Core Insights - The earnings season has commenced with three Singapore dividend-paying stocks reporting their latest results, namely Frasers Centrepoint Trust, Keppel DC REIT, and Mapletree Pan Asia Commercial Trust [1][2] Frasers Centrepoint Trust (FCT) - FCT is set to report on 22 October 2025, managing S$7.1 billion in assets across nine suburban malls with a total retail space of 2.7 million square feet [3] - The REIT maintained a high occupancy rate of 99.5% for the first half of FY25, with a year-on-year increase in shopper traffic by 1.0% and tenant sales by 3.3% [4] - FCT achieved a positive rental reversion of 9% for 1H'FY25, up from 7.5% the previous year, indicating strong demand for its properties [4] - Gross revenue rose 7.1% year on year to S$184.4 million, while net property income increased 7.3% to S$133.7 million, with distribution per unit (DPU) edging up 0.5% to S$0.060 [5] - FCT is acquiring Northpoint City South Wing for S$1.133 billion, expected to complete in 2H'FY25, which is anticipated to be DPU-accretive [6] Keppel DC REIT - Keppel DC REIT will report on 24 October 2025, owning 24 data centres across 10 countries with assets under management of approximately S$5.0 billion [7] - The REIT's gross revenue surged 34.4% year on year to S$211.3 million, and net property income jumped 37.8% to S$182.8 million for 1H'25 [8] - DPU rose 12.8% year on year to S$0.05133, reflecting strong operational performance, with a portfolio occupancy of 95.8% [9] - The REIT achieved a remarkable rental reversion of around 51%, including over 50% for a major contract renewal [9] - Keppel DC REIT is acquiring a 98.47% stake in Tokyo Data Centre 3 for approximately S$707 million, which is expected to be 2.8% DPU-accretive on a pro forma 2024 basis [10] Mapletree Pan Asia Commercial Trust (MPACT) - MPACT will report on 23 October 2025, managing S$15.7 billion in assets across 17 retail and commercial properties [12] - VivoCity recorded a rental reversion of 14.7% with tenant sales rising 2.1%, while shopper traffic dipped 1.3% [13] - Festival Walk in Hong Kong saw shopper traffic increase by 7.8% but tenant sales fell by 3.2% [13] - MPACT's DPU decreased by 3.8% year on year, with a portfolio occupancy of 89.3%, down from 94% a year ago [14]

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]

Core Insights - The REIT sector is appealing for income investors due to its requirement to distribute at least 90% of earnings for tax benefits, making it essential to evaluate the growth of these distributions in line with inflation [1] Group 1: CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust (CICT) - CICT has a portfolio of 26 properties with an AUM of S$25.9 billion as of 31 December 2024, supported by its sponsor CapitaLand Investment Limited [3][4] - For 1H 2025, CICT reported gross revenue of S$787.6 million, a decrease of 0.5% year on year, while net property income (NPI) fell by 0.4% to S$579.9 million [5] - The distribution per unit (DPU) increased by 3.5% year on year to S$0.0562, with a recent acquisition of a 55% interest in CapitaSpring's office tower expected to raise pro-forma DPU to S$0.0568 [5][6] Group 2: Frasers Centrepoint Trust (FCT) - FCT manages a portfolio of nine suburban malls and an office building, with an AUM of approximately S$7.1 billion as of 30 June 2025, backed by Frasers Property Limited [7] - FCT's DPU increased by 0.5% year on year to S$0.06054, supported by a 7.1% rise in gross revenue to S$184.4 million [9] - The recent acquisition of Northpoint City South Wing for S$1.17 billion is expected to boost FY2024 DPU by 2% [8][9] Group 3: Mapletree Logistics Trust (MLT) - MLT has a portfolio of 178 properties with an AUM of S$13 billion as of 30 June 2025, sponsored by Mapletree Investments Pte Ltd [10] - For 1Q FY2026, MLT reported a gross revenue decline of 2.4% year on year to S$177.4 million, with DPU down 12.4% to S$0.01812 [11] - MLT is actively involved in capital recycling, selling older assets and redeveloping properties to enhance its portfolio [11][12] Group 4: Digital Core REIT (DCR) - DCR focuses on data centres with a portfolio of 11 properties and an AUM of US$1.7 billion, achieving a high occupancy rate of 98% as of 30 June 2025 [13] - For 1H 2025, DCR's gross revenue surged by 84.2% year on year to US$88.9 million, while NPI increased by 52.2% to US$46.3 million [14] - Despite flat DPU year on year at US$0.018 due to higher finance costs, DCR maintains a leverage ratio of 38.3%, allowing for potential future acquisitions [14]