(VIANEWS) – MFS Multimarket Income Trust (MMT), EastGroup Properties (EGP), Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund (EDD) 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. MFS Multimarket Income Trust (MMT)
131.2% Payout Ratio
MFS Multimarket Income Trust is a closed ended fixed income mutual fund launched and managed by MFS Investment Management, Inc. The fund invests in the fixed income markets across the globe with greater emphasis on United States. It seeks to invest in fixed income securities issued by U.S. Government, foreign government, mortgage backed, and other asset-backed securities of U.S. and foreign issuers, corporate bonds of U.S. and foreign issuers, and debt instruments of issuers located in emerging market countries with an average duration of 5.1 years. The fund employs fundamental analysis with bottom-up stock picking approach while focusing on factors such as underlying credit quality, collateral characteristics, and indenture provisions, and the issuer's management ability, capital structure, leverage, and ability to meet its current obligations. It seeks to benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against a combination of the Citigroup World Government Bond Non-Dollar Hedged Index, JPMorgan Emerging Markets Bond Index Global, Lehman Brothers U.S. Credit Bond Index, Lehman Brothers U.S. Government/Mortgage Bond Index, and Lehman Brothers U.S. High-Yield Corporate Bond Index. MFS Multimarket Income Trust was formed on March 12, 1987 and is domiciled in the Unites States.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, MFS Multimarket Income Trust has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.3.
PE Ratio
MFS Multimarket Income Trust has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 15.2. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $15.2 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 6.59%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
MFS Multimarket Income Trust’s stock is valued at $4.56 at 02:23 EST, under its 52-week high of $4.70 and way above its 52-week low of $4.04.
Moving Average
MFS Multimarket Income Trust’s value is below its 50-day moving average of $4.58 and above its 200-day moving average of $4.48.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for MFS Multimarket Income Trust is 78189 which is 7.02% above its average volume of 73060.
2. EastGroup Properties (EGP)
109.52% Payout Ratio
EastGroup Properties, Inc. (NYSE: EGP), an S&P MidCap 400 company, is a self-administered equity real estate investment trust focused on the development, acquisition and operation of industrial properties in major Sunbelt markets throughout the United States with an emphasis in the states of Florida, Texas, Arizona, California and North Carolina. The Company's goal is to maximize shareholder value by being a leading provider in its markets of functional, flexible and quality business distribution space for location sensitive customers (primarily in the 15,000 to 70,000 square foot range). The Company's strategy for growth is based on ownership of premier distribution facilities generally clustered near major transportation features in supply-constrained submarkets. EastGroup's portfolio, including development projects and value-add acquisitions in lease-up and under construction, currently includes approximately 45.7 million square feet.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, EastGroup Properties has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.62.
PE Ratio
EastGroup Properties has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 34.74. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $34.74 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 9.14%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 14.2%, now sitting on 589.79M for the twelve trailing months.
Moving Average
EastGroup Properties’s worth is below its 50-day moving average of $167.71 and below its 200-day moving average of $173.42.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
EastGroup Properties’s stock is valued at $160.50 at 02:23 EST, way under its 52-week high of $188.85 and higher than its 52-week low of $154.75.
3. Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund (EDD)
82.86% Payout Ratio
Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund, Inc. is a closed ended fixed income mutual fund launched and managed by Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc. The fund invests in fixed income markets of emerging market countries across the globe. It typically invests in government bonds denominated in the local currencies of emerging markets. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the JPMorgan Government Bond Index – Emerging Markets Global Diversified Index. Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund, Inc. was formed on January 25, 2007 and is domiciled in United States.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.35.
PE Ratio
Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 13.74. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $13.74 for every dollar of annual earnings.
Moving Average
Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund’s value is above its 50-day moving average of $4.65 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $4.62.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Sep 28, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.36 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 8.45%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund is 166281 which is 24.32% below its average volume of 219734.
