(VIANEWS) – John Hancock Income Securities Trust (JHS), LTC Properties (LTC), FNF Group of Fidelity National Financial (FNF) are the highest payout ratio stocks on this list.
We have gathered information concerning stocks with the highest payout ratio up until now. 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. John Hancock Income Securities Trust (JHS)
2072% Payout Ratio
John Hancock Income Securities Trust is a closed ended fixed income 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 fixed income markets of United States. It invests primarily in corporate and government bonds with average maturity of 7.57 years. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolios against the Lehman Brothers Government/ Credit Bond Index. John Hancock Income Securities Trust was formed in February 14, 1973 and is domiciled in United States.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, John Hancock Income Securities Trust has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.02.
PE Ratio
John Hancock Income Securities Trust has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 550. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $550 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 0.21%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 19.7%, now sitting on 10.97M for the twelve trailing months.
2. LTC Properties (LTC)
119.37% Payout Ratio
LTC is a real estate investment trust (REIT) investing in seniors housing and health care properties primarily through sale-leasebacks, mortgage financing, joint-ventures and structured finance solutions including preferred equity and mezzanine lending. LTC holds 180 investments in 27 states with 29 operating partners. The portfolio is comprised of approximately 50% seniors housing and 50% skilled nursing properties.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, LTC Properties has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.91.
PE Ratio
LTC Properties has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 16.67. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $16.67 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 9.61%.
3. FNF Group of Fidelity National Financial (FNF)
112.5% Payout Ratio
Fidelity National Financial, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides various insurance products in the United States. The company operates through Title, F&G, and Corporate and Other segments. It offers title insurance, escrow, and other title related services, including trust activities, trustee sales guarantees, recordings and reconveyances, and home warranty insurance. The company also provides technology and transaction services to the real estate and mortgage industries; and mortgage transaction services, including title-related services and facilitation of production and management of mortgage loans. In addition, it offers annuity and life insurance products, such as deferred annuities that include fixed indexed, fixed rate, and immediate annuities, as well as indexed universal life insurance products. Further, the company engages in the real estate brokerage business. Fidelity National Financial, Inc. was founded in 1847 and is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, FNF Group of Fidelity National Financial has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.6.
PE Ratio
FNF Group of Fidelity National Financial has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 31. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $31 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 7.62%.
Sales Growth
FNF Group of Fidelity National Financial’s sales growth is 13.1% for the ongoing quarter and 7.6% for the next.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
FNF Group of Fidelity National Financial’s stock is valued at $49.60 at 07:23 EST, under its 52-week high of $51.48 and way higher than its 52-week low of $31.84.
Moving Average
FNF Group of Fidelity National Financial’s value is above its 50-day moving average of $47.36 and way above its 200-day moving average of $40.29.
4. United-Guardian (UG)
74.55% Payout Ratio
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 $0.55.
PE Ratio
United-Guardian has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 14.51. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $14.51 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 24.42%.
5. AT&T (T)
55.89% Payout Ratio
AT&T Inc. provides telecommunications and technology services worldwide. The company operates through two segments, Communications and Latin America. The Communications segment offers wireless voice and data communications services; and sells handsets, wireless data cards, wireless computing devices, and carrying cases and hands-free devices through its own company-owned stores, agents, and third-party retail stores. It also provides Virtual Private Networks, AT&T Dedicated Internet, Ethernet, data services, security, cloud solutions, outsourcing, and managed and professional services, as well as customer premises equipment for multinational corporations, small and mid-sized businesses, governmental, and wholesale customers. In addition, this segment offers broadband services, including fiber connections and legacy telephony voice communication services to residential customers. This segment markets its communications services and products under the AT&T, Cricket, AT&T PREPAID, and AT&T Fiber brand names. The Latin America segment provides postpaid and prepaid wireless services in Mexico under the AT&T and Unefon brand names, as well as sells smartphones through its owned stores, agents and third-party retail stores. The company was formerly known as SBC Communications Inc. and changed its name to AT&T Inc. in 2005. AT&T Inc. was incorporated in 1983 and is based in Dallas, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, AT&T has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.97.
PE Ratio
AT&T has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 8.73. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $8.73 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 -7.76%.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jan 8, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.11 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 6.66%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is a negative 8.2% and a negative 1.7%, respectively.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for AT&T is 25055700 which is 32.75% below its average volume of 37261500.
Previous days news about AT&T (T)
- According to Zacks on Monday, 29 January, "On Jan 24, AT&T (T Quick QuoteT – Free Report) reported relatively healthy fourth-quarter 2023 results as solid wireless traction and customer additions were partially offset by lower demand for legacy voice and data services. ", "While optimizing operations, AT&T aims to increase efficiencies to lower operating costs, while focusing on 5G and fiber-based connectivity along with an expanded reach of software-based entertainment platforms."
6. Cass Information Systems (CASS)
53.67% Payout Ratio
Cass Information Systems, Inc. provides payment and information processing services to manufacturing, distribution, and retail enterprises in the United States. It operates through two segments, Information Services and Banking Services. The company's services include freight invoice rating, payment processing, auditing, and the generation of accounting and transportation information. It also processes and pays facility-related invoices, such as electricity, gas, waste, and telecommunications expenses; and provides telecom expense management solutions. In addition, the company, through its banking subsidiary, Cass Commercial Bank, provides a range of banking products and services, such as checking, savings, and time deposit accounts; commercial, industrial, and real estate loans; and cash management services to privately-owned businesses and faith-related ministries. Further, it provides B2B payment platform for clients that require an agile fintech partner. It operates through its banking facility near downtown St. Louis, Missouri; operating branch in the Bridgeton, Missouri; and leased facilities in Fenton, Missouri and Colorado Springs, Colorado. The company was formerly known as Cass Commercial Corporation and changed its name to Cass Information Systems, Inc. in January 2001. Cass Information Systems, Inc. was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Cass Information Systems has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.18.
PE Ratio
Cass Information Systems has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 20.18. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $20.18 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 13.78%.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Dec 3, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.2 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 2.73%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Cass Information Systems’s stock is valued at $43.99 at 07:23 EST, way below its 52-week high of $51.48 and way higher than its 52-week low of $35.05.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 7%, now sitting on 213.23M for the twelve trailing months.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Cass Information Systems is 24046 which is 42.01% below its average volume of 41467.
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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%.
Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jan 1, 1970, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 1%.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
1’s EBITDA is 1.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is 1% and 1%, respectively.
