(VIANEWS) – Arbor Realty Trust (ABR), Avista Corporation (AVA), CMS Energy (CMS) are the highest payout ratio stocks on this list.
We have congregated information regarding stocks with the highest payout ratio so far. 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 issue 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. Arbor Realty Trust (ABR)
96% Payout Ratio
Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. invests in a diversified portfolio of structured finance assets in the multifamily, single-family rental, and commercial real estate markets. The company operates in two segments, Structured Business and Agency Business. It primarily invests in real estate-related bridge and mezzanine loans, including junior participating interests in first mortgages, and preferred and direct equity, as well as real estate-related notes and various mortgage-related securities. The company offers bridge financing products to borrowers who seek short-term capital to be used in an acquisition of property; financing by making preferred equity investments in entities that directly or indirectly own real property; mezzanine financing in the form of loans that are subordinate to a conventional first mortgage loan and senior to the borrower's equity in a transaction; and junior participation financing in the form of a junior participating interest in the senior debt. In addition, it underwrites, originates, sells, and services multifamily mortgage loans through conduit/commercial mortgage-backed securities programs. The company qualifies as a real estate investment trust for federal income tax purposes. It generally would not be subject to federal corporate income taxes if it distributes at least 90% of its taxable income to its stockholders. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Uniondale, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Arbor Realty Trust has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.75.
PE Ratio
Arbor Realty Trust has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 7.39. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $7.39 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 12.66%.
2. Avista Corporation (AVA)
82.14% Payout Ratio
Avista Corporation operates as an electric and natural gas utility company. It operates in two segments, Avista Utilities and AEL&P. The Avista Utilities segment provides electric distribution and transmission, and natural gas distribution services in parts of eastern Washington and northern Idaho; and natural gas distribution services in parts of northeastern and southwestern Oregon, as well as generates electricity in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and Montana. This segment also engages in the wholesale purchase and sale of electricity and natural gas. The AEL&P segment offers electric services to 17,000 customers in the city and borough of Juneau, Alaska. The company generates electricity through hydro, thermal, and wind facilities. As of February 24, 2021, it provided electric service to 400,000 customers and natural gas to 367,000 customers. In addition, the company engages in the venture fund investments, real estate investments, and other investments. Avista Corporation was incorporated in 1889 and is headquartered in Spokane, Washington.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Avista Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.24.
PE Ratio
Avista Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 15.65. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $15.65 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 7.1%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is 43.8% and 26.1%, respectively.
Moving Average
Avista Corporation’s worth is above its 50-day moving average of $33.77 and above its 200-day moving average of $34.67.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 1.4%, now sitting on 1.75B for the twelve trailing months.
3. CMS Energy (CMS)
64.78% Payout Ratio
CMS Energy Corporation operates as an energy company primarily in Michigan. The company operates through three segments: Electric Utility; Gas Utility; and Enterprises. The Electric Utility segment is involved in the generation, purchase, transmission, distribution, and sale of electricity. This segment generates electricity through coal, wind, gas, renewable energy, oil, and nuclear sources. Its distribution system comprises 208 miles of high-voltage distribution overhead lines; 4 miles of high-voltage distribution underground lines; 4,428 miles of high-voltage distribution overhead lines; 19 miles of high-voltage distribution underground lines; 82,474 miles of electric distribution overhead lines; 9,395 miles of underground distribution lines; 1,093 substations; and 3 battery facilities. The Gas Utility segment engages in the purchase, transmission, storage, distribution, and sale of natural gas, which includes 2,392 miles of transmission lines; 15 gas storage fields; 28,065 miles of distribution mains; and 8 compressor stations. The Enterprises segment is involved in the independent power production and marketing, including the development and operation of renewable generation. It serves 1.9 million electric and 1.8 million gas customers, including residential, commercial, and diversified industrial customers. The company was incorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in Jackson, Michigan.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, CMS Energy has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.01.
PE Ratio
CMS Energy has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 19.49. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $19.49 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 10.27%.
Moving Average
CMS Energy’s value is above its 50-day moving average of $57.68 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $57.38.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
CMS Energy’s stock is valued at $58.65 at 20:23 EST, below its 52-week high of $63.76 and way higher than its 52-week low of $49.87.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter is 57.1% and a drop 26.7% for the next.
Sales Growth
CMS Energy’s sales growth is negative 0.1% for the current quarter and negative 15.7% for the next.
4. American Water Works (AWK)
56.68% Payout Ratio
American Water Works Company, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides water and wastewater services in the United States. It offers water and wastewater services to approximately 1,700 communities in 14 states serving approximately 3.5 million active customers. The company serves residential customers; commercial customers, including food and beverage providers, commercial property developers and proprietors, and energy suppliers; fire service and private fire customers; industrial customers, such as large-scale manufacturers, mining, and production operations; public authorities comprising government buildings and other public sector facilities, such as schools and universities; and other utilities and community water and wastewater systems. It also provides water and wastewater services on military installations; and undertakes contracts with municipal customers, primarily to operate and manage water and wastewater facilities, as well as offers other related services. In addition, the company operates approximately 80 surface water treatment plants; 540 groundwater treatment plants; 175 wastewater treatment plants; 53,700 miles of transmission, distribution, and collection mains and pipes; 1,200 groundwater wells; 1,700 water and wastewater pumping stations; 1,100 treated water storage facilities; and 74 dams. The company was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Camden, New Jersey.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, American Water Works has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.9.
PE Ratio
American Water Works has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 24.19. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $24.19 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 10.8%.
Sales Growth
American Water Works’s sales growth for the current quarter is 7.4%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for American Water Works is 876876 which is 40.11% below its average volume of 1464260.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 10.8%, now sitting on 4.23B 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).
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 1%, now sitting on 1 for the twelve trailing months.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is 1% and 1%, respectively.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
1’s EBITDA is 1.
