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Finding an ASX share capable of growing strongly for many years can lead to outsized returns.

The challenge is identifying businesses with plenty of room to expand and the ability to turn that opportunity into rising revenue and earnings.

I think the three ASX shares below have that sort of potential, which is why I would be happy to buy them and hold for the next decade.

SiteMinder Ltd (ASX: SDR)

In many respects, a hotel room is perishable inventory. When a room sits empty tonight, the hotel cannot sell that same night next week. Operators therefore need to reach the right guests, appear across multiple booking channels, and adjust prices as demand changes.

SiteMinder provides the technology behind those decisions. Its platform helps hotels distribute rooms, take direct bookings, manage pricing, process payments, and understand where demand is coming from. More than 53,000 hotels currently use the company’s technology across 150 countries.

The Smart Platform is also changing how the ASX share earns revenue. The company can make more money when hotels generate more bookings and use additional services, giving it room to grow revenue from existing customers.

In the first half of FY26, annual recurring revenue increased by 27.4%, while adjusted EBITDA more than doubled.

Travel will remain cyclical, and competition across hotel software is considerable. I still think SiteMinder has a long opportunity ahead as independent hotels replace disconnected systems with broader commerce platforms.

Catapult Sports Ltd (ASX: CAT)

Professional sports organisations spend enormous amounts recruiting, training, and retaining athletes.

Catapult stands to benefit from this. It helps teams get more from that investment through wearable technology, video analysis, performance data, and tools used by coaches and support staff.

I think the next stage of Catapult’s growth can come from selling more solutions to each customer.

A football club that begins with athlete monitoring may later add video, tactical analysis, scouting, or strength-training products. Each additional product can make Catapult more closely embedded in the club’s operations.

That strategy gained momentum in FY26. Annualised contract value rose 28% to US$133.8 million, while the number of professional teams using multiple Catapult solutions increased by 62%.

Catapult still needs to turn its improving economics into sustained profits. But I think the combination of recurring revenue, high customer retention, and more spending per team gives it a strong chance over the next decade.

TechnologyOne Ltd (ASX: TNE)

TechnologyOne sells software that organisations cannot casually switch off.

Councils use it to manage property rates, finances, payroll, assets, and community services. Universities rely on it for student records and timetabling, while government agencies use its systems for critical administrative work.

Once that software is integrated across an organisation, the relationship can last for years.

TechnologyOne reported 17% annual recurring revenue growth to $598 million in the first half of FY26. Customer retention remains above 99%, and management is aiming for more than $1 billion of annual recurring revenue and AI revenue by FY30.

I also like how the company is approaching artificial intelligence. This could give its already positive long-term outlook an extra lift over the next decade.

The company’s valuation regularly reflects high expectations, so disappointing growth could produce sharp share price falls. Even so, its record of innovation, recurring revenue, and expansion into the UK makes it an ASX share I would happily hold for 10 years.

Foolish takeaway

A decade gives these companies time to deepen customer relationships and prove that their platforms can support much larger earnings.

I would expect volatility, particularly from SiteMinder and Catapult, while TechnologyOne’s premium valuation creates its own challenge.

What keeps me interested is the way these businesses are developing. Customers are using more products, recurring revenue is growing, and each company has room to expand beyond its current base.

I would buy all three with sensible position sizes and give their businesses time to shape the investment outcome.

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Motley Fool contributor Grace Alvino 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, SiteMinder, and Technology One. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Catapult Sports and SiteMinder. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

If an income investor scours the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) today in the search for a dividend yield over 6%, they might be looking for quite a period. As it stands today, there aren’t too many ASX 200 dividend shares offering yields over 5%, let alone 6%.

Not the big four ASX banks, not Telstra Group Ltd (ASX: TLS), nor Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL), and not Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES).

Fortunately, though, there are still some ASX 200 shares that have a 6% yield or greater on the table today. Let’s go through two of them.

2 ASX 200 shares with dividend yields over 5% right now

Metcash Ltd (ASX: MTS)

ASX 200 consumer staples stock Metcash is first up. You may not have heard of this company, which is perenially in the shadow of its larger and more famous rivals, Coles and Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW). Even so, I’m sure you’d be familiar with many of the names that Metcash supplies to. These include the IGA and Mitre 10 store networks.

