(VIANEWS) – Randgold (GOLD), Rogers Communication (RCI), First Bancorp (FNLC) are the highest payout ratio stocks on this list.
We have gathered information about stocks with the highest payout ratio as yet. The payout ratio in itself isn’t a guarantee of good investment but it’s an indicator of whether dividends are being paid and how the company chooses to distribute them.
When researching a potential investment, the dividend payout ratio is a good statistic to know so here are a few stocks with an above 30% percent payout ratio.
1. Randgold (GOLD)
916.67% Payout Ratio
Barrick Gold Corporation engages in the exploration, mine development, production, and sale of gold and copper properties. It has ownership interests in producing gold mines that are located in Argentina, Canada, Côte d'Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Dominican Republic, Mali, Tanzania, and the United States. The company also has ownership interests in producing copper mines located in Chile, Saudi Arabia, and Zambia; and various other projects located throughout the Americas, Asia, and Africa. Barrick Gold Corporation was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Randgold has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.06.
PE Ratio
Randgold has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 317.16. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $317.16 for every dollar of annual earnings.
Sales Growth
Randgold’s sales growth is 3% for the current quarter and 34.4% for the next.
Moving Average
Randgold’s worth is above its 50-day moving average of $18.29 and way above its 200-day moving average of $16.89.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Randgold’s stock is valued at $19.03 at 02:23 EST, way under its 52-week high of $22.14 and way above its 52-week low of $13.01.
2. Rogers Communication (RCI)
60.24% Payout Ratio
Rogers Communications Inc. operates as a communications and media company in North America. It operates through three segments: Wireless, Cable, and Media. The company offers mobile Internet access, wireless voice and enhanced voice, device financing, device protection, global voice and data roaming, wireless home phone, bridging landline, machine-to-machine and Internet of Things solutions, and advanced wireless solutions for businesses, as well as device shipping services; and postpaid and prepaid services under the Rogers, Fido, and chatr brands. It also provides internet and WiFi services; and smart home monitoring services, such as monitoring, security, automation, energy efficiency, and smart control through a smartphone app. In addition, the company offers local and network TV; on-demand television; cloud-based digital video recorders; voice-activated remote controls, and integrated apps; personal video recorders; linear and time-shifted programming; digital specialty channels; 4K television programming; and seasonal games through television, smartphones, tablets, personal computers, and other streaming devices, as well as operates Ignite TV and Ignite TV app. Further, it provides residential and small business local telephony services; calling features, such as voicemail, call waiting, and long distance; voice, data networking, Internet protocol, and Ethernet services; private networking, Internet, IP voice, and cloud solutions; optical wave and multi-protocol label switching services; information technology (IT) and network technologies; cable access network services; and telecommunications technical consulting services. Additionally, the company owns Toronto Blue Jays and the Rogers Centre event venue; and operates Sportsnet ONE, Sportsnet 360, Sportsnet World, Citytv, OMNI, FX (Canada), FXX (Canada), and OLN television networks, as well as 54 AM and FM radio stations. Rogers Communications Inc. was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Rogers Communication has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.62.
PE Ratio
Rogers Communication has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 18.6. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $18.6 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 16.29%.
Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Mar 8, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.48 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 3.01%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is 19.4% and 45.3%, respectively.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Rogers Communication’s EBITDA is 31.29.
3. First Bancorp (FNLC)
49.85% Payout Ratio
The First Bancorp, Inc. operates as the holding company for First National Bank that provides a range of banking products and services to individuals and businesses. It offers various deposit products, including demand, NOW, savings, money market, and certificates of deposit accounts. The company also provides commercial real estate loan products, such as mortgage loans to finance investments in real property comprising multi-family residential, commercial/retail, office, industrial, hotel, educational, and other specific or mixed use properties; commercial construction loans to finance construction of owner- and non-owner occupied commercial real estate properties; and other commercial loans, which include revolving and term loan obligations to business and corporate enterprises for the purpose of financing working capital or capital investment. In addition, it offers municipal loans for capitalized expenditures, construction projects, or tax-anticipation notes; residential term loans that include amortizing home mortgages and construction loans, which include loans for owner-occupied residential construction; home equity loans and lines of credit; and consumer loans, which are amortizing loans to individuals collateralized by automobiles, pleasure crafts, and recreation vehicles, as well as unsecured short-term time notes. Further, the company provides private banking, financial planning, investment management, and trust services to individuals, businesses, non-profit organizations, and municipalities, as well as payment processing services. It operates through 18 full-service banking offices in Lincoln, Knox, Waldo, Penobscot, Hancock, and Washington counties in the Mid-Coast, Eastern, and Down East regions of Maine. The company was formerly known as First National Lincoln Corporation and changed its name to The First Bancorp, Inc. in April 2008. The First Bancorp, Inc. was founded in 1864 and is based in Damariscotta, Maine.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, First Bancorp has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.37.
