Fidus Investment Corporation, Western Asset Global Highome Fund, Another 7 Companies Have A High Estimated Dividend Yield

(VIANEWS) – Fidus Investment Corporation (FDUS), Western Asset Global Highome Fund (EHI), Nuveen Credit Strategies Income Fund Shares of Beneficial Interest (JQC) have the highest dividend yield stocks on this list.

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. Fidus Investment Corporation (FDUS) – Dividend Yield: 13.29%

Fidus Investment Corporation’s last close was $19.73, 7.2% under its 52-week high of $21.26. Intraday change was -0.46%.

Fidus Investment Corporation is a business development company. It specializing in leveraged buyouts, refinancings, change of ownership transactions, recapitalizations, strategic acquisitions, mezzanine, growth capital, business expansion, lower middle market investments, debt investments, subordinated and second lien loans, senior secured and unitranche debt, preferred equity, warrants, subordinated debt, senior subordinated notes, junior secured loans, and unitranche loans. It does not invest in turnarounds or distressed situations. The fund prefers to invest in aerospace and defense, business services, consumer products and services including retail, food, and beverage, healthcare products and services, industrial products and services, information technology services, niche manufacturing, transportation and logistics, and value-added distribution sectors. It seeks to invest in companies based in United States. The fund typically invests between $5 million and $15 million per transaction in companies with annual revenues between $10 million and $150 million and an annual EBITDA between $3 million and $20 million, but it can occasionally invest in larger or smaller companies. It seeks to acquire minority equity stakes and board observation rights in conjunction with its investments.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, Fidus Investment Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.93.

PE Ratio

Fidus Investment Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 6.7. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $6.7 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 14.42%.

Yearly Top and Bottom Value

Fidus Investment Corporation’s stock is valued at $19.64 at 17:15 EST, below its 52-week high of $21.26 and way above its 52-week low of $17.63.

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2. Western Asset Global Highome Fund (EHI) – Dividend Yield: 11.86%

Western Asset Global Highome Fund’s last close was $7.11, 8.26% below its 52-week high of $7.75. Intraday change was 0.28%.

Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc is a closed ended fixed income mutual fund launched and managed by Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC. The fund is co-managed by Western Asset Management Company, Western Asset Management Company Limited, and Western Asset Management Company Pte. Ltd. It invests in the fixed income markets across the globe. The fund invests in undervalued bonds of companies operating across diversified sectors. It seeks to invest in a portfolio of below investment grade fixed income securities, emerging market fixed income securities and investment grade fixed income securities. The fund employs quantitative analysis to build its portfolio. It invests in fixed income securities with an average credit quality of BB as per S&P and an average duration of 3.8 years. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Index, the Barclays Capital U.S. Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Cap Index, and the JPMorgan Emerging Markets Bond Index Global. It was formerly known as Salomon Brothers Global High Income Fund Inc. Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc was formed on July 28, 2003 and is domiciled in the United States.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, Western Asset Global Highome Fund has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.2.

PE Ratio

Western Asset Global Highome Fund has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 35.62. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $35.62 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 2.72%.

Dividend Yield

As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Apr 22, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.84 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 11.86%.

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3. Nuveen Credit Strategies Income Fund Shares of Beneficial Interest (JQC) – Dividend Yield: 11.59%

Nuveen Credit Strategies Income Fund Shares of Beneficial Interest’s last close was $5.55, 1.77% under its 52-week high of $5.65. Intraday change was 0.27%.

