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The ASX has many income-paying shares that could be described as ‘safe’ dividend stocks. No stock offers a completely safe stream of income that can compare to a term deposit or a government bond, for example. But there are still many stocks on the ASX that most people would feel reasonably confident will continue to pay out consistent dividends.

However, there is another place to find dividend stocks that makes the ASX’s most consistent payers look like amateurs. The US markets are home to most of the world’s best businesses. And that means the world’s best dividend stocks.

Here are two of those stocks, and why I think they just might be a pair of the safest dividend investments in the world. As much as any share can be, anyway.

Two dividend stocks with ultra-reliable payouts

Procter & Gamble Inc (NYSE: PG)

Procter & Gamble isn’t exactly a household name, in Australia or the US. But many of its dozens of household brands are. They range from Oral-B toothpaste and Old Spice deodorant to Fairy dishwashing and Gillette razors.

These products can be found right around the world. They are trusted brands that consumers don’t think twice about buying over and over again. Thanks to the essential nature of this valuable brand portfolio, Procter & Gamble is a great example of a quality, all-weather stock with an incredibly reliable earnings base from which it can pay shareholders dividends. And that makes Procter & Gamble a stellar dividend stock.

To prove this durability, this company has one of the longest streaks of annual dividend increases around, with shareholders getting a pay rise for 69 years in a row (including in 2025).

Procter & Gamble stock last traded on a dividend yield of 2.85%.

Coca-Cola Co (NYSE: KO)

Our next stock is about as ‘household name’ as it comes. Coca-Cola needs little introduction as the largest beverage company in the world. Its namesake product is simply as iconic as iconic gets, and one of the most universally recognised products on the planet. But not Coca-Cola Co’s only money spinner. Its stable of products ranges from Sprite and Fanta to coffee and energy drinks. This company has been batting away competition and perfecting its advertising for generations.

Again, these products have been around a very long time and are trusted by consumers. They are also incredibly inflation– and recession-resistant. Once more, we can look to Coca-Cola’s dividend record for proof of that. This company has one of the longest streaks of annual dividend increases around, with shareholders getting a pay rise for 69 years and counting.

I think it’s fair to say that this dividend streak will continue for many decades to come. Coca-Cola stock was recently trading with a yield of 2.79%.

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When it comes to retirement savings, reliability matters more than excitement.

You want businesses with defensive earnings, strong balance sheets, steady dividends, and the ability to keep paying those dividends through good times and bad.

If I were building a long-term, income-focused portfolio designed to preserve and grow retirement capital, the three ASX dividend stocks below would be near the top of my list.

APA Group (ASX: APA)

Few stocks on the ASX offer the stability and predictability of APA. It is one of Australia’s largest energy infrastructure providers, owning and operating over 15,000 kilometres of gas pipelines, along with a range of electricity transmission, solar, and wind assets.

This is essential infrastructure with long-term, regulated or contracted earnings. The company’s reliable and steadily growing cash flows provide a solid foundation for dependable dividends. In fact, APA has increased its distribution for more than a decade in a row, which is a rare achievement on the Australian market.

Looking ahead, APA’s expanding asset base and continued investment in energy transmission, storage, and remote power generation should support steady dividend growth. And with a dividend yield comfortably above 6%, it offers the kind of income resilience retirees value most.

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG)

Macquarie has quietly built a reputation as one of the most consistent dividend payers on the ASX. Its diversified business model, spanning banking, asset management, commodities, and global infrastructure, gives it multiple earnings engines that fire at different points of the cycle.

That diversity is exactly why this ASX dividend stock has weathered market downturns and rate shocks better than many financial peers. When one division is soft, another typically picks up the slack. The company also has a long track record of compounding earnings and deploying capital into high-return opportunities.

For retirement investors, Macquarie provides partially franked dividends, steady long-term growth, and exposure to global infrastructure and energy transition themes. It is the type of blue chip that rewards patience year after year.

Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW)

Woolworths is the definition of a defensive business. Regardless of economic conditions, Australians still need groceries, household staples, and essential goods. That stability translates directly into reliable earnings and consistent dividends.

