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3 Blue Chip Dividend Stocks to Watch for April 2026
The Smart Investor· 2026-03-31 09:30
Group 1: CapitaLand Ascendas REIT (CLAR) - CLAR announced its largest-ever acquisition, totaling S$1.41 billion, which includes logistics and industrial buildings in Singapore and a data center in Japan [4] - For FY2025, gross revenue increased by 1% to S$1.5 billion, but distribution per unit (DPU) decreased by 1.3% to S$0.15005 due to a S$500 million equity fundraising [3] - The recent acquisitions are expected to deliver a cumulative pro forma DPU accretion of 4.1%, with standalone projections adding 2.1% to DPU [5] Group 2: Keppel Ltd - Keppel reported a 39% increase in net profit to S$1.1 billion for FY2025, with recurring income growing by 21% to S$941 million [7] - Total distributions rose by 38% to approximately S$0.47 per share, which includes ordinary cash dividends and a special dividend [8] - A S$222 million accounting loss related to the proposed sale of M1 to Simba Telecom is a concern, as the deal is under regulatory review [9] Group 3: Mapletree Industrial Trust (MIT) - MIT experienced a 7.0% year-on-year drop in DPU to S$0.0317 for the quarter ended December 2025, with underlying decline at 3.9% [11] - The decline was attributed to divestments and lower contributions from North America, although higher contributions from Japan and lower borrowing costs provided some offset [11][12] - MIT is focusing on expanding into data center markets across Asia Pacific and Europe, with full-year results due on April 28 [13][14] Group 4: Industry Overview - The local blue-chip scene is undergoing significant transformation, with companies actively reshaping their portfolios to enhance long-term income streams [1][16] - The upcoming results for CLAR, Keppel, and MIT will be critical in determining the impact of short-term costs versus long-term benefits [2][16]