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First Trust Specialty Finance And Financial Opportunities Fund, Gabelli Equity Trust, Another 5 Companies Have A High Estimated Dividend Yield

Via News Editorial Team

October 10, 2022

First Trust Specialty Finance And Financial Opportunities Fund, Gabelli Equity Trust, Another 5 Companies Have A High Estimated Dividend Yield

(VIANEWS) - First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund (FGB), Gabelli Equity Trust (GAB), Kentucky First Federal Bancorp (KFFB) have the highest dividend yield stocks on this list.

Rank Financial Asset Price Change Forward Dividend Yield Updated (EST)
1 First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund (FGB) 2.82 -3.42% 11.46% 2022-09-29 17:08:07
2 Gabelli Equity Trust (GAB) 5.55 -2.29% 10.24% 2022-09-29 21:07:07
3 Kentucky First Federal Bancorp (KFFB) 7.34 0% 5.18% 2022-10-06 15:49:15
4 Citizens Financial Group (CFG) 34.92 -0.3% 4.42% 2022-10-10 09:07:22
5 Standard Register Company (SR) 62.33 -2.64% 4.4% 2022-10-02 09:23:07
6 Medtronic (MDT) 82.47 0.06% 2.94% 2022-10-10 09:10:27
7 A-Mark Precious Metals (AMRK) 29.22 2.92% 2.82% 2022-10-03 15:06:08

Almost 2K companies listed in the Nasdaq and NYSE pay out dividends to its shareholders. The dividend yield is a dividend to price ratio showing how much a company pays out in dividends each year.

1. First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund (FGB) - Dividend Yield: 11.46%

First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund's last close was $2.92, 32.41% below its 52-week high of $4.32.

First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund are closed-ended, equity mutual funds that were launched and managed in part by First Trust Advisors L.P. Confluence Investment Management LLC co-manages it. It invests in American public equity markets. The fund invests in stocks of financial companies that operate in specialty finance, and other areas. It invests primarily in companies that have value stock, but also in REITs and Business Development Companies. To create its portfolio, it uses fundamental analysis. It compares its portfolio's performance to a benchmark that includes 70% Wells Fargo BDC Index and 20% FTSE NAREIT Mortgage REIT Index. The 10% S&P SmallCap Financials Index is used as a benchmark. The fund was previously known as First Trust/Gallatin Specialty Finance, and Financial Opportunities Fund. First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund were established on March 20, 2007, and are based in the United States.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.07.

PE Ratio

First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 40.29. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $40.29 for every dollar of annual earnings.

Volume

Today's last reported volume for First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund is 101590 which is 139.49% above its average volume of 42419.

Yearly Top and Bottom Value

First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund's stock is valued at $2.82 at 10:15 EST, way under its 52-week high of $4.32 and higher than its 52-week low of $2.73.

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2. Gabelli Equity Trust (GAB) - Dividend Yield: 10.24%

Gabelli Equity Trust's last close was $5.55, 25.1% under its 52-week high of $7.41.

GAMCO Investors, Inc. launched the Gabelli Equity Trust Inc., a closed-ended equity mutual fund. Gabelli Funds, LLC manages the fund. The fund invests in the United States' public equity markets. It invests in stocks from companies that operate across diverse sectors. The fund invests in convertible and exchangeable securities and warrants, as well as rights and preferred stock. This fund invests primarily in value stocks from companies with different market capitalizations. To create its portfolio, it combines fundamental analysis and a top-down stock picking strategy. It benchmarks its portfolio's performance against the S&P 500 Index and Dow Jones Industrial Average. Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. was established on August 21, 1986. It is based in the United States.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, Gabelli Equity Trust has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.36.

PE Ratio

Gabelli Equity Trust has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 4.08. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $4.08 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 negative -14.42%.

Yearly Top and Bottom Value

Gabelli Equity Trust's stock is valued at $5.55 at 10:15 EST, way below its 52-week high of $7.41 and higher than its 52-week low of $5.47.

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3. Kentucky First Federal Bancorp (KFFB) - Dividend Yield: 5.18%

Kentucky First Federal Bancorp's last close was $7.34, 15.54% below its 52-week high of $8.69.

Kentucky First Federal Bancorp is the holding company of First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Hazard, and Frankfort First Bancorp, Inc., which provide various banking services and products in Kentucky. The deposit products it offers include individual retirement accounts, certificate and checking accounts as well as passbook savings, certificates accounts and certificates. Its loan portfolio includes residential loans for one to four families, construction loans and mortgage loans that are secured with multi-family properties. Nonresidential loans can also be secured by churches and commercial buildings. Commercial non-mortgage loans may also be available. Consumer loans include home equity lines, personal and secured loans such as home equity loans and loans secured by savings, auto loans and other loans. It also invests in mortgage-backed security and offers insurance products and service. The company operates out of seven banks offices. It was founded in 2005 in Hazard, Kentucky.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, Kentucky First Federal Bancorp has a trailing twelve months EPS of $-1.48.

The company's return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder's equity, for the twelve trailing months is 3.97%.

Volume

Today's last reported volume for Kentucky First Federal Bancorp is 34 which is 97.41% below its average volume of 1317.

Revenue Growth

Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 11.1%, now sitting on 10.37M for the twelve trailing months.

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4. Citizens Financial Group (CFG) - Dividend Yield: 4.42%

Citizens Financial Group's last close was $35.02, 38.56% below its 52-week high of $57.00.

