(VIANEWS) - Albemarle (ALB), Gray Communications Systems (GTN), Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL) 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 promise of a future good investment but it's an indicator of whether dividends are being paid and how the company chooses to issue them.
When researching 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. Albemarle (ALB)
66.03% Payout Ratio
Albemarle Corporation is a global manufacturer and marketer of engineered specialty chemicals. The company operates in three main segments, Lithium and Bromine. Lithium offers lithium compounds such as lithium carbonate and lithium chloride; and specialties. It also provides reagents like butyllithium or lithium aluminum hydride to be used in lithium battery packs for electric cars. The company also offers cesium products to the pharmaceutical and chemical industries, zirconium and barium products, as well as titanium products for pyrotechnical uses, including airbag initiators, technical services for handling reactive lithium products, and recycling of lithium-containing byproducts. Bromine offers specialty chemicals such as bromine-based fire protection solutions, elemental bromine, inorganic and alkyl bromides, brominated activated carbon and other bromine fine chemical for use in chemical synthesizers, oil well drilling, completion fluids, water purification and mercury control. It also provides services for the handling and disposal of reactive lithium products. Catalysts provides hydroprocessing and isomerization as well as fluidized catalysts for cracking and additives. It serves markets such as energy storage, petroleum refining and consumer electronics. Albemarle Corporation was established in 1887. It is located in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Albemarle has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.52.
PE Ratio
Albemarle has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 70.46. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $70.46 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 6.07%.Moving Average
Albemarle's worth is under its 50-day moving average of $274.97 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $231.76.Sales Growth
Albemarle's sales growth is 90.4% for the present quarter and 110.9% for the next.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 36%, now sitting on 3.63B for the twelve trailing months.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Albemarle's stock is valued at $248.03 at 08:23 EST, way below its 52-week high of $308.24 and way above its 52-week low of $169.93.
2. Gray Communications Systems (GTN)
49.23% Payout Ratio
Gray Television, Inc., an American television broadcasting company, operates and owns television stations in America. It also broadcasts digital secondary channels that are affiliated to ABC, CBS and FOX. The Network, and local weather channels in different markets. It is involved in video programming, digital marketing and businesses such as Raycom Sports and Tupelo-Raycom; production of PowerNation content and programs. It owned or operated 93 TV markets as of February 21st 2020. Gray Communications Systems, Inc. was the company's former name. Gray Television, Inc. took over its operations in August 2002. Gray Television, Inc. was established in Atlanta, Georgia in 1897.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Gray Communications Systems has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.58.
PE Ratio
Gray Communications Systems has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 4.2. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $4.2 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 4.63%.Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jun 13, 2022, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.32 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 1.65%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company's growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is 218.5% and 612.5%, respectively.Volume
Today's last reported volume for Gray Communications Systems is 611182 which is 0.52% above its average volume of 608015.
3. Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL)
36.91% Payout Ratio
Ralph Lauren Corporation markets and distributes lifestyle products across North America, Europe and Asia. It offers clothing, with a variety of women's and men's accessories. The company sells clothing and accessories under Ralph Lauren Collection and Polo Ralph Lauren Purple Label. Polo Ralph Lauren is also known as Polo Ralph Lauren Children's Polo Ralph Lauren and Polo Ralph Lauren Children's Polo Ralph Lauren. It also has a range of Polo Ralph Lauren children's products under Ralph Lauren Collection and Woman by Ralph Lauren. There are fragrances for women under the Ralph Lauren Collection and Ralph Collection. The Polo Bar is located in New York City, RL Restaurant in Chicago and Ralph's Coffee in Paris. Ralph Lauren Corporation's products are sold to specialty shops and department stores as well as golf and pro shops. It also sells directly to customers through its retail outlets, concession-based shop within-shops and digital commerce websites. It operates directly 530 retail shops and 654 concession shop-within shops. There are also 80 Ralph Lauren shops and 31 Ralph Lauren concession stores. Club Monaco shops and stores can be accessed through license partners. Ralph Lauren Corporation was established in New York in 1967.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Ralph Lauren Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $7.62.
PE Ratio
Ralph Lauren Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 12.18. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $12.18 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 21.99%.Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Ralph Lauren Corporation's EBITDA is 30.78.
Dividend Yield
As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Sep 28, 2022, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 3 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 3.16%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Ralph Lauren Corporation's stock is valued at $92.81 at 08:24 EST, way below its 52-week high of $135.99 and way above its 52-week low of $82.23.
4. Northern Technologies International Corporation (NTIC)
36.18% Payout Ratio
Northern Technologies International Corporation is a North American, South American, European, Asia, Middle East, and international distributor of rust- and corrosion-inhibiting products and services. The company offers products that rust and inhibit corrosion, including plastic packaging and papers, as well liquids and coatings. It also sells engineered solutions for the oil-and gas industry, under the ZERUST trademark. It also offers a range of certified biobased polymer resin compounds as well as finished products under its Natur-Tec label. It also offers technical and on-site consulting to address rust prevention and other issues. It sells products and services in the automotive, electronic, electrical, mechanical and retail markets. Northern Technologies International Corporation was established in 1970. It is located in Circle Pines in Minnesota.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Northern Technologies International Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.76.
PE Ratio
Northern Technologies International Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 17.46. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $17.46 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 11.99%.Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 23%, now sitting on 69.42M for the twelve trailing months.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Northern Technologies International Corporation's EBITDA is 45.41.
Volume
Today's last reported volume for Northern Technologies International Corporation is 180 which is 98.05% below its average volume of 9235.
5. HBT Financial (HBT)
32.29% Payout Ratio
HBT Financial, Inc. is the bank holding company of Heartland Bank and Trust Company and State Bank of Lincoln. It provides retail, business, and commercial banking services for individuals, municipalities, and businesses. You can get money market, savings and checking accounts, HSA and IRA and interest-bearing transaction account; certificates of deposit; and time, broker, and noninterest bearing demand deposits. It also provides commercial, industrial, farmland and agricultural, non-owner-occupied commercial real property, multi-family construction and land development, residential loans for one to four families, municipal consumer and consumers, as well as commercial, industrial, agriculture and farmland. It also offers wealth management services such as financial planning for individuals, trusts, estates, trustees, investment management and corporate retirement plan consultancy and administration. Retail brokerage services are available; farmland management and sale; crop insurance services and treasury services. The company originates and then sells residential mortgage loans. The company also offers digital banking services such as mobile and online banking and digital payment services. It can also provide financial management tools. The company operates in 60 branch locations, with three of them limited service. It also has branches located throughout 18 Illinois counties. In September 2019, HBT Financial, Inc. was established. The former name of the company was Heartland Bancorp, Inc. HBT Financial, Inc. is located in Bloomington, Illinois. It was established in 1920.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, HBT Financial has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.92.
PE Ratio
HBT Financial has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 9.62. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $9.62 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 14.72%.Yearly Top and Bottom Value
HBT Financial's stock is valued at $18.47 at 08:24 EST, under its 52-week high of $19.99 and way above its 52-week low of $16.09.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Aug 7, 2022, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.64 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 3.54%.
Sales Growth
HBT Financial's sales growth for the next quarter is 12.8%.

