(VIANEWS) – Colgate-Palmolive (CL), Companhia Paranaense de Energia (ELP), Smith & Wesson (SWBI) are the highest payout ratio stocks on this list.
Here’s the data we’ve collected of stocks with a high payout ratio so far. The payout ratio in itself isn’t a guarantee of a future 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 is a list of some companies with an above 30% payout ratio.
1. Colgate-Palmolive (CL)
99.48% Payout Ratio
Colgate-Palmolive Company, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells consumer products in the United States and internationally. It 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, and Soupline to a range of traditional and eCommerce retailers, wholesalers, and distributors. It includes pharmaceutical products for dentists and other oral health professionals. Its Pet Nutrition segment offers pet nutrition products for everyday nutritional needs under the Hill's Science Diet brand; and a range of therapeutic pet products to help nutritionally support dogs and cats in different stages of health 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 $2.77.
PE Ratio
Colgate-Palmolive has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 32.09. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $32.09 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%.
Moving Average
Colgate-Palmolive’s value is way higher than its 50-day moving average of $78.18 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $76.09.
2. Companhia Paranaense de Energia (ELP)
97.45% Payout Ratio
Companhia Paranaense de Energia – COPEL engages in the generation, transformation, distribution, and trading of energy to industrial, residential, commercial, rural, and other customers primarily in the State of Paraná, Brazil. The company operates through Power generation and transmission, Power distribution, Gas, and Power sale segments. It is also involved in the piped natural gas distribution. As of December 31, 2021, the company operated 20 hydroelectric plants, 30 wind plants, and 1 thermoelectric plant with a total installed capacity of 5,957 megawatts; and owned and operated 3,638 km of transmission lines and 204,957 km of distribution lines. It holds concessions to distribute electricity in 394 municipalities in the State of Paraná and in the municipality of Porto União in the State of Santa Catarina. Companhia Paranaense de Energia – COPEL was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in Curitiba, Brazil.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Companhia Paranaense de Energia has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.59.
PE Ratio
Companhia Paranaense de Energia has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 13.25. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $13.25 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 9.42%.
Moving Average
Companhia Paranaense de Energia’s worth is under its 50-day moving average of $8.15 and below its 200-day moving average of $8.56.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Companhia Paranaense de Energia’s EBITDA is 16.21.
3. Smith & Wesson (SWBI)
80.7% Payout Ratio
Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells firearms worldwide. The company offers handguns, including revolvers and pistols; long guns, such as modern sporting rifles, bolt action rifles; handcuffs; suppressors; and other firearm-related products under the Smith & Wesson, M&P, and Gemtech brands. It also provides manufacturing services comprising forging, heat treating, rapid prototyping, tooling, finishing, plating, machining, and custom plastic injection molding to other businesses under the Smith & Wesson and Smith & Wesson Precision Components brand names; and sells parts purchased through third parties. The company sells its products to firearm enthusiasts, collectors, hunters, sportsmen, competitive shooters, individuals desiring home and personal protection, law enforcement, security agencies and officers, and military agencies. It markets its products through independent dealers, retailers, in-store retails, and direct to consumers; print, broadcast, and digital advertising campaigns; social and electronic media; and in-store retail merchandising strategies. Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. was founded in 1852 and is based in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Smith & Wesson has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.57.
PE Ratio
Smith & Wesson has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 30.84. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $30.84 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 7.01%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Smith & Wesson is 277503 which is 33.77% below its average volume of 419031.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Smith & Wesson’s stock is valued at $17.58 at 02:23 EST, above its 52-week high of $17.46.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Smith & Wesson’s EBITDA is 1.62.
4. FNCB Bancorp (FNCB)
54.55% Payout Ratio
FNCB Bancorp, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for FNCB Bank that provides retail and commercial banking services to individuals, businesses, local governments, and municipalities in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The company offers checking, savings, money market, and certificate of deposit products; and debit cards. It also provides 1-4 family residential loans; construction, land acquisition, and development loans; commercial real estate loans; commercial and industrial loans; consumer loans, such as secured and unsecured installment loans, lines of credit, overdraft protection loans, automobile financing, home equity term loans and lines of credit; and state and political subdivision loans. In addition, the company offers mobile and telephone banking, check imaging, and electronic statement services; online banking products, such as bill payment, internal and external funds transfer, and purchase rewards; remote deposit capture and merchant services; and wealth management services through a third party. As of February 16, 2021, it operated 17 community offices located in Lackawanna, Luzerne and Wayne Counties. The company was formerly known as First National Community Bancorp, Inc. and changed its name to FNCB Bancorp, Inc. in October 2016. FNCB Bancorp, Inc. was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in Dunmore, Pennsylvania.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, FNCB Bancorp has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.66.
