Owning Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) shares has been an excellent choice for passive income over the past decade, and I expect it will continue for the foreseeable future.

Shareholders can largely thank Bunnings and Kmart for enabling the company to pay stable and growing dividends this decade. On more than one occasion, those two leading businesses have helped households during high inflation.

Even if national retail spending were to fall, Kmart and Bunnings have shown the ability to grow sales, a great sign that they are increasing their market share. Bigger scale can also help with improving profit margins.

With the business set to report dividend growth in FY26, we’re going to look at what the business could deliver in FY27.

Wesfarmers dividend projection for FY27

According to Commsec’s forecast, the business is projected to pay an annual dividend per share of $2.19 in FY26. That translates into a dividend yield of 2.4%, or 3.5% including the franking credits.

I wanted to give context of where the Wesfarmers dividend is expected to be in FY26 before seeing what could happen in FY27.

According to Commsec’s forecast, the business is projected to grow its annual dividend per share by 8% year-over-year in FY27 to $2.33 per Wesfarmers share.

At the time of writing, that potential payout translates into a dividend yield of 2.6%, or 3.7% including the franking credits.

What would be needed for $1,000 of passive income?

The prospects look good for shareholders to get bigger payouts in FY27, though that’s not guaranteed, of course.

If an investor wants $1,000 of passive income from the Kmart and Bunnings owner, they’d need 430 Wesfarmers shares. At the time of writing, this would cost approximately $38,300.  

If we include franking credits in the income goal, an investor would only need 301 Wesfarmers shares to generate $1,000 in annual dividends. At the time of writing, this would cost approximately $26,800.

Is this a good time to invest in Wesfarmers shares?

I think Wesfarmers is one of the best ASX blue-chip shares around. However, at the time of writing, it has risen approximately 15% in the past month. It’s not as good value as it was.

According to CMC Invest, the average price target from nine recent analyst ratings on the business is $76.34. That suggests those analysts collectively believe the stock could drop by more than 14% over the next year, so there could be even better opportunities at more attractive valuations.

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Motley Fool contributor Tristan Harrison 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.

It’s been another brutal week for shareholders of WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC).

The ASX technology stock tumbled another 15% last week, extending what has become one of the market’s most dramatic sell-offs. WiseTech shares are now down around 54% since the start of 2026 and have plunged approximately 71% over the past 12 months.

Not long ago, WiseTech was one of the ASX’s undisputed tech champions, consistently delivering strong earnings growth and commanding a premium valuation. Today, it has become one of the market’s biggest battleground stocks.

So, what’s driving the volatility?

Markets hate uncertainty

The biggest issue hanging over WiseTech shares isn’t slowing demand for its software.

It’s governance. Investors have become increasingly uneasy about the ongoing scrutiny surrounding founder and executive chairman Richard White. Markets can tolerate bad news. What they dislike is uncertainty.

When governance concerns dominate the headlines, investors often demand a lower valuation regardless of how well the underlying business is performing.

That’s exactly what’s happened here. Even after the share price collapse, some investors remain concerned that the ongoing distractions could affect management’s focus, customer relationships, staff retention, or the company’s ability to execute its long-term growth strategy.

Whether those risks ultimately materialise almost becomes secondary. Right now, the uncertainty itself is enough to keep many investors on the sidelines.

Why are analysts still optimistic?

Despite the negative headlines, many analysts argue that the core business remains largely intact.

WiseTech’s flagship CargoWise platform is deeply embedded within the global logistics industry. Freight forwarders, customs brokers, warehouse operators, and supply chain businesses rely on the software to manage everything from customs compliance and freight movements to inventory and international trade documentation.

That creates one of the company’s biggest competitive strengths. Once CargoWise becomes part of a customer’s operations, replacing it is expensive, disruptive, and time-consuming. Those high switching costs help support recurring revenue, strong customer retention, and pricing power.

Analysts also see significant long-term growth opportunities. Global logistics remains a highly fragmented industry, leaving plenty of scope for CargoWise to win new customers, expand into additional markets, and sell more products to existing clients.

In other words, while the price of WiseTech shares has collapsed, many believe the business itself hasn’t changed nearly as much.

What are brokers saying?

