(VIANEWS) – PIMCO Strategic Income Fund (RCS), First American Corporation (FAF), Bassett Furniture Industries (BSET) are the highest payout ratio stocks on this list.
We have congregated information about stocks with the highest payout ratio as yet. The payout ratio in itself isn’t a guarantee of 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 are a few stocks with an above 30% percent payout ratio.
1. PIMCO Strategic Income Fund (RCS)
244.8% Payout Ratio
PIMCO Strategic Global Government Fund, Inc. is a closed-ended fixed income mutual fund launched and managed by Allianz Global Investors Fund Management LLC. The fund is co-managed by Pacific Investment Management Company LLC. It invests in fixed income markets across the globe. The fund primarily invests in government securities, including bonds issued or guaranteed by the United States or foreign governments, by their agencies, authorities or instrumentalities, or by supranational entities. It employs fundamental analysis with a focus on top down stock picking approach to create its portfolio. PIMCO Strategic Global Government Fund, Inc. was formed on February 24, 1994 and is domiciled in the United States.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, PIMCO Strategic Income Fund has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.25.
PE Ratio
PIMCO Strategic Income Fund has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 24.62. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $24.62 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 5.38%.
2. First American Corporation (FAF)
101.45% Payout Ratio
First American Financial Corporation, through its subsidiaries, provides financial services. It operates through Title Insurance and Services, and Specialty Insurance segments. The Title Insurance and Services segment issues title insurance policies on residential and commercial property, as well as offers related products and services. This segment also provides closing and/or escrow services; products, services, and solutions to mitigate risk or otherwise facilitate real estate transactions; and appraisals and other valuation-related products and services, lien release and document custodial services, warehouse lending services, default-related products and services, mortgage subservicing, and related products and services, as well as banking, trust, and wealth management services. In addition, it accommodates tax-deferred exchanges of real estate; and maintains, manages, and provides access to title plant data and records. This segment offers its products through a network of direct operations and agents in 49 states and in the District of Columbia, as well as in Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, South Korea, and internationally. The Specialty Insurance segment provides property and casualty insurance comprising coverage to residential homeowners and renters for liability losses and typical hazards, such as fire, theft, vandalism, and other types of property damage. It also offers residential service contracts that cover residential systems, such as heating and air conditioning systems, and appliances against failures that occur as the result of normal usage during the coverage period. First American Financial Corporation was founded in 1889 and is headquartered in Santa Ana, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, First American Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.07.
PE Ratio
First American Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 28.51. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $28.51 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 4.67%.
Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Mar 7, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 2.12 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 3.59%.
Sales Growth
First American Corporation’s sales growth is negative 2.9% for the ongoing quarter and 0.6% for the next.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for First American Corporation is 960473 which is 26.02% above its average volume of 762140.
3. Bassett Furniture Industries (BSET)
90.41% Payout Ratio
Bassett Furniture Industries, Incorporated engages in the manufacture, marketing, and retail of home furnishings in the United States and internationally. It operates through three segments: Wholesale, Retail –company-owned Stores, and Logistical Services. The company engages in the design, manufacture, sourcing, sale, and distribution of furniture products to a network of company-owned retail stores and licensee-owned stores, and independent furniture retailers; and wood and upholstery operations. As of November 27, 2021, it operated a network of 63 company-owned stores and 34 licensee-owned stores. It also provides shipping, and warehousing services to customers in the furniture industry. In addition, the company owns and leases retail store properties; and distributes its products through other multi-line furniture stores, Bassett galleries or design centers, mass merchants, and specialty stores, as well as sells its products online. Bassett Furniture Industries, Incorporated was incorporated in 1902 and is based in Bassett, Virginia.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Bassett Furniture Industries 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 -1.67%.
Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Feb 15, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.72 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 4.62%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Bassett Furniture Industries is 8680 which is 51.04% below its average volume of 17729.
4. Pool Corporation (POOL)
30.26% Payout Ratio
Pool Corporation distributes swimming pool supplies, equipment, and related leisure products in the United States and internationally. The company offers maintenance products, including chemicals, supplies, and pool accessories; repair and replacement parts for pool equipment, such as cleaners, filters, heaters, pumps, and lights; and building materials, such as concrete, plumbing and electrical components, functional and decorative pool surfaces, decking materials, tiles, hardscapes, and natural stones for pool installations and remodeling. It also provides pool equipment and components for new pool construction and the remodeling of existing pools; irrigation and related products, such as irrigation system components, and professional lawn care equipment and supplies; commercial products, including heaters, safety equipment, commercial decking equipment, and commercial pumps and filters. In addition, the company offers fiberglass pools, and hot tubs and packaged pool kits comprising walls, liners, braces, and coping for in-ground and above-ground pools; and other pool construction and recreational products comprising discretionary recreational and related outdoor living products, such as grills and components for outdoor kitchens. It serves swimming pool remodelers and builders; specialty retailers that sell swimming pool supplies; swimming pool repair and service businesses; irrigation construction and landscape maintenance contractors; and commercial pool operators and pool contractors. Pool Corporation was incorporated in 1993 and is headquartered in Covington, Louisiana.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Pool Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $13.9.
PE Ratio
Pool Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 27.19. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $27.19 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 41.67%.
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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%.
