LEADING STOCKS
Frequently Asked Questions about this Article…
The table lists each stock with key data for everyday investors: the company name, market value (shown in $m), the most recent share price under 'Last', the weekly price change in the '+/−' column, the 12‑month high and low prices, and dividend information including net and gross dividend yields. A franking flag is also shown for the most recent six‑monthly dividend. Use these columns together to compare price levels, recent momentum and income characteristics at a glance.
Net %yld reflects the company‑reported rolling 12‑month cash dividend yield, while Gross %yld includes notional benefits from franking credits (as the article notes). Net shows the cash return based on dividends paid; gross attempts to capture the before‑tax equivalent that includes franking credits.
The table includes a franking flag for each stock that refers to the most recent six‑monthly dividend (the article notes this). The flag indicates the reported franking status for that dividend; if you need the exact interpretation of each symbol for tax or income calculations, check the company’s dividend statement or the issuer’s investor notes.
Based on the table’s rolling 12‑month figures, a few examples of higher yields include SP AusNet (Net ~9.14%, Gross ~10.71%), Tabcorp (Net ~6.68%, Gross ~9.55%) and Westfield Group stp (Net ~7.81%, Gross ~7.81%). Yields vary across the list, so compare both net and gross yields and the franking flag before making income‑focused decisions.
The 12‑month high and low give you the trading range over the past year and help you gauge recent volatility and price context. For example, BHP shows a 12‑month high of 46.79 and a low of 35.58, while Rio Tinto’s range is 88.55 to 58.86. If the current 'Last' price is near the low, some investors see value opportunities; if it’s near the high it shows recent strength—use this alongside fundamentals and dividend data.
'Last' is the most recent quoted share price for the stock. The 'Week +/-' column shows how much the price has moved over the past week (the same units as the 'Last' price as presented in the table). For example, a positive number indicates the stock rose during the week and a negative number shows it fell.
The dividend values shown are rolling twelve‑month company reported figures (historical), as noted in the article. They reflect dividends paid over the prior 12 months, not future dividend forecasts.
The table includes both net and gross yields; the article clarifies that gross yields include notional benefits from franking credits. If you want to compare total pre‑tax income potential across stocks, look at the gross yield. Keep in mind franking credit benefits depend on your individual tax situation, so use gross yields as a comparative figure and consult company disclosures for details.
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