(VIANEWS) – J & J Snack Foods Corp. (JJSF), Allete (ALE), McDonald’s Corporation (MCD) are the highest payout ratio stocks on this list.
Here’s the data we’ve collected of stocks with a high payout ratio so far. The payout ratio in itself isn’t a guarantee of a future good investment but it’s an indicator of whether dividends are being paid and how the company chooses to issue them.
When investigating a potential investment, the dividend payout ratio is a good statistic to know so here is a list of some companies with an above 30% payout ratio.
1. J & J Snack Foods Corp. (JJSF)
120.09% Payout Ratio
J & J Snack Foods Corp. manufactures, markets, and distributes various nutritional snack foods and beverages to the food service and retail supermarket industries in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. It operates in three segments: Food Service, Retail Supermarkets, and Frozen Beverages. The company offers soft pretzels under the SUPERPRETZEL, PRETZEL FILLERS, PRETZELFILS, GOURMET TWISTS, MR. TWISTER, SOFT PRETZEL BITES, SOFTSTIX, SOFT PRETZEL BUNS, TEXAS TWIST, BAVARIAN BAKERY, SUPERPRETZEL BAVARIAN, NEW YORK PRETZEL, KIM & SCOTT'S GOURMET PRETZELS, SERIOUSLY TWISTED!, BRAUHAUS, AUNTIE ANNE'S, and LABRIOLA, as well as under the private labels. It also provides frozen juice treats and desserts under the LUIGI'S, WHOLE FRUIT, PHILLY SWIRL, SOUR PATCH, ICEE, and MINUTE MAID brands; churros under the TIO PEPE'S and CALIFORNIA CHURROS brands; and dough enrobed handheld products under the SUPREME STUFFERS and SWEET STUFFERS brands. In addition, the company offers bakery products, including biscuits, fig and fruit bars, cookies, breads, rolls, crumb, muffins, and donuts under the MRS. GOODCOOKIE, READI-BAKE, COUNTRY HOME, MARY B'S, DADDY RAY'S, and HILL & VALLEY brands, as well as under private labels; and frozen beverages under the ICEE, SLUSH PUPPIE, and PARROT ICE brands. J & J Snack Foods Corp. sells its products through a network of food brokers, independent sales distributors, and direct sales force. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Pennsauken, New Jersey.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, J & J Snack Foods Corp. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.21.
PE Ratio
J & J Snack Foods Corp. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 69.07. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $69.07 for every dollar of annual earnings.
The company’s return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder’s equity, for the twelve trailing months is 5.02%.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Mar 19, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 2.8 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 1.83%.
Sales Growth
J & J Snack Foods Corp.’s sales growth is 18.1% for the current quarter and 15.4% for the next.
2. Allete (ALE)
76.92% Payout Ratio
ALLETE, Inc. operates as an energy company. The company operates through Regulated Operations, ALLETE Clean Energy, and Corporate and Other segments. It generates electricity from coal-fired, hydroelectric, natural gas-fired, biomass co-fired, and solar. The company provides regulated utility electric service in northeastern Minnesota to approximately 145,000 retail customers, as well as 15 non-affiliated municipal customers; and regulated utility electric, natural gas, and water services in northwestern Wisconsin to approximately 15,000 electric customers, 13,000 natural gas customers, and 10,000 water customers. It also owns and maintains electric transmission assets in Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, and Illinois. In addition, the company focuses on developing, acquiring, and operating clean and renewable energy projects; and owns and operates approximately 660 megawatt of wind energy generation. Further, it is involved in the coal mining operations in North Dakota; and real estate investment activities in Florida. The company owns and operates 158 substations with a total capacity of 8,875 megavoltamperes. The company was formerly known as Minnesota Power, Inc. and changed its name to ALLETE, Inc. in May 2001. ALLETE, Inc. was incorporated in 1906 and is headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Allete has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.38.
PE Ratio
Allete has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 19.15. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $19.15 for every dollar of annual earnings.
The company’s return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder’s equity, for the twelve trailing months is 4.18%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter is a negative 1.6% and positive 6% for the next.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Feb 13, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 2.71 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 4.15%.
