(VIANEWS) – Blackrock Muni Intermediate Duration Fund (MUI), V.F. Corporation (VFC), STERIS (STE) 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. Blackrock Muni Intermediate Duration Fund (MUI)
743.33% Payout Ratio
BlackRock Muni Intermediate Duration Fund, Inc. is a closed ended fixed income mutual fund launched by BlackRock, Inc. It is managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC. The fund invests in fixed income markets. It primarily invests in investment grade municipal bonds exempt from federal income taxes and with a duration of three to ten years at the time of investment. BlackRock Muni Intermediate Duration Fund, Inc. was formed on August 1, 2003 and is domiciled in United States.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Blackrock Muni Intermediate Duration Fund has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.06.
PE Ratio
Blackrock Muni Intermediate Duration Fund has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 190.17. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $190.17 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 0.27%.
Moving Average
Blackrock Muni Intermediate Duration Fund’s value is above its 50-day moving average of $10.38 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $11.07.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Dec 13, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.66 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 5.78%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Blackrock Muni Intermediate Duration Fund’s stock is valued at $11.41 at 10:23 EST, under its 52-week high of $12.15 and way higher than its 52-week low of $9.73.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Blackrock Muni Intermediate Duration Fund is 183748 which is 24.44% below its average volume of 243190.
2. V.F. Corporation (VFC)
536.67% Payout Ratio
V.F. Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the design, procurement, marketing, and distribution of branded lifestyle apparel, footwear, and related products for men, women, and children in the Americas, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific. It operates through three segments: Outdoor, Active, and Work. The company offers outdoor, merino wool and other natural fibers-based, lifestyle, and casual apparel; footwear; equipment; accessories; outdoor-inspired, performance-based, youth culture/action sports-inspired, streetwear, and protective work footwear; handbags, luggage, backpacks, and totes; and work and work-inspired lifestyle apparel and footwear. It provides its products under The North Face, Timberland, Smartwool, Icebreaker, Altra, Vans, Supreme, Kipling, Napapijri, Eastpak, JanSport, Dickies, and Timberland PRO brand names. The company sells its products primarily to specialty stores, department stores, national chains, and mass merchants, as well as sells through direct-to-consumer operations, including retail stores, concession retail stores, and e-commerce sites, and other digital platforms. V.F. Corporation was founded in 1899 and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, V.F. Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $-0.55.
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 -8.12%.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Dec 7, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.36 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 1.99%.
Sales Growth
V.F. Corporation’s sales growth for the next quarter is negative 5.1%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for V.F. Corporation is 4490040 which is 50.54% below its average volume of 9078310.
3. STERIS (STE)
34.96% Payout Ratio
STERIS plc provides infection prevention products and services worldwide. It operates through four segments: Healthcare, Applied Sterilization Technologies, Life Sciences, and Dental. The Healthcare segment offers cleaning chemistries and sterility assurance products; automated endoscope reprocessing system and tracking products; endoscopy accessories, washers, sterilizers, and other pieces of capital equipment for the operation of a sterile processing department; and equipment used directly in the operating room, including surgical tables, lights, and connectivity solutions, as well as equipment management services. It also provides capital equipment installation, maintenance, upgradation, repair, and troubleshooting services; preventive maintenance programs and repair services; instrument and endoscope repair and maintenance services; and custom process improvement consulting and outsourced instrument sterile processing services. The Applied Sterilization Technologies segment provides contract sterilization and testing services for medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturers through a network of approximately 50 contract sterilization and laboratory facilities. The Life Sciences segment designs, manufactures and sells consumable products, such as formulated cleaning chemistries, barrier, sterility assurance products, steam and vaporized hydrogen peroxide sterilizers, and washer disinfectors. This segment also offers equipment installation, maintenance, upgradation, repair, and troubleshooting services; and preventive maintenance programs and repair services. The Dental segment provides hand and electric-powered dental instruments, infection control products, conscious sedation, personal protective equipment, and water quality products for dental suite. The company serves its products and services to hospitals, other healthcare providers, and pharmaceutical manufacturers. The company was founded in 1985 and is based in Dublin, Ireland.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, STERIS has a trailing twelve months EPS of $5.52.
PE Ratio
STERIS has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 39.32. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $39.32 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 9.17%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 11.8%, now sitting on 5.23B for the twelve trailing months.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for STERIS is 99098 which is 78.05% below its average volume of 451517.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
STERIS’s stock is valued at $217.03 at 10:23 EST, way below its 52-week high of $254.00 and way higher than its 52-week low of $173.21.
4. The First Bancshares (FBMS)
31.73% Payout Ratio
The First Bancshares, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for The First, A National Banking Association that provides general commercial and retail banking services. The company operates through three segments: Commercial/Retail Bank, Mortgage Banking Division, and Holding Company. It offers deposit services, including checking, NOW, and savings accounts; other time deposits, such as daily money market accounts and longer-term certificates of deposit; and individual retirement and health savings accounts. The company also provides commercial loans comprising secured and unsecured loans for working capital, business expansion, and purchase of equipment and machinery; consumer loans consisting of equity lines of credit, as well as secured and unsecured loans for financing automobiles, home improvements, education, and personal investments; and real estate construction and acquisition loans. In addition, it originates loans to purchase existing residential homes or construct new homes, and to refinance existing mortgages; and provides financial and wealth management services. Further, the company offers internet banking services, automated teller machines, voice response telephone inquiry services, commercial sweep accounts, cash management services, safe deposit boxes, merchant, mobile deposit, direct deposit of payroll and social security checks, automatic drafts for various accounts, and credit card services. It primarily serves small to medium-sized businesses, professional concerns, individuals, associations, organizations, and governmental authorities. As of December 31, 2021, the company operated 90 locations in Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Louisiana. The First Bancshares, Inc. was incorporated in 1995 and is headquartered in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, The First Bancshares has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.71.
PE Ratio
The First Bancshares has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 10.01. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $10.01 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 10.63%.
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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%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is 1% and 1%, respectively.
Volatility
1’s last week, last month’s, and last quarter’s current intraday variation average was 1.00%, 1.00%, and 1.00%.
1’s highest amplitude of average volatility was 1.00% (last week), 1.00% (last month), and 1.00% (last quarter).
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for 1 is 1 which is 1% above its average volume of 1.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
1’s EBITDA is 1.
