight alone.

Lesson 4: Being big does not protect you

CBA delivered a cash profit of $10,982 million, up 7.1%, and lifted its full-year dividend to $5.05. The shares fell 2.2% the following session anyway.

Telstra grew underlying EBITDAaL 4% to $8,341 million and still closed 3.2% lower on results day.

When expectations are already high, a good result may not always be enough.

Lesson 5: Volatility is at extraordinary levels

SEEK fell 14.4% to $13.76 on results day.

Two sessions later it rose 9.1% to $15.18.

Nothing changed about that business in 48 hours. The market simply changed its mind about what the FY27 guidance actually meant for investors, which tells you how thin conviction is across the market right now.

The reporting season week ahead

The next few days are the busiest of the entire reporting season.

BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP), CSL Ltd (ASX: CSL), Cochlear Ltd (ASX: COH) and Pro Medicus Ltd (ASX: PME) all report on Tuesday.

Goodman Group (ASX: GMG) follows on Thursday.

Fortescue Ltd (ASX: FMG), Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL), Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) are all due before the end of the month.

Foolish takeaway

The pattern running through this reporting season is consistent enough to be useful.

Backward-looking numbers are being ignored, whereas forward-looking commentary is moving share prices significantly.

For long-term investors, this environment creates opportunity.

Quality businesses are being marked down heavily on a single soft quarter of trading.

The trick is to separate a cyclical wobble from a longer-term problem and identify ASX stocks that have been unfairly marked down.

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With optimism around the situation in Iran, and cooling inflation, the ASX 200 has climbed over 5% since early June. 

For investors looking for high upside positions, three ASX shares have recently drawn big upside projections from experts. 

Let's see what brokers had to say. 

Premier Investments Ltd (ASX: PMV)

It has been a volatile year for Premier Investments. 

The Australian company owns and operates specialty retail brands.

The company has been heavily sold off since early July, falling over 16% in that span. 

One major catalyst for this share price fall was the announcement that profit is likely to come in weaker than expected. 

According to the release, its full-year sales are expected to come in at $795.5 million, down 2% on the previous year, while EBIT was expected to come in at $176 million, down from earlier guidance given in March of $183 million.

Despite this bad news, brokers now see the stock as being oversold. 

Premier Investments shares closed trading last week at $12.52 each. 

This is significantly below targets from brokers. 

Bell Potter has a recent share price target of $16.50, while Macquarie has a $15.70 target on these ASX shares. 

These targets indicate an upside ranging from 25% to 32%. 

Amotiv Ltd (ASX: AOV)

Another stock worth watching for a big second half of the year is Amotiv. 

The company is Australia and New Zealand's largest pure-play automotive aftermarket parts wholesaler and manufacturer.

It recently released some impressive results, including reported revenue growth of 2.7% to $1.02 billion, with underlying net profit coming in at $120.3 million, up 1.3%.

These ASX shares closed trading last week at $6.72 each. 

However, Macquarie has a price target of $11.60 for Amotiv shares, indicating 72% upside potential. 

Life360 Inc (ASX: 360)

After tumbling more than 27% this year, experts think now could be the time to buy low on Life360 shares. 

For those unfamiliar, the company's core product is a private family and friends social networking app that allows users to communicate and share their locations. 

The product includes an emergency roadside assistance feature, driver monitoring and reporting, and direct navigation to a member's location without needing an address.

The company saw its shares heavily sold off last week after releasing quarterly results. 

However this has created a strong value opportunity for savvy investors. 

These ASX shares are now trading for approximately $23.50 each. 

However, following last week's results, Bell Potter retained its buy recommendation and placed a price target of $34.00 on these ASX shares. 

This indicates upside potential of 44%. 

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Three broker buy ratings that you might want to know more about are summarised below. Here's why brokers think these ASX shares are in the buy zone:

CAR Group Limited (ASX: CAR)

According to a note out of Morgans, its analysts have retained their buy rating on this auto listings company's shares with an improved price target of $34.00. This follows the release of an FY 2026 result that the broker notes was solid overall and broadly in line with expectations. It highlights that CAR Group delivered double-digit constant-currency growth in revenue and EBITDA across its offshore regions. Looking ahead, it points out that the company's guidance implies double-digit revenue and EBITDA growth will be maintained into FY 2027. In light of this, Morgans remains positive on CAR Group's investment thesis. The CAR Group share price ended the week at $30.10.

Premier Investments Ltd (ASX: PMV)

A note out of Bell Potter reveals that its analysts have retained their buy rating on this retailer's shares with a reduced price target of $16.50. The broker notes that Premier Investments' trading update saw Premier Retail EBIT come in at ~$176 million, which is a ~3% miss to consensus estimates. Despite this, the broker believes that there is an investment opportunity here, highlighting that its shares are significantly undervalued. And while it suspects there could be a period of slow growth in the near to medium term, it believes this is more than priced in. Bell Potter points out that it estimates there is a ~$1.6 billion enterprise value for the key Peter Alexander brand versus the company's $1.9b market capitalisation. The Premier Investments share price was fetching $12.52 at Friday's close.

Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX: TWE)

Another note out of Morgans reveals that its analysts have retained their buy rating on this wine giant's shares with a new price target of $7.30. This follows the release of FY 2026 results, which came in above the top end of its original EBITS guidance range. In addition, the Penfolds owner's net profit beat consensus expectations. And while FY 2027 is a transition year, Morgans thinks its guidance will still prove conservative and could be upgraded at the half-year result given the progress on inventory rebalancing and the strong depletions growth across key brands. In light of this, the broker sees value in the company's shares at current levels. The Treasury Wine share price ended the week at $5.91.

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Both brokers now have a bullish share price target on the company, which they think will also deliver a solid dividend yield.

Before we get to the brokers' share price targets, let's have a look at the announcement which spooked the market.

Profit to come in weaker than expected

Premier said in a statement to the ASX that its full-year sales would come in at $795.5 million, down 2% on the previous year, while EBIT was expected to come in at $176 million, down from earlier guidance given in March of $183 million.

The company said regarding the expected results:

Premier Retail has continued to make strong progress against the strategic initiatives outlined in its 1H26 results release on 20 March 2026. Peter Alexander's Peter's Dreamers loyalty program has continued to exceed expectations, driving strong customer engagement and insights. Also, pleasingly Smiggle's strategic reset to restore brand growth is well on track. Premier Retail is encouraged with the progress made to date and believes the refreshed direction positions the brand well for a return to sustainable growth. A key milestone was the launch of The Smiggle Club loyalty program in late July 2026, providing an enhanced loyalty offering to showcase the brand's upcoming new product direction to its core customer base.

Premier added that following sustained difficult trading conditions, it had decided to shut its three Peter Alexander stores in the UK, while it would maintain an online presence in that market.

Meanwhile in Australia and New Zealand, the company will open five new Peter Alexander stores in the first half of FY27, and will return the brand to Myer stores as a concession partner.

Premier Chair Solomon Lew said:

The discretionary retail conditions in 2H26 have been very challenging, in particular during the latter months of 2H26. Given this environment, the Board believes the FY26 Premier Retail Underlying EBIT result to be a creditable outcome being down 3.8% on the guidance given in March 2026. Premier maintains a strong balance sheet, we remain disciplined in our approach to capital and confident in the long-term outlook for Premier Retail.

Brokers say Premier Investments shares looking cheap

Bell Potter is forecasting a dividend yield of 6.5% from Premier and has a price target on the shares of $16.50, reduced from $18, compared to the current price of $11.96.

Macquarie is forecasting an even stronger dividend yield of 7.5%, and has a price target of $15.70 on Premier shares.

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What did Premier Investments report?

• Premier Retail FY26 unaudited sales: $795.5 million, down 2.0% on FY25
• FY26 underlying EBIT: revised to approximately $176 million (previous guidance: $183 million)
• Peter Alexander UK: set to exit three UK physical stores; UK trading to continue online only
• Launch of new loyalty programs for Peter Alexander and Smiggle
• Peter Alexander to open at least five new stores in Australia and NZ in 1H27
• At least 24 Peter Alexander concessions to open at Myer from August 2027

What else do investors need to know?

Premier Retail is continuing to ramp up its strategic initiatives, including rolling out loyalty programs for both Peter Alexander and Smiggle, aiming to drive customer engagement and brand growth. Smiggle's brand reset is said to be progressing well, with a refreshed product direction and enhanced loyalty offering recently introduced.

The company announced plans to close its remaining three Peter Alexander stores in the UK due to challenging trading conditions, while maintaining an online presence in the region. Meanwhile, Peter Alexander is focusing growth efforts on its stronger-performing Australian and New Zealand markets and exploring international wholesale partnerships. The business plans to expand its physical retail footprint locally, including a new flagship store in Sydney.

What did Premier Investments management say?

Premier Chairman Solomon Lew commented:

The discretionary retail conditions in 2H26 have been very challenging, in particular during the latter months of 2H26. Given this environment, the Board believes the FY26 Premier Retail Underlying EBIT result to be a creditable outcome being down 3.8% on the guidance given in March 2026.

Peter Alexander is one of Australia's and New Zealand's most loved brands. While trading conditions in the United Kingdom remain difficult, the decision to close our UK stores allows us to concentrate our investment where the brand is performing strongly.

Our entry to the UK market was phased to allow us to test market response. Premier has strict store profitability and return hurdles and we allocate capital prudently on behalf of our shareholders. We have decided to channel our growth capital for Peter Alexander into our Australia and New Zealand markets, online and potentially capital-light wholesale which we continue to explore with global partners.

