(VIANEWS) - Altria Group (MO), Watsco (WSO), Exxon Mobil (XOM) are the highest payout ratio stocks on this list.
We have congregated information about stocks with the highest payout ratio as yet. The payout ratio in itself isn't a promise 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. Altria Group (MO)
367.35% Payout Ratio
Altria Group, Inc., via its subsidiaries, produces and sells tobacco products and smokeables in the United States. It sells cigarettes primarily under Marlboro brands; pipe tobacco mainly under Black & Mild brands; as well as moist, smokeless tobacco products under Skoal and Red Seal brands. oral nicotine pouches. The company sells tobacco products to distributors and wholesalers. Large retail outlets, like chain shops, also use its products. Altria Group, Inc., was established in 1822. It is located in Richmond, Virginia.
Earnings per Share
Altria Group's trailing twelve-month EPS is $2.33.
PE Ratio
Altria Group's trailing 12-month price-to-earnings ratio is 18.79. The purchaser of the shares is therefore investing $18.79 per dollar in annual earnings.
For the 12 trailing months, the company's return-on-equity, which is a measure of the business' profitability relative to shareholders' equity, was 391.08%.Volume
Today's last reported volume for Altria Group is 9470140 which is 22.99% above its average volume of 7699580.
Revenue growth
The year-on-year revenue growth fell by 3.5%. We now have 20.73B in the 12 trailing months.
2. Watsco (WSO)
59.76% Payout Ratio
Watsco, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, distributes air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration equipment; and related parts and supplies in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. It offers residential ducted and ductless air conditioners, including gas, electric, and oil furnaces; commercial air conditioning and heating equipment systems; and other specialized equipment. The company also provides parts comprising replacement compressors, evaporator coils, motors, and other component parts; and supplies, such as thermostats, insulation materials, refrigerants, ductworks, grills, registers, sheet metals, tools, copper tubing, concrete pads, tapes, adhesives, and other ancillary supplies, as well as plumbing and bathroom remodeling supplies. It serves contractors and dealers that service the replacement and new construction markets for residential and light commercial central air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration systems. In addition, the company exports its products to Latin America and the Caribbean Basin. Watsco, Inc. was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in Miami, Florida.
Earnings per Share
Watsco's trailing 12 months profit per share (EPS) is $13.89.
PE Ratio
Watsco's trailing 12-month price-earnings ratio is 19.83. The purchaser of the shares is therefore investing $19.83 per dollar in annual earnings.
For the 12 trailing months, the company's return-on-equity, which is a measure of the business' profitability relative to shareholders' equity, was 29.61%.3. Exxon Mobil (XOM)
58.04% Payout Ratio
Exxon Mobil Corporation is an exploration and production company that produces natural gas and crude oil in the United States. The company operates in three segments: Upstream, Downstream and Chemical. It also deals in the production, trade, transportation, sale, and export of crude oil and natural gas as well as petroleum products. The company manufactures and markets petrochemicals including olefins polyolefins, aromatics, and many other petrochemicals. It had around 20,528 net-operated wells and proved reserves as of December 31, 2021. It was established in 1870, and its headquarters are in Irving Texas.
Earnings per Share
Exxon Mobil's trailing 12 months profit per share is $-4.47
For the 12 trailing months, the company's return-on-equity, which is a measure of the profitability and shareholder equity for a business, was 23.05%.Revenue growth
The year-over-year growth in quarterly revenue was 74.5%. For the 12 trailing months, 358.27B is now available.
4. Eagle Bancorp (EGBN)
48.05% Payout Ratio
Eagle Bancorp, Inc. is the bank holding firm for EagleBank. It provides consumer and commercial banking services in the United States. It also provides various consumer and commercial lending products, including loans for equipment purchase, working capital, real estate lines, and government contract finance; asset-based lending and accounts receivable lending; construction and business equipment financing; home equity loans and personal lines, term loans and installment loans to consumers, such as personal and auto loans and mortgage loans. It also offers online and mobile banking services. The company also offers services and products in the area of insurance through its referral program. It serves investors, sole proprietors and small- and medium-sized business owners, partners, corporations, associations and non-profit organisations, individuals and families, as well. It had 17 banking offices as of December 31, 2021. There were 6 branches in Suburban Maryland and 5 in Northern Virginia. Eagle Bancorp, Inc., was founded in 1997. Its headquarters are in Bethesda, Maryland.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Eagle Bancorp has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.75.
PE Ratio
Eagle Bancorp has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 9.21. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $9.21 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%.Sales Growth
Eagle Bancorp sales growth was negative 12.1% in the most recent quarter, and 3% the following.
Dividend Yield
Morningstar, Inc. estimates that the next dividend payment will be made on October 5, 2022. The forward dividend rate for the year is estimated at 1.8, and the forward dividend yield to be 4.1%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company's growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is a negative 10.8% and a negative 21.8%, respectively.Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Eagle Bancorp's stock is valued at $43.78 at 07:26 EST, way under its 52-week high of $62.05 and above its 52-week low of $41.97.
5. Ames National Corporation (ATLO)
47.75% Payout Ratio
Ames National Corporation operates as a multi-bank holding company that provides banking products and services primarily in Boone, Clarke, Hancock, Marshall, Polk, Story, and Union counties in central, north-central, and south-central Iowa. The company accepts a range of deposits, including checking and savings accounts; and time deposits, such as money market accounts and certificates of deposit. It also provides loans, such as short-term and medium-term commercial and agricultural real estate, residential real estate loans, equipment, vehicle, and home improvement loans; personal loans and lines of credit; agricultural and business operating loans and lines of credit; and originates mortgage loans for sale into the secondary market. In addition, the company offers cash management, merchant credit card processing, safe deposit box, wire transfer, direct deposit of payroll and social security check, and automated/video teller machine access services; and automatic drafts for various accounts, as well as wealth management services. Further, it provides farm management, investment, and custodial services for individuals, businesses, and non-profit organizations; and online, mobile, and private banking services. Ames National Corporation was founded in 1903 and is based in Ames, Iowa.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Ames National Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.22.
PE Ratio
Ames National Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 10.95. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $10.95 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 11.61%.6. Peoples Bancorp (PEBO)
38.85% Payout Ratio
Peoples Bancorp Inc. operates as the holding company for Peoples Bank that provides commercial and retail banking products and services. The company accepts various deposit products, including demand deposit accounts, savings accounts, money market accounts, and certificates of deposit; and provides commercial and industrial, commercial real estate, construction, finance, residential real estate, and consumer indirect and direct loans, as well as home equity lines of credit and overdrafts. It also offers debit and automated teller machine (ATM) cards; safe deposit rental facilities; money orders and cashier's checks; and telephone, mobile, and Internet-based banking services. In addition, the company provides various life, health, and property and casualty insurance products; third-party insurance administration; insurance premium financing; commercial and technology equipment leasing; fiduciary and trust; underwriting, origination and servicing of equipment leases, and equipment financing agreements; and asset management and administration services, as well as employee benefit, retirement, and health care plan administration services. Further, it offers brokerage services through an unaffiliated registered broker-dealers; insurance premium finance lending and lease financing services; and credit cards to individuals and businesses, as well as provides merchant credit card transaction processing, and person-to-person payment processing services. The company operates through 135 financial service offices and ATMs, including 119 full-service branches in Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Maryland. Peoples Bancorp Inc. was founded in 1902 and is based in Marietta, Ohio.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Peoples Bancorp has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.81.
PE Ratio
Peoples Bancorp has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 7.4. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $7.4 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 12.84%.Sales Growth
Peoples Bancorp's sales growth is 18% for the present quarter and 21.4% for the next.