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B. Riley Financial, Madison Covered Call & Equity Strategy Fund, Another 8 Companies Have A High Estimated Dividend Yield

(VIANEWS) – B. Riley Financial (RILY), Madison Covered Call & Equity Strategy Fund (MCN), Banco Macro S.A. ADR (BMA) have the highest dividend yield stocks on this list.

Financial Asset Forward Dividend Yield Updated (EST)
B. Riley Financial (RILY) 19.61% 2023-12-17 01:42:07
Madison Covered Call & Equity Strategy Fund (MCN) 10.21% 2023-12-21 13:07:07
Banco Macro S.A. ADR (BMA) 9.42% 2023-12-19 01:11:05
KeyCorp (KEY) 6.2% 2023-12-22 12:20:56
Vaalco Energy (EGY) 5.47% 2023-12-19 23:06:06
Blackrock MuniHoldings Fund (MHD) 5.29% 2023-12-21 15:10:06
Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) 3.55% 2023-12-07 01:23:06
Smith & Wesson (SWBI) 3.39% 2023-12-22 12:17:25
Lakeland Financial Corporation (LKFN) 3.02% 2023-12-09 11:48:08
Eastern Company (EML) 2.38% 2023-12-08 01:15:05

A little less 2K companies listed in the Nasdaq and NYSE pay out dividends to its shareholders. The dividend yield is a dividend to price ratio showing how much a company pays out in dividends each year.

1. B. Riley Financial (RILY) – Dividend Yield: 19.61%

B. Riley Financial’s last close was $20.45, 66.32% below its 52-week high of $60.72. Intraday change was 0.05%.

B. Riley Financial, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides investment banking and financial services to corporate, institutional, and high net worth clients in North America, Australia, and Europe. The company operates in six segments: Capital Markets, Wealth Management, Auction and Liquidation, Financial Consulting, Principal Investments–Communications, and Brands. The Capital Markets segments offers investment banking, corporate finance, financial advisory, research, securities lending and sales, and trading services; merger and acquisitions, restructuring advisory, initial and secondary public offerings, and institutional private placements services; asset management services; and trades in equity securities. The Wealth Management segment provides wealth management and tax services. The Auction and Liquidation Segment offers retail store liquidation, and wholesale and industrial assets disposition services. The Financial Consulting segment provides bankruptcy, forensic accounting, litigation support, operations management and real estate consulting, and valuation and appraisal services. The Principal Investments–Communications segment provides consumer Internet access through United Online under the NetZero and Juno brands; VoIP communication and related products, and subscription services through magicJack; and mobile phone services and devices through Marconi Wireless. The Brands segments provides licensing of a brand investment portfolio, including Catherine Malandrino, English Laundry, Joan Vass, Kensie Girl, Limited Too, and Nanette Lepore. It also offers advisory services; brokerage services; senior secured and second lien secured loans to middle market public and the private U.S. companies; and consulting services. The company was formerly known as Great American Group, Inc. and changed its name to B. Riley Financial, Inc. in November 2014. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, B. Riley Financial has a trailing twelve months EPS of $-2.65.

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 -12.98%.

Moving Average

B. Riley Financial’s value is way below its 50-day moving average of $30.06 and way under its 200-day moving average of $38.07.

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2. Madison Covered Call & Equity Strategy Fund (MCN) – Dividend Yield: 10.21%

Madison Covered Call & Equity Strategy Fund’s last close was $7.05, 18.02% under its 52-week high of $8.60. Intraday change was 1.13%.

Madison Covered Call & Equity Strategy Fund is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched by Madison Investment Holdings, Inc. It is managed by Madison Asset Management, LLC. The fund invests in the public equity markets of the United States. It seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. The fund primarily invests in reasonably priced growth (GARP) stocks of large and mid-cap companies. It also writes covered call options to make its investments. The fund employs fundamental analysis with a bottom-up stock picking approach, focusing on such factors as PEG ratios (price-earnings ratio to growth rate), financial strength, and industry leadership to create its portfolio. It benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the CBOE S&P 500 Buy/Write Index. The fund conducts in-house research to make its investments. It was formerly known as Madison/Claymore Covered Call & Equity Strategy Fund. Madison Covered Call & Equity Strategy Fund was formed on May 6, 2004 and is domiciled in the United States.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, Madison Covered Call & Equity Strategy Fund has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.21.

