(VIANEWS) – Ecopetrol S.A. (EC), AGNC Investment Corp. (AGNC), Medical Properties Trust (MPW) have the highest dividend yield stocks on this list.
| Financial Asset | Forward Dividend Yield | Updated (EST) |
|---|---|---|
| Ecopetrol S.A. (EC) | 14.2% | 2023-03-08 15:53:32 |
| AGNC Investment Corp. (AGNC) | 12.95% | 2023-02-24 11:15:09 |
| Medical Properties Trust (MPW) | 8.95% | 2023-02-22 01:17:07 |
| Psychemedics Corporation (PMD) | 5.02% | 2023-02-28 17:09:20 |
| Penns Woods Bancorp (PWOD) | 4.78% | 2023-02-28 21:11:08 |
| Blackrock MuniYield Pennsylvania Quality Fund (MPA) | 3.56% | 2023-02-22 01:14:10 |
| Magna International (MGA) | 2.79% | 2023-03-08 15:55:48 |
A little less 2K companies listed in the Nasdaq and NYSE pay out dividends to its shareholders. The dividend yield is a dividend to price ratio showing how much a company pays out in dividends each year.
1. Ecopetrol S.A. (EC) – Dividend Yield: 14.2%
Ecopetrol S.A.’s last close was $11.32, 42.86% below its 52-week high of $19.81. Intraday change was 0.09%.
Ecopetrol S.A. operates as an integrated energy company. The company operates through four segments: Exploration and Production; Transport and Logistics; Refining, Petrochemical and Biofuels; and Electric Power Transmission and Toll Roads Concessions. It engages in the exploration and production of oil and gas; transportation of crude oil, motor fuels, fuel oil, and other refined products, including diesel, jet, and biofuels; processing and refining crude oil; distribution of natural gas and LPG; sale of refined and petrochemical products; supplying of electric power transmission services; design, development, construction, operation, and maintenance of road and energy infrastructure projects; and supplying of information technology and telecommunications services. As of December 31, 2021, the company had approximately 9,127 kilometers of crude oil and multi-purpose pipelines. It also produces and commercializes polypropylene resins and compounds, and masterbatches; and offers industrial service sales to customers and specialized management services. It has operations in Colombia, the United States, Asia, Central America and the Caribbean, Europe, South America, and internationally. The company was formerly known as Empresa Colombiana de Petróleos and changed its name to Ecopetrol S.A. in June 2003. Ecopetrol S.A. was incorporated in 1948 and is based in Bogotá, Colombia.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Ecopetrol S.A. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.14.
PE Ratio
Ecopetrol S.A. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 5.27. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $5.27 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 34.49%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is 130.6% and 81.3%, respectively.
Stock Price Classification
According to the stochastic oscillator, a useful indicator of overbought and oversold conditions, Ecopetrol S.A.’s stock is considered to be overbought (>=80).
Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Apr 18, 2022, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.49 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 14.2%.
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2. AGNC Investment Corp. (AGNC) – Dividend Yield: 12.95%
AGNC Investment Corp.’s last close was $11.32, 17.01% below its 52-week high of $13.64. Intraday change was -1.63%.
AGNC Investment Corp. operates as a real estate investment trust (REIT) in the United States. The company invests in residential mortgage pass-through securities and collateralized mortgage obligations for which the principal and interest payments are guaranteed by the United States government-sponsored enterprise or by the United States government agency. It funds its investments primarily through collateralized borrowings structured as repurchase agreements. The company has elected to be taxed as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and 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 formerly known as American Capital Agency Corp. and changed its name to AGNC Investment Corp. in September 2016. AGNC Investment Corp. was incorporated in 2008 and is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, AGNC Investment Corp. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $-2.41.
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 -13.1%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for AGNC Investment Corp. is 4099060 which is 63.2% below its average volume of 11140400.
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3. Medical Properties Trust (MPW) – Dividend Yield: 8.95%
Medical Properties Trust’s last close was $12.54, 42.02% below its 52-week high of $21.63. Intraday change was -3.24%.
Medical Properties Trust, Inc. is a self-advised real estate investment trust formed in 2003 to acquire and develop net-leased hospital facilities. From its inception in Birmingham, Alabama, the Company has grown to become one of the world's largest owners of hospitals with approximately 390 facilities and roughly 42,000 licensed beds in nine countries and across four continents on a pro forma basis. MPT's financing model facilitates acquisitions and recapitalizations and allows operators of hospitals to unlock the value of their real estate assets to fund facility improvements, technology upgrades and other investments in operations.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Medical Properties Trust has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.09.
PE Ratio
Medical Properties Trust has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 6. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $6 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 14.55%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 8.6%, now sitting on 1.61B for the twelve trailing months.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Medical Properties Trust’s stock is valued at $12.54 at 02:15 EST, way below its 52-week high of $21.63 and way above its 52-week low of $9.90.
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4. Psychemedics Corporation (PMD) – Dividend Yield: 5.02%
Psychemedics Corporation’s last close was $5.58, 25.6% below its 52-week high of $7.50. Intraday change was 1.81%.
