(VIANEWS) – Pimco Corporate & Income Strategy Fund (PCN), Waterstone Financial (WSBF), Plains Group Holdings, L.P. (PAGP) are the highest payout ratio stocks on this list.
We have collected information concerning stocks with the highest payout ratio at the moment. 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 distribute 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. Pimco Corporate & Income Strategy Fund (PCN)
160.71% Payout Ratio
PIMCO Corporate & Income Strategy Fund is a closed-ended fixed income mutual fund launched and managed by Allianz Global Investors Fund Management LLC. The fund is co-managed by Pacific Investment Management Company LLC. It invests in the fixed income markets of the United States. The fund invests in securities of companies that operate across diversified sectors. It invests in fixed income securities such as treasury bonds, corporate notes, U.S. government agency securities, mortgage backed and asset-backed securities. The fund employs fundamental analysis with a top-down security selection process to create its portfolio. The fund was formerly known as PIMCO Corporate Income Fund. PIMCO Corporate & Income Strategy Fund was formed on October 17, 2001 and is domiciled in the United States.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Pimco Corporate & Income Strategy Fund has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.84.
PE Ratio
Pimco Corporate & Income Strategy Fund has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 15.48. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $15.48 for every dollar of annual earnings.
2. Waterstone Financial (WSBF)
89.89% Payout Ratio
Waterstone Financial, Inc. operates as a bank holding company for WaterStone Bank SSB that provides various financial services to customers in southeastern Wisconsin, the United States. It operates through two segments, Community Banking and Mortgage Banking. The Community Banking segment offers consumer and business banking products and services, such as deposit and transactional solutions, including checking accounts, online banking and bill pay services, and money transfer services, as well as credit, debit, and pre-paid cards; investable funds solutions comprising savings, money market deposit, and individual retirement accounts, as well as certificates of deposit; lending solutions consisting of residential mortgages, home equity loans and lines of credit, personal and installment loans, real estate financing, business loans, and business lines of credit; and fixed and variable annuities, and insurance products, as well as trust and investment management accounts. The Mortgage Banking segment provides residential mortgage loans for the purpose of sale in the secondary market. It also provides transaction deposit, interest bearing transaction, demand deposit, and non-interest bearing demand accounts, as well as time deposits; secured and unsecured lines; commercial real estate construction loans; and term loans for working capital, inventory, and general corporate use. In addition, the company invests in a portfolio of securities, which include mortgage-backed securities, government-sponsored and private-label enterprise bonds, municipal obligations, and other debt securities. It operates 14 full-service banking offices, 1 drive-through office, and 14 automated teller machines located in Milwaukee, Washington, and Waukesha Counties, Wisconsin. The company was formerly known as Wauwatosa Holdings, Inc. and changed its name to Waterstone Financial, Inc. in August 2008. Waterstone Financial, Inc. was founded in 1921 and is based in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Waterstone Financial has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.89.
PE Ratio
Waterstone Financial has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 18.04. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $18.04 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 4.85%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Waterstone Financial is 59970 which is 9.34% below its average volume of 66151.
3. Plains Group Holdings, L.P. (PAGP)
74.3% Payout Ratio
Plains GP Holdings, L.P. owns and operates midstream energy infrastructure in the United States and Canada. It operates through three segments: Transportation, Facilities, and Supply and Logistics. The Transportation segment engages in the transportation of crude oil and natural gas liquids (NGLs) on pipelines, gathering systems, trucks, and barges. As of December 31, 2019, it owned and leased assets comprising 18,535 miles of crude oil and NGL pipelines and gathering systems; 35 million barrels of above-ground tank capacity; 825 trailers; 50 transport and storage barges; and 20 transport tugs. The Facilities segment engages in the provision of storage, terminalling, and throughput services primarily for crude oil, NGLs, and natural gas; NGL fractionation and isomerization services; and natural gas and condensate processing services. This segment owned and operated approximately 79 million barrels of crude oil storage capacity; 34 million barrels of NGL storage capacity; 63 billion cubic feet of natural gas storage capacity; 25 billion cubic feet of base gas; seven natural gas processing plants; a condensate processing facility; eight fractionation plants; 30 crude oil and NGL rail terminals; six marine facilities; and 430 miles of pipelines. The Supply and Logistics segment engages in merchant-related activities, including purchase of crude oil, as well as NGL from producers, refiners, processors, and other marketers; storage of NGL and natural gas; and resale and transport of crude oil and NGL. This segment owned 16 million barrels of crude oil and NGL linefill; 4 million barrels of crude oil and NGL linefill in pipelines owned by third parties and other inventory; 760 trucks and 900 trailers; and 8,000 crude oil and NGL railcars. The company offers logistics services, primarily for crude oil, NGLs, and natural gas. PAA GP Holdings LLC operates as a general partner of the company. Plains GP Holdings, L.P. was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Plains Group Holdings, L.P. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $-3.08.