Broker opinion reflects that view. Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) recently lowered its price target for WiseTech shares but maintained its overweight rating.

Likewise, Bell Potter has retained its buy recommendation. While Bell Potter reduced its 12-month price target from $78.75 to $71.75, that still implies upside of around 127% from the current share price of approximately $31.55.

The message from analysts is fairly consistent: governance concerns have hurt sentiment, but they don’t necessarily believe the company’s competitive advantages have disappeared.

What’s next for WiseTech shares?

The next move could come down to two key questions. Can management restore investor confidence by addressing governance concerns? And can WiseTech keep delivering the earnings growth that made it one of Australia’s most successful technology companies?

Until governance uncertainty fades, WiseTech shares are likely to remain volatile. But if management can rebuild trust while continuing to execute operationally, the stock’s recent collapse could eventually look more like an overreaction than a permanent reset.

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Motley Fool contributor Marc Van Dinther has positions in WiseTech Global. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended WiseTech Global. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended WiseTech Global. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

Calling popular ASX dividend shares “well priced” is a disservice to readers.

Some have simply run too far for that to still be true. Being honest means being upfront about which of these three ASX dividend shares still offer value, and which ones have become more of a quality holding than a bargain.

Here are three ASX dividend stocks that offer attractive yields at attractive prices for Australian investors.

Amcor Plc (ASX: AMC)

Amcor remains the clearest case of a well-priced dividend share on this list.

Its shares trade at approximately $61.67, still down materially from their 52-week high of $76.40. Amcor carries a dividend yield of approximately 5.9%, based on the most recently declared quarterly dividend of 91.0 AUD cents per share, annualised.

That yield is unfranked, reflecting Amcor’s UK domicile and predominantly offshore earnings base. But the headline number remains attractive on an absolute basis.

Moreover, the company is performing. In the March 2026 quarter, Amcor delivered net sales of US$5.91 billion, up 77% year-on-year. Adjusted EBITDA surged 87% to US$892 million, as synergies from the completed Berry Global acquisition continued to come through.

CEO Peter Konieczny noted the result, stating:

The resilience of our business as we mark the first anniversary of bringing legacy Amcor and Berry together as One Amcor.

Even better, Amcor pays dividends quarterly, giving income investors a more frequent cash flow than the twice-yearly norm on the ASX.

Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX: SUN)

Suncorp is the second well-priced name here, though the dividend outlook requires a degree of patience.

UBS expects Suncorp’s FY2026 net profit and dividend to fall significantly due to catastrophe costs running roughly $580 million above budget, cutting its FY2026 EPS forecast by 31%.

Despite that near-term hit, UBS retains a buy rating with a $22 price target and forecasts an annual dividend of 66 cents per share for FY2026.

This implies a grossed-up yield of approximately 5.0% including franking credits.

The broker’s more interesting observation is that the same catastrophe events pushing this year’s dividend lower could “extend the positive home/motor pricing cycle,” supporting a recovery in FY2027 and beyond.

UBS projects the dividend will climb toward $1.09 per share by FY2030, implying a forward grossed-up yield of approximately 8.2% at today’s price.

This gap between a soft near-term number and a much stronger multi-year trajectory represents a potential attractive entry point for incoming investors.

Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure Ltd (ASX: DBI)

Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure has appeared on dividend lists like this one before, and for good reason.

Why? The underlying business is high quality, with regulated, contracted revenue from its metallurgical coal export terminal in Queensland.

DBI shares hit an all-time high of $6.01 on 24 June 2026, up roughly 40% over the past twelve months. This has compressed the trailing yield to approximately 4.6%.

At an all-time high with a yield below 5%, DBI may not be the bargain it was earlier this year. However, shares have proven to be a reasonable holding for income investors over the long-term.

For investors seeking compounding dividends over the long term, DBI’s high-quality business model provides a compelling investment case.

Foolish takeaway

Amcor and Suncorp both still offer a genuine combination of an attractive yield and a credible path to dividend growth from here.

Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure is a quality business with a proven track record of compounding earnings and dividends.

Income investors looking for high yield at a reasonable price don’t need to look much further than these ASX dividend shares.

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Motley Fool contributor Mark Verhoeven 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. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.