(VIANEWS) – Colgate-Palmolive (CL), BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (BST), ING Group (ING) are the highest payout ratio stocks on this list.
We have congregated information concerning stocks with the highest payout ratio up to now. 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. Colgate-Palmolive (CL)
99.48% Payout Ratio
Colgate-Palmolive Company, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells consumer products worldwide. The company operates through two segments, Oral, Personal and Home Care; and Pet Nutrition. The Oral, Personal and Home Care segment offers toothpaste, toothbrushes, mouthwash, bar and liquid hand soaps, shower gels, shampoos, conditioners, deodorants and antiperspirants, skin health products, dishwashing detergents, fabric conditioners, household cleaners, and other related items. This segment markets and sells its products under various brands, which include Colgate, Darlie, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom's of Maine, Irish Spring, Palmolive, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Lady Speed Stick, Speed Stick, EltaMD, Filorga, PCA SKIN, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Murphy, Suavitel, Soupline, and Cuddly to a range of traditional and eCommerce retailers, wholesalers, and distributors. It also includes pharmaceutical products for dentists and other oral health professionals. The Pet Nutrition segment offers pet nutrition products for everyday nutritional needs under the Hill's Science Diet brand; and a range of therapeutic products to manage disease conditions in dogs and cats under the Hill's Prescription Diet brand. This segment markets and sells its products through pet supply retailers, veterinarians, and eCommerce retailers. Colgate-Palmolive Company was founded in 1806 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Colgate-Palmolive has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.91.
PE Ratio
Colgate-Palmolive has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 41.27. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $41.27 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 238.24%.
Dividend Yield
As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Oct 19, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.92 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 2.54%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Colgate-Palmolive is 362603 which is 91.84% below its average volume of 4443780.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Colgate-Palmolive’s stock is valued at $78.82 at 16:23 EST, under its 52-week high of $82.09 and way above its 52-week low of $67.62.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Colgate-Palmolive’s EBITDA is 3.66.
2. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (BST)
84.99% Payout Ratio
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust is a closed ended equity mutual fund launched by BlackRock, Inc. The fund is managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC. It invests directly and indirectly through derivative such as options in public equity markets of countries across the globe. The fund seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating across the science and technology sector. It invests in dividend paying and growth stocks of companies operating across all market capitalizations. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust was formed on 28 October, 2014 and is domiciled in the United States.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.53.
PE Ratio
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 9.57. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $9.57 for every dollar of annual earnings.
3. ING Group (ING)
34.32% Payout Ratio
ING Groep N.V., a financial institution, provides various banking products and services in the Netherlands, Belgium, Rest of Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia, and Australia. It operates in six segments: Retail Netherlands, Retail Belgium, Retail Germany, Retail Other, Wholesale Banking, and Corporate Line Banking. The company accepts various deposits, such as current and savings accounts. It also offers business lending products; consumer lending products, such as residential mortgage loans, term loans, and other consumer lending loans; and secured and unsecured lending services. in addition, the company provides debt capital market, working capital solutions, export finance, daily banking, treasury and risk, and corporate finance solutions; and specialized lending, debt and equity market solutions, payments and cash management, and trade and treasury services, as well as savings, investment, insurance, mortgage, and digital banking services; and SME loans. It serves individual customers, corporate clients, and financial institutions. ING Groep N.V. was founded in 1762 and is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, ING Group has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.76.
PE Ratio
ING Group has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 8.01. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $8.01 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 29.72%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
ING Group’s stock is valued at $14.10 at 16:23 EST, below its 52-week high of $15.00 and way above its 52-week low of $11.00.
4. Masco Corporation (MAS)
30.93% Payout Ratio
Masco Corporation designs, manufactures, and distributes home improvement and building products in North America, Europe, and internationally. The company operates through two segments, Plumbing Products and Decorative Architectural Products. The Plumbing Products segment offers faucets, showerheads, handheld showers, valves, bath hardware and accessories, bathing units, shower bases and enclosures, toilets, acrylic tubs, shower trays, spas, exercise pools, and fitness systems; brass, copper, and composite plumbing system components; thermoplastic extrusions, extruded plastic profiles, specialized fabrications, and PEX tubing products; and other non-decorative plumbing products. This segment provides its products under the DELTA, BRIZO, PEERLESS, HANSGROHE, AXOR, GINGER, NEWPORT BRASS, BRASSTECH, WALTEC, BRISTAN, HERITAGE, MIROLIN, HÜPPE, HOT SPRING, CALDERA, FREEFLOW SPAS, FANTASY SPAS, ENDLESS POOLS, BRASSCRAFT, PLUMB SHOP, COBRA, COBRA PRO, and MASTER PLUMBER brands. The Decorative Architectural Products segment offers paints, primers, specialty coatings, stains, and waterproofing products; cabinet and door hardware, functional hardware, wall plates, hook and rail products, and picture hanging accessories; decorative bath hardware, and shower accessories and doors; and decorative indoor and outdoor lighting fixtures, ceiling fans, landscape lighting, and LED lighting systems. This segment provides its products under the BEHR, KILZ, LIBERTY, BRAINERD, FRANKLIN BRASS, KICHLER, and ÉLAN brands. It sells its products to the plumbing, heating, and hardware wholesalers; home centers and online retailers; hardware stores; electrical and landscape distributors; lighting showrooms; building supply outlets; and other mass merchandisers. Masco Corporation was founded in 1929 and is headquartered in Livonia, Michigan.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Masco Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.67.
PE Ratio
Masco Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 16.94. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $16.94 for every dollar of annual earnings.
Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Nov 8, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.14 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 1.83%.
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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%.
