The latest earnings season on the ASX has now been and mostly gone. We heard from a huge swathe of Australian shares over July and August, and the results, as always, have been a mixed bag. For those investors who purely invest for dividend income, however, there has been much to be thankful for. Today, let’s talk about three ASX dividend stocks that I think are post-earnings buys for anyone who prioritises dividend income.

3 ASX dividend stocks that I’d buy for income after earnings

First up is Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL). Coles has an admirable dividend track record, having upped its annual shareholder payouts every year since its 208 spinoff. 2026 was no different. After bumping its March interim dividend by 10.8%, Coles followed up with a 15.6% hike to its final dividend last month. Coles will fork out a dividend worth 37 cents per share later this month, taking its annual tally to a record 78 cents per share. As with all Coles dividends, 2026’s payouts have come with full franking credits attached. Today, Coles stock is trading on a dividend yield of 3.3%.

Telstra Group Ltd (ASX: TLS) is next up. Telstra is another ASX dividend share that has a fairly impressive history. It has been growing its payouts consistently over recent years, and 2026 was no different. Last month, the telco announced that its final dividend for 2026 would come in at 10.5 cents per share. That matches March’s interim dividend, and takes Telstra’s full-year payouts to 21 cents per share. That’s 10.5% higher than the 19 cents per share that Telstra owners enjoyed over 2025. Neither of Telstra’s 2026 dividends have come fully franked, though, with this final dividend’s partial franking at 90.48% matching the interim dividend. Right now, Telstra stock is sitting on a trailing dividend yield of 4.37%.

Last but not least…

Finally, let’s talk about MFF Capital Investments Ltd (ASX: MFF). MFF is a listed investment company (LIC) and, in my view, one of the most underrated ASX dividend stocks. Like most LICs, MFF Capital owns and manages a portfolio of underlying investments. In MFF’s case, this portfolio is mostly made up of US stocks like Mastercard and Alphabet. The portfolio’s impressive long-term performance has allowed this company to build up an impressive dividend track record.

This dividend stock has increased its annual dividend every year for almost a decade. Its next payout will be worth 11 cents per share, a pleasing 22.2% rise over the 9 cents per share that formed last year’s final dividend. Over 2026, MFF has funded an annual total of 21 cents per share in fully franked dividends, up 23.5% from 2025’s total of 17 cents. Today. MFF Capital Investments trades with a dividend yield of 3.35%.

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Kogan.com Ltd (ASX: KGN) boss Ruslan Kogan is making a $50 million bet he can deliver shareholders better than 100% returns over the next five years, or he gets paid nothing.

An all-or-nothing bet on strong growth

The online retailer has released new remuneration details for the founder and chief executive, under which his base salary has been cut from $847,838 to just $50,000, all of which he will give away to charity.

Mr Kogan will earn no short-term incentives, with his entire remuneration tied to the goal of a 100% total shareholder return over the next five years, from the level of $3.72 per share.

Kogan shares are currently changing hands for $3.35, meaning Mr Kogan is already behind on the benchmark.

Unlike many remuneration schemes, there is no pro rata or graduated vesting, meaning Mr Kogan will either be paid the entire amount under his remuneration deal or nothing at all.

If he succeeds, he will be granted 6.7 million performance rights, which would be worth just shy of $50 million.

The company said achieving the remuneration hurdle would represent about $383 million in extra shareholder value over the five-year term.

Shareholders will be asked to vote to accept the terms of the remuneration package at a meeting yet to be scheduled.

Company is listening to shareholders

Kogan Chair Greg Ridder said of the new arrangements:

In developing these arrangements, the Board has listened carefully to feedback from shareholders and other stakeholders, particularly on the importance of clear and demanding performance conditions and a strong and transparent link between executive reward and shareholder returns. Kogan.com has always been an entrepreneurial business, and the Board believes the remuneration framework should support the ambition, innovation and long-term thinking that have been central to the Company’s success to date, while maintaining the clear accountability and strong shareholder alignment expected of a listed company.

Mr Ridder said the core Kogan business delivered a strong result in FY26, with more than $1 billion in gross sales, expanding margins, increasing profitability, higher fully-franked dividends, and a strong capital position.

He added:

That positive momentum has continued into FY27 given the July gross sales and revenue results disclosed a few weeks ago. The Board wants to build on that performance by retaining and appropriately incentivising the executive directors who helped deliver it, and position the Company to deliver on the exciting growth opportunities ahead and increase shareholder value.

Kogan is currently valued at $322.3 million.

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Austal Ltd (ASX: ASB) shares are pushing higher again on Monday as another potential buyer takes a look at the shipbuilder’s US business.

At the time of writing, the Austal share price is up 4.62% to $4.53.

The stock has now gained around 18% over the past month and more than 10% in a week. But despite the recent rebound, Austal shares are still down around 32% this year and 45% over the past 12 months.

Another buyer has entered the picture

According to the release, Austal has held an “initial, preliminary discussion” with US-based Wildcat Infrastructure following media reports about a possible proposal.

Austal stressed that it has not received a formal offer from Wildcat at this stage.

The interest comes while South Korea’s Hanwha is already trying to buy Austal’s US operations. Hanwha owns 19.9% of Austal and has made a conditional, non-binding proposal valuing the US business at between US$1.05 billion and US$1.2 billion.

Austal has given Hanwha access to conduct due diligence, although The Australian reports the proposed deal is facing some uncertainty.

The report said Austal’s weaker US result could affect Hanwha’s interest or the price it is willing to pay, while political tensions between the United States and South Korea could also make a deal more difficult.

A closer look at the business

Austal’s FY26 result was mixed, with a big difference between its US and Australasian operations.

Group revenue rose 11% to $2.03 billion, but the company posted a $53.6 million net loss. The US division recorded an EBIT loss of $202.8 million, mainly due to provisions linked to loss-making contracts.

The Australasian business was much stronger. Revenue jumped 49% to $650.7 million, while EBIT climbed 137% to a record $85.3 million.

There is also plenty of work already lined up, with more than $5 billion of Australasian contracts under the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement.

The Australian reported that Hanwha’s proposal effectively values the whole company at around $2.74 billion, or $6.50 per share.

That’s about 43% above where the shares trade today.

What happens next?

There is no guarantee Wildcat will make a formal offer, so it is still too early to call this a bidding war.

But having another interested buyer could give Austal more options as it weighs up the future of its US business.

The timing is also very interesting given the recent share price recovery. Austal shares have climbed around 18% over the past month, although they are still trading well below their highs from earlier this year.

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Motley Fool contributor Aaron Teboneras 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 no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.