(VIANEWS) – Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund (UTF), STARWOOD PROPERTY TRUST (STWD), Host Hotels & Resorts (HST) are the highest payout ratio stocks on this list.
We have gathered information concerning stocks with the highest payout ratio as yet. The payout ratio in itself isn’t a promise of 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 are a few stocks with an above 30% percent payout ratio.
1. Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund (UTF)
248% Payout Ratio
Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund, Inc. is a closed-end equity fund launched by Cohen & Steers, Inc. The fund is managed by Cohen & Steers Capital Management, Inc. It invests in public equity markets of the United States. The fund invests primarily in value stocks of infrastructure companies across all market capitalizations. It employs fundamental analysis to make its investments. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against a composite index of 80% FTSE Global Core Infrastructure 50/50 Net Tax Index (FTSE 50/50) and 20% BofA Merrill Lynch Fixed-Rate Preferred Securities Index. It was formerly known as Cohen & Steers Select Utility Fund, Inc. Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund, Inc. was formed on January 8, 2004 and is domiciled in the United States.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund has a trailing twelve months EPS of $-0.36.
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 -1.48%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund is 431394 which is 53.05% above its average volume of 281855.
Dividend Yield
As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Mar 12, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.86 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 8.36%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 27.6%, now sitting on 122.92M for the twelve trailing months.
2. STARWOOD PROPERTY TRUST (STWD)
179.44% Payout Ratio
Starwood Property Trust, Inc. operates as a real estate investment trust (REIT) in the United States and internationally. The company operates through four segments: Commercial and Residential Lending, Infrastructure Lending, Property, and Investing and Servicing segments. The Commercial and Residential Lending segment originates, acquires, finances, and manages commercial first mortgages, non-agency residential mortgages, subordinated mortgages, mezzanine loans, preferred equity, commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS), and residential mortgage-backed securities, as well as other real estate and real estate-related debt investments, include distressed or non-performing loans. The Infrastructure lending segment originates, acquires, finances, and manages infrastructure debt investments. The Property segment engages primarily in acquiring and managing equity interests in stabilized commercial real estate properties, such as multifamily properties and commercial properties subject to net leases, that are held for investment. The Investing and Servicing segment manages and works out problem assets; acquires and manages unrated, investment grade, and non-investment grade rated CMBS comprising subordinated interests of securitization and re-securitization transactions; originates conduit loans for the primary purpose of selling these loans into securitization transactions; and acquires commercial real estate assets that include properties acquired from CMBS trusts. The company qualifies as a REIT for federal income tax purposes and would not be subject to federal corporate income taxes if it distributes at least 90% of its taxable income to its stockholders. Starwood Property Trust, Inc. was incorporated in 2009 and is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, STARWOOD PROPERTY TRUST has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.07.
PE Ratio
STARWOOD PROPERTY TRUST has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 19.22. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $19.22 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 5.88%.
3. Host Hotels & Resorts (HST)
62.5% Payout Ratio
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. is an S&P 500 company and is the largest lodging real estate investment trust and one of the largest owners of luxury and upper-upscale hotels. The Company currently owns 74 properties in the United States and five properties internationally totaling approximately 46,100 rooms. The Company also holds non-controlling interests in six domestic and one international joint ventures. Guided by a disciplined approach to capital allocation and aggressive asset management, the Company partners with premium brands such as Marriott®, Ritz-Carlton®, Westin®, Sheraton®, W®, St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, Hyatt®, Fairmont®, Hilton®, Swissôtel®, ibis® and Novotel®, as well as independent brands. For additional information, please visit the Company's website at www.hosthotels.com.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Host Hotels & Resorts has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.04.
PE Ratio
Host Hotels & Resorts has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 19.93. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $19.93 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 10.97%.
Sales Growth
Host Hotels & Resorts’s sales growth for the current quarter is 9.3%.
4. Automatic Data Processing (ADP)
59.95% Payout Ratio
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. provides cloud-based human capital management solutions worldwide. It operates in two segments, Employer Services and Professional Employer Organization (PEO). The Employer Services segment offers strategic, cloud-based platforms, and human resources (HR) outsourcing solutions. Its offerings include payroll services, benefits administration, talent management, HR management, workforce management, insurance, retirement, and compliance services, as well as integrated HCM solutions. The PEO Services segment provides HR outsourcing solution to businesses through a co-employment model. This segment offers employee benefits, protection and compliance, talent engagement, expertise, comprehensive outsourcing, and recruitment process outsourcing services. Automatic Data Processing, Inc. was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Roseland, New Jersey.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Automatic Data Processing has a trailing twelve months EPS of $8.58.
PE Ratio
Automatic Data Processing has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 28.49. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $28.49 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 97.38%.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Mar 7, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 5.6 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 2.24%.
Previous days news about Automatic Data Processing (ADP)
- According to FXStreet on Wednesday, 6 March, "The Automatic Data Processing (ADP) Research Institute will release the private employment data for February on Wednesday. "
- According to Zacks on Wednesday, 6 March, "Wednesday, March 6th, 2024Jobs Week gets underway in earnest this morning, with results for February private-sector payrolls from Automatic Data Processing (ADP Quick QuoteADP – Free Report) out more than an hour before the opening bell. "
- According to Zacks on Wednesday, 6 March, "Jobs Week gets underway in earnest this morning, with results for February private-sector payrolls from Automatic Data Processing (ADP Quick QuoteADP – Free Report) out more than an hour before the opening bell. "
5. Sturm, Ruger & Company (RGR)
46.86% Payout Ratio
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, and sells firearms under the Ruger name and trademark in the United States. It operates through two segments, Firearms and Castings. The company provides single-shot, autoloading, bolt-action, and sporting rifles; rimfire and centerfire autoloading pistols; single-action and double-action revolvers; and firearms accessories and replacement parts, as well as manufactures lever-action rifles under the Marlin name and trademark. The company also manufactures and sells steel investment castings and metal injection molding (MIM) parts. It sells its firearm products through independent wholesale distributors principally to the commercial sporting market; and castings and MIM parts directly or through manufacturers' representatives. The company also exports its firearm products through a network of commercial distributors and directly to foreign customers comprising primarily of law enforcement agencies and foreign governments. Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. was founded in 1949 and is based in Southport, Connecticut.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Sturm, Ruger & Company has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.71.
PE Ratio
Sturm, Ruger & Company has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 15.83. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $15.83 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 49.62%.
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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 present quarter and the next is 1% and 1%, respectively.