Woolworths has generations of experience in delivering shareholder returns, underpinned by strong cash flow, scale advantages, and one of the most trusted brands in the country. While its growth is steady rather than spectacular, that is exactly what makes it a dependable ASX dividend stock for retirement portfolios.

With recurring earnings and clear pricing power, Woolworths is well positioned to keep delivering sustainable dividends for decades to come.

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Owners of BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) shares will want to know what’s expected of the ASX mining share in terms of profitability. That’s because the profit generation could have a significant influence on both the future dividend payments and the BHP share price.

As one of the world’s biggest miners, there are usually three key factors for the company’s earnings success. There’s how much of its commodities it produces, how much it costs to deliver that production, and how much it’s able to sell its production for.

BHP’s current production is focused on three key commodities: iron ore, copper, and coal. It’s also working on a potash project in Canada.

Investors recently saw an update about the miner’s FY26 first-quarter production, so let’s see how that could play out for profit in the 2026 financial year and beyond.

FY26

The broker UBS noted that the first quarter to September 2025 was a “solid start” to FY26, with the Escondida (copper) and BMA (coal) projects stronger than expected. Escondida benefited from record concentrator throughput and recoveries.

The Western Australian Iron Ore (WAIO) business saw that the car dumper maintenance was completed faster than planned. Excluding maintenance, production annualised at around 300mt per annum, which signals growing supply chain resilience.

However, WAIO shipments at 70mt were down 2% year over year because of significant planned maintenance. The major rebuild of car dumper 3 at Port Hedland had a 4.3mt volume impact, but will position WAIO for strong operational performance over the rest of FY26.

UBS highlighted that BHP does “sell and ship iron ore products via different commercial distribution channels” which goes some way to address market concerns regarding potential disruptions to iron ore shipments to China.

The realised iron ore price of US$84 per wet metric tonne (wmt) was stronger than expected. This is a key driver of profit and the BHP share price.

UBS said it recently increased its price forecasts for BHP’s key commodities, reflecting “a) tighter copper supply, b) copper to aluminium substitution, c) resilient iron ore fundamentals, d) ongoing momentum in gold prices.”

The broker believes that resilient resource prices should “support returns” from BHP.

UBS thinks BHP will maintain a dividend payout ratio of 50% of net profit in the first half of FY26, though a higher payout is possible if resource prices remain favourable.

In the 2026 financial year, UBS’ net profit is predicted to grow to US$11.45 billion.

FY27

The big mining giant is expected by UBS to deliver a relatively flat profit for owners of BHP shares.

The broker suggests that BHP could generate a net profit of US$11.38 billion in the 2027 financial year.

FY28

In the 2028 financial year, BHP’s net profit could then see another very similar result.

Analysts at UBS suggest the business could see its net profit decline slightly to US$11.32 billion.

FY29

The 2029 financial year could see the business deliver yet another year of flat profit generation.

BHP is projected to slightly increase its net profit to US$13.33 billion, according to UBS.

FY30

The last year of this series of projections could be the best of all for owners of BHP shares.

According to the projection from UBS, the company could generate a net profit of US$14.25 billion.

Is the business a buy? Currently, UBS has a neutral rating on the miner, with a price target of $45.

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The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) share Reece Ltd (ASX: REH) has been one of the hardest-hit in the index over the last few years. As the chart below shows, the company is down by 57% since September 2024.

The bathroom, HVAC, plumbing and waterworks business has a significant presence across Australia, New Zealand and the US. However, this diversification hasn’t helped the business avoid a significant decline.

Reece’s FY25 result did not inspire, with revenue declining 1%, operating profit (EBITDA) dropping 11% to $901 million, and earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) sinking 20% to $548 million. ANZ revenue rose 1% but US revenue declined 5% in US dollar terms.

Profit isn’t going in the right direction, but there are a number of signs that this could be the right time to invest for brave investors.

Compelling reasons to like the ASX 200 share

Firstly, revenue momentum seems to have improved from FY25. In the first quarter of FY26, the company reported that group sales were up 8% year-over-year, or 6% on a constant currency basis.