Citizens Financial Group, Inc. is the bank holding firm for Citizens Bank, National Association. It provides commercial and retail banking products and services for individuals, small- and medium-sized businesses, corporations, as well as institutions throughout the United States. It operates two divisions: Consumer Banking and Commercial Banking. Consumer Banking offers products such as mortgage and home equity loans products, deposit products and credit cards. It also provides wealth management and services like auto, education and point-of sale finance loans. The segment provides customer service via telephone, online and mobile platforms. Commercial Banking provides a variety of financial solutions including loan and leasing, deposit management, foreign currency, interest rate and commodity risk management, foreign exchange and corporate finance. It also offers syndicated loans and corporate finance as well as debt and equity capital market services. The segment is available to government, non-profit, health, tech, professionals, oil & gas, franchise finance and asset-based lending. It also serves commercial real estate and private equity. There are approximately 1,200 branches across 14 US states, the District of Columbia and 114 non-branch retail offices within national markets. It also has approximately 3,300 automatic teller machines. Citizens Financial Group, Inc. was previously known as RBS Citizens Financial Group, Inc. Citizens Financial Group, Inc. was established in 1828. It is located in Providence, Rhode Island.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, Citizens Financial Group has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.56.

PE Ratio

Citizens Financial Group has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 9.8. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $9.8 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%.

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5. Standard Register Company (SR) - Dividend Yield: 4.4%

Standard Register Company's last close was $62.33, 21.34% under its 52-week high of $79.24.

Through its subsidiaries, Spire Inc. engages in natural gas purchase, distribution and sales to commercial, residential and industrial end-users throughout the United States. Gas Utility and Gas Marketing are the two main segments of the company. The company is involved in marketing natural gas and providing energy services on a non-regulated basis for customers of on-system utility transport as well as wholesale and retail customers. The company also engages in propane transportation through the propane pipeline, compression of natural gas and risk management. It also offers physical natural gas storage. The Laclede Group, Inc. was the company's previous name. In April 2016, Spire Inc. became Spire Inc. Spire Inc. was established in 1857. It is located in St. Louis Missouri.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, Standard Register Company has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.89.

PE Ratio

Standard Register Company has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 33.51. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $33.51 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 7.87%.

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6. Medtronic (MDT) - Dividend Yield: 2.94%

Medtronic's last close was $82.42, 36.03% below its 52-week high of $128.85.

Medtronic plc designs, produces, and markets device-based medical treatments to hospitals, doctors, clinicians and patients around the world. The Cardiovascular Portfolio segment includes implantable cardioverter and heart rate monitors, cardiac resynchronization therapies devices, cardiac ablation products, insertable cardiac monitor systems, TYRX products, remote monitoring, patient-centered software, and cardioverter defibrillators. The company also offers aortic valves as well as surgical valve repair and replacement products. It also sells transcatheter and intravascular stents. Percutaneous coronary intervention products and balloons are available. Medical Surgical Portfolio segments include surgical stapling, vessel sealing, wound closure and electrosurgery. They also offer surgical stapling, medical artificial intelligence, robotic-assisted surgical products, surgical mesh, gynecology, lung products and other therapies. The company's Neuroscience Portfolio section offers products for spine surgeons, neurosurgeons, neurologists, pain management specialists, anesthesiologists, orthopedic surgeons, urologists, urogynecologists, interventional radiologists, ear, nose and throat specialists, as well as systems that integrate energy surgical instruments. Image-guided and intra-operative imaging, as well as robotic guidance systems for robot-assisted spine procedures are all offered by the company. There is also treatment of vasculature within and around the brain. Diabetes Operating Unit offers consumables and insulin pumps, as well as continuous glucose monitoring systems and smart insulin pen systems. It also supplies consumables. It was established in 1949 in Dublin, Ireland.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, Medtronic has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.26.

PE Ratio

Medtronic has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 36.51. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $36.51 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 9.7%.

Revenue Growth

Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 1.2%, now sitting on 31.69B for the twelve trailing months.

Sales Growth

Medtronic's sales growth for the current quarter is negative 8.2%.

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7. A-Mark Precious Metals (AMRK) - Dividend Yield: 2.82%

A-Mark Precious Metals's last close was $28.39, 36.35% below its 52-week high of $44.60.

A-Mark Precious Metals, Inc., along with its subsidiaries, is a precious metals trading firm. The company operates three distinct segments, Wholesale Sales & Ancillary Services and Secured Lending. It sells palladium, gold, silver and platinum in bars, plates and powders. The company also offers financing services and other services for the purchase or sale of bullion, numismatics, storage solutions for precious metals, and numismatic coin storage. It provides a variety of logistic services including handling, dropping-shipping, storage, handling, receipt, processing, packaging, inventorying and protection of TDS assets and precious metals. The company also offers custom-made gold and silver bullion, and specialty products. It also provides a range of services including consignment, customized financing programs, and a platform for turn-key logistic services. It also engages in commodity hedging as well as lending and borrowing transactions. It serves industrial producers and manufacturers, including mints and refiners. The company has offices in Australia, America, Europe and the Asia Pacific. A-Mark Precious Metals, Inc., was established in 1965. It is located in El Segundo, California.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, A-Mark Precious Metals has a trailing twelve months EPS of $5.45.

PE Ratio

A-Mark Precious Metals has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 5.36. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $5.36 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 31.15%.

Volume

Today's last reported volume for A-Mark Precious Metals is 151530 which is 31.53% below its average volume of 221333.

Dividend Yield

As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Oct 5, 2022, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.8 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 2.82%.

Growth Estimates Quarters

The company's growth estimates for the present quarter is 20.4% and a drop 1.5% for the next.

Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization

A-Mark Precious Metals's EBITDA is 19.32.

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