(VIANEWS) – General Electric (GE), Exponent (EXPO), Sierra Bancorp (BSRR) 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 promise 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. General Electric (GE)
60.38% Payout Ratio
General Electric Company operates as a high-tech industrial company in Europe, China, Asia, the Americas, the Middle East, and Africa. It offers gas and steam turbines, full balance of plant, upgrade, and service solutions, as well as data-leveraging software for power generation, industrial, government, and other customers. The company also provides various solutions for its customers through combining onshore and offshore wind, blade manufacturing, grid solutions, hydro, storage, hybrid renewables, and digital services offerings. In addition, it designs and produces commercial and military aircraft engines, integrated engine components, electric power, and mechanical aircraft systems; and provides aftermarket services. Further, it provides healthcare technologies to developed and emerging markets in medical imaging, digital solutions, patient monitoring and diagnostics, and drug discovery and performance improvement solutions that are the building blocks of precision health to hospitals and medical facilities. Additionally, the company engages in the provision of various financial solutions; and management of run-off insurance operations, which provides life and health insurance and reinsurance products, as well as grid management software. General Electric Company was incorporated in 1892 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, General Electric has a trailing twelve months EPS of $-0.45.
The company’s return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder’s equity, for the twelve trailing months is 2.36%.
Sales Growth
General Electric’s sales growth is negative 21.5% for the ongoing quarter and negative 20.2% for the next.
Moving Average
General Electric’s worth is way above its 50-day moving average of $80.30 and way above its 200-day moving average of $63.36.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
General Electric’s stock is valued at $91.73 at 20:23 EST, under its 52-week high of $94.94 and way higher than its 52-week low of $46.78.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for General Electric is 13675300 which is 79.55% above its average volume of 7616330.
Previous days news about General Electric (GE)
- General Electric (ge) shares jump on bullish aerospace outlook. According to Zacks on Friday, 10 March, "For 2023, General Electric has reiterated its guidance for the Aerospace segment. ", "For the long term, General Electric predicts mid-single to high-single-digit revenue growth for the Aerospace segment. "
2. Exponent (EXPO)
48.98% Payout Ratio
Exponent, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a science and engineering consulting company worldwide. It operates in two segments, Engineering and Other Scientific, and Environmental and Health. The Engineering and Other Scientific segment provides services in the areas of biomechanics, biomedical engineering and sciences, buildings and structures, civil engineering, construction consulting, data sciences, electrical engineering and computer science, human factors, materials and corrosion engineering, mechanical engineering, polymer science and materials chemistry, thermal sciences, and vehicle engineering. The Environmental and Health segment offers services in the areas of chemical regulation and food safety, ecological and biological sciences, environmental and earth sciences, and health sciences. The company offers approximately 90 technical disciplines to solve pressing and complicated challenges facing stakeholders. It serves clients in chemical, construction, consumer products, energy, food, beverage and nutrition, government, life sciences, insurance, manufacturing, technology, industrial equipment, transportation, and other sectors of the economy. The company was formerly known as The Failure Group, Inc. and changed its name to Exponent, Inc. in 1998. Exponent, Inc. was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Exponent has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.64.
PE Ratio
Exponent has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 63.19. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $63.19 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 27.74%.
Moving Average
Exponent’s worth is higher than its 50-day moving average of $102.36 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $95.85.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Exponent is 125004 which is 16.41% below its average volume of 149559.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Exponent’s stock is valued at $103.63 at 20:23 EST, below its 52-week high of $112.75 and way higher than its 52-week low of $80.97.
3. Sierra Bancorp (BSRR)
40.89% Payout Ratio
Sierra Bancorp operates as the bank holding company for Bank of the Sierra that provides retail and commercial banking services to individuals and businesses in California. The company accepts various deposit products, such as checking accounts, savings accounts, money market demand accounts, time deposits, retirement accounts, and sweep accounts. Its loan products include agricultural, commercial, consumer, real estate, construction, and mortgage loans. The company also offers automated teller machines; electronic point-of-sale payment alternatives; online and automated telephone banking services; and remote deposit capture and automated payroll services for business customers. As of December 31, 2021, it operated 35 full-service branches, an online branch, a loan production office, an agricultural credit center, and an SBA center. Sierra Bancorp was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Porterville, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Sierra Bancorp has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.25.
PE Ratio
Sierra Bancorp has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 9.05. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $9.05 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 10.11%.
4. Manulife Financial (MFC)
35.2% Payout Ratio
Manulife Financial Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides financial products and services in Asia, Canada, the United States, and internationally. The company operates through Wealth and Asset Management Businesses; Insurance and Annuity Products; And Corporate and Other segments. The Wealth and Asset Management Businesses segment provides mutual funds and exchange-traded funds, group retirement and savings products, and institutional asset management services through agents and brokers affiliated with the company, securities brokerage firms, and financial advisors pension plan consultants and banks. The Insurance and Annuity Products segment offers deposit and credit products; individual life, and individual and group long-term care insurance; and guaranteed and partially guaranteed annuity products through insurance agents, brokers, banks, financial planners, and direct marketing. The Corporate and Other segment is involved in property and casualty insurance and reinsurance businesses; and run-off reinsurance operations, including variable annuities, and accident and health. It also manages timberland and agricultural portfolios; and engages in insurance agency, portfolio and mutual fund management, mutual fund dealer, life, annuity, long-term care, and financial reinsurance; and fund management businesses. Additionally, the company holds and manages provides investment management, counseling, advisory, and dealer services. Manulife Financial Corporation was incorporated in 1887 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Manulife Financial has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.39.
PE Ratio
Manulife Financial has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 7.88. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $7.88 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 12.93%.
Moving Average
Manulife Financial’s value is under its 50-day moving average of $19.25 and above its 200-day moving average of $17.83.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Manulife Financial’s stock is valued at $18.80 at 20:23 EST, way below its 52-week high of $21.86 and way above its 52-week low of $14.92.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 52.7%, now sitting on 21.53B for the twelve trailing months.
Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Nov 20, 2022, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.96 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 4.94%.
5. HBT Financial (HBT)
30.62% Payout Ratio
HBT Financial, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Heartland Bank and Trust Company and State Bank of Lincoln that provides business, commercial, and retail banking products and services to individuals, businesses, and municipal entities. It offers money market, savings, checking, HSA, IRA, and interest-bearing transaction accounts; time, brokered, and noninterest-bearing demand deposits; and certificates of deposits. The company also offers commercial and industrial, agricultural and farmland, commercial real estate– owner and– non-owner occupied, multi-family, construction and land development, one-to-four family residential, and municipal, consumer, and other loans. In addition, it offers wealth management services, including financial planning to individuals, trusts, and estates; trustee and custodial, investment management, corporate retirement plan consulting and administration, and retail brokerage services; farmland management, farmland sale, and crop insurance services; and treasury management services, as well as originates and sells residential mortgage loans. Further, the company provides digital banking services, such as online and mobile banking, and digital payment services, as well as personal financial management tools. It operates through 60 full-service and three limited-service branch locations across 18 counties in Central and Northeastern Illinois. The company was formerly known as Heartland Bancorp, Inc. and changed its name to HBT Financial, Inc. in September 2019. HBT Financial, Inc. was founded in 1920 and is headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, HBT Financial has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.08.
PE Ratio
HBT Financial has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 10.79. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $10.79 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 15.32%.