While EBITDA was down 8% and EBIT down 18% in the first quarter, the company said that a significant portion of that was due to network growth, ongoing investment in core capabilities and elevated depreciation and amortisation because of ongoing investment in the business.

We’d like to see profit rise year after year, but I think it’s a good idea for Reece to invest for the long term because it should lead to stronger results for the business.

The company’s investments in its network can help unlock revenue growth and should help Reece’s economies of scale as it becomes larger.

In the first three months of FY26, Reece added another 15 branches across its two regions, with five new locations in Australia and New Zealand, as well as 10 new locations in the US.

The business is continuing to expect a period of “soft activity in both regions” – that’s why the Reece share price has fallen so much over the past year, it’s seeing weak conditions with no clear end in sight. But, I think this is the right time to invest when conditions are weak. Shares don’t fall heavily for no reason.

Management see this as a good time to buy Reece shares, which is why the ASX 200 share recently announced another share buyback, this time for $35 million.

While earnings are projected to decline in FY26, earnings per share (EPS) is forecast to rise 14% in FY27, according to the forecast on CMC Markets. This could be the start of a longer-term recovery for the business, in my view. Rising profit could make a big difference to market confidence.

Based on that projection, the Reece share price is valued at 25x FY27’s estimated earnings, which is a lot cheaper than it used to be.

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The ASX share REA Group Ltd (ASX: REA) has been one of the best stocks to own over the last decade. I think it’s a great time to invest following a sizeable decline in recent months.

As the chart shows, the REA Group share price has fallen by 26% since 22 August 2025. That’s a large decline for a business worth tens of billions of dollars. Not only that, but it’s seen as one of the highest-quality businesses on the ASX.

If an investor is going to choose an individual business over an index investment, I think it needs to offer something better than the index does. For example, the purpose of that investment should be to deliver better returns, offer a higher dividend yield, or provide more stability.

REA Group owns a number of leading Australian businesses involved in the real estate sector. Its key business is realestate.com.au with its leading property portal. It also owns (or owns a stake in) realcommercial.com.au, flatmates.com.au, property.com.au, Mortgage Choice, PropTrack, Campaign Agent, Realtair, Simpology, Arealytics, and Athena Home Loans.

It also has exposure to international markets with REA India, Easiloan, Planitar (the maker of iGuide), and Move Inc (which operates Realtor.com in the US).

Why I think it’s time to look at this ASX share with $1,000

I believe, at this lower valuation, it’s more likely to deliver market-beating returns.

Realestate.com.au has a very powerful market position, and this helps the business generate strong audience demand and good levels of revenue from each typical property advertisement.

According to REA Group’s FY26 first-quarter update, 12.6 million people visited realestate.com.au each month on average, with 6.7 million people exclusively using realestate.com.au. It also reported 147.9 million average monthly visits, with 111.4 million more monthly visits than the nearest competitor, on average.

Having the most properties on the portal attracts more potential buyers, which then attracts more property sellers (vendors) and so on. This powerful cycle allows the business to regularly increase prices, which helps boost the ASX share’s revenue and operating margins.

For example, in the FY26 first quarter, revenue rose 4% and profits increased faster. Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) rose 5% and free cash flow surged 16%.

While growth isn’t particularly strong currently, I think the business has such a strong market position that it’s worthwhile investing when conditions are weaker. The international plays are a bonus that could assist in justifying a higher valuation over time, although they’re not significant contributors at this stage.

Appealing REA Group share valuation

Profit growth isn’t guaranteed, but the outlook seems very promising, and analysts are expecting a significant increase in profitability in the next couple of years.

According to the forecast on Commsec, REA Group is expected to generate earnings per share (EPS) of $4.80 in FY26. By FY28, EPS could climb to $7.20. That means it’s currently valued at 40x FY26’s estimated earnings and 27x FY28’s estimated earnings.

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Artificial intelligence has been the biggest market theme of the past two years. From cloud computing to robotics and autonomous systems, global companies are pouring billions into AI development.