Sales Growth
Allete’s sales growth is 3.3% for the present quarter and 2.4% for the next.
3. McDonald’s Corporation (MCD)
67.95% Payout Ratio
McDonald's Corporation operates and franchises McDonald's restaurants in the United States and internationally. The company's restaurants offer hamburgers and cheeseburgers, chicken sandwiches and nuggets, fries, salads, shakes, frozen desserts, sundaes, soft serve cones, bakery items, soft drinks, coffee, and beverages and other beverages, as well as breakfast menu, including muffins, Sausages, biscuit and bagel sandwiches, oatmeal, hash browns, breakfast burritos and hotcakes. McDonald's Corporation was founded in 1940 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, McDonald’s Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $8.32.
PE Ratio
McDonald’s Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 34.94. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $34.94 for every dollar of annual earnings.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 1.4%, now sitting on 23.18B for the twelve trailing months.
4. Fastenal Company (FAST)
65.98% Payout Ratio
Fastenal Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the wholesale distribution of industrial and construction supplies in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and internationally. It offers fasteners, and related industrial and construction supplies under the Fastenal name. The company's fastener products include threaded fasteners, bolts, nuts, screws, studs, and related washers, which are used in manufactured products and construction projects, as well as in the maintenance and repair of machines. It also offers miscellaneous supplies and hardware, including pins, machinery keys, concrete anchors, metal framing systems, wire ropes, strut products, rivets, and related accessories. The company serves the manufacturing market comprising original equipment manufacturers; maintenance, repair, and operations customers; and non-residential construction market, which includes general, electrical, plumbing, sheet metal, and road contractors. It also serves farmers, truckers, railroads, mining companies, schools, and retail trades; and oil exploration, production, and refinement companies, as well as federal, state, and local governmental entities. Fastenal Company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Winona, Minnesota.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Fastenal Company has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.94.
PE Ratio
Fastenal Company has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 27.67. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $27.67 for every dollar of annual earnings.
5. WesBanco (WSBC)
45.36% Payout Ratio
WesBanco, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for WesBanco Bank, Inc. that provides retail banking, corporate banking, personal and corporate trust, brokerage, and mortgage banking and insurance services. It operates in two segments, Community Banking, and Trust and Investment Services. The company offers commercial demand, individual demand, and time deposit accounts; money market accounts; interest bearing and non-interest bearing demand deposits, as well as savings deposits; and certificates of deposit. It also provides commercial real estate loans; commercial and industrial loans; residential real estate loans, including loans to purchase, construct, or refinance borrower's home; home equity lines of credit; installment loans to finance the purchase of automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, boats, and other recreational vehicles, as well as home equity installment loans, unsecured home improvement loans, and revolving lines of credit; and commercial, mortgage, and individual installment loans. In addition, the company offers trust and investment services, as well as various investment products comprising mutual funds and annuities; and securities brokerage services. Further, WesBanco, Inc., through its non-banking subsidiaries, acts as an agency that specializes in property, casualty, life, and title insurance, as well as benefit plan sales and administration to personal and commercial clients; provides broker dealer and discount brokerage services; holds investment securities and loans; and holds and leases commercial real estate properties, as well as acts as an investment adviser to a family of mutual funds. As of December 31, 2020, it operated 233 branches and 226 ATMs in West Virginia, Ohio, western Pennsylvania, Kentucky, southern Indiana, and Maryland, as well as six loan production offices in West Virginia, Ohio, western Pennsylvania, and Maryland. WesBanco, Inc. was founded in 1870 and is headquartered in Wheeling, West Virginia.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, WesBanco has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.02.
PE Ratio
WesBanco has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 10. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $10 for every dollar of annual earnings.
The company’s return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder’s equity, for the twelve trailing months is 7.51%.
Sales Growth
WesBanco’s sales growth is 20.5% for the current quarter and 17.2% for the next.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
WesBanco’s stock is valued at $30.19 at 20:23 EST, way under its 52-week high of $41.37 and above its 52-week low of $29.50.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for WesBanco is 109233 which is 44.35% below its average volume of 196311.
