(VIANEWS) – Cousins Properties Incorporated (CUZ), Franklin Universal Trust (FT), The Shyft Group (SHYF) are the highest payout ratio stocks on this list.
We have gathered information regarding stocks with the highest payout ratio up until now. The payout ratio in itself isn’t a guarantee 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. Cousins Properties Incorporated (CUZ)
261.22% Payout Ratio
Cousins Properties is a fully integrated, self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust (REIT). The Company, based in Atlanta, GA and acting through its operating partnership, Cousins Properties LP, primarily invests in Class A office towers located in high-growth Sun Belt markets. Founded in 1958, Cousins creates shareholder value through its extensive expertise in the development, acquisition, leasing and management of high-quality real estate assets. The Company has a comprehensive strategy in place based on a simple platform, trophy assets and opportunistic investments.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Cousins Properties Incorporated has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.49.
PE Ratio
Cousins Properties Incorporated has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 49.29. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $49.29 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 1.64%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Cousins Properties Incorporated’s stock is valued at $24.15 at 14:23 EST, below its 52-week high of $25.48 and way above its 52-week low of $17.40.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is a negative 40% and a negative 30.8%, respectively.
Sales Growth
Cousins Properties Incorporated’s sales growth is 3.7% for the current quarter and 4.6% for the next.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jul 3, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.28 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 5.3%.
2. Franklin Universal Trust (FT)
115.91% Payout Ratio
Franklin Universal Trust is a closed-ended balanced mutual fund launched by Franklin Resources, Inc. The fund is managed by Franklin Advisers, Inc. It invests in the public equity and fixed income markets of the United States. The fund invests in companies operating in utility sector. It employs fundamental analysis to invest in a diversified portfolio of corporate bonds and dividend paying utility stocks. The fund benchmarks the equity component of its balanced portfolio against the S&P 500 Electric Utilities Index and the fixed component against the Credit Suisse High Yield. Franklin Universal Trust was formed on September 23, 1988 and is domiciled in the United States.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Franklin Universal Trust has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.44.
PE Ratio
Franklin Universal Trust has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 15.59. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $15.59 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 5.91%.
3. The Shyft Group (SHYF)
105.26% Payout Ratio
The Shyft Group, Inc. manufactures and assembles specialty vehicles for the commercial vehicle and recreational vehicle industries in the United States and internationally. It operates in two segments, Fleet Vehicles and Services, and Specialty Vehicles. The Fleet Vehicles and Services segment manufactures and sells commercial vehicles used in the e-commerce/last mile/parcel delivery, beverage and grocery delivery, laundry and linen, mobile retail, and trades and construction industries. This segment markets its commercial vehicles, including walk-in vans, cutaway vans, and truck bodies under the Aeromaster, Velocity, Trademaster, and Utilivan brands; and vocation-specific equipment upfit services under the Utilimaster Upfit Services and Strobes-R-Us brands. It also installs specialty interior and exterior up-fit equipment for walk-in vans, truck bodies, cargo vans, and light duty pick-up trucks; and provides aftermarket support, including parts sales and field services, as well as parts and accessories. The Specialty Vehicles segment engineers and manufactures luxury class A diesel motor home chassis; and manufactures and assembles truck bodies under the Royal Truck Body and DuraMag brands. It also provides final assembly services for Isuzu N-gas and F-series chassis under the Builtmore Contract Manufacturing brand; and designs and installs custom lighting and upfit solutions for a range of specialty industries. In addition, this segment provides truck accessories under the Magnum brand; and a range of parts and accessories, and maintenance and repair services for its motorhome and specialty chassis. The Shyft Group, Inc. sells its products to commercial users, original equipment manufacturers, dealers, individuals, municipalities, and other government entities. The company was formerly known as Spartan Motors, Inc. and changed its name to The Shyft Group, Inc. in June 2020. The Shyft Group, Inc. was incorporated in 1975 and is headquartered in Novi, Michigan.
The company’s return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder’s equity, for the twelve trailing months is 0.05%.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on May 16, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.2 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 1.63%.
Moving Average
The Shyft Group’s worth is above its 50-day moving average of $12.06 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $11.77.
Sales Growth
The Shyft Group’s sales growth is negative 10.5% for the ongoing quarter and 14.5% for the next.