Psychemedics Corporation provides testing services for the detection of drugs of abuse through the analysis of hair samples in the United States, Brazil, and internationally. The company offers screening and confirmation by mass spectrometry using industry-accepted practices for cocaine, marijuana, and PCP; amphetamines, including ecstasy, eve, and Adderall; opiates, such as heroin, hydrocodone, hydromorphone, oxycodone, oxymorphone, and codeine; synthetic cannabinoids comprising K2, Spice, and Blaze; benzodiazepines consisting of Xanax, Valium, and Ativan; and nicotine and Fentanyl. Its testing results provide quantitative information that could indicate the approximate amount of drug ingested, as well as historical data that could show a pattern of individual drug use over a longer period-of-time. The company offers its services to employers for applicant and employee testing; and treatment professionals, law enforcement agencies, school administrators, and parents concerned about their children's drug use. Psychemedics Corporation was incorporated in 1986 and is headquartered in Acton, Massachusetts.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Psychemedics Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $-0.36.
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 -15.67%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 2.4%, now sitting on 25.97M for the twelve trailing months.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Psychemedics Corporation is 2714 which is 48.4% below its average volume of 5260.
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5. Penns Woods Bancorp (PWOD) – Dividend Yield: 4.78%
Penns Woods Bancorp’s last close was $26.90, 3.93% under its 52-week high of $28.00. Intraday change was 0.49%.
Penns Woods Bancorp, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Jersey Shore State Bank and Luzerne Bank, which provides commercial and retail banking services to individuals, partnerships, non-profit organizations, and corporations. It accepts time, demand, and savings deposits, including super NOW accounts, statement savings accounts, money market accounts, and certificates of deposit, as well as checking and individual retirement accounts. The company also offers loan products comprising residential, commercial, and construction real estate loans; agricultural loans for the purchase or improvement of real estate; commercial loans for the acquisition and improvement of real estate, purchase of equipment, and working capital purposes; letters of credit; consumer loans, such as construction and residential mortgages, home equity loans and lines, automobile financing, personal loans and lines of credit, and overdraft and check lines; and revolving credit loans with overdraft protection. In addition, it provides securities brokerage and financial planning services, which include the sale of life insurance products, annuities, and estate planning services; property and casualty, and auto insurance products; safe deposit services; ATM services; and Internet and telephone banking services. Further, the company engages in real estate transactions and investment activities. It operates through a network of twenty-seven offices located in Clinton, Lycoming, Centre, Montour, Union, Blair, and Luzerne Counties, Pennsylvania. The company was founded in 1907 and is headquartered in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Penns Woods Bancorp has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.47.
PE Ratio
Penns Woods Bancorp has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 10.89. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $10.89 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 10.25%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 3.9%, now sitting on 64.58M for the twelve trailing months.
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6. Blackrock MuniYield Pennsylvania Quality Fund (MPA) – Dividend Yield: 3.56%
Blackrock MuniYield Pennsylvania Quality Fund’s last close was $11.18, 22.9% below its 52-week high of $14.50. Intraday change was -1.93%.
BlackRock MuniYield Pennsylvania Quality Fund 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 invests primarily in long-term investment grade municipal obligations exempt from federal income taxes and Pennsylvania income taxes. The fund also invests in short-term investments and other bonds. BlackRock MuniYield Pennsylvania Quality Fund was formed in November 4, 1992 and is domiciled in United States.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Blackrock MuniYield Pennsylvania Quality Fund has a trailing twelve months EPS of $-0.25.
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 -13.48%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 8.3%, now sitting on 11.13M for the twelve trailing months.
Moving Average
Blackrock MuniYield Pennsylvania Quality Fund’s value is below its 50-day moving average of $11.32 and below its 200-day moving average of $12.09.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Feb 13, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.41 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 3.56%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Blackrock MuniYield Pennsylvania Quality Fund is 34400 which is 38.56% below its average volume of 55998.
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7. Magna International (MGA) – Dividend Yield: 2.79%
Magna International’s last close was $55.50, 26.55% below its 52-week high of $75.56. Intraday change was 0.27%.
Magna International Inc. designs, engineers, and manufactures components, assemblies, systems, subsystems, and modules for original equipment manufacturers of vehicles and light trucks worldwide. It operates through four segments: Body Exteriors & Structures, Power & Vision, Seating Systems, and Complete Vehicles. The Body Exteriors & Structures segment provides body and chassis, exterior, and roof systems, as well as battery enclosures and engineering and testing services, including fascia and trims, front end modules, front integration panels, liftgate modules, active aerodynamics, engineered glass, running boards, truck bed access products, and side doors. The Power & Vision segment offers hybrid and electric drive systems, motors, inverters, onboard chargers, and e-clutch; dedicated hybrid, dual and hybrid dual, and manual transmissions; AWD/4WD products and rear drive modules; transmission, engine, driveline components, engine drive plates, and accessories; engineering services; advanced driver assistance systems and sensors, and electronic control units; interior and exterior mirrors, camera and driver monitoring systems and electronics, actuators, door handles, and overhead consoles; forward, rear, and auxiliary lighting products; latching, door modules, window, power closure, and hinges and wire forming systems; and modular and textile folding roofs, and hard and soft tops. The Seating Systems segment provides seat structures, mechanism and hardware solutions, and foam and trim products. The Complete Vehicles segment offers vehicle engineering and manufacturing services. The company also designs, engineers, and manufactures tooling products. Magna International Inc. was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in Aurora, Canada.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Magna International has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.52.
PE Ratio
Magna International has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 22.04. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $22.04 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 8.76%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 17%, now sitting on 37.38B for the twelve trailing months.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter is a negative 18.5% and positive 6.2% for the next.
Stock Price Classification
According to the stochastic oscillator, a useful indicator of overbought and oversold conditions, Magna International’s stock is considered to be overbought (>=80).
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