Turning to Smiggle, the Board is optimistic about the new and refreshed direction of the Smiggle Brand, which will shortly be unveiled to customers. Significant progress has been made on Smiggle's strategic reset over the past few months. Smiggle will continue its presence in the UK given the Smiggle brand is already well established. We look forward to providing a further update on Smiggle's strategic reset with our FY26 results in September.

Premier maintains a strong balance sheet, we remain disciplined in our approach to capital and confident in the long-term outlook for Premier Retail.

What's next for Premier Investments?

Investors can expect to see more detail on Premier Retail's refreshed strategy and brand initiatives with its official FY26 results due in September. Management will be focusing short-term efforts on bedding down new loyalty programs, rolling out further Peter Alexander store expansions in Australia and New Zealand, and progressing international wholesale growth.

The Smiggle brand's reset and the exit of Peter Alexander's UK stores aim to sharpen the group's focus on its strongest markets and brand opportunities. The company's strong balance sheet gives it flexibility to pursue these plans through changing retail conditions.

Premier Investments share price snapshot

The Premier Investments share price has been among the worst performers on the S&P/ASX 200 index (ASX: XJO) over the past 12 months with a decline of almost 40%.

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But many just see it as savings to draw from when they stop working. They overlook how much passive income their nest egg could actually generate once they transition to retirement.

A $500,000 superannuation balance can provide a great foundation for retirement. But how much passive income could it realistically generate each month?

Let's investigate.

What passive income can I earn off a $500,000 superannuation balance?

To calculate your passive income, you need to multiply your total superannuation balance by the overall dividend yield of your portfolio.

The tricky part is that the answer varies widely depending on what dividend yield you pick.

For example, $500,000 x 3% = $15,000 per year in dividend payments.

But if your portfolio has a slightly higher dividend yield of around 4%, your passive income will be higher. That's because $500,000 x 4% = $20,000 per year in dividend payments. 

If your superannuation portfolio yields closer to 5%, you could earn $25,0000 every year in dividend payments off the same superannuation balance ($500,000 x 5% = $25,000).

At a 6% yield, you could earn an annual passive income closer to $30,000 and at 7% that could be even higher, at around $35,000.

And so on… 

As your dividend yield increases, the passive income you can earn off your $500,000 superannuation balance also increases.  

These figures are based on cash dividends before any tax or franking credit benefits.

What 3-6% yielding ASX shares can I invest superannuation in?

On a $500,000 balance, a 3-6% yield will earn anywhere between around $15,000 to $30,000 per year in passive income.

BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) and Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) yield around 3%.

And 4% yielding options could be something like Santos Ltd (ASX: STO) or Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC).

For a 5% yield I'd look at ASX shares such as APA Group (ASX: APA) or Dexus Industria REIT (ASX: DXI).

And what about options for high-yielding shares, around 7-9%?

Higher-yielding ASX shares often come with additional risk, hence the higher payout.

Some good high-yield options are Premier Investments Ltd (ASX: PMV), IPH Ltd (ASX: IPH), or GQG Partners Inc (ASX: GQG).

Can't I just invest in the highest-yielding ASX shares to receive the highest passive income?

Yes, but it doesn't make good investment sense.

When it comes to investing your superannuation into ASX dividend shares, generally the higher the yield, the higher the risk associated with that stock.

Rather than trying to get rich quick, it's better to focus on a diverse range of high-quality businesses with strong balance sheets and stable earnings. Ideally, you want to focus on stocks that are most likely to stand the test of time.

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Some ASX shares are forecast to offer yields above 6% over the next couple of years.

Here are two that brokers currently rate as buys.

Charter Hall Retail REIT (ASX: CQR)

Charter Hall Retail REIT could be an ASX dividend share for income investors to consider.

It owns a portfolio of convenience-focused retail properties, with exposure to supermarkets, everyday services, and other tenants that serve regular household needs.

That gives the REIT a different profile from discretionary retail property. Its centres are not built around one-off shopping trips or luxury spending. They are more closely tied to grocery runs, local services, and repeat visits from nearby communities.

This can be useful in a dividend portfolio because the underlying rental income is connected to essential spending patterns.

Charter Hall Retail REIT is still exposed to property market risks. Interest rates, asset valuations, debt costs, and tenant performance can all influence returns. But its focus on convenience retail gives it a practical role in the market.

The team at Citi is positive and sees value here. It has a buy rating and $4.50 price target on the REIT.

In addition, it sees potential for above-average dividend yields in the near term. The broker is forecasting dividends of 25.5 cents per share in FY 2026 and then 26 cents in FY 2027, which represents forward yields of 6.5% and 6.6% based on its latest share price of $3.95.