PE Ratio
First Bancorp has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 6.91. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $6.91 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 16.12%.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Apr 5, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.36 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 5.72%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
First Bancorp’s stock is valued at $23.28 at 02:23 EST, way under its 52-week high of $32.05 and higher than its 52-week low of $22.50.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 8.5%, now sitting on 89.38M for the twelve trailing months.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for First Bancorp is 4326 which is 74.25% below its average volume of 16806.
Previous days news about First Bancorp (FNLC)
- Are options traders betting on a big move in first bancorp (fbp) stock?. According to Zacks on Friday, 12 May, "Currently, First Bancorp is a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) in the Banks – Southeast industry that ranks in the Bottom 4% of our Zacks Industry Rank. ", "Investors in First Bancorp (FBP Quick QuoteFBP – Free Report) need to pay close attention to the stock based on moves in the options market lately. "
4. The First of Long Island Corporation (FLIC)
45.86% Payout Ratio
The First of Long Island Corporation operates as the holding company for The First National Bank of Long Island that provides financial services to small and medium-sized businesses, professionals, consumers, municipalities, and other organizations. The company offers business and small business checking, personal checking, negotiable order of withdrawal, interest on lawyer, escrow service, rent security, personal and nonpersonal money market, savings, time deposit, holiday club, and individual retirement accounts. It also provides commercial and residential mortgage, commercial and industrial, small business credit scored, Small Business Administration, construction and land development, consumer, and home equity lines of credit/loans, as well as commercial and standby letters of credit; debit or credit cards; and overdraft facilities. In addition, the company offers life insurance, trust, estate and custody, retail investment, bill payment, lockbox, ACH, safe deposit box rental, wire transfer, money order, checkbook printing, check, ATM, and online and mobile banking services, as well as investment securities, management, and advisory services. It operates 40 branches, including 17 branches in Nassau, 15 in Suffolk, 5 in Queens, 2 in Brooklyn, and 1 in Manhattan. The company was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Glen Head, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, The First of Long Island Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.81.
PE Ratio
The First of Long Island Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 5.64. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $5.64 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 10.88%.
Sales Growth
The First of Long Island Corporation’s sales growth is negative 23% for the present quarter and negative 26.2% for the next.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 23.5%, now sitting on 117.95M for the twelve trailing months.
5. Shutterstock (SSTK)
43.61% Payout Ratio
Shutterstock, Inc., a technology company, provides quality content, and creative workflow solutions in North America, Europe, and internationally. It offers image services consisting of photographs, vectors, and illustrations, which is used in visual communications, such as websites, digital and print marketing materials, corporate communications, books, publications, and others; footage services, including video clips, filmed by industry experts and cinema grade video effects, and HD and 4K formats that are integrated into Websites, social media, marketing campaigns, and cinematic productions; and music services comprising music tracks and sound effects, which are used to complement images and footage. The company provides its services under the Shutterstock, Bigstock, Offset, TurboSquid,PremiumBeat brand names, as well as Application programming interface to enhance workflow and project management needs, and search capabilities. It serves corporate professionals and organizations, media and broadcast companies, and small and medium-sized businesses, and individual creators. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Shutterstock has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.02.
PE Ratio
Shutterstock has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 25.14. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $25.14 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 17.89%.
Previous days news about Shutterstock (SSTK)
- According to Zacks on Wednesday, 10 May, "The Zacks Internet - Content industry participants like RELX (RELX Quick QuoteRELX – Free Report) , Yelp (YELP Quick QuoteYELP – Free Report) , Shutterstock (SSTK Quick QuoteSSTK – Free Report) and Perion Network (PERI Quick QuotePERI – Free Report) are benefiting from solid demand for digital offerings, as well as the increasing importance of video content and cloud-based applications. "
- Zacks industry outlook highlights relx, yelp, shutterstock and perion network. According to Zacks on Friday, 12 May, "Chicago, IL - May 12, 2023 - Today, Zacks Equity Research discusses like RELX (RELX Quick QuoteRELX – Free Report) , Yelp (YELP Quick QuoteYELP – Free Report) , Shutterstock (SSTK Quick QuoteSSTK – Free Report) and Perion Network (PERI Quick QuotePERI – Free Report) .", "The Zacks Internet - Content industry participants like RELX, Yelp, Shutterstock and Perion Network are benefiting from solid demand for digital offerings, as well as the increasing importance of video content and cloud-based applications. "
