Post-earnings: I’d buy these ASX dividend stocks for income today

The latest earnings season on the ASX has now been and mostly gone. We heard from a huge swathe of Australian shares over July and August, and the results, as always, have been a mixed bag. For those investors who purely invest for dividend income, however, there has been much to be thankful for. Today, let’s talk about three ASX dividend stocks that I think are post-earnings buys for anyone who prioritises dividend income.

3 ASX dividend stocks that I’d buy for income after earnings

First up is Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL). Coles has an admirable dividend track record, having upped its annual shareholder payouts every year since its 208 spinoff. 2026 was no different. After bumping its March interim dividend by 10.8%, Coles followed up with a 15.6% hike to its final dividend last month. Coles will fork out a dividend worth 37 cents per share later this month, taking its annual tally to a record 78 cents per share. As with all Coles dividends, 2026’s payouts have come with full franking credits attached. Today, Coles stock is trading on a dividend yield of 3.3%.

Telstra Group Ltd (ASX: TLS) is next up. Telstra is another ASX dividend share that has a fairly impressive history. It has been growing its payouts consistently over recent years, and 2026 was no different. Last month, the telco announced that its final dividend for 2026 would come in at 10.5 cents per share. That matches March’s interim dividend, and takes Telstra’s full-year payouts to 21 cents per share. That’s 10.5% higher than the 19 cents per share that Telstra owners enjoyed over 2025. Neither of Telstra’s 2026 dividends have come fully franked, though, with this final dividend’s partial franking at 90.48% matching the interim dividend. Right now, Telstra stock is sitting on a trailing dividend yield of 4.37%.

Last but not least…

Finally, let’s talk about MFF Capital Investments Ltd (ASX: MFF). MFF is a listed investment company (LIC) and, in my view, one of the most underrated ASX dividend stocks. Like most LICs, MFF Capital owns and manages a portfolio of underlying investments. In MFF’s case, this portfolio is mostly made up of US stocks like Mastercard and Alphabet. The portfolio’s impressive long-term performance has allowed this company to build up an impressive dividend track record.

This dividend stock has increased its annual dividend every year for almost a decade. Its next payout will be worth 11 cents per share, a pleasing 22.2% rise over the 9 cents per share that formed last year’s final dividend. Over 2026, MFF has funded an annual total of 21 cents per share in fully franked dividends, up 23.5% from 2025’s total of 17 cents. Today. MFF Capital Investments trades with a dividend yield of 3.35%.

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Motley Fool contributor Sebastian Bowen has positions in Alphabet, Mastercard, and Mff Capital Investments. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Alphabet and Mastercard. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Mff Capital Investments and Telstra Group. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Alphabet and Mastercard. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.