Premier Investments Ltd (ASX: PMV)

Premier Investments is another ASX dividend share offering a forecast yield above 6%.

The business has changed significantly following the separation of its major apparel brands. Today, Premier is focused on Peter Alexander, Smiggle, and its investment portfolio.

That makes it a more concentrated business than before, but also a cleaner one.

Peter Alexander gives Premier exposure to sleepwear and lifestyle retail, where brand strength, product design, and gifting can support margins when execution is strong. Smiggle gives it a very different growth angle through stationery, school products, and international expansion potential.

The investment portfolio is also important. It gives Premier financial flexibility and another source of value beyond its operating brands.

Retail shares can be cyclical, and consumer spending remains a key risk. But Premier has a long record of disciplined management, strong brands, and shareholder returns.

Macquarie is a fan of the company and currently has an outperform rating and $16.90 price target on its shares.

As for income, the broker is forecasting fully franked dividends of 95.2 cents per share in FY 2026 and then 97.4 cents per share in FY 2027. Based on its current share price of $14.96, this would mean dividend yields of 6.3% and 6.5%, respectively.

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Meanwhile, the ASX 200 Index drifted 0.73% lower to finish at 8,764.2 points on Friday.

Economic data released last week suggests the Reserve Bank (RBA) may keep interest rates on hold for a while.

Unemployment fell 0.1% to to 4.4% and annual inflation dropped 0.2% to 4% in May, according to the Bureau of Statistics.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) economist Ashwin Clarke said a 1.3% increase in household spending last month "surprised markets to the upside".

Analysts are pricing in an 81% chance that the RBA will keep interest rates on hold at the next meeting on 11 August.

This is why ASX 200 retail shares outperformed their peers last week.

Let's take a look at some individual company performances.

Consumer discretionary shares led the ASX sectors last week

The Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) share price rose 5.81% to finish at $90.74 on Friday.

Shares in gaming technology company Aristocrat Leisure Ltd (ASX: ALL) lifted 6.81% to $58.69.

The Lottery Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLC) share price rose 1.26% to $5.63.

The JB Hi-Fi Ltd (ASX: JBH) share price ascended 4.98% to $81.84 on Friday.

Guzman Y Gomez Ltd (ASX: GYG) shares increased 7.42% to $20.27.

Temple & Webster Group Ltd (ASX: TPW) shares ripped 8.64% to $6.16.

The Harvey Norman Holdings Ltd (ASX: HVN) share price rose 1.04% to $4.88.

Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX: SUL) shares finished the week steady at $13.12.

ASX 200 travel share Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX: FLT) managed a 0.52% lift to $11.99.

Shares in Premier Investments Ltd (ASX: PMV) rose 2.45% to $14.65.

Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX: MYR) shares rose 6.9% to close the week at 31 cents per share.

The Breville Group Ltd (ASX: BRG) share price inched 0.38% ahead to $31.43.

Not all ASX 200 retail shares followed the trend.

The Light & Wonder Inc (ASX: LNW) share price tumbled 13.68% to $110.78.

Eagers Automotive Ltd (ASX: APE) shares dropped 4.5% to $21.43 apiece.

Lovisa Holdings Ltd (ASX: LOV) shares eased 0.68% to $23.25.

ASX 200 market sector snapshot

Here's how the 11 market sectors stacked up last week, according to CommSec data.

Over the five trading days:

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It was a rather unpleasant day to be an ASX investor this Thursday, with the Australian markets suffering a significant sell-off over the session. After a reprieve from the selling that we saw earlier in the week, yesterday, the bears were back on the ASX today, with the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) staying in red territory all day and closing down a chunky 0.68%.

That leaves the ASX 200 at 8,748.7 points.

This lacklustre session on the ASX comes after a mixed night up on Wall Street.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index (DJX: .DJI) was in an accommodating mood, rising 0.35%.

However, the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index (NASDAQ: .IXIC) wasn't so lucky, dropping 0.43%.

But let's return to the local markets now and dig down into what was happening with the various ASX sectors over today's trading.

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As the chart below shows, the Premier Investments share price is down by 35% since September 2025, despite a bit of recovery in recent weeks.

Premier Investments has three important contributors to its value – Peter Alexander, Smiggle and a large stake of Breville Group Ltd (ASX: BRG.

It's true that the business faces tougher trading conditions with higher interest rates and stronger inflation, potentially affecting both customers and the company's cost base.

But, I think the hefty decline has been overdone and seems to assume major, long-term impacts. I think this is an opportunity to invest in one of Australia's top shares, particularly given Peter Alexander's prospects.

Strong prospects for Peter Alexander

A few months ago, the pyjamas business reported that in the first half of FY26, it delivered sales growth of 4.9% to $312.3 million. Since the first half of FY20, the business has grown sales at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.7%

Peter Alexander continues to invest in its retail channel, delivering good growth within its existing markets of Australia and New Zealand.