The challenge for everyday Aussie investors, however, is deciding which AI stocks to buy. Picking winners in a fast-moving sector is notoriously difficult.

That is where ASX exchange traded funds (ETFs) can make life far easier, offering instant diversification across many of the world’s most influential AI players.

If you want to tap into the AI megatrend without having to build a portfolio yourself, these three ASX ETFs could be among the most compelling options right now.

Betashares Global Robotics and Artificial Intelligence ETF (ASX: RBTZ)

The Betashares Global Robotics and Artificial Intelligence ETF could be worth considering for AI exposure. It gives investors exposure to companies leading the charge in automation, machine intelligence, and next-generation robotics.

Its portfolio includes some of the world’s best-known innovators, such as Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), ABB (SWX: ABBN), and Fanuc (TYO: 6954). These are the businesses building the chips, sensors, and autonomous systems that power industrial robotics and AI applications.

This ASX ETF is designed specifically for long-term growth, and while it can be volatile, it offers pure exposure to one of the most powerful global megatrends of the coming decades. It is no wonder then that analysts at Betashares recently recommended this fund.

Betashares Cloud Computing ETF (ASX: CLDD)

Artificial intelligence cannot exist without the cloud, and that is exactly where the Betashares Cloud Computing ETF comes in. This fund invests in stocks that provide the infrastructure and software ecosystems necessary for running AI models at scale.

Current holdings include giants such as Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), ServiceNow (NYSE: NOW), and Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW). These are all core players in enterprise cloud adoption and AI-powered workflow automation.

As businesses race to integrate AI tools, demand for cloud compute capacity, storage, and software-based automation continues to rise. The Betashares Cloud Computing ETF provides investors with simple, diversified exposure to this underappreciated backbone of the AI revolution. It was also recently tipped as one to buy by analysts at Betashares.

Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF (ASX: NDQ)

For investors who want broad exposure to the biggest technology names in the world, the Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF is one of the simplest and most effective options on the ASX. It tracks the Nasdaq 100 Index, which is packed with companies driving AI innovation.

Its major holdings include Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL), Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META), Microsoft, and Nvidia. These are all spending heavily on AI infrastructure and generative AI development.

For many investors, it could be a comprehensive option for long-term technology and AI investment.

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ASX dividend shares with large dividend yields could be particularly appealing right now due to the RBA’s multiple rate cuts this year.

Returns on cash in the bank have been significantly reduced, so businesses that can offer a yield that’s significantly above what term deposits can provide look particularly appealing.

Both of the businesses I’ll highlight have provided guidance for sizable payouts in the year ahead. Let’s get into them.

Charter Hall Long WALE REIT (ASX: CLW)

The real estate investment trust (REIT) sector can be a good opportunity to find higher-yielding stocks, particularly if they’re trading at a sizeable discount to their underlying net asset value (NAV) – the NAV tells investors how much each share/unit is worth after taking into account all of the property values, the loans, and so on.

The Charter Hall Long WALE REIT has a diversified property portfolio spread across a variety of subsectors, including hotels and pubs, service stations, telecommunication exchanges, data centres, distribution centres, buildings leased to a government entity (such as GeoScience Australia), and more.

I like the diversification it offers, as well as the long-term rental contracts, giving the business significant income security and visibility. It has a weighted average lease expiry (WALE) of around nine years.

In terms of the valuation, its NAV was $4.59 at 30 June 2025, so it’s trading at a discount of around 10% to this.

The ASX dividend share expects to increase its annual payout to 25.5 cents per share in FY26. At the time of writing, that translates into a possible distribution yield of 6.2%.

Centuria Office REIT (ASX: COF)

The office sector of the commercial property world has been through a challenging time due to the significant shift to working from home over the last six years, although some of that change has since unwound.

This dynamic has created a headwind for demand for office space, occupancy, and rental income. I believe the Centuria Office REIT could be undervalued, considering it’s still generating solid rental profits and paying a large distribution.

Management of the business is optimistic about the medium term because of the expectation that higher replacement costs (to build new offices) and office withdrawals for alternate-use will “drastically reduce future supply and reduce the overall market size”.