PE Ratio
FNCB Bancorp has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 9.08. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $9.08 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 10.24%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
FNCB Bancorp’s stock is valued at $5.99 at 02:23 EST, way under its 52-week high of $7.75 and way higher than its 52-week low of $5.41.
Moving Average
FNCB Bancorp’s value is below its 50-day moving average of $6.32 and below its 200-day moving average of $6.13.
Dividend Yield
As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Feb 29, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.36 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 5.92%.
5. Astec Industries (ASTE)
35.37% Payout Ratio
Astec Industries, Inc. designs, engineers, manufactures, and markets equipment and components used primarily in road building and related construction activities in the United States and internationally. The company operates in two segments, Infrastructure Solutions and Materials Solutions. The Infrastructure Solutions segment offers asphalt plants and related components, heaters, concrete dust control systems, asphalt pavers, vaporizers, concrete material handling systems, screeds, heat recovery units, paste back-fill plants, asphalt storage tanks, hot oil heaters, bagging plants, fuel storage tanks, industrial and asphalt burners and systems, custom batch plants, material transfer vehicles, soil stabilizing-reclaiming machinery, blower trucks and trailers, milling machines, soil remediation plants, wood chippers and grinders, pump trailers, concrete batch plants, control systems, liquid terminals, storage equipment and related parts, construction and retrofits, polymer plants, and concrete mixers, as well as engineering and environmental permitting services. This segment provides its products to asphalt producers, highway and heavy equipment contractors, ready mix concrete producers, contractors in the construction and demolition recycling markets, and governmental agencies. The Materials Solutions segment designs and manufactures crushing equipment, mobile plants, bulk material handling solutions, vibrating equipment, screening equipment, electrical control centers, modular plants and systems, conveying equipment, plant automation products, portable plants, and mineral processing equipment, as well as offers consulting and engineering services. Astec Industries, Inc. was incorporated in 1972 and is headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Astec Industries has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.47.
PE Ratio
Astec Industries has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 28.72. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $28.72 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 5.26%.
Sales Growth
Astec Industries’s sales growth is negative 0.2% for the ongoing quarter and negative 1.2% for the next.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Mar 8, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.52 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 1.23%.
Moving Average
Astec Industries’s value is way above its 50-day moving average of $37.03 and above its 200-day moving average of $41.45.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Astec Industries’s stock is valued at $42.22 at 02:23 EST, way under its 52-week high of $56.33 and way above its 52-week low of $28.97.
6. BP (BP)
32.34% Payout Ratio
BP p.l.c. provides carbon products and services. The company operates through Gas & Low Carbon Energy, Oil Production & Operations, and Customers & Products segments. It engages in the production of natural gas, and integrated gas and power; trading of gas; operation of onshore and offshore wind power, as well as hydrogen and carbon capture and storage facilities; trading and marketing of renewable and non-renewable power; and production of crude oil. In addition, the company involved in convenience and retail fuel, EV charging, Castrol lubricant, aviation, B2B, and midstream businesses; refining and oil trading; and bioenergy business. The company was founded in 1908 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, BP has a trailing twelve months EPS of $5.15.
PE Ratio
BP has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 7.3. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $7.3 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 18.85%.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Feb 15, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.71 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 4.68%.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
BP’s EBITDA is 11.31.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
BP’s stock is valued at $37.57 at 02:23 EST, below its 52-week high of $40.84 and way higher than its 52-week low of $33.52.
Moving Average
BP’s worth is above its 50-day moving average of $35.36 and above its 200-day moving average of $36.29.
1. 1 (1)
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%.
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).
Dividend Yield
As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jan 1, 1970, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 1%.
Sales Growth
1’s sales growth is 1% for the ongoing quarter and 1% for the next.
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).