4. Washington Trust Bancorp (WASH)
82.66% Payout Ratio
Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for The Washington Trust Company, of Westerly that offers various banking and financial services to individuals and businesses. The company operates in two segments, Commercial Banking and Wealth Management Services. The Commercial Banking segment provides various commercial and retail lending products, which include commercial real estate loans consisting of commercial mortgages and construction loans; commercial and industrial loans; residential real estate loans consists of mortgage and homeowner construction loans; and consumer loans comprising home equity loans and lines of credit, personal installment loans, and loans to individuals secured by general aviation aircraft. This segment also offers deposit accounts, including interest-bearing and noninterest-bearing demand deposits, NOW and savings accounts, money market and retirement deposit accounts, and time deposits, as well as debit card, automated teller machine, telephone banking, internet banking, mobile banking, remote deposit capture, and other cash management services. The Wealth Management Services segment provides investment management; financial planning; personal trust and estate services, such as trustee, personal representative, custodian, and guardian; and settlement of decedents' estates, as well as institutional trust services comprising custody and fiduciary services. This segment serves personal and institutional clients. The company also operates as a licensed broker-dealer that offers variable annuities and college savings plans. As of December 31, 2020, it had 10 branch offices located in southern Rhode Island; 12 branch offices located in the greater Providence area in Rhode Island; and 1 branch office located in southeastern Connecticut. Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. was founded in 1800 and is headquartered in Westerly, Rhode Island.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Washington Trust Bancorp has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.71.
PE Ratio
Washington Trust Bancorp has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 10.25. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $10.25 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 9.94%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Washington Trust Bancorp is 56190 which is 36.64% below its average volume of 88695.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is a negative 24.2% and a negative 21.5%, respectively.
5. McDonald’s Corporation (MCD)
54.21% Payout Ratio
McDonald's Corporation operates and franchises restaurants under the McDonald's brand in the United States and internationally. It offers food and beverages, including hamburgers and cheeseburgers, various chicken sandwiches, fries, shakes, desserts, sundaes, cookies, pies, soft drinks, coffee, and other beverages; and full or limited breakfast, as well as sells various other products during limited-time promotions. The company owns and operates under various structures comprising conventional franchise, developmental license, or affiliate. McDonald's Corporation was founded in 1940 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, McDonald’s Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $11.55.
PE Ratio
McDonald’s Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 23.15. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $23.15 for every dollar of annual earnings.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 4.6%, now sitting on 25.76B for the twelve trailing months.
6. Univest Financial Corporation (UVSP)
35.15% Payout Ratio
Univest Financial Corporation operates as the bank holding company for Univest Bank and Trust Co. that provides banking products and services primarily in Pennsylvania. It operates through three segments: Banking, Wealth Management, and Insurance. The Banking segment provides a range of banking services, such as deposit taking, loan origination and servicing, mortgage banking, other general banking, and equipment lease financing services for individuals, businesses, municipalities, and nonprofit organizations. The Wealth Management segment offers investment advisory, financial planning, and trust and brokerage services for private families and individuals, municipal pension plans, retirement plans, and trusts and guardianships. The Insurance segment provides commercial property and casualty insurance, employee benefits solutions, personal insurance lines, and human resources consulting services. It serves customers primarily in Bucks, Berks, Chester, Cumberland, Dauphin, Delaware, Lancaster, Lehigh, Montgomery, Northampton, Philadelphia, and York counties in Pennsylvania; and Atlantic, Burlington, and Cape May counties in New Jersey through 40 banking offices. The company was formerly known as Univest Corporation of Pennsylvania and changed its name to Univest Financial Corporation in January 2019. Univest Financial Corporation was founded in 1876 and is headquartered in Souderton, Pennsylvania.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Univest Financial Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.39.
PE Ratio
Univest Financial Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 9.59. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $9.59 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 8.57%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Univest Financial Corporation’s stock is valued at $22.93 at 02:23 EST, below its 52-week high of $23.10 and way higher than its 52-week low of $16.10.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is a negative 17.7% and a negative 12.1%, respectively.
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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%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for 1 is 1 which is 1% above its average volume of 1.
Sales Growth
1’s sales growth is 1% for the present quarter and 1% for the next.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
1’s EBITDA 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).