Centuria Office REIT says these rivers are leading to a rebalancing of office markets and future vacancy rates in many markets where its assets are situated, though there are near-term headwinds.  

The company continues to sign new and renewed leases, helping its occupancy be above 91% as of 30 September 2025 with a WALE of around four years.

It had a NAV of $1.67 at 30 June 2025 – at the time of writing, it was trading at a discount of around 30% to its stated underlying value.

The ASX dividend share expects to pay a distribution of 10.1 cents per unit in FY26. At the time of writing, that translates into a forward distribution yield of 8.5%.

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The team at Bell Potter released two reports yesterday, one on ASX All Ords stock Southern Cross Electrical Engineering Ltd (ASX: SXE) and another on Imdex Ltd (ASX: IMD). 

These two companies have risen by more than 40% year to date. 

However, Bell Potter has a hold recommendation on both, and has just reduced its target price following key announcements from both companies.

Here’s what the broker had to say. 

Southern Cross Electrical Engineering

Southern Cross Electrical Engineering is an electrical, instrumentation, communication and maintenance services company.

The ASX All Ords stock is up more than 55% in 2025. 

However yesterday, the company announced it was unsuccessful in its arbitration proceedings claiming against the CPB Dragados Samsung Joint Venture (“CDSJV”). 

What was the arbitration?

The company’s subsidiary Heyday lost its arbitration against the CPB Dragados Samsung Joint Venture relating to claims for additional costs on the WestConnex M5 tunnel project in Sydney. 

The case hinged on strict time-bar clauses, which required claims to be lodged within specific deadlines. Despite substantial scope and schedule changes on the project, Heyday’s remaining claims for about $22m were rejected.

In a report out of Bell Potter yesterday, the broker downgraded this ASX All Ords stock to a hold (previously buy). 

Although the broker did note it does not view the unfavourable arbitration update as a reflection of the company’s current approach to project execution, given an outstanding track-record of project delivery since the dispute occurred and the likely internal response to improve risk management.

We caveat the Hold thesis with our ongoing positive view of the underlying business given the company’s strong orderbook and tender pipeline and favourable structural drivers.

The broker also downgraded its target price to $2.35. 

It appears Bell Potter now sees the stock as fairly valued, as it closed yesterday at $2.39 each. 

Imdex

The company is an Australian mining equipment and technology company operating globally.

Its technology includes drilling optimisation products, cloud-connected rock knowledge sensors, and data and analytics to improve the process of identifying and extracting mineral resources.

Its share price has risen more than 40% since the start of the year.

The company recently announced its acquisition of Advanced Logic Technology S.A. and its subsidiary Mount Sopris Instruments Inc. 

These companies specialise in borehole geophysical imaging solutions, imaging probes and accompanying visualisation and data processing software.

Bell Potter believes the acquisitions strengthen IMD’s earth science and digital analytics capabilities, but value creation depends heavily on achieving meaningful revenue growth from the acquired assets.

Value accretion from the ALT and MSI acquisitions is dependent on meaningful incremental revenue generation over the three year period post deal completion.

The broker has lowered its price target to $3.60 (previously $3.90) and maintained its hold recommendation on this ASX All Ords stock. 

From yesterday’s closing price of $3.40, this indicates an upside of 5.88%. 

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On Monday, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) started the week with a disappointing decline. The benchmark index fell 0.6% to 8,565.2 points.

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

ASX 200 expected to rise

The Australian share market looks set to rise on Tuesday despite a poor start to the week on Wall Street. According to the latest SPI futures, the ASX 200 is poised to open the day 23 points or 0.25% higher. In late trade in the United States, the Dow Jones is down 0.65%, the S&P 500 is 0.4% lower, and the Nasdaq has fallen 0.3%.

Oil prices charge higher

It could be a good session for ASX 200 energy shares Karoon Energy Ltd (ASX: KAR) and Santos Ltd (ASX: STO) after oil prices charged higher overnight. According to Bloomberg, the WTI crude oil price is up 1.35% to US$59.33 a barrel and the Brent crude oil price is up 1.3% to US$63.20 a barrel. This was driven by supply concerns following an attack on a Black Sea terminal.

