(VIANEWS) – UGI Corporation (UGI), Hooker Furniture Corporation (HOFT), Babson Capital Corporate Investors (MCI) are the highest payout ratio stocks on this list.
Here’s the data we’ve collected of stocks with a high payout ratio so far. 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. UGI Corporation (UGI)
160.11% Payout Ratio
UGI Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, distributes, stores, transports, and markets energy products and related services in the United States and internationally. The company operates through four segments: AmeriGas Propane, UGI International, Midstream & Marketing, and UGI Utilities. It distributes propane to approximately 1.3 million residential, commercial/industrial, motor fuel, agricultural, and wholesale customers through 1,400 propane distribution locations. The company distributes liquefied petroleum gases (LPG) to residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, wholesale and automobile fuel customers; and provides logistics, storage, and other services to third-party LPG distributors. In addition, it engages in the retail sale of natural gas, liquid fuels, and electricity to approximately 12,400 residential, commercial, and industrial customers at 42,000 locations. Further, the company distributes natural gas to approximately 677,000 customers in eastern and central Pennsylvania counties through its distribution system of approximately 12,500 miles of gas mains; and supplies electricity to approximately 62,600 customers in northeastern Pennsylvania through 2,560 miles of lines and 14 substations. Additionally, it operates electric generation facilities, which include coal-fired, landfill gas-fueled, solar-powered, and natural gas-fueled facilities; a natural gas liquefaction, storage, and vaporization facility; propane storage and propane-air mixing stations; and rail transshipment terminals. It manages natural gas pipeline and storage contracts; develops, owns, and operates pipelines, gathering infrastructure, and gas storage facilities. UGI Corporation was incorporated in 1882 and is headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, UGI Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $-0.4.
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 -1.35%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for UGI Corporation is 3081030 which is 40.73% above its average volume of 2189240.
Dividend Yield
As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jun 14, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.5 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 6.01%.
Previous days news about UGI Corporation (UGI)
- According to Zacks on Wednesday, 5 June, "Some better-ranked stocks from the same industry are Atmos Energy (ATO Quick QuoteATO – Free Report) , MDU Resources Group (MDU Quick QuoteMDU – Free Report) and UGI Corporation (UGI Quick QuoteUGI – Free Report) , each carrying a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present. "
2. Hooker Furniture Corporation (HOFT)
97.8% Payout Ratio
Hooker Furnishings Corporation designs, manufactures, imports, and markets residential household, hospitality, and contract furniture. The company's Hooker Branded segment offers design categories, including home entertainment, home office, accent, dining, and bedroom furniture under the Hooker Furniture brand; and imported upholstered furniture under the Hooker Upholstery brand. Its Home Meridian segment provides home furnishings under the Accentrics Home brand; a range of bedroom, dining room, accent, display cabinet, home office, and youth furnishings under the Pulaski Furniture and Samuel Lawrence Furniture brands; and imported leather motion upholstery under the Prime Resources International brand. This segment also designs and supplies hotel furnishings for four and five-star hotels under the Samuel Lawrence Hospitality brand name; and ready-to-assemble furniture under the HMidea brand. The company's Domestic Upholstery segment offers motion and stationary leather furniture under the Bradington-Young brand; occasional chairs, settees, sofas, and sectional seating under the Sam Moore Furniture brand; and upholstered furniture, such as private label sectionals, modulars, sofas, chairs, ottomans, benches, beds, and dining chairs for lifestyle specialty retailers under the Shenandoah Furniture brand. It also supplies upholstered seating and casegoods to upscale senior living and assisted living facilities through designers, design firms, industry dealers, and distributors under the H Contract brand; and interior designer products under the Lifestyle Brands name. The company sells home furnishing products through retailers, such as independent furniture stores, department stores, mass merchants, national chains, catalog merchants, interior designers, e-commerce retailers, and warehouse clubs primarily in North America. Hooker Furnishings Corporation was incorporated in 1924 and is headquartered in Martinsville, Virginia.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Hooker Furniture Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.91.
PE Ratio
Hooker Furniture Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 19.01. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $19.01 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 4.27%.
Moving Average
Hooker Furniture Corporation’s value is way under its 50-day moving average of $19.31 and way under its 200-day moving average of $21.00.
Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Mar 15, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.92 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 5.3%.
3. Babson Capital Corporate Investors (MCI)
78.02% Payout Ratio
Babson Capital Corporate Investors trust is a closed ended fixed income mutual fund launched and managed by Barings LLC. It invests in fixed income markets of the United States. The fund seeks to invest in securities of companies operating across diversified sectors. It primarily invests in a portfolio of privately placed, below-investment grade, long term corporate debt obligations. The fund also invests in marketable investment grade debt securities, other marketable debt securities, and marketable common stocks. It was formerly known as Babson Capital Corporate Investors. Babson Capital Corporate Investors trust was formed in 1971 and is domiciled in the United States.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Babson Capital Corporate Investors has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.82.
PE Ratio
Babson Capital Corporate Investors has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 9.71. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $9.71 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 11.01%.
Dividend Yield
As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on May 31, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.56 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 8.83%.
Moving Average
Babson Capital Corporate Investors’s worth is below its 50-day moving average of $17.87 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $17.14.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Babson Capital Corporate Investors is 24147 which is 24.22% below its average volume of 31865.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 22%, now sitting on 41.19M for the twelve trailing months.
4. AllianceBernstein National Municipalome Fund (AFB)
66.58% Payout Ratio
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, AllianceBernstein National Municipalome Fund has a trailing twelve months EPS of $-0.05.
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 -0.38%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
AllianceBernstein National Municipalome Fund’s stock is valued at $10.85 at 08:23 EST, below its 52-week high of $11.05 and way higher than its 52-week low of $8.95.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for AllianceBernstein National Municipalome Fund is 37377 which is 43.72% below its average volume of 66415.
5. Westwood Holdings Group (WHG)
44.44% Payout Ratio
Westwood Holdings Group, Inc., through its subsidiaries, manages investment assets and provides services for its clients. The company operates in two segments, Advisory and Trust. The Advisory segment provides investment advisory services to corporate retirement plans, public retirement plans, endowments, foundations, individuals, and the Westwood Funds; and investment sub-advisory services to mutual funds, pooled investment vehicles, and its Trust segment. The Trust segment offers trust and custodial services; and participates in common trust funds that it sponsors to institutions and high net worth individuals. Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. was founded in 1983 and is based in Dallas, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Westwood Holdings Group has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.35.
PE Ratio
Westwood Holdings Group has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 8.99. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $8.99 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 10.2%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Westwood Holdings Group is 23811 which is 63.62% above its average volume of 14552.
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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.
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).
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).
