(VIANEWS) – Voya Global Equity Dividend and Premium Opportunity Fund (IGD), Great Elm Capital Corp. (GECC), MEDIFAST (MED) are the highest payout ratio stocks on this list.
Here’s the data we’ve collected of stocks with a high payout ratio up until now. 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 distribute them.
When researching 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. Voya Global Equity Dividend and Premium Opportunity Fund (IGD)
533.33% Payout Ratio
Voya Global Equity Dividend and Premium Opportunity Fund is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched by Voya Investment Management LLC. The fund is co-managed by Voya Investments, LLC and NNIP Advisors B.V. It invests in public equity markets across the globe. The fund seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. It primarily invests in dividend paying stocks of companies having a market capitalization of $1 billion or more. The fund also invests through call options on selected indices, individual securities, and/or exchange traded funds. It employs fundamental analysis to create its portfolio. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the MSCI World Index and the Chicago Board Options Exchange BuyWrite Monthly Index. It was formerly known as ING Global Equity Dividend and Premium Opportunity Fund. Voya Global Equity Dividend and Premium Opportunity Fund was formed on March 28, 2005 and is domiciled in the United States.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Voya Global Equity Dividend and Premium Opportunity Fund has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.09.
PE Ratio
Voya Global Equity Dividend and Premium Opportunity Fund has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 58.11. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $58.11 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 1.4%.
Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jul 31, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.48 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 9.3%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Voya Global Equity Dividend and Premium Opportunity Fund is 230704 which is 29.69% above its average volume of 177885.
2. Great Elm Capital Corp. (GECC)
129.03% Payout Ratio
Great Elm Capital Corporation is a business development company which specializes in loan and mezzanine, middle market investments. The fund prefers to invest in media, commercial services and supplies, healthcare, telecommunication services, communications equipment. It typically makes equity investments between $3 million and $10 million in companies with revenues between $3 million and $75 million.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Great Elm Capital Corp. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $-0.3.
The company’s return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder’s equity, for the twelve trailing months is 7.78%.
3. MEDIFAST (MED)
51.29% Payout Ratio
Medifast, Inc., through its subsidiaries, manufactures and distributes weight loss, weight management, healthy living products, and other consumable health and nutritional products in the United States and the Asia-Pacific. It offers bars, bites, pretzels, puffs, oatmeal and cereal crunch products, drinks, hearty choices, pancakes, puddings, soft serves, shakes, smoothies, soft bakes, and soups under the Medifast, OPTAVIA, Thrive by Medifast, Optimal Health by Take Shape for Life, and Flavors of Home brands. The company markets its products through direct ecommerce platform and franchise weight control center channels. Medifast, Inc. was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, MEDIFAST has a trailing twelve months EPS of $12.81.
PE Ratio
MEDIFAST has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 8.36. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $8.36 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 73.27%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for MEDIFAST is 164036 which is 25.87% below its average volume of 221293.
4. Union Bankshares (UNB)
49.82% Payout Ratio
Union Bankshares, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Union Bank that provides retail, commercial, and municipal banking products and services in northern Vermont and New Hampshire. It offers retail depository services, such as personal checking, savings, money market, IRA/SEP/KEOGH, and health savings accounts, as well as certificates of deposit. The company also provides commercial real estate loans; consumer loans; municipal loans; commercial loans for plant and equipment, working capital, real estate renovation, and other business purposes to business owners and investors; and residential real estate loans. In addition, it offers small business administration guaranteed, and residential construction and mortgage loans; online cash management services, including account reconciliation, credit card depository, automated clearing house origination, wire transfers, and night depository services; merchant credit card services; remote deposit capture services; and online mortgage application services. Further, the company provides business checking accounts; standby letters of credit, bank checks or money orders, and safe deposit boxes; ATM services; debit cards; and telephone, Internet, and mobile banking services; home improvement loans and overdraft; and asset management, fiduciary, and trust services. It offers retail banking services to individuals; and commercial banking services to small and medium sized corporations, partnerships, and sole proprietorships, as well as nonprofit organizations, local municipalities, and school districts. The company operates 18 banking offices, 2 loan centers, and various ATMs. Union Bankshares, Inc. was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Morrisville, Vermont.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Union Bankshares has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.9.
PE Ratio
Union Bankshares has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 7.75. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $7.75 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 21.64%.
Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jul 26, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.44 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 6.41%.
5. Freeport (FCX)
40.82% Payout Ratio
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. engages in the mining of mineral properties in North America, South America, and Indonesia. It primarily explores for copper, gold, molybdenum, silver, and other metals, as well as oil and gas. The company's assets include the Grasberg minerals district in Indonesia; Morenci, Bagdad, Safford, Sierrita, and Miami in Arizona; Tyrone and Chino in New Mexico; and Henderson and Climax in Colorado, North America, as well as Cerro Verde in Peru and El Abra in Chile. It also operates a portfolio of oil and gas properties primarily located in offshore California and the Gulf of Mexico. The company was formerly known as Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. and changed its name to Freeport-McMoRan Inc. in July 2014. Freeport-McMoRan Inc. was incorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Freeport has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.47.
PE Ratio
Freeport has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 28.39. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $28.39 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 13.25%.
6. Arrow Financial Corporation (AROW)
39.27% Payout Ratio
Arrow Financial Corporation, a bank holding company, provides commercial and consumer banking, and financial products and services. The company's deposit products include demand deposits, interest-bearing checking accounts, savings deposits, time deposits, and other time deposits. Its lending activities comprise commercial loans, such as term loans, time notes, and lines of credit; and commercial real estate loans to finance real estate purchases, refinancing, expansions, and improvements to commercial properties, as well as commercial construction and land development loans to finance projects. The company's lending activities also include consumer installment loans to finance personal expenditures, personal lines of credit, overdraft protection, and automobile loans; and residential real estate loans, fixed home equity loans, and home equity lines of credit for consumers to finance home improvements, debt consolidation, education, and other uses. In addition, it maintains an indirect lending program; and sells residential real estate loan originations into the secondary market. Further, the company provides retirement planning, trust, and estate administration services for individuals; and pension, profit-sharing, and employee benefit plan administration services for corporations. Additionally, it offers insurance agency services comprising group health care policies and life insurance, and property and casualty insurance products; and investment advisory services to its proprietary mutual funds, as well as holds a real estate investment trust. The company operates in the northeastern region of New York State in Warren, Washington, Saratoga, Essex, Clinton, Rensselaer, Albany, and Schenectady counties, as well as surrounding areas. It owns 26 branch banking offices; and leases 12 branch banking offices, as well as two residential loan origination offices. Arrow Financial Corporation was founded in 1851 and is headquartered in Glens Falls, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Arrow Financial Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.71.
PE Ratio
Arrow Financial Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 7.57. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $7.57 for every dollar of annual earnings.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Arrow Financial Corporation is 37581 which is 32.79% below its average volume of 55919.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is a negative 38.4% and a negative 43.2%, respectively.
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1% Payout Ratio
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Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, 1 has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.
PE Ratio
1 has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 1. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $1 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 1%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for 1 is 1 which is 1% above its average volume of 1.
Stock Price Classification
According to the stochastic oscillator, a useful indicator of overbought and oversold conditions, 1’s stock is considered to be overbought (>=80).
Dividend Yield
As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jan 1, 1970, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 1%.
