3 Dividend Blue-Chip Stocks That Have Paid Consistently for Over a Decade

Core Insights - Consistent dividend payments provide comfort to investors during market volatility, allowing them to hold quality companies without the urge to sell [1][15] - The article highlights three Singapore blue-chip companies: Singapore Exchange (SGX), CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust (CICT), and DBS Group Holdings (DBS), all of which have maintained consistent dividend payouts for over a decade [2][15] Singapore Exchange (SGX) - SGX is the only approved financial exchange in Singapore, benefiting from stable income generated from securities and derivatives trading, making it a reliable dividend payer [3][6] - The annual dividend per share increased by 33.9% from S$0.28 in FY2016 to S$0.375 in FY2025, with an average dividend yield of 3.45% and a current estimated yield of 2.1% [4] - SGX's revenue grew at a CAGR of 5.9% to S$1.37 billion for FY2025, while net profit grew at a CAGR of 7.1%, allowing for a dividend per share growth at a CAGR of 3.3% over the last decade [5] CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust (CICT) - CICT is Singapore's largest REIT, formed from a merger in November 2020, with a diversified portfolio that provides resilient income even during market stress [7] - The REIT's DPU reached S$0.1088 for 2024, although it remains below the peak DPU of S$0.1197 in 2019; it has maintained a high occupancy rate of 96.3% [9][10] - CICT's DPU increased by 3.5% YoY to S$0.0562 in 1H2025, with an annualized yield of approximately 4.8% [10] DBS Group Holdings - DBS is Singapore's largest local bank, with a strong track record of growing dividends, which increased by 311% from S$0.54 in 2016 to S$2.22 in 2024 [11] - The bank has a healthy dividend payout ratio of 59.4% and net profit grew at a CAGR of 13.9% to S$11.3 billion for the last twelve months [12] - DBS's ROE improved significantly from 9.5% in 2020 to 17.2% in 2024, and its CET1 capital ratio stands at 15.1%, well above the regulatory requirement, supporting its ability to sustain dividends [13][14] Conclusion - The consistent dividend payouts from SGX, CICT, and DBS highlight their strong business fundamentals and commitment to shareholder value, making them suitable anchors for a dividend portfolio [15][16]