It was an interesting start to the trading week for the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) and many ASX shares this Monday.

After ending last week on a somewhat sour note, investors came back from the weekend with a bit of a spring in their steps this morning. That enthusiasm faded somewhat over the day, but the ASX 200 still managed to close 0.056% higher. That leaves the index at 9,010.9 points.

This lukewarm start to the Australian trading week followed a far more downbeat end to the American trading week on Friday night (our time).

The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index (DJX: .DJI) had a tough session, dropping 0.51%.

The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index (NASDAQ: .IXIC) fared a little better, but still fell 0.29%.

But let’s get back to this week and our local markets now for an examination of how the various ASX sectors performed this Monday.

Winners and losers

We had plenty of winners and losers today.

Leading the latter were tech shares. The S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index (ASX: XIJ) had an awful time of it today, plunging 2.6%.

Gold stocks were also out of favour, with the All Ordinaries Gold Index (ASX: XGD) tanking 1.24%.

Utilities shares weren’t much better. The S&P/ASX 200 Utilities Index (ASX: XUJ) sank 0.99% this Monday.

Healthcare stocks weren’t riding to the rescue either, illustrated by the S&P/ASX 200 Healthcare Index (ASX: XHJ)’s 0.0.81% dive.

Communications shares found themselves on the losing team as well. The S&P/ASX 200 Communication Services Index (ASX: XTJ) was clipped by 0.76%.

We could say something similar for consumer staples stocks, with the S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Staples Index (ASX: XSJ) drifting down 0.6%.

Its consumer discretionary counterpart was in a similar boat. The S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Discretionary Index (ASX: XDJ) lost 0.46% this session.

Our last red sector was real estate investment trusts (REITs), as you can see from the S&P/ASX 200 A-REIT Index (ASX: XPJ)’s 0.06% slip.

Turning to the green sectors now, it was energy stocks that shone the brightest. The S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ) surged 1.78% higher this Monday.

Mining shares were in demand too. The S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ) enjoyed a 0.42% lift today.

Industrial stocks also fared well, with the S&P/ASX 200 Industrials Index (ASX: XNJ) adding 0.2% to its total.

Finally, financial shares managed to close the day with a rise, evidenced by the S&P/ASX 200 Financials Index (ASX: XFJ)’s 0.15% bump.

Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown

Property stock Ingenia Communities Group (ASX: INA) was our top stock this Monday. Ingenia shares rocketed 14.79% higher today and closed at $4.19 each. This sharp surge was sparked by a takeover offer from a private equity firm.

Here’s the rest of today’s best:

ASX-listed company	Share price	Price change
Ingenia Communities Group (ASX: INA)	$4.19	14.79%
Elders Ltd (ASX: ELD)	$6.70	7.89%
Whitehaven Coal Ltd (ASX: WHC)	$8.98	7.03%
Generation Development Group Ltd (ASX: GDG)	$3.36	5.99%
IperionX Ltd (ASX: IPX)	$3.12	5.41%
Pinnacle Investment Management Group Ltd (ASX: PNI)	$14.97	4.91%
New Hope Corporation Ltd (ASX: NHC)	$6.35	4.10%
Yancoal Australia Ltd (ASX: YAL)	$6.37	3.92%
Silex Systems Ltd (ASX: SLX)	$5.16	3.41%
Fortescue Ltd (ASX: FMG)	$17,77	3.19%

Our top 10 shares countdown is a recurring end-of-day summary that shows which companies made big moves on the day. Check in at Fool.com.au after the weekday market closes to see which stocks make the countdown.

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Motley Fool contributor Sebastian Bowen 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 Pinnacle Investment Management Group. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Pinnacle Investment Management Group. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Elders and Generation Development Group. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

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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Motley Fool contributor Sebastian Bowen has positions in Alphabet, Mastercard, and Mff Capital Investments. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Alphabet and Mastercard. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Mff Capital Investments and Telstra Group. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Alphabet and Mastercard. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

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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Motley Fool contributor Cameron England 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 Kogan.com. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Kogan.com. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.