Like many consumer staples shares, Metcash has a decent history of paying reliable dividends. Its last two payments came to a total of 18 cents per share, with full franking credits attached to both. This gives Metcash a healthy trailing dividend yield of 6.08% at yesterday’s closing share price of $2.96. That hikes up to an impressive 8.69% with the value of those full franking credits.

Charter Hall Long WALE REIT (ASX: CLW)

Next up, we have a real estate investment trust (REIT) to check out. Charter Hall Long WALE REIT is a fund that specialises in real estate investments with a long weighted average lease expiry (WALE). It lives up to that name, with this REIT’s portfolio currently holding an average WALE of 92 years.

Like most REITs, Charter Hall Long WALE collects rental income from its property assets (in this case, mostly offices, distribution centres, and industrial parks) and passes it on to its investors through dividend distributions.

This REIT’s last two dividend distributions have come in at 6.38 cents per unit each. That gives the Charter Hall Long WALE REIT a trailing dividend distribution yield of 6.89%. That’s at yesterday’s closing price of $3.70 per unit. Unfortunately, like the vast majority of its peers in the REIT space, Charter Hall Long WALE is not able to attach franking credits to its payouts, though.

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Goodman Group (ASX: GMG) has become one of the clearest ASX ways to invest in the infrastructure behind artificial intelligence and cloud computing.

The opportunity is substantial, although investors are already paying a premium for it.

So, would I put $5,000 into Goodman shares today?

What would $5,000 buy?

Goodman shares are trading around $29.55. That means a $5,000 investment would buy approximately 169 shares before brokerage.

According to consensus estimates, Goodman is expected to generate earnings per share of $1.28 in FY26 and $1.37 in FY27.

That puts the shares on a price-to-earnings ratio of around 23.1 times FY26 earnings and 21.6 times FY27 earnings.

I would not call that cheap for a property group. However, Goodman has moved well beyond the traditional model of owning warehouses and collecting rent.

Its data centre pipeline gives the company a much stronger growth outlook than most ASX property shares.

Why the data centre opportunity stands out

Data centres are the physical foundation of the digital economy.

Artificial intelligence, cloud computing, streaming, cybersecurity, digital payments, and online services all depend on buildings filled with computing equipment.

Developing those facilities is far more complicated than putting up a warehouse.

A site needs access to enormous amounts of electricity, fibre connections, cooling, planning approvals, suitable land, and proximity to major customers. In large cities, assembling those pieces can take years.

Goodman has already spent a long time securing land and power in markets where technology companies want to operate. Its global power bank reached 6.4 gigawatts (GW) at the end of March, with 3.6 GW secured and 2.8 GW in advanced stages of procurement

Data centres also represented 73% of its $14.5 billion development work in progress.

That gives Goodman a strong position as demand for computing capacity continues growing.

Growth backed by financial strength

Large developments require substantial capital, particularly when Goodman is building facilities with complex electrical and cooling requirements.

I like that the company has several ways to fund its expansion.

Goodman works with major institutional investors through its capital partnerships, allowing it to pursue a larger development program than it could support alone. The group also finished the first half with low gearing and considerable liquidity.

That financial flexibility gives Goodman room to invest while keeping its balance sheet in good shape.

Investors still need to watch development costs, power delays, construction schedules, and customer commitments. The current valuation also assumes that management will continue executing well.

A slowdown in data centre demand or delays across major projects could weigh heavily on the share price.

Would I invest?

My answer is yes. Goodman shares are not a bargain, and I would be comfortable beginning with a measured position rather than investing aggressively at once.

However, the company has spent years building the land portfolio, power access, customer relationships, and development expertise needed to capture the data centre opportunity.

Those advantages cannot be recreated quickly.

Foolish takeaway

I would invest $5,000 into Goodman shares with the intention of holding them for many years.

The current valuation already reflects plenty of optimism, so I would expect periods when the share price becomes volatile.