PE Ratio

Madison Covered Call & Equity Strategy Fund has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 5.89. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $5.89 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 17.45%.

Volatility

Madison Covered Call & Equity Strategy Fund’s last week, last month’s, and last quarter’s current intraday variation average was a negative 0.47%, a negative 0.03%, and a positive 1.00%.

Madison Covered Call & Equity Strategy Fund’s highest amplitude of average volatility was 0.85% (last week), 1.16% (last month), and 1.00% (last quarter).

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3. Banco Macro S.A. ADR (BMA) – Dividend Yield: 9.42%

Banco Macro S.A. ADR’s last close was $27.83, 8.21% below its 52-week high of $30.32. Intraday change was 3.84%.

Banco Macro S.A. provides various banking products and services to retail and corporate customers in Argentina. It offers various retail banking products and services, such as savings and checking accounts, time deposits, credit and debit cards, consumer finance loans, mortgage loans, automobile loans, overdrafts, credit-related services, home and car insurance coverage, tax collection, utility payments, automated teller machines (ATMs), and money transfers. The company also provides personal loans, document discounts, residential mortgages, overdrafts, pledged loans, and credit card loans to retail customers. In addition, it offers corporate banking products and services, including deposits, lending, check cashing advances and factoring, guaranteed loans, credit lines for financing foreign trade, and cash management services; trust, payroll, and financial agency services, as well as corporate credit cards and other specialty products; and working capital facilities, credit for investment projects, and leasing and foreign trade transactions. Further, the company provides transaction services, such as collection services, payments to suppliers, payroll services, and foreign exchange transactions; information services comprising Datanet and Interpymes services to corporate customers; and Internet and mobile banking services. As of December 31, 2020, it operated through a network of 463 branches, 1,578 ATMs, 960 self-service terminals, and service points. The company was incorporated in 1966 and is headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, Banco Macro S.A. ADR has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.38.

PE Ratio

Banco Macro S.A. ADR has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 73.24. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $73.24 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 11.12%.

Dividend Yield

As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Sep 19, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 2.62 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 9.42%.

Moving Average

Banco Macro S.A. ADR’s value is way above its 50-day moving average of $22.03 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $21.67.

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4. KeyCorp (KEY) – Dividend Yield: 6.2%

KeyCorp’s last close was $14.29, 29.61% below its 52-week high of $20.30. Intraday change was 0.49%.

KeyCorp operates as the holding company for KeyBank National Association that provides various retail and commercial banking products and services in the United States. It operates in two segments, Consumer Bank and Commercial Bank. The company offers various deposits, investment products and services; and personal finance and financial wellness, student loan refinancing, mortgage and home equity, lending, credit card, treasury, business advisory, wealth management, asset management, investment, cash management, portfolio management, and trust and related services to individuals and small and medium-sized businesses. It also provides a suite of banking and capital market products, such as syndicated finance, debt and equity capital market products, commercial payments, equipment finance, commercial mortgage banking, derivatives, foreign exchange, financial advisory, and public finance, as well as commercial mortgage loans comprising consumer, energy, healthcare, industrial, public sector, real estate, and technology loans for middle market clients. In addition, the company offers community development financing, securities underwriting, brokerage, and investment banking services. The company was founded in 1849 and is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, KeyCorp has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.23.

PE Ratio

KeyCorp has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 11.67. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $11.67 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 9.7%.

Growth Estimates Quarters

The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is a negative 39.5% and a negative 16.7%, respectively.

Moving Average

KeyCorp’s value is way above its 50-day moving average of $10.95 and way above its 200-day moving average of $11.49.