It noted that it opened four new stores in the first half of FY26, with one in Victoria and three in NSW.

The company also noted that four existing stores were relocated and/or expanded during the first half of FY26, with investment in upgraded store fitouts aiming to significantly improve the customer shopping experience. Of those four stores, three were in Victoria and one was in New Zealand.

It was noted that more than 15 additional opportunities have been identified for both new and/or larger-format stores in existing markets to better showcase the wider product offering.

I'm particularly excited by the fact that this division has established a presence in the UK, which has a large addressable market. It started with a few stores in London and could continue growing in the years ahead. The growth prospects here make it one of Australia's top shares to consider, in my view.

It also said it's exploring international wholesale opportunities with global, quality wholesale partners.

Smiggle is struggling at the moment, but Premier Investment is looking to reset the business and I don't think the market is considering the fact that conditions could improve.

Finally, Breville has proven itself over the years and continues to expand geographically into markets such as China, South Korea and the Middle East. I'm glad Premier Investments still owns this holding.

Valuation and dividend yield

This looks like one of Australia's top shares, in my opinion, and its valuation is very compelling.

Based on the FY26 projection on Commsec, the Premier Investments share price is valued at 15x FY26's estimated earnings with a possible grossed-up dividend yield of 7.5%, including franking credits, at the time of writing. This seems far too cheap to me.

I'm excited about the long-term potential of the business, as well as a few other ASX shares that could help us outperform.

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To narrow things down, let's look at three ASX dividend shares with 5% to 7% dividend yields that brokers rate as buys:

Cedar Woods Properties Limited (ASX: CWP)

The first ASX dividend share to look at is Cedar Woods Properties.

It is a property developer with a diversified portfolio across different locations, price points, and product types. This gives it exposure to a broad range of buyers at a time when Australia's housing shortage remains a major structural issue.

Bell Potter is positive on the company and believes its portfolio leaves it well placed to benefit from ongoing demand for new housing.

That could also support attractive dividends. The broker expects Cedar Woods to pay dividends per share of 38 cents in FY 2026 and 41 cents in FY 2027. Based on the current share price of $6.64, this implies dividend yields of 5.7% and 6.2%, respectively.

Bell Potter has a buy rating and $9.65 price target on Cedar Woods shares.

Premier Investments Ltd (ASX: PMV)

Another ASX dividend share that brokers are bullish on is Premier Investments.

It owns the Smiggle and Peter Alexander retail brands, as well as a valuable stake in Breville Group Ltd (ASX: BRG). These assets have historically generated strong cash flows, which has helped the company return capital to shareholders through dividends.

The good news is that Macquarie expects this trend to continue despite the challenging retail backdrop.

The broker expects the company to pay fully franked dividends of 95.2 cents per share in FY 2026 and 97.4 cents per share in FY 2027. Based on its current share price of $13.89, that represents dividend yields of 6.9% and 7%, respectively.

Macquarie has an outperform rating and $16.90 price target on the shares.

Sonic Healthcare Ltd (ASX: SHL)

A third ASX dividend stock to consider is Sonic Healthcare.

It is a global medical diagnostics business with operations across Australia, Europe, and the United States.

Its laboratories and collection centres provide services that are tied to healthcare demand, rather than short-term consumer spending. That can give the business a more defensive earnings profile than many cyclical companies.

Bell Potter is also positive on Sonic Healthcare and believes it is well-placed for a return to growth.

On the income front, the broker is forecasting partially franked dividends of 109 cents per share in FY 2026 and 111 cents per share in FY 2027. Based on the current share price of $20.28, this implies dividend yields of 5.4% and 5.5%, respectively.

Bell Potter currently has a buy rating and $28.75 price target on its shares.

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It was a rough return for the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) and many ASX shares to trading this Tuesday following the long weekend break.

After closing the trading week on a bit of a sour note last Friday, investors didn't lose their cold feet over the weekend. The ASX 200 did recover a little from a sharp plunge at market open this morning, but still closed 0.24% down for the day. That leaves the index at 8,604.2 points.

This miserly start to the short trading week follows a mixed start to the American trading week on Wall Street last night.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index (DJX: .DJI) wasn't in a great Monday mood, falling 0.16%.

The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index (NASDAQ: .IXIC) fared much better, though, advancing a confident 0.86%.

But let's get back to the local markets now and take stock of how the various ASX sectors fared amid today's tough trading conditions.

Winners and losers

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The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) rose 0.86% amid volatile trading to 8,731.7 points by Friday's close.

There was a strong 1.62% rally on Friday on fresh hopes of an imminent deal between the US and Iran.

Meanwhile, softer-than-expected inflation data on Wednesday quelled fears of further interest rate hikes ahead.

Annual headline inflation fell to 4.2% in April, down from 4.6% in March, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

That's why consumer discretionary shares outperformed their peers last week.