Even so, I think Goodman has one of the strongest growth runways in the ASX property sector. Its logistics portfolio provides an established earnings base, while data centres could become a much larger part of the business over the decade ahead.

For investors who can accept a modest income yield and focus on long-term growth, I think Goodman shares remain worth buying.

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) shares have staged a strong comeback, rising around 10% over the past month.

This rally has firmly caught the market’s attention.

After a weak start to 2026, Australia’s largest bank is attracting buyers again.

The question now is whether that recovery has further to run.

As one of the largest companies on the ASX, every twist in CBA’s share price makes headlines.

Why CBA shares are rising again

CBA is one of the largest companies listed on the ASX.

The company dominates Australian retail banking, with a huge deposit base and a market-leading digital platform.

For much of early 2026, its shares were firmly out of favour with investors, and the stock hit a one-year-plus low of $147.22 back in January before the tide turned.

Since then, CBA shares have rebounded strongly to around $171.

Investors now appear willing to look past this year’s housing and budget worries, and cooling fears around mortgage growth and negative gearing changes have helped usher in renewed optimism.

Recent earnings and the road ahead

The rebound has been supported by a solid profit performance.

CBA posted third-quarter cash profit of $2.7 billion, up 4% on the prior year. Lending and deposits both continued to grow despite a softer economy, and home loan funding remained strong, with around $45 billion written in the quarter.

The bank’s capital position remains among the strongest in the sector.

CBA’s next major update is its FY26 full-year result, due in August, a report that will be watched very closely.

Investors want firm proof that earnings can keep growing from here.

Guidance on net interest margins and bad debts will likely be in as much focus as the headline profit number.

What do the numbers say?

Even after this rally, the debate over CBA shares comes down to price.

The stock trades on roughly 26 times forecast FY26 earnings, which is a remarkable multiple for a mature, slow-growing bank.

It is also far above the ratings applied to rivals like Westpac and ANZ.

CBA recently paid a fully franked interim dividend of $2.35, for a trailing yield of around 3.0%. That yield is modest next to several of its big-four peers.

As such, for value-focused investors, CBA’s valuation is the core of the problem.

Are CBA shares still a buy?

Brokers remain deeply cautious on the answer.

In one recent review, all eight analysts covering the stock rated it a sell, with an average price target implying downside of close to 30%.

The bull case rests on CBA’s unmatched quality and its defensive, dividend-paying nature. On the flipside, the bear case points squarely at the stretched valuation.

Both views have real merit at today’s price.

Much will depend on your own time horizon and your appetite for paying a premium.

Foolish takeaway

CBA shares have rallied hard, yet they remain expensive by almost any measure.

The business itself is arguably the highest-quality bank in the country, although the August FY26 result will be an important test for the company.

Income-focused investors can still find far higher yields elsewhere on the ASX, but quality-focused investors may appreciate CBA’s reputation and track record of earnings growth.

As always, it pays to focus on the long term rather than the last month’s move.

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The Mercury NZ Ltd (ASX: MCY) share price is in focus after reporting a robust fourth quarter, with trading margin up 33% to $390 million and higher renewable generation volumes compared to the prior corresponding period.

What did Mercury NZ report?

• Trading margin for Q4 was $390 million, up 33% on the same quarter last year.
• Year-to-date (YTD) trading margin rose $269 million to $1,421 million.
• Q4 generation volume climbed 339GWh to 2,344GWh; YTD up 1,163GWh to 9,070GWh.
• Hydrological inflows for Q4 were at the 61st percentile, slightly lower than 79th percentile PCP (YTD: 83rd percentile, up from 12th PCP).
• All turbines at the Kaiwera Downs Stage 2 Wind Farm are now installed, with reliability testing underway.
• Fast-track consent was granted for Puke Kapo Hau Wind Farm, strengthening Mercury’s renewable pipeline.

What else do investors need to know?

Mercury highlighted continued momentum in renewable developments and asset renewals. Notably, the Kaiwaikawe Wind Farm remains on schedule, starting first generation from six installed turbines in July.

The company also launched Flex Rates, a new time-of-use electricity plan, giving retail customers more control over their energy bills. Mercury’s May Geothermal Investor Day showcased its geothermal platform, with more than 1 TWh entering feasibility and $75 million committed to appraisal drilling.