Nuveen Credit Strategies Income Fund is a closed-ended balanced mutual fund launched by Nuveen Investments, Inc. The fund is managed by Symphony Asset Management, LLC. It invests in the fixed income and public equity markets of the United States. The fund invests in senior secured and second lien loans, preferred securities, convertible securities and related instruments. It seeks to invest in investment grade securities. The fund employs fundamental analysis with a focus on bottom-up stock picking approach based on factors such as interest rate levels, conditions and developing trends in the bond and equity markets, analysis of relative valuations for preferred, convertible and other debt instruments, and other economic and market factors, including the overall outlook for the economy and inflation to create its portfolio. The Fund uses leverage .It benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. The fund was formerly known as Nuveen Multi-Strategy Income & Growth Fund 2. Nuveen Credit Strategies Income Fund was formed on June 25, 2003 and is domiciled in the United States.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, Nuveen Credit Strategies Income Fund Shares of Beneficial Interest has a trailing twelve months EPS of $-0.38.

The company’s return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder’s equity, for the twelve trailing months is 4.7%.

Yearly Top and Bottom Value

Nuveen Credit Strategies Income Fund Shares of Beneficial Interest’s stock is valued at $5.57 at 17:15 EST, below its 52-week high of $5.65 and way higher than its 52-week low of $4.82.

Moving Average

Nuveen Credit Strategies Income Fund Shares of Beneficial Interest’s worth is above its 50-day moving average of $5.47 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $5.17.

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4. Eaton Vance Senior Floating (EFR) – Dividend Yield: 11.08%

Eaton Vance Senior Floating’s last close was $12.86, 3.16% below its 52-week high of $13.28. Intraday change was -0.08%.

Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Trust is a closed-ended fixed income mutual fund launched and managed by Eaton Vance Management. The fund invests in the fixed income markets of the United States. It primarily invests in senior, secured floating rate loans. It benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the S&P/LSTA Leveraged Loan Index. Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Trust was formed on November 28, 2003 and is domiciled in the United States.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, Eaton Vance Senior Floating has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.69.

PE Ratio

Eaton Vance Senior Floating has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 7.61. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $7.61 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 negative -0.22%.

Dividend Yield

As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Mar 20, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.45 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 11.08%.

Moving Average

Eaton Vance Senior Floating’s worth is under its 50-day moving average of $13.04 and above its 200-day moving average of $12.41.

Yearly Top and Bottom Value

Eaton Vance Senior Floating’s stock is valued at $12.86 at 17:15 EST, under its 52-week high of $13.28 and way higher than its 52-week low of $10.95.

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5. John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (BTO) – Dividend Yield: 8.92%

John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund’s last close was $28.56, 9.1% below its 52-week high of $31.42. Intraday change was -0.14%.

John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched and managed by John Hancock Investment Management LLC. It is co-managed by John Hancock Asset Management. The fund invests in the public equity markets across the globe. It seeks to invest in the stocks of companies operating across the financial services sector. The fund invests in companies across all market capitalizations. It benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the S&P Composite 1500 Banks Index. The fund was formerly known as John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund. John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund was formed on August 23, 1994 and is domiciled in the United States.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.31.

PE Ratio

John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 92. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $92 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 1.4%.

Revenue Growth

Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 3.1%, now sitting on 24.05M for the twelve trailing months.

Moving Average

John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund’s value is below its 50-day moving average of $28.93 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $27.94.

Yearly Top and Bottom Value

John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund’s stock is valued at $28.52 at 17:15 EST, below its 52-week high of $31.42 and way above its 52-week low of $22.95.

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6. United-Guardian (UG) – Dividend Yield: 4.58%

United-Guardian’s last close was $7.65, 25.37% below its 52-week high of $10.25. Intraday change was 1.86%.

