If it’s passive income you’re after, Woodside Energy Group Ltd (ASX: WDS) shares are well worth investigating.

With the exception of 2020, when oil prices cratered amid the global COVID lockdowns, Woodside has paid out two fully franked dividends a year for more than a decade.

And with oil prices leaping higher this year in the wake of the Middle East conflict, those dividends are becoming more attractive. Not to mention the more than 40% share price gains Woodside has posted in 2026.

So, just how many shares in the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) energy stock do you need to buy for $5,000 a year in passive income?

We’ll get to that in a tick. But first…

An important reminder

Before we dig into the numbers, an important reminder.

The first dividend yield figure we use below is based on Woodside’s final dividend, which the company paid on 27 March. The second comes from the interim dividend that Woodside declared when it released its half-year results yesterday.

That means we’re working partly with the pending dividend yield and partly with a trailing yield. Future yields may be higher or lower depending on a range of company-specific and macroeconomic factors.

And adding another wrinkle to our passive income calculations, Woodside declares its dividend in US dollars. The company will release the Aussie dollar equivalent on 9 September.

That may not be the spot exchange rate on the day, however, but rather based on an average exchange rate over a few week period.

With these variables in mind…

Drilling into Woodside shares for a $10,000 annual passive income

In March, Woodside paid eligible stockholders a fully franked 83.5 cent per share final dividend.

On Tuesday, the ASX 200 oil and gas stock declared a fully franked interim dividend of 57 US cents per share.

Going by today’s exchange rate (and noting this could be different from the average rate Woodside employs on 9 September), that equates to 79.7 Aussie cents per share.

If you want to bank that interim passive income payout, you’ll need to own Woodside shares at market close on 2 September. Woodside trades ex-dividend on 3 September. You can then expect those dividends to hit your bank account on 25 September.

So, based on the above figures, Woodside’s full-year dividend payout is likely to be around AU$1.632 per share.

For $10,000 a year in passive income, you’d need to buy 6,128 shares today.

At the recent share price of $33.26, Woodside trades on a fully franked dividend yield (partly trailing and partly pending) of around 4.9%. Taking those franking credits into account, that equates to a grossed-up yield of around 7.0%.

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The Vysarn Ltd (ASX: VYS) share price is in focus after the company reported strong growth in its FY2026 results, with group revenue up 31% to $140.06 million and net profit after tax rising 41% to $15.11 million.

What did Vysarn Limited report?

• Revenue from operations: $140.06 million, up 31% year on year
• EBITDA: $28.91 million, up 36% on last year
• Net profit before tax (NPBT): $20.90 million, up 39%
• Net profit after tax (NPAT): $15.11 million, up 41%
• Net tangible assets: $65.99 million
• Operational cashflow: $14.92 million

What else do investors need to know?

Vysarn achieved its growth through the full-year contribution from all subsidiaries, including its consultancy, drilling, wastewater treatment, and managed aquifer recharge businesses. The company highlighted the successful integration of recent acquisitions and growing diversification beyond Western Australia’s resources sector.

During the year, Vysarn progressed two significant deals: the proposed acquisitions of NewGround (NWG Enterprises) and Welltech (Technology International Group). These deals, funded by a $65.3 million capital raise, will extend Vysarn’s reach into water infrastructure, urban development and national water services. The company also advanced the Kariyarra Water Scheme joint venture, aiming to supply bulk water in the Pilbara region.

What’s next for Vysarn Limited?

For FY2027, Vysarn will focus on completing and integrating the NewGround and Welltech acquisitions. Management also expects to pursue organic growth in its established industrial, advisory, and technology segments, including capitalising on east coast opportunities and new markets.

The company is set to invest in its senior management and capabilities to manage increasing scale and complexity. With a strong balance sheet and pipeline of projects, Vysarn aims to continue building a national, diversified water services group, positioning for further growth in the coming years.

Vysarn Limited share price snapshot

Over the past 12 months, Vysarn shares have risen 100%, significantly outperforming the All Ordinaries Index (ASX: XAO).

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The Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX: FLT) share price is in focus today after the company delivered record total transaction value (TTV) of $25.7 billion for FY26, alongside a strong 43% lift in earnings per share (EPS) to 71c, and a 5% increase in full-year dividends to 42c per share.

What did Flight Centre Travel Group report?

• TTV rose 4.7% to a record $25.7 billion
• Revenue grew 2.5% to $2.9 billion
• Underlying EBITDA increased 3.9% to $466 million
• Statutory NPAT jumped 38% to $149 million
• EPS climbed 43% to 71c per share
• Final fully franked dividend of 30c, bringing total FY26 dividends to 42c per share (up 5%)

What else do investors need to know?

Despite an impressive run through the first three quarters, Flight Centre faced a $60 million Q4 profit hit in leisure travel from heightened Middle East tensions, slowing TTV growth for the full year. Corporate travel proved resilient, with profit growth outpacing TTV, and Corporate Traveller surpassing $5 billion TTV for the first time.

The company sharpened its focus on capital management, completing $400 million in share buy-backs and issuing a $450 million convertible note. FLT also generated $80 million in cash from non-core asset sales, including Cross Hotels and Resorts and its Pedal Group stake.

What did Flight Centre Travel Group management say?

Flight Centre’s CEO, Graham Turner, commented:

FY26 was a story of mixed fortunes for our company – nine months of strong momentum and progress, interrupted by three months of external disruption that left profit broadly in line with FY25. Through the first three quarters we were tracking well ahead of the prior year in both leisure and corporate.

Then, in Q4, the Middle East conflict disrupted travel patterns, That was an external shock, not a change in the leisure business’s underlying strength, and momentum is already returning, with July TTV at record levels for the month. The $200m profit the business was on track to achieve during FY26 remains a viable, medium-term target given that travel downturns are historically short and followed by rapid rebounds.

What’s next for Flight Centre Travel Group?

Early trading in FY27 is encouraging, with the leisure division delivering record July TTV and a strong profit pipeline, especially in cruise and long-haul outbound travel. Management expects corporate profits to be weighted towards the second half of FY27, factoring in ongoing Middle East instability, up-front expansion spending, and the timing of major new account ramp-ups.

Looking ahead, Flight Centre is focusing on cost discipline, digital initiatives—including AI to enhance the customer experience—and further market share growth. Earnings guidance for FY27 will be provided at the AGM in November.

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The Flight Centre share price has traded flat over the past 12 months, compared to a modest gain of almost 3% for the S&P/ASX 200 index (ASX: XJO).

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