What’s next for Mercury NZ?

Looking ahead, Mercury expects all turbines at Kaiwera Downs Stage 2 Wind Farm to be handed over by the end of August, with the Kaiwaikawe Wind Farm fully operational in the first half of FY27. The company’s wind platform is designed to deliver projects at scale, on time and within budget.

Mercury also plans to continue investing in renewable generation projects and asset renewals, strengthening its position as a leader in 100% renewable energy production across hydro, geothermal, and wind.

Mercury NZ share price snapshot

Over the past 12 months, Mercury NZ shares have declined 2%, trailing the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO), which has risen 1% over the same period.

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DroneShield Ltd (ASX: DRO) shares have given investors a wild ride over the past year.

After reaching $6.71 in October, the counter-drone technology share is now trading around $2.17.

I think that reset has created a more appealing opportunity. Here are three reasons I would buy.

The valuation has become easier to justify

DroneShield remains a growth share, so investors should expect to pay more than they would for a mature industrial or defensive business.

According to CommSec consensus estimates, the company is expected to generate earnings per share of 2.6 cents in FY26, 4.3 cents in FY27, and 7.4 cents in FY28.

That puts the shares on price-to-earnings ratios of approximately 83 times FY26 earnings, 50 times FY27 earnings, and 29 times FY28 earnings.

The early multiples are high, but they fall quickly if DroneShield delivers the expected earnings growth. An FY28 multiple of around 29 times does not look excessive to me for a company whose earnings could almost triple between FY26 and FY28.

The share price could still fall if contract wins or earnings arrive more slowly than expected. Even so, investors are being asked to pay far less for the long-term opportunity than they were near the 52-week high.

Counter-drone demand could keep growing

DroneShield develops technology that helps military, government, law enforcement, and critical infrastructure customers detect, track, and respond to unwanted drones.

I think the need for those systems is becoming easier to understand.

Drones are now cheaper, more capable, and more widely available. They can be used for surveillance, smuggling, disruption, and attacks, creating security challenges across battlefields, airports, prisons, energy facilities, borders, and major public events.

DroneShield has spent years focusing on this market and offers portable, vehicle-mounted, and fixed-site systems. That specialist position could help it capture a growing share of customer spending as counter-drone protection becomes a more established part of defence and security budgets.

The company still competes with much larger defence groups, while government procurement can move slowly and produce uneven revenue. I would accept those uncertainties because I think the market itself has substantial room to expand.

Software could strengthen the business

Hardware currently generates most of DroneShield’s revenue, and I expect equipment sales to remain central to its growth.

However, the company also has a major opportunity to earn more from software.

Counter-drone equipment needs to keep recognising new drone models, frequencies, and tactics. Customers may therefore require software updates, threat libraries, support, and ongoing improvements after the original system has been delivered.

That can extend the relationship beyond a single hardware purchase.

As the installed base grows, DroneShield could have more opportunities to sell software and services to existing customers. A larger recurring revenue contribution could make earnings more dependable and increase the value of each customer relationship.

I think this part of the story deserves more attention because it gives the company another way to grow alongside rising hardware demand.

Foolish takeaway

DroneShield still carries more uncertainty than an established ASX blue chip share, and I would keep the position measured.

The company needs to convert market demand into contracts, deliver equipment on time, expand its operations carefully, and meet ambitious earnings expectations.

At around $2.17, I think the potential reward has become more attractive. The counter-drone market is expanding, DroneShield has built a strong specialist position, and growing software revenue could improve the business over time.

Those three factors make DroneShield shares a buy for me today.

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Investors looking for ASX blue-chip shares are probably aiming for businesses that can provide stability, reliable earnings and a good dividend yield.

Share prices can go down and payouts are not guaranteed, but I believe some businesses are capable of being more resilient and consistent.

I think the two names below are leaders in their industry at what they do, offering pleasing passive income.

Scentre Group (ASX: SCG)

This business is the owner of large shopping centres – it owns 42 Westfield locations across Australia and New Zealand, which includes more than 12,000 outlets.