Let's take a look at some individual stock price movements.

Consumer discretionary shares led the ASX sectors last week

The Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) share price lifted 6.84% over the week to finish at $79.79.

The Lottery Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLC) share price rose 4.43% to $5.42.

The Light & Wonder Inc (ASX: LNW) share price ascended 1.68% to $116.73.

JB Hi-Fi Ltd (ASX: JBH) shares rose by 2.45% to finish the week at $74.49.

Shares in furniture retailer Harvey Norman Holdings Ltd (ASX: HVN) lifted 5.01% to $4.61.

Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX: SUL) shares rose 5.77% to $11.73 apiece.

Lovisa Holdings Ltd (ASX: LOV) shares increased 6.08% to close at $23.22.

ASX 200 travel stock Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX: FLT) ripped 9.08% to $10.93 per share.

Shares in Premier Investments Limited (ASX: PMV) zoomed 7% higher to $12.53.

Some ASX 200 retail shares did not follow the broader sector trend last week.

Eagers Automotive Ltd (ASX: APE) shares fell 2.61% to $20.89 apiece.

The Guzman Y Gomez Ltd (ASX: GYG) share price eased 0.76% to $19.66.

Shares in gaming technology company Aristocrat Leisure Ltd (ASX: ALL) dipped 0.63% to $50.10.

The Breville Group Ltd (ASX: BRG) share price moderated 0.21% to $28.94.

ASX 200 market sector snapshot

Here's how the 11 market sectors stacked up last week, according to CommSec data.

Over the five trading days:

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Let's take a look at three shares that are forecast to offer attractive dividend yields in the near term and could be worth considering. They are as follows:

Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX: JIN)

Jumbo Interactive is the first ASX dividend share to consider.

The company operates digital lottery platforms, including its Oz Lotteries business, and also provides software and services to lottery operators.

This gives Jumbo a capital-light model. It does not need the heavy infrastructure of many traditional businesses, which can allow a greater share of earnings to be returned to shareholders when trading conditions are supportive.

Its earnings can move around with jackpot activity, as larger prizes tend to drive stronger customer engagement. But the longer-term shift from physical lottery purchases to digital channels remains a useful tailwind.

It is forecast to pay a fully franked 34.5 cents per share dividend in FY 2026. Based on its current share price of $7.19, this would mean a dividend yield of 4.8%.

Premier Investments Ltd (ASX: PMV)

Another ASX dividend share worth watching is Premier Investments.

It has changed shape in recent times, but it remains an interesting income idea. The company is now centred on Peter Alexander and Smiggle, two retail brands with strong recognition and clear growth strategies.

Peter Alexander has built a powerful position in sleepwear, while Smiggle gives Premier exposure to colourful stationery and school-related products across multiple markets.

Retail conditions can be uneven, but Premier has a long history of rewarding shareholders.

For example, the market is expecting a fully franked 78 cents per share dividend in FY 2026. Based on its current share price of $11.56, this would mean a dividend yield of 6.7%.

Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX: TWE)

A third ASX dividend share to look at is Treasury Wine Estates.

This is the higher-risk idea on the list. Treasury Wine owns a portfolio of wine brands, including Penfolds, and has historically returned cash to shareholders through dividends.

However, the company is going through a difficult period. It suspended its interim dividend after reporting a heavy half-year loss, driven by a large impairment on its US business and weaker conditions in key markets.

That means Treasury Wine is not a straightforward income share today.

The reason it may still be worth watching is recovery potential. If its transformation program improves profitability, debt reduces, and cash flow stabilises, dividends could eventually return.

The market seems to think this will be the case. It is forecasting dividends of 15 cents per share in FY 2027 and then 24 cents per share in FY 2028. Based on its current share price of $4.34, this would mean dividend yields of 3.5% and 5.5%, respectively.

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Premier Investments Ltd (ASX: PMV) may not grab headlines as often as some of its ASX peers.

But for income investors it has quietly delivered a reliable stream of fully-franked dividends for years. 

With the company's most recent half-year result now in the books, here is exactly what shareholders are receiving in 2026.

What Premier paid in the first half

Premier Investments declared a fully-franked interim dividend of 45 cents per share alongside its half-year results in March 2026. 

Across FY 2025, the company paid a total fully-franked dividend of 90 cents per share, split between interim and final payments. 

The next ex-dividend date falls on 3 August 2026, when Premier will declare its final dividend for FY 2026.

What analysts are forecasting

Macquarie carries an outperform rating on Premier Investments and forecasts fully-franked dividends of 95.2 cents per share for FY 2026, rising to 97.4 cents per share in FY 2027. 

Based on the share price at the time of writing, those forecasts imply dividend yields of around 7.9% and 8.1%, respectively. 