Volatility

KeyCorp’s last week, last month’s, and last quarter’s current intraday variation average was a negative 0.57%, a positive 0.86%, and a positive 2.29%.

KeyCorp’s highest amplitude of average volatility was 1.75% (last week), 2.45% (last month), and 2.29% (last quarter).

Yearly Top and Bottom Value

KeyCorp’s stock is valued at $14.35 at 11:15 EST, way under its 52-week high of $20.30 and way higher than its 52-week low of $8.54.

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5. Vaalco Energy (EGY) – Dividend Yield: 5.47%

Vaalco Energy’s last close was $4.69, 10.15% below its 52-week high of $5.22. Intraday change was 2.63%.

VAALCO Energy, Inc., an independent energy company, acquires, explores for, develops, and produces crude oil and natural gas. The company holds Etame production sharing contract related to the Etame Marin block located offshore in the Republic of Gabon, West Africa. It also owns interests in an undeveloped block offshore Equatorial Guinea, West Africa. VAALCO Energy, Inc. was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, Vaalco Energy has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.31.

PE Ratio

Vaalco Energy has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 15.13. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $15.13 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 11.05%.

Dividend Yield

According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Nov 21, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.25 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 5.47%.

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6. Blackrock MuniHoldings Fund (MHD) – Dividend Yield: 5.29%

Blackrock MuniHoldings Fund’s last close was $11.91, 5.02% under its 52-week high of $12.54. Intraday change was -0.34%.

BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc. is a closed-ended fixed income mutual fund launched by BlackRock, Inc. It is managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC. The fund invests in the fixed income markets of the United States. It primarily invests in investment grade municipal bonds that are exempt from federal income taxes. The fund seeks to invest in securities with a maturity of more than ten years. BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, Inc. was formed on May 2, 1997 and is domiciled in the United States.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, Blackrock MuniHoldings Fund has a trailing twelve months EPS of $-0.21.

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 -1.66%.

Dividend Yield

As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jan 10, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.63 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 5.29%.

Volatility

Blackrock MuniHoldings Fund’s last week, last month’s, and last quarter’s current intraday variation average was 0.17%, 0.35%, and 0.76%.

Blackrock MuniHoldings Fund’s highest amplitude of average volatility was 0.17% (last week), 0.52% (last month), and 0.76% (last quarter).

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7. Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) – Dividend Yield: 3.55%

Cathay General Bancorp’s last close was $38.38, 16% below its 52-week high of $45.69. Intraday change was -0.34%.

Cathay General Bancorp operates as the holding company for Cathay Bank that offers various commercial banking products and services to individuals, professionals, and small to medium-sized businesses in the United States. The company offers various deposit products, including passbook accounts, checking accounts, money market deposit accounts, certificates of deposit, individual retirement accounts, and public funds deposits. It also provides loan products, such as commercial mortgage loans, commercial loans, small business administration loans, residential mortgage loans, real estate construction loans, and home equity lines of credit, as well as installment loans to individuals for household, and other consumer expenditures. In addition, the company offers trade financing, letter of credit, wire transfer, forward currency spot and forward contract, traveler's check, safe deposit, night deposit, social security payment deposit, collection, bank-by-mail, drive-up and walk-up window, automatic teller machine, Internet banking, investment, and other customary bank services, as well as securities and insurance products. As of March 1, 2022, it operated 31 branches in Southern California, 16 branches in Northern California, 10 branches in New York, four branches in Washington, two branches in Illinois, and two branches in Texas, as well as one branch each in Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, and New Jersey, and Hong Kong; and a representative office each in Beijing, Taipei, and Shanghai. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, Cathay General Bancorp has a trailing twelve months EPS of $5.06.

PE Ratio

Cathay General Bancorp has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 7.58. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $7.58 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 14.6%.

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8. Smith & Wesson (SWBI) – Dividend Yield: 3.39%

Smith & Wesson’s last close was $13.61, 8.41% under its 52-week high of $14.86. Intraday change was 1.72%.

Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells firearms worldwide. The company offers handguns, including revolvers and pistols; long guns, such as modern sporting rifles, bolt action rifles; handcuffs; suppressors; and other firearm-related products under the Smith & Wesson, M&P, and Gemtech brands. It also provides manufacturing services comprising forging, heat treating, rapid prototyping, tooling, finishing, plating, machining, and custom plastic injection molding to other businesses under the Smith & Wesson and Smith & Wesson Precision Components brand names; and sells parts purchased through third parties. The company sells its products to firearm enthusiasts, collectors, hunters, sportsmen, competitive shooters, individuals desiring home and personal protection, law enforcement, security agencies and officers, and military agencies. It markets its products through independent dealers, retailers, in-store retails, and direct to consumers; print, broadcast, and digital advertising campaigns; social and electronic media; and in-store retail merchandising strategies. Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. was founded in 1852 and is based in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, Smith & Wesson has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.64.

PE Ratio

Smith & Wesson has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 21.28. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $21.28 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 9.89%.

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9. Lakeland Financial Corporation (LKFN) – Dividend Yield: 3.02%

Lakeland Financial Corporation’s last close was $60.86, 21.03% below its 52-week high of $77.07. Intraday change was 0.31%.

Lakeland Financial Corporation operates as the bank holding company for Lake City Bank that provides various banking products and services. The company accepts various deposit products, such as noninterest bearing, interest-bearing checking, savings, money market, NOW, and demand deposits. Its loan products include commercial and industrial, commercial real estate and multi-family residential, agri-business and agricultural, consumer 1-4 family mortgage, and other consumer loans. The company also offers retail and merchant credit card services; corporate treasury management, wealth advisory, and trust services; retail brokerage services, including various financial and investment products, such as annuities and life insurance; and internet business banking and on-line treasury management services. It serves commercial real estate, manufacturing, agriculture, construction, retail, wholesale, finance and insurance, accommodation and food services, and health care industries. As of December 31, 2020, the company operated 50 offices in fifteen counties, including 44 offices in northern Indiana and six offices in central Indiana. Lakeland Financial Corporation was founded in 1872 and is headquartered in Warsaw, Indiana.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, Lakeland Financial Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.5.

PE Ratio

Lakeland Financial Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 17.39. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $17.39 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 16.74%.

Moving Average

Lakeland Financial Corporation’s value is way above its 50-day moving average of $52.20 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $53.98.

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10. Eastern Company (EML) – Dividend Yield: 2.38%

Eastern Company’s last close was $18.88, 22.46% below its 52-week high of $24.35. Intraday change was 2.39%.

The Eastern Company designs, manufactures, and sells engineered solutions to industrial markets in the United States and internationally. It offers turnkey returnable packaging solutions that are used in the assembly process of vehicles, aircraft, and durable goods, as well as in the production process of plastic packaging products, packaged consumer goods, and pharmaceuticals; designs and manufactures blow mold tools and injection blow mold tooling products, and 2-step stretch blow molds and related components; and supplies blow molds and change parts to the food, beverage, healthcare, and chemical industry. It also offers rotary latches, compression latches, draw latches, hinges, camlocks, key switches, padlocks, and handles, as well as development and program management services for custom electromechanical and mechanical systems; designs and manufactures proprietary vision technology for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and aftermarket applications; and provides aftermarket components to the heavy-duty truck market. The Eastern Company was founded in 1858 and is based in Naugatuck, Connecticut.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, Eastern Company has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.84.

PE Ratio

Eastern Company has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 22.48. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $22.48 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 4.15%.

Yearly Top and Bottom Value

Eastern Company’s stock is valued at $18.88 at 11:15 EST, way under its 52-week high of $24.35 and way higher than its 52-week low of $15.30.

Volume

Today’s last reported volume for Eastern Company is 2735 which is 65.54% below its average volume of 7939.

Revenue Growth

Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 8.4%, now sitting on 275.54M for the twelve trailing months.

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