The company’s return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder’s equity, for the twelve trailing months is 8.93%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 0.3%, now sitting on 57.34B for the twelve trailing months.
Moving Average
Plains Group Holdings, L.P.’s worth is above its 50-day moving average of $12.81 and way above its 200-day moving average of $12.02.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter is 41.9% and a drop 31.5% for the next.
4. Assurant (AIZ)
54.26% Payout Ratio
Assurant, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides lifestyle and housing solutions that support, protect, and connect consumer purchases in North America, Latin America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. The company operates through three segments: Global Lifestyle, Global Housing, and Global Preneed. The Global Lifestyle segment provides mobile device protection products and services, and extended service contracts for consumer electronics and appliances, as well as assistance services; vehicle protection and related services; and credit and other insurance services. The Global Housing segment offers lender-placed homeowners insurance, manufactured housing, and flood insurance; and renters insurance and related products, as well as voluntary manufactured housing insurance, homeowners insurance, and other specialty products. The Global Preneed segment provides pre-funded funeral insurance, final need insurance, and related services. The company was formerly known as Fortis, Inc. and changed its name to Assurant, Inc. in February 2004. Assurant, Inc. was founded in 1892 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Assurant has a trailing twelve months EPS of $5.05.
PE Ratio
Assurant has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 26.22. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $26.22 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 5.69%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 3%, now sitting on 10.19B for the twelve trailing months.
Moving Average
Assurant’s value is higher than its 50-day moving average of $128.74 and way under its 200-day moving average of $151.35.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Assurant’s stock is valued at $132.41 at 01:23 EST, way below its 52-week high of $194.12 and way above its 52-week low of $119.01.
Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Feb 23, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 2.8 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 2.11%.
5. Entravision Communications Corporation (EVC)
37.04% Payout Ratio
Entravision Communications Corporation operates as an advertising, media, and technology solutions company worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Digital, Television, and Audio. It reaches and engages Hispanics across acculturation levels and media channels. The company's portfolio encompasses integrated end-to-end advertising solutions, including digital, television, and audio properties. It also offers a suite of end-to-end digital advertising solutions, including digital commercial partnerships services, as well as advertising customers billing and technological and other support services, including strategic marketing and training; and Smadex, a programmatic ad purchasing platform that enables advertising customers or ad agencies to purchase advertising electronically and manage data-driven advertising campaigns through online marketplaces. In addition, the company provides a branding and mobile performance solutions, such as managed services to advertisers looking to connect with consumers on mobile devices; and digital audio advertising solutions for advertisers. Further, it sells advertisements and syndicated radio programming solutions through its Entravision radio network. As of March 3, 2022, the company had 50 television stations; and 46 Spanish-language radio stations. It serves advertisers from various industries, such as e-commerce, retail, entertainment, gaming, delivery services, financial technology, communications, lifestyle, and travel. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Entravision Communications Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.27.
PE Ratio
Entravision Communications Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 26.07. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $26.07 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 8.77%.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Mar 14, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.2 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 2.84%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Entravision Communications Corporation is 332125 which is 36.72% above its average volume of 242914.
Sales Growth
Entravision Communications Corporation’s sales growth is 11.8% for the ongoing quarter and 7.5% for the next.
6. Northern Technologies International Corporation (NTIC)
36.18% Payout Ratio
Northern Technologies International Corporation develops and markets rust and corrosion inhibiting products and services in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and internationally. It offers rust and corrosion inhibiting products, such as plastic and paper packaging, liquids, coatings, rust removers, cleaners, diffusers, and engineered solutions designed for the oil and gas industry under the ZERUST brand. The company also provides a portfolio of biobased and certified compostable polymer resin compounds and finished products under the Natur-Tec brand. In addition, it offers on-site and technical consulting for rust and corrosion prevention issues. The company sells its products and services to automotive, electronics, electrical, mechanical, military, retail consumer, and oil and gas markets through direct sales force, network of independent distributors and agents, manufacturer's sales representatives, strategic partners, and joint venture. Northern Technologies International Corporation was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Circle Pines, Minnesota.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Northern Technologies International Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $-0.03.
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%.
Moving Average
Northern Technologies International Corporation’s value is under its 50-day moving average of $12.96 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $11.90.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Northern Technologies International Corporation is 6125 which is 41.12% below its average volume of 10403.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 23%, now sitting on 69.42M for the twelve trailing months.