Macquarie holds a price target of $16.90 on the stock, suggesting meaningful capital upside alongside the income.

A word of caution

Investors should note that Premier's current payout ratio sits above 100% of reported earnings, meaning the company distributes more than it earns on a statutory basis. 

That warrants attention from income-focused investors. 

Macquarie's optimism rests largely on the strength of the Peter Alexander brand, which delivered a 4.9% sales increase to $312.3 million in the first half of FY 2026. 

Smiggle remains the drag, with sales falling 10.7% to $140.5 million in the same period.

Management expects full-year FY 2026 underlying EBIT of around $183 million, down from $195.4 million in FY 2025.

Foolish Takeaway

Premier Investments offers one of the highest forecast dividend yields in the ASX retail sector right now.

Investors should keep an eye out on the payout ratio; any consistent payouts beyond 100% could lead to a dividend cut. 

But if Premier Investments can continue to grow the Peter Alexander brand, investors may benefit from consistently high dividend payouts.

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To narrow things down, let's look at three high-yield options that brokers are tipping as buys this week. They are as follows:

Cedar Woods Properties Limited (ASX: CWP)

Bell Potter has named Cedar Woods as an ASX dividend share to buy.

Cedar Woods is one of Australia's leading property companies. It owns a high-quality portfolio that is diversified by geography, price point, and product type. This leaves it well-positioned to benefit from Australia's chronic housing shortage.

Bell Potter is positive on the company's outlook. It is expecting Cedar Woods to be in a position to pay fully franked dividends per share of 38 cents in FY 2026 and then 41 cents in FY 2027. Based on its current share price of $7.20, this equates to 5.3% and 5.7% dividend yields, respectively.

The broker has a buy rating and $9.65 price target on its shares.

IPH Ltd (ASX: IPH)

Another ASX dividend share that is being tipped as a buy is IPH.

It is an intellectual property services company, providing patent and trademark services across multiple jurisdictions through a large number of brands.

IPH has a long history of paying attractive dividends to its shareholders thanks to its strong cash flow generation.

The team at Morgans is bullish and is expecting the company to pay fully franked dividends of 38 cents per share in FY 2026 and then 39 cents per share in FY 2027. Based on its current share price of $3.58, this equates to dividend yields of 10.6% and 10.9%, respectively.

Morgans has a buy rating and $5.39 price target on the company's shares.

Premier Investments Ltd (ASX: PMV)

A third ASX dividend share that could be a buy according to analysts is Premier Investments.

It owns the popular Smiggle and Peter Alexander brands and holds a significant investment portfolio.

While trading conditions have been tough, Macquarie believes Premier Investments is positioned to continue paying attractive dividends to shareholders. This is largely due to the strength of the Peter Alexander brand.

Macquarie is expecting fully franked dividends of 95.2 cents per share in FY 2026 and then 97.4 cents per share in FY 2027. Based on its current share price of $12.01, this would mean generous dividend yields of 7.9% and 8.1%, respectively.

Macquarie has an outperform rating and $16.90 price target on its shares.

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But which ASX dividend shares could be in the buy zone right now? Let's look at three that analysts are tipping as buys:

Cedar Woods Properties Limited (ASX: CWP)

The first ASX dividend share that could be a buy is Cedar Woods.

It is one of Australia's leading property developers with a portfolio that is diversified by geography, price point, and product type. This includes subdivisions in emerging residential communities, high-density apartments, and townhouses in inner-city neighbourhoods.

Bell Potter believes the company is well-placed to benefit from Australia's chronic housing shortage.

It expects this to underpin fully franked dividends per share of 39 cents in FY 2026 and then 41 cents in FY 2027. Based on its current share price of $7.19, this would mean dividend yields of 5.4% and 5.7%, respectively.

The broker has a buy rating and $10.20 price target on its shares.

Premier Investments Ltd (ASX: PMV)

Another ASX dividend share that is being tipped as a buy is Premier Investments.

It owns brands such as Smiggle and Peter Alexander and holds a significant investment portfolio. Like many retailers, it has faced a tough consumer environment, which has dampened near-term earnings expectations.

But analysts at Macquarie remain positive, largely due to the strength of the Peter Alexander brand.

They are expecting the company to pay fully franked dividends of 95.2 cents per share in FY 2026 and then 97.4 cents per share in FY 2027. Based on its current share price of $12.53, this would mean generous dividend yields of 7.6% and 7.8%, respectively.

Macquarie has an outperform rating and $16.90 price target on its shares.

Sonic Healthcare Ltd (ASX: SHL)

A third ASX dividend share that is rated as a buy by analysts is Sonic Healthcare.

It is one of the world's leading healthcare providers with operations spanning laboratory medicine, pathology, radiology, and primary care medical services.

It has been going through a tough period, but analysts at Bell Potter believe the company is now positioned for sustainable growth.

