(VIANEWS) – Orchid Island Capital (ORC), Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure plc (AY), Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation (OCSL) are the highest payout ratio stocks on this list.
We have collected information regarding stocks with the highest payout ratio up until now. 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 distribute them.
When researching 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. Orchid Island Capital (ORC)
1300% Payout Ratio
Orchid Island Capital, Inc., a specialty finance company, invests in residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) in the United States. The company's RMBS is backed by single-family residential mortgage loans, referred as Agency RMBS. Its portfolio includes traditional pass-through Agency RMBS, such as mortgage pass through certificates and collateralized mortgage obligations; and structured Agency RMBS comprising interest only securities, inverse interest only securities, and principal only securities. The company has elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust (REIT) for the United States federal income tax purposes. As a result, it would not be subject to corporate income tax on that portion of its net income that is distributed to stockholders, if it annually distributes dividends equal to at least 90% of its REIT taxable income to its stockholders. Orchid Island Capital, Inc. was incorporated in 2010 and is headquartered in Vero Beach, Florida.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Orchid Island Capital 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 -7.3%.
Sales Growth
Orchid Island Capital’s sales growth for the next quarter is negative 155.6%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Orchid Island Capital is 2990950 which is 59.93% above its average volume of 1870120.
Moving Average
Orchid Island Capital’s value is above its 50-day moving average of $8.24 and below its 200-day moving average of $8.39.
2. Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure plc (AY)
593.33% Payout Ratio
Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure plc owns, manages, and invests in renewable energy, storage, natural gas and heat, electric transmission lines, and water assets in North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The company was formerly known as Atlantica Yield plc and changed its name to Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure plc in May 2020. Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure plc was incorporated in 2013 and is based in Brentford, the United Kingdom.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure plc has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.3.
PE Ratio
Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure plc has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 73.23. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $73.23 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 1.74%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 6.2%, now sitting on 1.13B for the twelve trailing months.
Moving Average
Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure plc’s worth is below its 50-day moving average of $22.05 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $20.62.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure plc’s stock is valued at $21.97 at 02:23 EST, below its 52-week high of $23.47 and way above its 52-week low of $16.35.
3. Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation (OCSL)
250% Payout Ratio
Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation is a business development company. The fund specializing in investments in middle market, bridge financing, first and second lien debt financing, unsecured and mezzanine loan, mezzanine debt, senior and junior secured debt, expansions, sponsor-led acquisitions, preferred equity, and management buyouts in small and mid-sized companies. It seeks to invest in education services, business services, retail and consumer, healthcare, manufacturing, food and restaurants, construction and engineering. The firm also seeks investment in media, advertising sectors, software, IT services, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, real estate management and development, chemicals, machinery, and internet and direct marketing retail sectors. It invests between $5 million to $75 million principally in the form of one-stop, first lien, and second lien debt investments, which may include an equity co-investment component in companies. The firm invest in companies having enterprise value between $20 million and $150 million and EBITDA between $3 million and $50 million. The fund has a hold size of up to $75 million and may underwrite transactions up to $100 million. It primarily invests in North America. The fund seeks to be a lead investor in its portfolio companies.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.88.
PE Ratio
Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 18.31. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $18.31 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 4.45%.
4. Blackrock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust (BDJ)
65.48% Payout Ratio
BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched by BlackRock, Inc. The fund is managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC. It invests in the public equity markets of the United States. The fund seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. It primarily invests in dividend paying stocks of companies across all market capitalizations. The fund also invests through derivatives, with an emphasis on option writing. It benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the Russell 1000 Value Index. The fund was formerly known as BlackRock Enhanced Dividend Achievers TM Trust. BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust was formed on August 31, 2005 and is domiciled in the United States.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Blackrock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.03.
PE Ratio
Blackrock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 8.4. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $8.4 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 11.46%.
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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%.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
1’s EBITDA is 1.
