(VIANEWS) – PennantPark Investment Corporation (PNNT), Crown Crafts (CRWS), First Industrial Realty Trust (FR) are the highest payout ratio stocks on this list.
We have gathered information concerning stocks with the highest payout ratio so far. 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 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. PennantPark Investment Corporation (PNNT)
140.91% Payout Ratio
PennantPark Investment Corporation, a business development company is a private equity fund specializes in direct and mezzanine investments in middle market companies. It invests in the form of mezzanine debt, senior secured loans, and equity investments. The fund typically invests in buildings and real estate, hotels, gaming and leisure, technology, telecommunications, transportation, information technology services, electronics, healthcare & pharmaceuticals, education and childcare, financial services, printing and publishing, consumer products, business services, energy & Related Services and utilities, distribution, oil and gas, media, environmental services, aerospace and defense, building materials, capital equipment, chemicals, plastics, & rubber, food & beverage, wholesale, manufacturing and basic industries and retail. It invests in equity securities and debt transactions through preferred stock, common stock, warrants, options, senior secured debt, subordinated debt, subordinated loans, first lien debt, mezzanine loans, and distressed debt securities and private equity co-investments. It seeks to invest in companies based in the United States. The fund seeks to invest between $10 million and $100 million cross the capital structure (senior secured loans, subordinated debt, and other investments) in its portfolio companies with EBITDA between $10 to $50 million. Its mezzanine loans, senior secured loans, and other investments in its portfolio companies are between $15 million and $50 million. The fund may also make non-control equity and debt investments.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, PennantPark Investment Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.66.
PE Ratio
PennantPark Investment Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 10.56. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $10.56 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 8.59%.
Sales Growth
PennantPark Investment Corporation’s sales growth for the current quarter is 17.7%.
Moving Average
PennantPark Investment Corporation’s value is under its 50-day moving average of $6.98 and below its 200-day moving average of $7.08.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 17.8%, now sitting on 141.36M for the twelve trailing months.
2. Crown Crafts (CRWS)
78.05% Payout Ratio
Crown Crafts, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates in the consumer products industry in the United States and internationally. The company provides infant, toddler, and juvenile products, including infant and toddler beddings; blankets and swaddle blankets; dolls and plush toys; nursery and toddler accessories; room décors; reusable and disposable bibs; burp cloths; reusable and disposable placemats, and floor mats; disposable toilet seat covers and changing mats; developmental toys; feeding and care goods; and other infant, toddler, and juvenile soft goods. It sells its products primarily to mass merchants, large chain stores, mid-tier retailers, juvenile specialty stores, value channel stores, grocery and drug stores, restaurants, internet accounts, wholesale clubs and internet-based retailers through a network of sales force and independent commissioned sales representatives. Crown Crafts, Inc. was incorporated in 1957 and is headquartered in Gonzales, Louisiana.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Crown Crafts has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.41.
PE Ratio
Crown Crafts has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 11.85. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $11.85 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 8.44%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 5.3%, now sitting on 86.72M for the twelve trailing months.
3. First Industrial Realty Trust (FR)
64.79% Payout Ratio
First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: FR) is a leading fully integrated owner, operator, and developer of industrial real estate with a track record of providing industry-leading customer service to multinational corporations and regional customers. Across major markets in the United States, our local market experts manage, lease, buy, (re)develop, and sell bulk and regional distribution centers, light industrial, and other industrial facility types. In total, we own and have under development approximately 64.1 million square feet of industrial space as of September 30, 2020.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, First Industrial Realty Trust has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.13.
PE Ratio
First Industrial Realty Trust has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 26.28. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $26.28 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 11.15%.
4. Invesco Quality Municipal Income Trust (IQI)
53.05% Payout Ratio
Invesco Quality Municipal Income Trust is a closed-ended fixed income mutual fund launched by Invesco Ltd. The fund is co-managed by Invesco Advisers, Inc., INVESCO Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, INVESCO Asset Management Limited, INVESCO Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, INVESCO Senior Secured Management, Inc., and Invesco Canada Ltd. It invests in the fixed income markets of the United States. The fund primarily invests in investment grade municipal securities which include municipal bonds, municipal notes, and municipal commercial paper. It employs fundamental analysis with bottom-up security selection approach to create its portfolio. The fund was previously known as Morgan Stanley Quality Municipal Income Trust. Invesco Quality Municipal Income Trust was formed on September 29, 1992 and is domiciled in the United States.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Invesco Quality Municipal Income Trust has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.84.
PE Ratio
Invesco Quality Municipal Income Trust has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 12.43. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $12.43 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 7.76%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Invesco Quality Municipal Income Trust’s stock is valued at $10.44 at 20:23 EST, below its 52-week high of $10.47 and way higher than its 52-week low of $8.05.
5. Hanover Insurance Group (THG)
44.62% Payout Ratio
The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides various property and casualty insurance products and services in the United States. The company operates through four segments: Core Commercial, Specialty, Personal Lines, and Other. The Commercial Lines segment offers commercial multiple peril, commercial automobile, workers' compensation, and other commercial lines coverage. The Specialty segment provides professional and executive Lines, marine, and surety and other, as well as specialty property and casualty, such as program business, specialty industrial business, excess and surplus business, and specialty general liability coverage. The Personal Lines segment offers personal automobile and homeowner's coverages, as well as other personal coverages, such as personal umbrella, inland marine, fire, personal watercraft, personal cyber, and other miscellaneous coverages. The Other segment markets investment advisory services to institutions, insurance companies, pension funds, and other organizations. The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. markets its products and services through independent agents and brokers. The company was formerly known as Allmerica Financial Corp. and changed its name to The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. in December 2005. The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. was founded in 1852 and is headquartered in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Hanover Insurance Group has a trailing twelve months EPS of $7.54.
PE Ratio
Hanover Insurance Group has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 19.34. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $19.34 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 11.33%.
Moving Average
Hanover Insurance Group’s worth is higher than its 50-day moving average of $140.66 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $132.07.
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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%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for 1 is 1 which is 1% above its average volume of 1.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
1’s EBITDA 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).