Collins Foods half year results

Collins Foods Ltd (ASX: CKF) shares will be on watch today when the quick service restaurant operator releases its half year results. A strong result is expected from the KFC operator, with management guiding to “year-on-year FY26 Group underlying NPAT (post AASB 16) growth in the low to mid-teens” on a percentage basis. KFC Australia same store sales are expected to increase 2.1% during the first half.

Hold Imdex shares

Imdex Ltd (ASX: IMD) shares are a fairly valued according to analysts at Bell Potter. This morning, the broker has retained its hold rating on the mining product technology solutions provider’s shares with a trimmed price target of $3.60 (from $3.80). It said: “Our Target Price is lowered to $3.60/sh after applying a higher WACC 8.7% (previously 7.8%). Value accretion from the ALT and MSI acquisitions is dependent on meaningful incremental revenue generation over the three year period post deal completion. For example, achieving 25% of the incremental revenue share earn-out cap (our base case) should deliver an implied acquisition multiple of 7.1x (EV / FY28 EBITDA), less than IMD’s 9.6x (in FY28). Implied upfront valuation multiple is closer to 20.6x FY26 EBITDA.”

Gold price rises

ASX 200 gold shares Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX: EVN) and Ramelius Resources Ltd (ASX: RMS) could have a decent session on Tuesday after the gold price pushed higher overnight. According to CNBC, the gold futures price is up 0.4% to US$4,271.5 an ounce. Gold hit a six-week high on increased US rate cut bets.

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If you are on the lookout for some new portfolio additions in December, then read on!

That’s because analysts have just given their verdict on three popular ASX shares, courtesy of The Bull. Here’s what they are saying about these shares:

Aristocrat Leisure Ltd (ASX: ALL)

The team at Medallion Financial Group is positive on this gaming technology company and has named it as a buy.

It highlights that its share buyback program signals management confidence in value creation. It said:

Aristocrat remains a high quality global gaming leader with strong intellectual property, dominant market share in North American gaming operations and a large base of recurring digital revenue supporting its long term resilience. Its $750 million share buy-back program adds support to earnings and signals management confidence in value creation. The company generated revenue growth of 11 per cent in full year 2025 when compared to the prior corresponding period. Net profit after tax was up 9.4 per cent.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA)

As with almost every broker, Medallion isn’t recommending investors buy Australia’s largest bank. It has named CBA as an ASX share to sell.

Although it acknowledges its quality, it feels that its shares are expensive at 25 times earnings and with a below average dividend yield. It said:

While the CBA remains a solid business over the long term, the share price looks expensive at current levels. Recently trading on a price/earnings ratio of about 25 times and a modest dividend yield of about 3.15 per cent, its valuation sits well above global peers.

Also, the company recently suffered its worst sell-off in four years following the release of first quarter results in fiscal year 2026, which flagged higher operating costs, a weaker net interest margin (NIM) and a lower-than-expected common equity tier 1 capital ratio of 11.8 per cent, which is still above the Australia Prudential Regulation Authority minimum of 10.25 per cent.

Life360 Inc. (ASX: 360)

Finally, Medallion is a fan of this location technology company. However, it isn’t enough to rate Life360 shares as a buy just yet.

It has named it as a hold but also recommends investors accumulate this quality growth stock while they are down. It said:

Life360 is the leading family safety and location sharing platform across the US, UK and Australia. It operates a capital-light, highly scalable subscription model with growing ad partnerships. Despite recent share price weakness tied to investor concerns about its $US120 million acquisition of Nativo amid a rotation out of technology stocks into defensive companies, the business fundamentals of Life360 remain strong.

Revenue is growing at an impressive pace, subscriber numbers continue to accelerate and management has upgraded full year guidance. We view current share price levels as an attractive opportunity to at least hold or accumulate a quality growth business with a long runway ahead.

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Motley Fool contributor James Mickleboro has positions in Life360. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Life360. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Life360. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.