With the Australian markets, and the S&P/ASX 200 Index specifically, being on the roller coaster of 2026 to date, ASX investors have never valued the security of receiving dividend income more.
With that in mind, let's talk about three ASX dividend shares to buy for income in September 2026.
Coles is now trading with a dividend yield of 3.41%, which comes with full franking credits attached too.
To illustrate, the company has gone from paying 6.5 cents per share in 2021 to a planned 21 cents in 2026.
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With the Australian markets, and the S&P/ASX 200 Index specifically, being on the roller coaster of 2026 to date, ASX investors have never valued the security of receiving dividend income more. Share prices have risen and fallen this year, minting on-paper gains and losses respectively. With that in mind, let's talk about three ASX dividend shares to buy for income in September 2026.
At recent prices, Telstra shares were trading on a decent dividend yield of 4.35%.
Next, let's talk Coles Group Ltd. Coles is an ASX dividend share that offers many of the desirable defensive characteristics that make Telstra a top income pick.
Coles is now trading with a dividend yield of 3.41%, which comes with full franking credits attached too.
A final stock to consider for income is the listed investment company MFF Capital Investments Ltd.
MFF is one of the ASX's dividend growth stocks. To illustrate, the company has gone from paying 6.5 cents per share in 2021 to a planned 21 cents in 2026.
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