One of the main reasons why I think it’s such a stable investment is that rental income is contracted and reliable – it had a portfolio occupancy of 99.8% at 31 March 2026, showing it’s maximising its rental potential.

It has evolved from just a retail centre to being a core destination for other experiences uses such as entertainment, dining and so on. I don’t think it’s as vulnerable to e-commerce adoption as other retail real estate investment trusts (REITs).

The business continues to report growth across a number of rental metrics.

In the three months to 31 March 2026, total business partner (tenant) sales across the portfolio were $7 billion (up 5%), with specialty sales growth of 5.3%.

It also noted that average specialty rent escalations were 5.3% in the three months to 31 March 2026. This is good organic rental growth.

The ASX blue-chip share completed 636 leasing deals, achieving average specialty releasing spreads of 3.3%. In other words, the new rental contracts are (on average) 3.3% higher than the old ones. That’s also pleasing organic growth for the business.

Another way that Scentre can increase its rental potential is by investing in (re)developments at its locations. It’s currently progressing a $240 million redevelopment at Westfield Bondi as a “world-leading lifestyle, entertainment and dining destination”.

According to the forecast on Commsec, the business is projected to grow its annual payout to 19.1 cents per security in FY27. That translates into a forward distribution yield of 4.9%.

Telstra Group Ltd (ASX: TLS)

Another ASX blue-chip share I want to highlight is Telstra, the country’s largest telco business.

Its scale means it’s able to generate high profit margins and invest the most in its network, compared to other industries. Hopefully it continues investing in its resilience and reliability.

The company’s market position and network coverage mean it’s able to attract a lot of customers. Australia’s ongoing digitalisation is a tailwind for demand for Telstra’s services, with an increasing number of devices needing a connection.

Telstra’s revenue and underlying earnings have been steadily growing in the last few years, giving the company the financial room to pay a rising dividend. In its latest result, it grew its interim dividend per share by 10.5% to 10.5 cents.

The projection on Commsec suggests the ASX blue-chip share could pay an annual dividend per share of 21.5 cents in FY27. That could translate into a grossed-up dividend yield of 6.1%, including franking credits.

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With lots of ASX shares to choose from on the Australian market, it can be difficult to decide which ones to buy. The good news is that brokers across the country are doing a lot of the hard work for you. 

Three top ASX shares that leading brokers have named as buys this week are outlined below. Let’s see why they are bullish on them.

ANZ Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: ANZ)

According to a note out of Citi, its analysts have retained their buy rating and $39.25 price target on this banking giant’s shares. The broker has been busy looking at the impact that artificial intelligence (AI) could have on the banking sector. The good news is that Citi believes ANZ could benefit from agentic AI. In fact, it estimates that the big four banks could see their profits increase by up to 5%. In light of this, the broker remains positive on ANZ and continues to see value in its shares at current levels. The ANZ share price last traded at $35.70.

Hub24 Ltd (ASX: HUB)

A note out of Bell Potter reveals that its analysts have retained their buy rating and $110.00 price target on this investment platform provider’s shares. Bell Potter was pleased with Hub24’s quarterly update, noting that it delivered a good result. It highlights that total net inflows were comparable to the prior corresponding period and no one-off large outflows were revealed. In addition, Bell Potter believes that the outlook commentary reinforces the structural growth story and the result leaves FY 2027 targets intact. The Hub24 share price was fetching $81.35 at yesterday’s close.

Qantas Airways Ltd (ASX: QAN)

Analysts at Morgan Stanley have retained their overweight rating on this airline operator’s shares with an improved price target of $12.50. According to the note, Morgan Stanley believes that Qantas’ Project Sunrise could be the catalyst for a structural re-rating of its shares. It highlights that the project, its fleet renewal, and broader network initiatives should improve earnings resilience, support stronger international margins, and narrow Qantas’ valuation discount to global peers. As a result, the broker thinks that now could be a good time to snap up shares. The Qantas share price last traded at $10.14.

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There many hundreds of ASX shares that investors can buy, but not many are backed by multiple analysts with buy ratings.

I think it’s interesting when an expert calls a stock a buy, but it could be a compelling idea when there are numerous buy ratings.