4. Monro (MNRO)
94.92% Payout Ratio
Monro, Inc. provides automotive undercar repair, and tire sales and services in the United States. It offers replacement tires and tire related services; routine maintenance services on passenger cars, light trucks, and vans; products and services for brakes; mufflers and exhaust systems; and steering, drive train, suspension, and wheel alignment. The company also provides auto maintenance services, including oil change, lubrication and fluid, motor vehicle safety inspection, auto emissions test, and air conditioners inspection services; and auto repair services for fuel and ignition systems, wheel alignment, suspension system, air conditioners. In addition, it offers heating and cooling systems, transmission flush and fills, batteries, alternators, and starters, as well as belt and hose installation, and scheduled maintenance services. The company operates its stores under the brand names of Monro Auto Service and Tire Centers, Tire Choice Auto Service Centers, Mr. Tire Auto Service Centers, Car-X Tire & Auto, Tire Warehouse Tires for Less, Ken Towery's Tire & Auto Care, Tire Barn Warehouse, and Free Service Tire & Auto Centers. As of March 27, 2021, it operated 1,263 company-operated stores, 96 franchised locations, seven wholesale locations, and three retread facilities in 32 states. The company was formerly known as Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. and changed its name to Monro, Inc. in August 2017. Monro, Inc. was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in Rochester, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Monro has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.18.
PE Ratio
Monro has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 22.29. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $22.29 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 5.56%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 0.2%, now sitting on 1.28B for the twelve trailing months.
5. Farmers National Banc Corp. (FMNB)
50.37% Payout Ratio
Farmers National Banc Corp., a financial holding company, operates in the banking, trust, retirement consulting, insurance, and financial management industries. It offers commercial and retail banking services, including checking, savings, and time deposit accounts; commercial, mortgage and installment, and home equity loans; home equity lines of credit, night depository, safe deposit box, money order, bank check, automated teller machine, Internet banking, travel card, E bond transaction, MasterCard and Visa credit cards, brokerage, and other services. The company also provides personal and corporate trust services in the areas of estate settlement, trust administration, and employee benefit plans; retirement services; property and casualty insurance products and services; and various insurance products through licensed representatives, as well as invests in municipal securities. It operates through 47 locations in northeastern region of Ohio and one location in southwestern Pennsylvania. The company was founded in 1887 and is based in Canfield, Ohio.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Farmers National Banc Corp. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.35.
PE Ratio
Farmers National Banc Corp. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 11.9. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $11.9 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 13.33%.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jun 14, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.68 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 4.23%.
Sales Growth
Farmers National Banc Corp.’s sales growth is negative 0.9% for the current quarter and negative 2.2% for the next.
6. CVB Financial Corporation (CVBF)
40.82% Payout Ratio
CVB Financial Corp. operates as a bank holding company for Citizens Business Bank, a state-chartered bank that provides banking and financial services to small to mid-sized businesses and individuals. The company offers checking, savings, money market, and time certificates of deposit products for business and personal accounts; and serves as a federal tax depository for business customers. It also provides commercial lending products comprising lines of credit and other working capital financing, accounts receivable lending, and letters of credit; loans to finance the operating needs of wholesale dairy farm operations, cattle feeders, livestock raisers, and farmers; lease financing services for municipal governments; commercial real estate and construction loans that are secured by owner-occupied and investor owned properties; and consumer financing products, including automobile leasing and financing, lines of credit, credit cards, home mortgages, and home equity loans and lines of credit. The company offers various specialized services, such as treasury management systems for monitoring cash flow, merchant card processing program, armored pick-up and delivery, payroll services, remote deposit capture, electronic funds transfers, wires and automated clearinghouse, and online account access. In addition, it provides trust services through its CitizensTrust Division, such as fiduciary services, mutual funds, annuities, 401(k) plans, and individual investment accounts. As of December 31, 2020, the company operated 57 banking centers located in the Inland Empire, Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Diego County, Ventura County, Santa Barbara County, and the Central Valley area of California; one loan production office located in Modesto, California; and three trust offices located in Ontario, Newport Beach, and Pasadena. CVB Financial Corp. was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Ontario, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, CVB Financial Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.47.
PE Ratio
CVB Financial Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 13.44. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $13.44 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 9.97%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 4.3%, now sitting on 527.91M for the twelve trailing months.
Sales Growth
CVB Financial Corporation’s sales growth is negative 3.7% for the ongoing quarter and 0.8% for the next.
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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%.
