(VIANEWS) – Macquarie/First Trust Global (MFD), Portman Ridge Finance Corporation (PTMN), Calamos Global Total Return Fund (CGO) 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 distribute 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. Macquarie/First Trust Global (MFD)
307.69% Payout Ratio
Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utilities Dividend & Income Fund is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched and managed by First Trust Advisors L.P. It is co-managed by Macquarie Capital Investment Management, LLC and Four Corners Capital Management, LLC. The fund invests in public equity markets across the globe. It seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating in the infrastructure and utilities sectors. The fund primarily invests in dividend-paying stocks of companies. It benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the S&P 500 Utilities Total Return Index. Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utilities Dividend & Income Fund was formed on March 25, 2004 and is domiciled in the United States.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Macquarie/First Trust Global has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.26.
PE Ratio
Macquarie/First Trust Global has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 32.5. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $32.5 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 2.92%.
2. Portman Ridge Finance Corporation (PTMN)
209.09% Payout Ratio
Portman Ridge Finance Corporation is a business development company specializing in investments in unitranche loans (including last out), first lien loans, second lien loans, subordinated debt, equity co-investment, buyout in middle market companies. It also makes acquisitions in businesses complementary to the firm's business. It primarily invests in healthcare, cargo transport, manufacturing, industrial & environmental services, logistics & distribution, media & telecommunications, real estate, education, automotive, agriculture, aerospace/defense, packaging, electronics, finance, non-durable consumer, consumer products, business services, utilities, insurance, and food and beverage sectors. The fund typically invests $1 million to $20 million in its portfolio companies. It provides senior secured term loans from $2 million to $20 million maturing in five to seven years; second lien term loans from $5 million to $15 million maturing in six to eight years; senior unsecured loans $5 million to $23 million maturing in six to eight years; mezzanine loans from $5 million to $15 million maturing in seven to ten years; and equity investments from $1 to $5 million. The fund targets the companies with EBITDA between $5 million and $25 million. While investing in debt securities, it invests in those middle market firms with EBITDA between $10 million and $50 million and/or total debt between $25 million and $150 million. It invests in minority, and majority or control equity positions alongside its private equity sponsor partners.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Portman Ridge Finance Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.32.
PE Ratio
Portman Ridge Finance Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 13.76. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $13.76 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 6.1%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is a negative 9.3% and a negative 42.9%, respectively.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Portman Ridge Finance Corporation’s stock is valued at $18.16 at 08:23 EST, way under its 52-week high of $20.84 and way above its 52-week low of $16.27.
3. Calamos Global Total Return Fund (CGO)
51.06% Payout Ratio
Calamos Global Total Return Fund is a closed ended balanced mutual fund launched by Calamos Investments LLC. It is managed by Calamos Advisors LLC. The fund invests in public equity and fixed income markets across the globe. It seeks to invest in securities of companies operating across diversified sectors. The fund primarily invests in equities, convertible bonds, and high yield corporate bonds. It employs both fundamental and quantitative analysis to create its portfolio. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against MSCI World Index. Calamos Global Total Return Fund was formed on March 30, 2004 and is domiciled in the United States.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Calamos Global Total Return Fund has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.88.
PE Ratio
Calamos Global Total Return Fund has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 6.43. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $6.43 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 17.46%.
Moving Average
Calamos Global Total Return Fund’s worth is above its 50-day moving average of $11.53 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $10.52.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Oct 15, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.96 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 7.94%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Calamos Global Total Return Fund’s stock is valued at $12.09 at 08:23 EST, under its 52-week high of $12.15 and way above its 52-week low of $7.90.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Calamos Global Total Return Fund is 34255 which is 39.27% above its average volume of 24596.
