(VIANEWS) – Western Asset Global Highome Fund (EHI), Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Debt Fund (MSD), Brookline Bancorp (BRKL) are the highest payout ratio stocks on this list.
We have gathered information about stocks with the highest payout ratio as yet. 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 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. Western Asset Global Highome Fund (EHI)
97.14% Payout Ratio
Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc is a closed ended fixed income mutual fund launched and managed by Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC. The fund is co-managed by Western Asset Management Company, Western Asset Management Company Limited, and Western Asset Management Company Pte. Ltd. It invests in the fixed income markets across the globe. The fund invests in undervalued bonds of companies operating across diversified sectors. It seeks to invest in a portfolio of below investment grade fixed income securities, emerging market fixed income securities and investment grade fixed income securities. The fund employs quantitative analysis to build its portfolio. It invests in fixed income securities with an average credit quality of BB as per S&P and an average duration of 3.8 years. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Index, the Barclays Capital U.S. Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Cap Index, and the JPMorgan Emerging Markets Bond Index Global. It was formerly known as Salomon Brothers Global High Income Fund Inc. Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc was formed on July 28, 2003 and is domiciled in the United States.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Western Asset Global Highome Fund has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.83.
PE Ratio
Western Asset Global Highome Fund has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 8.15. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $8.15 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 11.85%.
2. Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Debt Fund (MSD)
94.66% Payout Ratio
Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Debt Fund, Inc. is a closed ended fixed income fund launched and managed by Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc. The fund invests in fixed income markets of emerging market countries across the globe. It primarily invests in debt securities of government and government-related issuers, of entities organized to restructure outstanding debt of such issuers and debt securities of corporate issuers in or organized under the laws of emerging countries. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the JP Morgan Emerging Markets Bond Global Index. Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Debt Fund, Inc. was formed on May 6, 1993 and is domiciled in the United States.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Debt Fund has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.89.
PE Ratio
Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Debt Fund has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 8.91. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $8.91 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 11.85%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Debt Fund’s stock is valued at $7.93 at 20:23 EST, under its 52-week high of $8.21 and way above its 52-week low of $6.11.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 43.1%, now sitting on 17.89M for the twelve trailing months.
Moving Average
Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Debt Fund’s worth is higher than its 50-day moving average of $7.74 and above its 200-day moving average of $7.31.
Dividend Yield
As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Sep 30, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.88 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 11.1%.
3. Brookline Bancorp (BRKL)
62.79% Payout Ratio
Brookline Bancorp, Inc. operates as a bank holding company for the Brookline Bank that provide commercial, business, and retail banking services to corporate, municipal, and retail customers in the United States. Its deposit products include demand checking, NOW, money market, and savings accounts. The company's loan portfolio primarily comprises first mortgage loans secured by commercial, multi-family, and residential real estate properties; loans to business entities comprising commercial lines of credit; loans to condominium associations; loans and leases used to finance equipment for small businesses; financing for construction and development projects; and home equity and other consumer loans. It also provides term loans, letters of credit, foreign exchange, cash management, investment advisory, and online and mobile banking services, as well as invests in debt and equity securities. As of December 31, 2021, the company operated 50 full-service banking offices in greater Boston, Massachusetts, and greater Providence, Rhode Island. Brookline Bancorp, Inc. was founded in 1871 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Brookline Bancorp has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.86.
PE Ratio
Brookline Bancorp has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 11.48. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $11.48 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 6.49%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Brookline Bancorp is 408145 which is 30.95% below its average volume of 591100.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 5.6%, now sitting on 335.68M for the twelve trailing months.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is a negative 23.1% and a negative 19.2%, respectively.
4. Liberty All (USA)
52.38% Payout Ratio
Liberty All Star Equity Fund is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched and managed by ALPS Advisers, Inc. The fund is co-managed by Aristotle Capital Management, LLC, Pzena Investment Management, LLC, Delaware Investments Fund Advisers, Sustainable Growth Advisers, LP, and TCW Investment Management Company. 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 value and growth stocks of large cap companies. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the Lipper Large-Cap Core Mutual Fund Average, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the NASDAQ Composite Index, and the S&P 500 Index. Liberty All Star Equity Fund was formed on October 31, 1986 and is domiciled in the United States.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Liberty All has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.26.
PE Ratio
Liberty All has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 5.62. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $5.62 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 18.85%.
Moving Average
Liberty All’s worth is higher than its 50-day moving average of $6.86 and above its 200-day moving average of $6.77.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Liberty All is 663649 which is 14% below its average volume of 771729.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Liberty All’s stock is valued at $7.08 at 20:23 EST, below its 52-week high of $7.23 and way above its 52-week low of $5.62.
5. Heartland Express (HTLD)
42.11% Payout Ratio
Heartland Express, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a short-to-medium, and long haul truckload carrier in the United States and Canada. It primarily provides nationwide asset-based dry van truckload service for shippers; cross-border freight and other transportation services; and temperature-controlled truckload services. The company offers its services under the Heartland Express and Millis Transfer brand names. It primarily serves retailers and manufacturers in consumer goods, appliances, food products, and automotive industries. Heartland Express, Inc. was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in North Liberty, Iowa.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Heartland Express has a trailing twelve months EPS of $-0.31.
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 -2.83%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 10.3%, now sitting on 1.12B for the twelve trailing months.
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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%.
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).