United-Guardian, Inc. manufactures and markets cosmetic ingredients, pharmaceuticals, medical lubricants, and specialty industrial products in the United States and internationally. It offers cosmetic ingredients, including LUBRAJEL line of water-based moisturizing and lubricating gel formulations; LUBRAJEL NATURAL consisting of natural ingredients for cosmetic use; LUBRAJEL MARINE; LUBRASIL II SB, a special formulation of LUBRAJEL in which silicone oil is incorporated into a LUBRAJEL base; LUBRAJEL II XD; B-122, a powdered lubricant that is used in the manufacture of pressed powders, eyeliners, rouges, and industrial products; KLENSOFT, a surfactant, which is used in shampoos, shower gels, makeup removers, and other cosmetic formulations; and ORCHID COMPLEX, an oil-soluble base for skin creams, lotions, cleansers, and other cosmetics. The company's medical lubricants comprise LUBRAJEL RR and RC, which are water-based lubricant gels for urinary catheters; LUBRAJEL MG to lubricate urinary catheters, pre-lubricated enema tips, and other medical devices; LUBRAJEL LC and LUBRAJEL FA that are LUBRAJEL formulations for oral care; and LUBRAJEL FLUID to lubricate water-soluble products. Its pharmaceutical products consist of RENACIDIN, a prescription drug to prevent and dissolve calcifications in urethral catheters and the urinary bladder; and CLORPACTIN WCS-90, an antimicrobial product to treat infections in the urinary bladder, and localized infections in the peritoneum, as well as eye, ear, nose and throat, and sinuses. The company's industrial products include DESELEX, a sequestering and chelating agent used for manufacturing detergents; and THOROCLENS, a chlorine-based industrial cleanser. It also conducts research and development primarily related to the development of cosmetic ingredients. The company markets its products through marketing partners, distributors, and wholesalers. United-Guardian, Inc. was founded in 1942 and is based in Hauppauge, New York.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, United-Guardian has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.56.

PE Ratio

United-Guardian has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 13.66. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $13.66 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 25%.

Revenue Growth

Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 5.6%, now sitting on 10.89M for the twelve trailing months.

Yearly Top and Bottom Value

United-Guardian’s stock is valued at $7.65 at 17:15 EST, way under its 52-week high of $10.25 and way higher than its 52-week low of $5.79.

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7. Navient Corporation (NAVI) – Dividend Yield: 3.72%

Navient Corporation’s last close was $16.65, 15.44% below its 52-week high of $19.69. Intraday change was -0.06%.

Navient Corporation provides education loan management and business processing solutions for education, healthcare, and government clients at the federal, state, and local levels in the United States. It operates through four segments: Federal Education Loans, Consumer Lending, Business Processing, and Other. The company owns Federal Family Education Loan Program loans that are insured or guaranteed by state or not-for-profit agencies; and performs servicing and asset recovery services on its own loan portfolio, and federal education loans owned by the United States Department of Education and other institutions. It also owns, originates, and acquires private education loans; and offers healthcare services that include revenue cycle outsourcing, accounts receivable management, extended business office support, consulting engagement, and public health programs, as well as business processing services to state governments, agencies, court systems, municipalities, and parking and tolling authorities. In addition, the company provides customizable solutions for its clients that include hospitals, hospital systems, medical centers, large physician groups, other healthcare providers, and departments of public health; and corporate liquidity portfolio and debt repurchase services. Navient Corporation was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, Navient Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.85.

PE Ratio

Navient Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 9. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $9 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 7.95%.

Volume

Today’s last reported volume for Navient Corporation is 465902 which is 48% below its average volume of 896014.

Moving Average

Navient Corporation’s value is higher than its 50-day moving average of $16.54 and below its 200-day moving average of $17.44.

Yearly Top and Bottom Value

Navient Corporation’s stock is valued at $16.65 at 17:15 EST, way below its 52-week high of $19.69 and way above its 52-week low of $14.10.

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8. Bank of New York Mellon (BK) – Dividend Yield: 3.03%

Bank of New York Mellon’s last close was $55.05, 2.45% under its 52-week high of $56.43. Intraday change was -0.58%.