Based on the positivity of analysts, below could be two of the best ideas to buy right now.

AMP Ltd (ASX: AMP)

AMP is a diversified business that offers superannuation, investments and banking services.

The company recently announced its profit expectations for the 2026 first half result. Underlying net profit after tax (NPAT) is expected to be in the range of between $170 million to $180 million.

It outlined a number of elements from that update. In its China partnerships, it’s expecting to see a stronger contribution with a 24% rise of profit to approximately $56 million.

AMP’s investment income impacts of $5 million have been “favourable” following interest rate increases, compared to the first half of 2025.

It also highlighted a $5 million favourable impact of the North guarantee in the platforms.  

The business also noted it was recognising approximately $13 million of a carried interest relating to a partial sale of remaining assets within a legacy fund that was retained from the sale of AMP Capital’s international infrastructure equity business.

According to CMC Invest, there have been seven ratings within the last three months with, four buys and three holds.

JB Hi-Fi Ltd (ASX: JBH)

Another ASX share that is highly backed by analysts right now is electronics and appliance business JB Hi-Fi.

It now operates four different businesses – JB Hi-Fi Australia, JB Hi-Fi New Zealand, The Good Guys and E&S. The company has excelled at having very productive sales floors, efficient costs and offering customers competitive prices.

Given how Australia has become increasingly digital, JB Hi-Fi operates in a compelling segment of the retail market and has a strong market presence.

In addition, the business has regularly increased its annual dividend for investors – the payout has increased almost every year since 2013. That’s a great track record for investors focused on passive income.

In terms of analyst backing, according to CMC Invest, there have been 10 ratings on the business in the last three months, with five buy ratings, four buy ratings and one sell rating. Based on the projection on CMC Invest, the business is forecast to pay a grossed-up dividend yield of 6.3% including franking credits and 4.4% excluding franking credits.

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Owning Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) shares for passive income makes a lot of sense given its dividend track record.

The company owns a number of leading Australian businesses including Kmart, Bunnings, Officeworks, Priceline and WesCEF (chemicals, energy and fertilisers).

Wesfarmers has been listed for decades and it has delivered great dividend growth over the long-term. On the company’s own website, the business says it wants to grow dividends:

With a focus on generating strong cash flows and maintaining balance sheet strength, the group aims to deliver satisfactory returns to shareholders through improving returns on invested capital. As well as share price appreciation, Wesfarmers seeks to grow dividends over time commensurate with performance in earnings and cash flow.

Let’s look at what the payout is projected to deliver and what it would take to make $10,000 of dividends.

Dividend projection

Considering we’re already in the 2027 financial year, I think it’s worthwhile to look at what could happen with the company’s annual dividend in FY27.

According to the projection on Commsec, the business is forecast to pay an annual dividend per share in FY27 of $2.33 – that would represent year-over-year growth of around 8% compared to the estimate for the annual payout of $2.16 in FY26.

At the time of writing, the potential payout for FY27 translates into a dividend yield of 2.5% excluding franking credits and 3.6% including franking credits.

That’s not the biggest dividend yield out there, but the business continues to retain some of its earnings to reinvest for growth, and the company is priced for its rising earnings. The yield could be noticeably higher by the end of the decade if it continues to grow its annual passive income.

Wesfarmers has increased its annual dividend each year since 2020, after spinning off Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) as a separate business. I think the quality of Wesfarmers’ earnings from Kmart and Bunnings will help it continue growing earnings in the next few years.

How many Wesfarmers shares are needed for $10,000 of passive income?

Receiving $10,000 of dividends from a single business would be a substantial amount, so I’d suggest investors should make sure their portfolio is diversified and not mostly reliant on Wesfarmers for passive income.

Based on the projection for the 2027 financial year, an investor would need 4,292 Wesfarmers shares excluding the franking credits. If we include the franking credits as part of the overall goal, an investor would need 3,005 Wesfarmers shares.

At the time of writing, the Wesfarmers share price has soared 30% since mid-May. While this is great for existing shareholders, it’s a less compelling buy for new shareholders. There are other ASX shares that could be better buys.

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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.