4. Helmerich & Payne (HP)
50.73% Payout Ratio
Helmerich & Payne, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides drilling services and solutions for exploration and production companies. The company operates through three segments: North America Solutions, Offshore Gulf of Mexico, and International Solutions. The North America Solutions segment drills primarily in Colorado, Louisiana, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, West Virginia, and Wyoming. The Offshore Gulf of Mexico segment has drilling operations in Louisiana and in U.S. federal waters in the Gulf of Mexico. The International Solutions segment conducts drilling operations in Argentina, Bahrain, Colombia, and the United Arab Emirates. As of September 30, 2022, the company operated a fleet of 236 land rigs in North America; 28 international land rigs; and 7 offshore platform rigs. It also focuses on developing, promoting, and commercializing technologies designed to enhance the drilling operations, as well as wellbore quality and placement. In addition, the company owns and operates commercial real estate properties. Its real estate investments include a shopping center comprising approximately 366,000 leasable square feet; and approximately 176 acres of undeveloped real estate located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The company was founded in 1920 and is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Helmerich & Payne has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.44.
PE Ratio
Helmerich & Payne has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 8.84. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $8.84 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 12.45%.
5. NBT Bancorp (NBTB)
49.81% Payout Ratio
NBT Bancorp Inc., a financial holding company, provides commercial banking, retail banking, and wealth management services. Its deposit products include demand deposit, savings, negotiable order of withdrawal, money market deposit, and certificate of deposit accounts. The company's loan portfolio comprises commercial and industrial, commercial real estate, agricultural, and commercial construction loans; indirect and direct consumer, home equity, mortgages, business banking loans, and commercial loans; and residential real estate loans. It also provides trust and investment services; financial planning and life insurance services; and retirement plan consulting and recordkeeping services. In addition, the company offers insurance products comprising personal property and casualty, business liability, and commercial insurance, as well as other products and services through 24-hour online, mobile, and telephone channels that enable customers to check balances, make deposits, transfer funds, pay bills, access statements, apply for loans, and access various other products and services. As of December 31, 2020, it had 141 branches and 176 ATMs in New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine. NBT Bancorp Inc. was founded in 1856 and is headquartered in Norwich, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, NBT Bancorp has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.57.
PE Ratio
NBT Bancorp has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 17.96. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $17.96 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 9.1%.
6. KBR (KBR)
39.04% Payout Ratio
KBR, Inc. provides professional services and technologies across the asset and program life-cycle within the government services and hydrocarbons industries worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Government Solutions, Technology Solutions, and Energy Solutions. The Government Solutions segment offers life-cycle support solutions to defense, space, aviation, and other programs and missions for military and other government agencies in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. This segment's services cover from research and development, through systems engineering, test and evaluation, systems integration and program management, to operations support, maintenance, and field logistics. The Technology Solutions segment provides proprietary technologies, equipment and catalyst supply, digital solutions and associated knowledge-based services into a global business for refining, petrochemicals, inorganic, and specialty chemicals, as well as gasification, syngas, ammonia, nitric acid and fertilizers. The Energy Solutions segment offers life-cycle support solutions across the upstream, midstream, and downstream hydrocarbons markets; comprehensive project and program delivery solutions, as well as engineering services, front-end consulting and feasibility studies, sustaining capital construction, turnarounds, maintenance services, and others. This segment provides EPC, and consulting and engineering services for onshore oil and gas; LNG/GTL; oil refining; petrochemicals; chemicals; fertilizers; offshore oil and gas; and floating solutions. KBR, Inc. was founded in 1901 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, KBR has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.46.
PE Ratio
KBR has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 44.82. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $44.82 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 13.42%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is 12% and 17.4%, respectively.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
KBR’s stock is valued at $65.44 at 08:23 EST, under its 52-week high of $69.50 and way above its 52-week low of $49.37.
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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%.
Sales Growth
1’s sales growth is 1% for the present quarter and 1% for the next.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for 1 is 1 which is 1% above its average volume of 1.
Stock Price Classification
According to the stochastic oscillator, a useful indicator of overbought and oversold conditions, 1’s stock is considered to be overbought (>=80).
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is 1% and 1%, respectively.
