(VIANEWS) - Advance Auto Parts (AAP), Texas Roadhouse (TXRH), Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) are the highest payout ratio stocks on this list.
We have collected information about stocks with the highest payout ratio up to 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 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. Advance Auto Parts (AAP)
57.94% Payout Ratio
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. offers automotive parts, accessories, batteries, maintenance products, as well as replacement parts for import and domestic cars, vans, light- and heavy-duty trucks, SUVs, sport utility vehicles, and vans. It offers accessories such as belts, hoses, brakes and pads, chassis and climate controls parts and clutches. The company also sells air conditioner chemicals and accessories, antifreeze, washer fluids, electrical wires and fuse; electronics, floor mats, seat cover, and other interior accessories, hand and specialty tools, sealants, adhesives, compounds, tire repair accessories, vent shades, mirrors, exterior accessories, washes, waxes, cleaning supplies, and wiper blades. The company also offers oil and fuel additives, fuel filters, grease and lubricants, oil filters, oil filters, and part cleaners, as well as transmission fluids to maintain your engine. It also offers services such as battery and wiper installations, engine light scanning testing checking; electronic system testing; video clinic, oil and battery recycling and loaner tool programs. The company also sells products via its website. The company serves both professional and DIY customers. Advance Auto Parts, Inc. manages its stores under the Autopart International, Carquest, Worldpac and Advance Auto Parts brand names. It had 4,877 retail stores and 160 branches across the United States and Puerto Rico. The company also served 1 253 independent Carquest-branded shops in Mexico, Mexico, Turks and Caicos and British Virgin Islands. It was established in Raleigh, North Carolina in 1929.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Advance Auto Parts has a trailing twelve months EPS of $8.63.
PE Ratio
Advance Auto Parts has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 19.53. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $19.53 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 17.57%.Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Advance Auto Parts's EBITDA is 52.54.
2. Texas Roadhouse (TXRH)
46.99% Payout Ratio
Texas Roadhouse, Inc., along with its subsidiaries, operate casual dining restaurants both in the United States of America and abroad. It franchises Texas Roadhouse's 33 restaurants and Texas Roadhouse's. It owned 537 restaurants in the United States and 97 franchises. Texas Roadhouse, Inc., was established in 1993 in Louisville, Kentucky.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Texas Roadhouse has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.66.
PE Ratio
Texas Roadhouse has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 23.84. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $23.84 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 25.87%.Volume
Today's last reported volume for Texas Roadhouse is 752883 which is 3.85% below its average volume of 783106.
Moving Average
Texas Roadhouse's value is below its 50-day moving average of $89.78 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $84.17.Sales Growth
Texas Roadhouse's sales growth for the next quarter is 11.2%.
3. Union Pacific Corporation (UNP)
44.08% Payout Ratio
Union Pacific Corporation operates the United States railroad industry through Union Pacific Railroad Company. It provides transportation services for grain, grain products and fertilizers as well as food and frozen products. Its rail network had 32,452 miles linking Pacific Coast and Gulf Coast ports to the Midwest and Eastern United States gateways as of December 31, 2021. It was established in Omaha, Nebraska in 1862.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Union Pacific Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $7.73.
PE Ratio
Union Pacific Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 25.7. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $25.7 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 50.71%.Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Union Pacific Corporation's stock is valued at $198.60 at 02:24 EST, way below its 52-week high of $278.94 and above its 52-week low of $194.73.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company's growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is 19.5% and 16.9%, respectively.Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Aug 29, 2022, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 5.2 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 2.29%.
4. Badger Meter (BMI)
36.53% Payout Ratio
Badger Meter, Inc. produces and markets flow measurement, quality control, communication and other solutions throughout the United States, Asia, Canada, Europe, Mexico, Middle East, Canada, Asia, Canada, Europe, Mexico, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Mexico, and globally. The company offers static and mechanical water meters as well as related software and radio technologies, along with services for municipal water utilities. It also offers flow instrumentation products such as meters, valves and other sensors to control and measure fluids flowing through pipes or pipelines. This includes water, steam, oil and other liquids to original equipment manufacturers, who may use them as primary flow measurement devices within their product, or through representatives of manufacturers. The company's flow instrumentation products can be used for water/wastewater and heating, ventilation, air conditioning and other sustainability markets. ORION Migratable is available for automated meter reading. ORION SE for fixed-network applications. ORION Cellular provides infrastructure-free fixed-network meter reading solutions. BEACON advanced water metering analytics allows end-water customers to monitor and manage their water consumption activity. The company also provides services to water utilities and industrial customers. It sells products both directly and through representatives or resellers. Badger Meter, Inc., was established in 1905 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Badger Meter has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.75.
PE Ratio
Badger Meter has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 52.03. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $52.03 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 16.08%.Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on May 25, 2022, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.8 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 0.83%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company's growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is 5.6% and 5.1%, respectively.5. Washington Federal (WAFD)
31.02% Payout Ratio
Washington Federal, Inc. is the bank holding firm for Washington Federal Bank, National Association. It provides banking services throughout the United States, including insurance, lending, deposit, and depository. It accepts deposits, such as personal and business checking accounts as well as term certificates of deposit. Money market accounts as well as passbook savings and money market accounts are also accepted. The company also offers single-family residential and construction, land acquisition, development, consumer lot and multi-family residential as well as commercial and industrial commercial real estate and home equity loans. The company also offers services such as insurance brokerage, including individual and business insurance to customers and the general public. It holds and markets real property properties, mobile and online banking services, debit and credit cards, and acts as trustee. The company serves small, medium, and large business owners, as well as developers and operators of commercial real property. The company has 234 branches in Washington, Oregon and Idaho. Washington Federal, Inc. was established in 1917. Its headquarters are in Seattle, Washington.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Washington Federal has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.03.
PE Ratio
Washington Federal has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 10.29. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $10.29 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 9.68%.Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 16.7%, now sitting on 622.82M for the twelve trailing months.
Sales Growth
Washington Federal's sales growth for the current quarter is 18.7%.

