Dividend stocks offer stability in Australia's volatile market

The Australian market is facing challenges, with ASX 200 futures showing a slight decline due to global trade tensions. In this environment, dividend stocks are seen as a stable investment option for income. Top dividend stocks include Premier Investments with a yield of 6.84% and Super Retail Group at 9.13%. Lindsay Australia offers a yield of 7.05%, but its dividends have been volatile, reflecting challenges in profitability. Ridley Corporation has increased its dividend to A$0.0475 per share, with a yield of 3.8%. Its payout ratio of 75% indicates earnings support, but its yield remains lower than top-tier dividend payers.