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Deluxe Corporation And 3 Other Stocks Have Very High Payout Ratio

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September 27, 2024

Deluxe Corporation And 3 Other Stocks Have Very High Payout Ratio

(VIANEWS) - Deluxe Corporation (DLX), Citizens & Northern Corp (CZNC), Liberty All (USA) are the highest payout ratio stocks on this list.

Here's the data we've collected of stocks with a high payout ratio at the moment. The payout ratio in itself isn't a promise of a future good investment but it's an indicator of whether dividends are being paid and how the company chooses to distribute them.

When researching 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. Deluxe Corporation (DLX)

141.18% Payout Ratio

Deluxe Corporation provides technology-enabled solutions to small businesses and financial institutions in the United States, Canada, Australia, South America, and Europe. It operates through four segments: Payments, Cloud Solutions, Promotional Solutions, and Checks. The company provides treasury management solutions, including remittance and lockbox processing, remote deposit capture, receivables management, payment processing, and paperless treasury management solutions, as well as payment exchange, and fraud and security services; web hosting and design services, data-driven marketing solutions and hosted solutions that comprise digital engagement, logo design, financial institution profitability reporting, and business incorporation services. It also offers business forms, accessories, advertising specialties, promotional apparel, retail packaging, and strategic sourcing services; and printed personal and business checks. The company was formerly known as Deluxe Check Printers, Incorporated and changed its name to Deluxe Corporation in 1988. Deluxe Corporation was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Shoreview, Minnesota.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, Deluxe Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.85.

PE Ratio

Deluxe Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 22.27. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $22.27 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 6.22%.

Yearly Top and Bottom Value

Deluxe Corporation's stock is valued at $18.93 at 02:23 EST, way under its 52-week high of $24.87 and way above its 52-week low of $16.00.

2. Citizens & Northern Corp (CZNC)

74.17% Payout Ratio

Citizens & Northern Corporation operates as the bank holding company for Citizens & Northern Bank that provides various banking and related services to individual and corporate customers. Its deposit products include various types of checking accounts, passbook and statement savings, money market accounts, interest checking accounts, and individual retirement accounts, as well as certificates of deposit; and lending products, including commercial, mortgage, and consumer loans, as well as specialized instruments, such as commercial letters-of-credit. The company also offers wealth management services comprising 401(k) plans, retirement planning, estate planning, estate settlements, and asset management; personal and commercial insurance products; and mutual funds, annuities, educational savings accounts, and other investment products through registered agents; and reinsures credit and mortgage, life and accident, and health insurance products. Citizens & Northern Corporation was founded in 1864 and is headquartered in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, Citizens & Northern Corp has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.51.

PE Ratio

Citizens & Northern Corp has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 13.15. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $13.15 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 9.1%.

Yearly Top and Bottom Value

Citizens & Northern Corp's stock is valued at $19.85 at 02:23 EST, way under its 52-week high of $23.50 and way above its 52-week low of $16.50.

Dividend Yield

As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jul 29, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.12 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 5.64%.

Revenue Growth

Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 2.1%, now sitting on 103.19M for the twelve trailing months.

Volume

Today's last reported volume for Citizens & Northern Corp is 25141 which is 4.2% below its average volume of 26245.

3. Liberty All (USA)

52.38% Payout Ratio

Liberty All Star Equity Fund is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched and managed by ALPS Advisers, Inc. The fund is co-managed by Aristotle Capital Management, LLC, Pzena Investment Management, LLC, Delaware Investments Fund Advisers, Sustainable Growth Advisers, LP, and TCW Investment Management Company. It invests in the public equity markets of the United States. The fund seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. It primarily invests in value and growth stocks of large cap companies. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the Lipper Large-Cap Core Mutual Fund Average, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the NASDAQ Composite Index, and the S&P 500 Index. Liberty All Star Equity Fund was formed on October 31, 1986 and is domiciled in the United States.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, Liberty All has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.26.

PE Ratio

Liberty All has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 5.48. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $5.48 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%.

Yearly Top and Bottom Value

Liberty All's stock is valued at $6.91 at 02:23 EST, under its 52-week high of $7.23 and way above its 52-week low of $5.62.

Moving Average

Liberty All's worth is higher than its 50-day moving average of $6.82 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $6.71.

Volume

Today's last reported volume for Liberty All is 448605 which is 40.99% below its average volume of 760261.

4. AG Mortgage Investment Trust (MITT)

43.98% Payout Ratio

AG Mortgage Investment Trust, Inc. operates as a residential mortgage real estate investment trust in the United States. Its investment portfolio comprises residential investments, including non-agency loans, agency-eligible loans, re-and non-performing loans, and non-agency residential mortgage-backed securities. 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 incorporated in 2011 and is based in New York, New York.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, AG Mortgage Investment Trust has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.66.

PE Ratio

AG Mortgage Investment Trust has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 4.57. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $4.57 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 11.67%.

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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%.

Sales Growth

1's sales growth is 1% for the present quarter and 1% for the next.

Dividend Yield

As stated 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%.

Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization

1's EBITDA is 1.

Revenue Growth

Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 1%, now sitting on 1 for the twelve trailing months.

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