The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation provides a range of financial products and services in the United States and internationally. The company operates through Securities Services, Market and Wealth Services, Investment and Wealth Management, and other segments. The Securities Services segment offers custody, trust and depositary, accounting, exchange-traded funds, middle-office solutions, transfer agency, services for private equity and real estate funds, foreign exchange, securities lending, liquidity/lending services, and data analytics. This segment also provides trustee, paying agency, fiduciary, escrow and other financial, issuer, and support services for brokers and investors. The Market and Wealth Services segment offers clearing and custody, investment, wealth and retirement solutions, technology and enterprise data management, trading, and prime brokerage services. This segment also provides integrated cash management solutions, including payments, foreign exchange, liquidity management, receivables processing and payables management, and trade finance and processing services. The Investment and Wealth Management segment offers investment management strategies and distribution of investment products, investment management, custody, wealth and estate planning, private banking, investment, and information management services. The Other segment engages in the provision of leasing, corporate treasury, derivative and other trading, corporate and bank-owned life insurance, renewable energy investment, and business exit services. It serves central banks and sovereigns, financial institutions, asset managers, insurance companies, corporations, local authorities and high net-worth individuals, and family offices. The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation was founded in 1784 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, Bank of New York Mellon has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.87.

PE Ratio

Bank of New York Mellon has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 14.22. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $14.22 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 8.03%.

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9. J & J Snack Foods Corp. (JJSF) – Dividend Yield: 2.18%

J & J Snack Foods Corp.’s last close was $135.02, 24.02% below its 52-week high of $177.71. Intraday change was 1.41%.

J&J Snack Foods Corp. manufactures, markets, and distributes nutritional snack foods and beverages to the food service and retail supermarket industries in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. It operates through three segments: Food Service, Retail Supermarkets, and Frozen Beverages. It offers soft pretzels under the SUPERPRETZEL, SUPERPRETZEL BAVARIAN, NEW YORK PRETZEL, BAVARIAN BAKERY, and BRAUHAUS brands, as well as under the private labels; frozen novelty under the DIPPIN'DOTS, LUIGI'S, WHOLE FRUIT, DOGSTERS, PHILLY SWIRL, ICEE, and MINUTE MAID brands; churros under the HOLA! and CALIFORNIA CHURROS brands; and handheld products under the SUPREME STUFFERS and SWEET STUFFERS brands. The company also provides bakery products, such as fig and fruit bars, cookies, breads, rolls, crumb, muffins, and donuts under the MRS. GOODCOOKIE, READI-BAKE, COUNTRY HOME, MARY B'S, DADDY RAY'S and HILL & VALLEY brands, as well as under private labels; and frozen beverages under the ICEE, SLUSH PUPPIE and PARROT ICE brands. In addition, it offers funnel cakes under the FUNNEL CAKE FACTORY brand, as well as various other food products; and sells machines and machine parts to other food and beverage companies. The company sells its products through a network of food brokers, independent sales distributors, and direct sales force. It serves snack bars and food stand locations in chain, department and mass merchandising stores, malls and shopping centers, fast food and casual dining restaurants, stadiums and sports arenas, leisure and theme parks, convenience stores, movie theatres, warehouse club stores, schools, colleges and other institutions, and independent retailers. The company was incorporated in 1971 and is headquartered in Mount Laurel, New Jersey.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, J & J Snack Foods Corp. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.12.

PE Ratio

J & J Snack Foods Corp. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 33.24. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $33.24 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 8.98%.

Stock Price Classification

According to the stochastic oscillator, a useful indicator of overbought and oversold conditions, J & J Snack Foods Corp.’s stock is considered to be overbought (>=80).

Growth Estimates Quarters

The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is 44.2% and 7.3%, respectively.

Yearly Top and Bottom Value

J & J Snack Foods Corp.’s stock is valued at $136.93 at 17:15 EST, way under its 52-week high of $177.71 and higher than its 52-week low of $133.73.

Volatility

J & J Snack Foods Corp.’s last week, last month’s, and last quarter’s current intraday variation average was a negative 1.61%, a negative 0.36%, and a positive 1.09%.

J & J Snack Foods Corp.’s highest amplitude of average volatility was 1.61% (last week), 1.05% (last month), and 1.09% (last quarter).

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