(VIANEWS) – Macquarie/First Trust Global (MFD), Western Asset Bond Fund Share of Beneficial Interest (WEA), Orange (ORAN) 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 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. Macquarie/First Trust Global (MFD)
1000% Payout Ratio
Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utilities Dividend & Income Fund is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched and managed by First Trust Advisors L.P. It is co-managed by Macquarie Capital Investment Management, LLC and Four Corners Capital Management, LLC. The fund invests in public equity markets across the globe. It seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating in the infrastructure and utilities sectors. The fund primarily invests in dividend-paying stocks of companies. It benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the S&P 500 Utilities Total Return Index. Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utilities Dividend & Income Fund was formed on March 25, 2004 and is domiciled in the United States.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Macquarie/First Trust Global has a trailing twelve months EPS of $-0.97.
The company’s return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder’s equity, for the twelve trailing months is negative -9.83%.
Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Nov 21, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.8 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 10.74%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Macquarie/First Trust Global’s stock is valued at $7.45 at 22:23 EST, way under its 52-week high of $9.11 and way higher than its 52-week low of $6.63.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Macquarie/First Trust Global is 20773 which is 27.17% below its average volume of 28526.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 24.6%, now sitting on 7.15M for the twelve trailing months.
2. Western Asset Bond Fund Share of Beneficial Interest (WEA)
132% Payout Ratio
Western Asset Premier Bond Fund is a closed-ended fixed income mutual fund launched and managed by Western Asset Management Company. The fund is co-managed by Western Asset Management Company Limited, Western Asset Management Company Pte. Ltd., and Western Asset Management Company Ltd. It invests in the fixed income markets of the United States. The fund primarily invests in investment grade bonds, including corporate bonds, U.S. government and agency securities, and mortgage related securities. It seeks to maintain an average duration of around two to three years with an average credit quality of BBB. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the Barclays Capital U.S. Corporate High Yield Index and the Barclays Capital U.S. Credit Index. Western Asset Premier Bond Fund was formed on March 28, 2002 and is domiciled in the United States.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Western Asset Bond Fund Share of Beneficial Interest has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.6.
PE Ratio
Western Asset Bond Fund Share of Beneficial Interest has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 17.52. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $17.52 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 5.36%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Western Asset Bond Fund Share of Beneficial Interest is 16091 which is 47.02% below its average volume of 30375.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Western Asset Bond Fund Share of Beneficial Interest’s stock is valued at $10.51 at 22:23 EST, way below its 52-week high of $11.80 and above its 52-week low of $9.60.
Dividend Yield
As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Nov 20, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.84 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 7.99%.
3. Orange (ORAN)
115.38% Payout Ratio
Orange S.A. provides various fixed telephony and mobile telecommunications, data transmission, and other value-added services to customers, businesses, and other telecommunications operators in France and internationally. The company operates through France; Spain and Other European Countries; The Africa and Middle East; Enterprise; International Carriers & Shared Services; and Mobile Financial Services segments. It offers mobile services, such as voice, SMS, and data; fixed broadband and narrowband services, as well as fixed network business solutions, including voice and data; and convergence packages. The company also sells mobile handsets, broadband equipment, connected devices, and accessories. In addition, it provides IT and integration services comprising unified communication and collaboration services, such as LAN and telephony, consultancy, integration, and project management; hosting and infrastructure services, including cloud computing; customer relations management and other applications services; security services; and video conferencing, as well as sells related equipment. Further, the company offers national and international roaming services; online advertising services; and mobile virtual network operators, network sharing, and mobile financial services, as well as sells equipment to external distributors and brokers. It markets its products and services under the Orange brand. The company was formerly known as France Telecom and changed its name to Orange S.A. in July 2013. Orange S.A. is headquartered in Issy-les-Moulineaux, France.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Orange has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.67.
PE Ratio
Orange has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 17.9. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $17.9 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 6.37%.
Previous days news about Orange (ORAN)
- According to Zacks on Thursday, 30 November, "Chevron Corporation (CVX Quick QuoteCVX – Free Report) has submitted an application to Namibian regulatory authorities for an environmental clearance certificate, signaling the energy giant’s intent to undertake oil and gas exploration activities in the Orange Basin offshore Namibia, as reported by Oil & Gas Journal on Tuesday.", "The specific geographic focus of this endeavor is Block 2813B, which is governed by PEL 90 and situated in the Orange Basin offshore Namibia. "
4. Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund (FLC)
90.03% Payout Ratio
Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Inc. is a closed-ended balanced mutual fund launched and managed by Flaherty & Crumrine Incorporated. The fund invests in the public equity and fixed income markets of the United States. It seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating across utilities and banking sectors. The fund primarily invests in investment-grade securities consisting of preferred securities and other income-producing securities comprising of various debt securities. It benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Index and the S&P 500 Index. The fund was formerly known as Flaherty & Crumrine/Claymore Total Return Fund, Inc. Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Inc. was formed on August 26, 2003 and is domiciled in the United States.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund has a trailing twelve months EPS of $-1.87.
The company’s return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder’s equity, for the twelve trailing months is negative -10.77%.
Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Nov 20, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.09 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 7.57%.
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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%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is 1% and 1%, respectively.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 1%, now sitting on 1 for the twelve trailing months.
Volatility
1’s last week, last month’s, and last quarter’s current intraday variation average was 1.00%, 1.00%, and 1.00%.
1’s highest amplitude of average volatility was 1.00% (last week), 1.00% (last month), and 1.00% (last quarter).
