Income can come from many different places on the ASX.

This variety can be useful for investors who want to build a passive income stream over many years.

With that in mind, here are three ASX dividend shares from different parts of the market that could be worth buying and holding.

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX: FLT)

The first ASX dividend share to look at is Flight Centre.

It gives investors exposure to the travel market, operating across leisure travel, corporate travel, and online travel services.

Its income profile is likely to be more cyclical than many defensive dividend shares.

That is because travel demand can move with economic conditions, airfares, consumer budgets, and business confidence. But this same cyclicality can create strong cash flow when conditions are supportive.

For investors prepared to accept some variability in dividends, Flight Centre could offer income and recovery potential over the long term.

Rural Funds Group (ASX: RFF)

Another ASX dividend share to consider is Rural Funds.

It gives investors access to Australian agriculture through a portfolio of farming assets and water-linked properties.

This is a different kind of income investment. Rather than relying directly on supermarket sales, bank profits, or consumer spending, Rural Funds generates rental income from agricultural assets leased to operators.

The company’s assets sit in an essential part of the economy. Food production, agricultural land, and water rights all have long-term relevance, even though the sector can still be affected by weather, commodity prices, debt costs, and asset valuations.

This could make Rural Funds an interesting option for income investors wanting something outside the usual ASX dividend names.

Transurban Group (ASX: TCL)

A third ASX dividend share to look at is Transurban. It owns toll roads in major cities across Australia and North America. This includes CityLink in Melbourne, Cross City Tunnel in Sydney, and AirportlinkM7 in Brisbane.

These roads are used by commuters, freight operators, businesses, airport travellers, and households moving across key transport corridors. That gives the company exposure to urban mobility.

As cities grow and congestion remains a challenge, well-located roads can become highly valuable assets. Transurban’s roads can save drivers time, provide access to important routes, and support the movement of goods and people.

As a result, for investors wanting income from infrastructure, Transurban could be a strong ASX dividend share to buy and hold for years.

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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 positions in and has recommended Transurban Group. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Rural Funds Group and Transurban Group. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Flight Centre Travel Group. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

ASX tech stock Catapult Sports Ltd (ASX: CAT) continued its painful slide on Tuesday, falling 6% to $2.77 and hitting a fresh 52-week low.

The decline extends a difficult period for shareholders. The ASX tech stock is down 26% over the past month, has lost 33% in 2026, and has fallen 51% over the past year.

After such a dramatic sell-off, investors may be wondering whether things can get any worse.

Let’s take a closer look at what’s happening and what analysts think comes next.

Why are Catapult shares under pressure?

The recent weakness of the ASX tech stock reflects a combination of broader market sentiment and concerns around growth stock valuations.

Investors have become increasingly selective when assessing technology companies, particularly those trading on future growth expectations rather than near-term earnings. That shift has weighed heavily on sentiment across parts of the technology sector, including Catapult shares.

The company has also been caught up in broader risk-off trading, with investors rotating away from smaller growth companies despite continued operational progress.

As a result, the share price has continued trending lower even as the business expands its customer base and product offering.

Athlete performance technology

Catapult develops athlete performance and analytics technology used by professional sporting organisations around the world.

Its solutions allow coaches, sports scientists, and performance staff to monitor player workloads, track physical performance, reduce injury risks, and improve decision-making.

The company’s technology is deeply embedded across elite sport. Its products are used by teams in the AFL, NRL, Premier League, NFL, NBA, MLB, and international rugby competitions, among many others.

That broad customer footprint highlights one of the greatest strengths of this ASX tech stock.

Once teams integrate Catapult’s hardware, software, and historical performance data into their daily operations, switching to another provider becomes difficult and disruptive. This creates sticky customer relationships, recurring revenue streams, and a significant competitive moat.

What are the risks?

Despite its strong market position, the ASX tech stock still faces several risks.

The company remains heavily reliant on continuing to grow subscriptions and expand adoption of its products. Any slowdown in customer growth could affect investor confidence.

Like many technology businesses, Catapult also faces execution risk. Management must continue delivering product innovation while expanding internationally and maintaining customer retention.

Valuation expectations have also played a role in the recent sell-off of the ASX tech stock. Growth shares can experience significant share price volatility when market sentiment deteriorates, even when underlying business performance remains relatively solid.

What do analysts think?

Analysts remain surprisingly optimistic despite the sharp decline.

According to TradingView data, every analyst covering Catapult currently rates the ASX tech stock as either a buy or strong buy.

The average price target sits at $5.72 per share, implying upside of approximately 106% from current levels. The most bullish analyst forecast suggests the stock could climb as much as 193% over the next 12 months.

Morgans is among the more optimistic brokers. It currently has a buy rating and a $5.40 price target on the company. Based on the recent share price, that implies potential upside of almost 100%.

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Motley Fool contributor Marc Van Dinther 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 Catapult Sports. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Catapult Sports. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

On Tuesday, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) had a subdued session and dropped into the red. The benchmark index fell 0.3% to 8,787 points.

Will the market be able to bounce back from this on Wednesday? Here are five things to watch:

ASX 200 to rebound

The Australian share market looks set for a better day on Wednesday despite a mixed night on Wall Street. According to the latest SPI futures, the ASX 200 is expected to open the day 54 points or 0.6% higher. In late trade in the United States, the Dow Jones is up 0.1%, but the S&P 500 is down 1.15% and the Nasdaq is 1.8% lower.

Oil prices fall again

ASX 200 energy shares Beach Energy Ltd (ASX: BPT) and Santos Ltd (ASX: STO) could have a poor session after oil prices fell again overnight. According to Bloomberg, the WTI crude oil price is down 1% to US$73.15 a barrel and the Brent crude oil price is down 1.1% to US$77.06 a barrel. Traders have been selling oil after monitoring tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

Buy IVE shares

Bell Potter thinks investors should be buying IVE Group Ltd (ASX: IGL) shares. This morning, the broker has retained its buy rating and $3.25 price target on the marketing communications company’s shares. It believes IVE Group’s shares are undervalued at current levels, saying: “We see the stock as value trading on underlying PE ratios of 8x and 7x in FY26 and FY27 with growth expected to pick up again in FY27 and continue into FY28. We also note this is the final year the dividend has been capped or set at 18c – which still generates a yield of c.7% – and see potential or likely upside to the dividend in FY27 and beyond.”

Gold price falls

ASX 200 gold shares Newmont Corporation (ASX: NEM) and Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX: NST) could have a soft session on Wednesday after the gold price fell overnight. According to CNBC, the gold futures price is down 1.3% to US$4,148.4 an ounce. Rate hike fears continue to weigh on precious metals.

BHP and Rio Tinto on watch

BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) and Rio Tinto Ltd (ASX: RIO) shares will be on watch on Wednesday after a poor night of trade for their NYSE-listed shares. In late trade on Wall Street, BHP shares are down 4% and Rio Tinto shares are down 3.5%. This is broadly in line with the performance of the copper price, which has pulled back by 3.5%.

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