(VIANEWS) – First National Corporation (FXNC), First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund (FFA), Ardmore Shipping Corporation (ASC) are the highest payout ratio stocks on this list.
We have gathered information regarding stocks with the highest payout ratio so far. 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 researching 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. First National Corporation (FXNC)
41.96% Payout Ratio
First National Corporation operates as the bank holding company for First Bank that provides various commercial banking services to small and medium-sized businesses, individuals, estates, local governmental entities, and non-profit organizations in Virginia. The company's deposit products include checking, savings, money market, and individual retirement accounts, as well as certificates of deposit and treasury management solutions. Its loan products comprise construction loans, including residential, land acquisition, and development loans; 1-4 family residential real estate loans; and commercial real estate loans that are secured by various types of commercial real estate, including multi-family residential buildings, office and retail buildings, hotels, industrial buildings, and religious facilities. The company's loan products also include commercial and industrial loans that are secured by business assets, such as accounts receivable, equipment, and inventory; home equity loans; and secured and unsecured consumer loans, such as lines of credit, automobile loans, deposit account loans, and installment and demand loans. In addition, it provides wealth management services, including estate planning, investment management of assets, trustee under an agreement, trustee under a will, and estate settlement. Further, the company offers title insurance and investment services; and holds other real estate owned and office sites, as well as provides internet and mobile banking, remote deposit capture, and other traditional banking services. It serves customers through 14 bank branch offices, a loan production office, and a customer service center, as well as through a network of ATMs. The company was founded in 1907 and is headquartered in Strasburg, Virginia.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, First National Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.43.
PE Ratio
First National Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 10.61. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $10.61 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 7.82%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
First National Corporation’s stock is valued at $15.17 at 20:23 EST, way under its 52-week high of $21.75 and above its 52-week low of $14.50.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 0.8%, now sitting on 48.94M for the twelve trailing months.
Dividend Yield
As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on May 23, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.6 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 3.94%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is a negative 21.4% and a negative 10%, respectively.
2. First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund (FFA)
38.07% Payout Ratio
First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched and managed by First Trust Advisors L.P. The fund is co-managed by Chartwell Investment Partners, L.P. It invests in public equity markets of the United States. The fund seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating across the diversified sectors. It invests in stocks of companies across diversified market capitalizations. The fund also writes covered call options. It benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the S&P 500 Index. The fund was formerly known as First Trust/Fiduciary Asset Management Covered Call Fund. First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund was formed on August 26, 2004 and is domiciled in the United States.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.31.
PE Ratio
First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 5.97. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $5.97 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 18.71%.
Dividend Yield
As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jun 21, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.4 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 7.09%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund is 19391 which is 13.36% below its average volume of 22383.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund’s stock is valued at $19.76 at 20:23 EST, under its 52-week high of $20.09 and way above its 52-week low of $15.84.
3. Ardmore Shipping Corporation (ASC)
35.14% Payout Ratio
Ardmore Shipping Corporation engages in the seaborne transportation of petroleum products and chemicals worldwide. As of February 15, 2021, the company operated a fleet of 25 double-hulled product and chemical tankers. It serves oil majors, oil companies, oil and chemical traders, chemical companies, and pooling service providers. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in Pembroke, Bermuda.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Ardmore Shipping Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.59.
PE Ratio
Ardmore Shipping Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 8.62. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $8.62 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 19.7%.
Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on May 31, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.24 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 5.5%.
4. First BanCorp. New (FBP)
32.95% Payout Ratio
First BanCorp. operates as a bank holding company for FirstBank Puerto Rico that provides various financial services for retail, commercial, and institutional clients. The company operates through six segments: Commercial and Corporate Banking, Mortgage Banking, Consumer (Retail) Banking, Treasury and Investments, United States Operations, and Virgin Islands Operations. The Commercial and Corporate Banking segment offers commercial loans, including commercial real estate and construction loans and floor plan financings; and other products, such as cash management and business management services. The Mortgage Banking segment engages in the origination, sale, and servicing of various residential mortgage loans; acquisition and sale of mortgages in the secondary markets; and purchase of mortgage loans from other local banks and mortgage bankers. The Consumer (Retail) Banking segment provides auto, boat, credit card, and personal loans; lines of credit; deposit products comprising interest bearing and non-interest bearing checking and savings accounts, individual retirement accounts, and retail certificates of deposit (CDs); and finance leasing and insurance agency services. The Treasury and Investments segment offers funding and liquidity management services. The United States Operations segment provides checking, savings, and money market accounts, as well as retail CDs; traditional commercial and industrial, and commercial real estate loans; and internet banking, cash management, remote deposit capture, and automated clearing house, and transactions services. The Virgin Islands Operations segment is involved in consumer, commercial lending, and deposit-taking activities. The company operates 64 branches in Puerto Rico, 8 branches in the U.S. Virgin Islands and British Virgin Islands, and 11 branches in the state of Florida. First BanCorp. was founded in 1948 and is headquartered in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, First BanCorp. New has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.76.
PE Ratio
First BanCorp. New has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 10.57. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $10.57 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 21.18%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for First BanCorp. New is 717963 which is 22.31% below its average volume of 924188.
Moving Average
First BanCorp. New’s value is above its 50-day moving average of $17.73 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $16.15.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 0.2%, now sitting on 863.71M for the twelve trailing months.
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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%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 1%, now sitting on 1 for the twelve trailing months.
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).
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for 1 is 1 which is 1% above its average volume of 1.
