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.
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.
The post 2 strong ASX dividend shares with big yields to buy in June appeared first on The Motley Fool Australia.
Should you invest $1,000 in Amcor Plc right now?
Before you buy Amcor Plc shares, consider this:
Motley Fool investing expert Scott Phillips just revealed what he believes are the 5 best stocks for investors to buy right now… and Amcor Plc wasn’t one of them.
The online investing service he’s run for over a decade, Motley Fool Share Advisor, has provided thousands of paying members with stock picks that have doubled, tripled or even more.*
And right now, Scott thinks there are 5 stocks that may be better buys…
* Returns as of 20 Feb 2026
.custom-cta-button p {
margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}
More reading
- 3 ASX dividend shares offering yields above 5% that most investors have never heard of
- 3 of the best ASX dividend shares to buy in June
- 3 ASX dividend shares raising dividends like clockwork
- 3 ASX dividend shares yielding 5.5% or more
- Should I buy Amcor shares for their ‘attractive’ dividend yield?
Motley Fool contributor James Mickleboro has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. 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 Amcor Plc and Apa Group. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.