When it comes to high-yield investments on the ASX, investors often look to the big blue-chip miners. Although mining stocks tend to be more volatile than other blue-chip shares, especially the big four banks, in the income department, they can also be more generous if the timing is right. That’s certainly the case with South32 Ltd (ASX: S32) shares.

Most ASX investors gravitate towards BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP), Rio Tinto Ltd (ASX: RIO), or Fortescue Ltd (ASX: FMG) if they are searching for a high-yielding investment in the mining space. But South32 isn’t far behind them. In fact, many long-term BHP shareholders also own a slice of South32, thanks to the two companies’ demerger about 10 years ago.

So today, let’s dive into South32 shares and analyse this dividend stock’s income potential.

The South32 share price is having a wonderful day so far this Tuesday. At the time of writing, the miner has jumped a healthy 4.78% and is sitting at $4.28 a share. This is probably thanks to the operational results we saw from the company yesterday.

South32 shares: What sort of dividend yield is on the table?

At this share price, South32 is trading on a trailing dividend yield of 2.21%. That is derived from the last two dividends South32 shares have doled out. The first of those was the final dividend from September 2025, worth 3.93 cents per share. The second was the interim dividend from this April, worth 5.52 cents per share. Both payments came with full franking credits attached, as is South32’s habit.

That 12-month total of 9.45 cents per share gives us that trailing yield of 2.21%.

As an ASX mining stock, South32’s dividends will always be more volatile than your average ASX blue chip. To illustrate, it was only back in 2022 when the miner paid out an annual total of 37 cents per share in dividends.

So income investors should keep this at the front of mind when considering any mining stock, including South32, for their dividend portfolios.

As it happens, many ASX experts aren’t exactly bullish on this company’s immediate future either. Earlier this month, my Fool colleague examined why brokers at Morgans had classed South32 shares as a hold, with a trimmed 12-month share price target of $4.50. Although that is comfortably above the miner’s current valuation, Morgans does warn that the recent sale of the company’s aluminium business leaves South32 as “a simpler and, in important respects, a better business, but also a smaller and less valuable one”.

That arguably implies that South32’s rather unimpressive 2.21% dividend yield won’t be subject to much in the way of upward pressure in the foreseeable future. But let’s see what happens.

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Motley Fool contributor Sebastian Bowen 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 recommended BHP Group. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

ASX All Ords tech stock Acusensus Ltd (ASX: ACE) is pushing higher today.

Acusensus shares closed yesterday trading for $1.125. At the time of writing, shares are swapping hands for $1.13 apiece, up 0.4%.

For some context, the All Ordinaries Index (ASX: XAO) is down 0.2% at this same time.

Taking a step back, while Acusensus shares remain up 21% over 12 months, the ASX All Ords tech stock has slumped 33.8% in 2026.

And according to Ellerston Capital Australian equities portfolio manager James Barker, that sees this ASX share trading in bargain territory (courtesy of The Australian Financial Review).

Here’s why.

Why this ASX All Ords tech stock is positioned for growth

Asked which stock in his fund is the most undervalued by the market, Barker pointed to Acusensus.

He noted:

Acusensus is a founder-led Australian company whose artificial intelligence camera technology catches drivers using their phones, speeding or not wearing seatbelts, with long-dated government contracts to run road safety enforcement programs across Australia, New Zealand, the US and the UK.

Spurring his bullish outlook, he said that the ASX All Ords tech stock has the potential for significant market growth in the United States.

According to Barker:

It operates in four Australian states and or territories, runs New Zealand’s nationwide mobile speed camera program, and has started to get traction in the large US market – a significant growth opportunity.

Revenue should grow around 40% in FY26, with government-backed contracted revenue providing strong visibility for a company this size. Success in the US would step-change the business, and we do not believe this is factored into the price.

What’s the latest from Acusensus?

Acusensus reported its half-year results (H1 FY 2026) on 26 February.

Highlights for the six months to 31 December included a 40% year-on-year revenue boost to $40.3 million. And adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) increased by 9% to $3.9 million.

On the bottom line, the ASX All Ords tech stock reported a gross profit of $16.4 million, up 21% from H1 FY 2025.

Turning to the balance sheet, as at 31 December, the company held cash (including term deposits) of $41 million.

Commenting on the results on the day, Acusensus co-founder and managing director Alexander Jannink said, “The first half of this financial year has been a remarkable period for Acusensus.”

He noted:

We’ve not only delivered record revenue growth, but importantly, we have expanded our reach and are making significant strides in our mission to reduce road trauma and make roads safer globally.

As for the growth opportunities in the US, Jannink said, “A personal highlight for me was securing our first major, long-term contract in the United States with the Connecticut Department of Transportation.”

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Motley Fool contributor Bernd Struben 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 no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) shares have been on a tear since plumbing a one-year closing low of $71.26 on 18 May.

During the Tuesday lunch hour today, shares in the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) conglomerate – whose retail subsidiaries include Bunnings Warehouse, Kmart Australia, Officeworks, and Priceline – are trading for $91.73 apiece.

That sees the Wesfarmers share price up an impressive 28.7% in just two months.

Taking a step back, the ASX 200 stock is up 12.2% in 2026, well ahead of the 0.4% year-to-date gains posted by the benchmark index.

And that’s not including the $1.02 per share fully-franked dividend the company paid to eligible stockholders on 31 March. Wesfarmers stock trades on a 2.8% fully-franked trailing dividend yield.

Looking ahead, however, Alto Capital’s Tony Locantro believes the company may struggle to deliver further outperformance over the coming months (courtesy of The Bull).

Wesfarmers shares: Buy, hold, or sell?

“Market leading businesses include retailers Bunnings, Kmart Group and Officeworks,” Locantro noted.

As for Wesfarmers’ recent financial performance, he said:

The company delivered a strong first half result in full year 2026, reporting net profit after tax of $1.603 billion, up 9.3%, reflecting continued earnings growth across its retail portfolio amid disciplined operational execution.

But following the strong gains posted by Wesfarmers shares, Locantro issued a sell recommendation on the stock. He concluded:

Despite these strong fundamentals, much of the company’s quality and long-term growth outlook appear fully reflected in its premium valuation. While Wesfarmers remains an outstanding long-term business, future upside may be constrained by elevated market expectations.

Given the strong share price performance and demanding valuation, the current risk-reward balance supports taking profits at current levels.

What’s the latest from the ASX 200 stock?

Wesfarmers reported its half-year results (H1 FY 2026) on 19 February.

The 9.3% year-on-year profit boost Locantro mentioned above was driven by a 3.1% increase in half-year revenue to $24.21 billion.

And earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) leapt by 8.4% to $2.49 billion.

“Wesfarmers’ increase in profit was supported by strong earnings contributions from our largest divisions – Bunnings, Kmart Group and WesCEF,” Wesfarmers managing director Rob Scott said of the results.

Addressing the challenging market conditions the company faced in the six months to 31 December, Scott added:

Despite a modest improvement in consumer demand, higher costs continued to weigh on many households and businesses, and residential construction activity remained subdued. The divisions performed well, driving productivity to mitigate cost pressures and keep prices low for customers.

Amid high market expectations, Wesfarmers shares closed down 5.6% on the day of the results release.

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Motley Fool contributor Bernd Struben has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Wesfarmers. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Wesfarmers. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.