For Australians relying on superannuation to fund their retirement, investing in ASX dividend stocks can be a great way to add passive income. 

Following earnings season, many companies have updated their dividend payments, making it an ideal time for investors to consider their options. 

Dividend investing alongside superannuation

Dividend investing alongside superannuation can provide retirees with an additional source of income and greater flexibility when managing their portfolios. 

While superannuation remains a cornerstone of retirement planning, a carefully selected basket of dividend-paying ASX shares may help generate regular cash flow while also offering the potential for long-term capital growth.

With that in mind, here are three stellar dividend stocks investors may want to consider for income and diversification outside their superannuation.

Harvey Norman Holdings Ltd (ASX: HVN)

Harvey Norman is an attractive dividend stock right now thanks to its relatively high, fully franked dividend yield. 

It also has a solid history of shareholder distributions, and a reasonable payout ratio supported by earnings.

It is expected to pay a yield of over 6% in FY27, well above the ASX 200 average. 

Right now, the consumer discretionary stock is also looking undervalued, meaning that investors could also enjoy strong capital gains in the next year. 

Bell Potter recently placed $5 price target on this ASX dividend stock, indicating 15% upside from current levels. 

APA Group (ASX: APA)

Another strong option to supplement superannuation is APA Group. 

APA Group is a leading Australian energy infrastructure company that owns and operates a large portfolio of gas pipelines, electricity transmission, renewable energy and power-generation assets, making it an important part of Australia’s energy system. 

Its essential infrastructure generates relatively stable, long-term cash flows and gives the company opportunities to benefit from Australia’s growing energy needs and transition to a lower-carbon energy system.

Right now, it is offering a FY 2027 dividend yield of approximately 5.4%.

Universal Store Holdings Ltd (ASX: UNI)

Universal Store is another great option this month amongst ASX dividend stocks. 

The Universal Store company has multiple businesses under its umbrella – Universal Store, Perfect Stranger, and CTC (with the THRILLS and Worship brands). It sells youth casual fashion apparel.

Based on the previous annual dividend payout of 43 cents per share, the company has a trailing grossed-up dividend yield of over 7%, including franking credits. 

It is also another candidate for strong capital appreciation. 

Its share price closed trading last week at $7.72, however Bell Potter recently placed a $9.70 price target on the company. 

This indicates a healthy upside potential of 25%. 

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The Ingenia Communities Group Ltd (ASX: INA) share price has come into focus as the company rejected a $4.75 per security takeover proposal from Warburg Pincus. Ingenia’s board believes the offer substantially undervalues the business and is not in the best interests of security holders.

What did Ingenia Communities Group report?

• Received an unsolicited, non-binding indicative proposal to acquire 100% of shares at $4.75 each
• The offer was subject to multiple conditions, including the abandonment of Ingenia’s proposed acquisition of Peet Limited
• Ingenia’s board determined the offer undervalues the company
• Ingenia remains committed to its current growth strategy and Peet acquisition

What else do investors need to know?

Ingenia’s Board, after advice from financial and legal advisers, concluded that the takeover offer was not in the best interests of security holders. The proposed deal from Warburg Pincus would have required Ingenia to halt its planned acquisition of Peet Limited.

The company continues to see strong opportunities in its land lease and holiday park business. Ingenia advises security holders that there’s no immediate need to take any action regarding the indicative proposal.

What’s next for Ingenia Communities Group?

Ingenia plans to press on with its proposed acquisition of Peet Limited and strategic growth in the seniors’ accommodation and holiday park sectors. Management remains focused on growing the business scale, efficiency, and delivering value for security holders. Ingenia has engaged UBS and Denison Partners as financial advisers and Gilbert + Tobin as legal adviser for further support.

Ingenia Communities Group share price snapshot

Over the past 12 months, Ingenia Communities shares have declined 35%, trailing the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO), which has risen 2% over the same period.

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The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) blue-chip stock James Hardie Industries plc (ASX: JHX) could be one of the leading larger opportunities right now, according to one of the leading fund managers.

Experts at Wilson Asset Management manage the listed investment company (LIC) WAM Leaders Ltd (ASX: WLE), which aims to actively invest in larger ASX-listed businesses.

In other words, the investment team is willing to make investments and sales based on whether they think valuations are attractive.

WAM Leaders named James Hardie as one of its most compelling holdings right now.

What’s so appealing about the ASX 200 blue-chip stock?

The company describes itself as an industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, with a portfolio that includes fibre cement, fibre gypsum, and composite and PVC decking and railing products.

It’s a global business, with a presence in North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.

However, the company recently announced plans to sell its European operations, including the sale of Fermacell to Holcim for €840 million (or US$980 million).

The ASX 200 blue-chip share explained that proceeds will be used to “accelerate deleveraging and return capital to shareholders.”

James Hardie also said it intends to close its European fibre cement business, subject to customary legal, regulatory and employee (including competent works council) consultation requirements.

WAM noted that James Hardie Industries delivered a solid first quarter FY27 result.

The investment team said that the ASX 200 blue-chip share’s core North American fibre cement business returned to volume growth supported by continued market share gains. This contributed to an upgrade of the company’s full-year guidance.

The company guided that FY27 total net sales could be $5.564 billion to $5.723 billion, adjusted operating profit (EBITDA) is expected to be between $1.536 billion and $1.625 billion and free cash flow is expected to be at least $500 million.

What do the experts like about James Hardie shares?

WAM also said that the announcement of the divestment of the European operations during August allows the company to “sharpen its focus on its core growth markets while further deleveraging its balance sheet.”

The fund manager said that James Hardie Industries remains a core holding in the WAM Leaders investment portfolio, with the ASX 200 blue-chip share continuing to deliver above market growth through strong execution of cost and commercial synergies and ongoing market share gains, despite a subdued US housing market.

James Hardie shares could be one to watch, along with other potential opportunities.

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