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These Singapore Stocks Have Proven Resilient, Maintaining Payouts Even During Downturns

Dividend cuts can hurt long-term income plans, but some Singapore stocks have proven resilient, maintaining payouts even during downturns.

These Singapore Stocks Have Proven Resilient, Maintaining Payouts Even During Downturns

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This supports the REIT’s occupancy rate and rental income.    </p><p>In fact, occupancy for the REIT has been excellent at more than 99% in nearly all of the last few quarters. </p><p>The REIT’s DPU has also stayed remarkably stable, coming in within a tight band of 12.042 cents to 12.227 cents from the financial year ended 30 September 2021 (FY2021) to FY2025. </p><p>The cherry on top of this resilient sundae is that FCT has a decent debt profile: FCT’s leverage is manageable at 40.3% as of 31 December 2025, and the cost of debt is low at 3.5%, with an average debt maturity of 2.9 years, with large maturities only due in FY2029 and FY2030.  </p><p>The key takeaway here is that in the REIT space, quality is of the essence.</p><h2 id=\"id_1775173922\">Venture Corporation Limited (SGX: V03) — The Cash-Rich Blue Chip</h2><p>Finally, having a fortress balance sheet with plenty of cash can help anchor dividend payments through economic storms. </p><p>Venture Corp stands out, given it holds zero debt and an outsized cash position of S$1.3 billion as of 31 December 2025.  </p><p>The company has a strong ability to consistently generate positive free cash flow, which supports its dividend-paying ability. </p><p>Over the last decade, Venture’s dividend has either held steady or increased. 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This supports the REIT’s occupancy rate and rental income.    In fact, occupancy for the REIT has been excellent at more than 99% in nearly all of the last few quarters. The REIT’s DPU has also stayed remarkably stable, coming in within a tight band of 12.042 cents to 12.227 cents from the financial year ended 30 September 2021 (FY2021) to FY2025. The cherry on top of this resilient sundae is that FCT has a decent debt profile: FCT’s leverage is manageable at 40.3% as of 31 December 2025, and the cost of debt is low at 3.5%, with an average debt maturity of 2.9 years, with large maturities only due in FY2029 and FY2030.  The key takeaway here is that in the REIT space, quality is of the essence.Venture Corporation Limited (SGX: V03) — The Cash-Rich Blue ChipFinally, having a fortress balance sheet with plenty of cash can help anchor dividend payments through economic storms. Venture Corp stands out, given it holds zero debt and an outsized cash position of S$1.3 billion as of 31 December 2025.  The company has a strong ability to consistently generate positive free cash flow, which supports its dividend-paying ability. Over the last decade, Venture’s dividend has either held steady or increased. 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