This is expected to support partially franked dividends of $1.09 per share in FY 2026 and $1.11 per share in FY 2027. Based on its current share price of $19.93, this equates to dividend yields of 5.45% and 5.55%, respectively.

Bell Potter has a buy rating and $28.75 price target on its shares.

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If you do, then it could be worth checking out the three shares in this article that have recently been recommended as buys by analysts.

Here's what they are recommending to clients:

Cedar Woods Properties Limited (ASX: CWP)

The team at Bell Potter thinks Cedar Woods could be an ASX dividend share to buy now.

It is one of Australia's leading property companies, owning a high-quality portfolio that is diversified by geography, price point, and product type.

Bell Potter believes that this leaves it well-positioned to be a big winner from Australia's chronic housing shortage.

It also expects this to support fully franked dividends per share of 39 cents in FY 2026 and then 41 cents in FY 2027. Based on its current share price of $7.27, this equates to 5.35% and 5.6% dividend yields, respectively.

The broker has a buy rating and $10.20 price target on its shares.

Charter Hall Retail REIT (ASX: CQR)

Another ASX dividend share that analysts are tipping as a buy is Charter Hall Retail REIT.

It is a property company that owns a diversified portfolio of convenience-based retail centres that are anchored by supermarkets, service stations, and essential services.

These assets tend to be highly defensive. That's because shoppers continue to spend on groceries and everyday essentials regardless of economic conditions. In addition, it boasts long leases and high-quality tenants, which provide visibility over rental income.

The team at Citi is positive on the company and has a buy rating and $4.50 price target on its shares.

As for dividends, the broker is forecasting dividends per share of 25.5 cents in FY 2026 and then 26 cents in FY 2027. Based on its current share price of $3.86, this would mean dividend yields of 6.75% and 6.7%, respectively.

Premier Investments Ltd (ASX: PMV)

A final ASX dividend share to consider for an income portfolio is Premier Investments.

It is the owner of popular retail brands Smiggle and Peter Alexander, as well as a sizeable stake in appliance manufacturer Breville Group Ltd (ASX: BRG). These assets are consistently generating strong free cash flows, which is usually returned to shareholders in the form of dividends.

Bell Potter is also positive on this one. It expects Premier Investments to pay fully franked dividends of 79.7 cents per share in FY 2026 and then 93.4 cents per share in FY 2027. Based on its current share price of $12.93, this equates to dividend yields of 6.15% and 7.2%, respectively.

The broker currently has a buy rating and $18.00 price target on its shares.

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To put it mildly, that's not ideal for shareholders. But, investing is a long-term endeavour and I think this is a great time to buy (more) Premier Investments shares.

'Premier Investments' is not exactly a household name, but many Australians have probably heard of one or more of its key businesses/assets.

It owns the pyjamas business Peter Alexander, the children's accessories business Smiggle, and a substantial stake in the coffee machine company Breville Group Ltd (ASX: BRG).

Why it's a good ASX dividend stock

Between 2011 and 2024, the business had a great track record of regularly increasing the payout, aside from the painful year of 2020, which impacted many ASX dividend stocks.

Premier Investments is a different business now, after divesting a number of its apparel businesses (like Just Jeans and Jay Jays) to Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX: MYR).

I think Premier Investments is a higher-quality company with more growth potential because Peter Alexander and Breville are a larger part of the Premier Investments pie.

In this new era for the business, I think the outlook is very positive for long-term earnings growth and good dividends.

The business paid an interim dividend of 45 cents per share in the FY26 half-year result. The projection on CMC Invest suggests that the business could pay an annual dividend per share of 76 cents.

At the time of writing, that translates into a potential grossed-up dividend yield of 8.3%, including franking credits. Plus, the projections on CMC Invest suggest the business could slightly increase its payout in FY27 and FY28 as well.

Why this is a good time to invest

The most obvious answer to why to invest now in the ASX dividend stock is because the Premier Investments share price is down heavily (more than 40%) – it's good to be greedy when the market is fearful, after all.

Discretionary retail can be a volatile sector, so investing during the difficult times can be a smart play because of how much better value we can get.

Secondly, it's good to focus on growing businesses. Peter Alexander and Breville are consistently growing revenue, while expanding their geographic reach. Peter Alexander added four new stores in the first half of FY26, while HY26 sales increased 4.9% year-over-year.

I'm also hopeful that the business can grow pleasingly in the UK (following the launch of a few stores in London), while also exploring "international wholesale opportunities with global best-in-class wholesale partners".

I think Peter Alexander is very capable of growing its profit margins in the coming years thanks to strengthening scale benefits. Smiggle is performing weakly, but I'd rather invest now rather than when/if it returns to solid growth.

Using the earnings forecast on CMC Invest, the Premier Investment share price is valued at less than 14x FY26's estimated earnings.

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