(VIANEWS) – Nuveen Municipal Value Fund (NUV), Greenhill & Co. (GHL), Oracle (ORCL) are the highest payout ratio stocks on this list.
We have collected information regarding stocks with the highest payout ratio up to 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. Nuveen Municipal Value Fund (NUV)
186.67% Payout Ratio
Nuveen Municipal Value Fund, Inc. is a closed-ended fixed income mutual fund launched by Nuveen Investments, Inc. The fund is co-managed by Nuveen Fund Advisors LLC and Nuveen Asset Management, LLC. It invests in the fixed income markets of the United States. The fund also invests some portion of its portfolio in derivative instruments. It invests in undervalued municipal securities and other related investments the income, exempt from regular federal income taxes that are rated Baa or BBB or better. It employs fundamental analysis with bottom-up stock picking approach to create its portfolio. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the Standard & Poor's (S&P) National Municipal Bond Index. Nuveen Municipal Value Fund, Inc. was formed on April 8, 1987 and is domiciled in the United States.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Nuveen Municipal Value Fund has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.18.
PE Ratio
Nuveen Municipal Value Fund has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 47.22. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $47.22 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 1.87%.
Moving Average
Nuveen Municipal Value Fund’s value is higher than its 50-day moving average of $8.22 and under its 200-day moving average of $8.57.
2. Greenhill & Co. (GHL)
49.38% Payout Ratio
Greenhill & Co., Inc., an independent investment bank, provides financial and strategic advisory services to corporations, partnerships, institutional investors, and governments worldwide. The company offers advisory services related to mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings, financings, private capital raising, and other similar transactions. It also advises clients on strategic matters, including activist shareholder defense, special committee projects, licensing deals, and joint ventures; and valuation, negotiation tactics, industry dynamics, structuring alternatives, and timing and pricing of transactions, as well as financing alternatives. In addition, the company provides restructuring advisory services to debtors, creditors, governments, and other stakeholders, and acquirers of distressed companies and assets; and advice on restructuring alternatives, capital structures, and sales or recapitalizations. Further, it assists clients in identifying and capitalizing on incremental sources of value; and on court-assisted reorganizations by developing and seeking approval for plans of reorganization, as well as the implementation of such plans. Additionally, the company advises on private placements of debt and structured equity, refinancing of existing debt facilities, negotiating the modification, and amendment of covenants, as well as acts as an independent advisor. It also offers financial advisory services to pension funds, endowments, and other institutional investors on transactions involving alternative assets; and advice to alternative asset fund sponsors for private capital raising, financing, restructuring, liquidity options, valuation, and related services. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Greenhill & Co. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $-1.46.
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 -62.32%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Greenhill & Co. is 715909 which is 171.32% above its average volume of 263859.
Sales Growth
Greenhill & Co.’s sales growth is negative 28.5% for the ongoing quarter and negative 1.7% for the next.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Greenhill & Co.’s EBITDA is 2.47.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 69.3%, now sitting on 223.31M for the twelve trailing months.
3. Oracle (ORCL)
42.73% Payout Ratio
Oracle Corporation offers products and services that address enterprise information technology environments worldwide. Its Oracle cloud software as a service offering include various cloud software applications, including Oracle Fusion cloud enterprise resource planning (ERP), Oracle Fusion cloud enterprise performance management, Oracle Fusion cloud supply chain and manufacturing management, Oracle Fusion cloud human capital management, Oracle Cerner healthcare, Oracle Advertising, and NetSuite applications suite, as well as Oracle Fusion Sales, Service, and Marketing. The company also offers cloud-based industry solutions for various industries; Oracle application licenses; and Oracle license support services. In addition, it provides cloud and license business' infrastructure technologies, such as the Oracle Database and MySQL Database; Java, a software development language; and middleware, including development tools and others. The company's cloud and license business' infrastructure technologies also comprise cloud-based compute, storage, and networking capabilities; and Oracle autonomous database, MySQL HeatWave, Internet-of-Things, digital assistant, and blockchain. Further, it provides hardware products and other hardware-related software offerings, including Oracle engineered systems, enterprise servers, storage solutions, industry-specific hardware, virtualization software, operating systems, management software, and related hardware services; and consulting and customer services. The company markets and sells its cloud, license, hardware, support, and services offerings directly to businesses in various industries, government agencies, and educational institutions, as well as through indirect channels. The company has a collaboration with Amdocs Limited to empower customers on their journey towards cloud and digital adoption. Oracle Corporation was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Oracle has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.37.
PE Ratio
Oracle has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 33.47. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $33.47 for every dollar of annual earnings.
Previous days news about Oracle (ORCL)
- According to MarketWatch on Thursday, 7 December, "Read: , Meta Platforms Inc. and Oracle Corp. as customers, announcements that were "strong" but not "surprising," in Ramsay’s view."
- According to Zacks on Thursday, 7 December, "Partners like Microsoft, Oracle and Dell are already using the accelerators in its systems.", "Its partnerships with the likes of Dell, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services ("AWS"), Alibaba and Oracle have been key catalysts."
- Oracle (orcl) opens Colombia's first hyperscale cloud region. According to Zacks on Thursday, 7 December, "The bank is using Oracle Cloud Santiago Region and plans to use the Oracle Cloud Bogotá Region to modernize its banking core and implement a digital strategy.", "Oracle is also focused on sustainable operations, which emphasizes its commitment to sustainability by pledging to match all worldwide Oracle Cloud Regions with 100% renewable energy by 2025. "
- Seeking clues to oracle (orcl) Q2 earnings? A peek into wall street projections for key metrics. According to Zacks on Wednesday, 6 December, "View all Key Company Metrics for Oracle here>>>Over the past month, shares of Oracle have returned +5.1% versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite’s +5.1% change. ", "In light of this perspective, let’s dive into the average estimates of certain Oracle metrics that are commonly tracked and forecasted by Wall Street analysts."
4. Gladstone Investment Corporation (GAIN)
41.92% Payout Ratio
Gladstone Investment Corporation is business development company, specializes in lower middle market, mature stage, buyouts; refinancing existing debt; senior debt securities such as senior loans, senior term loans, lines of credit, and senior notes; senior subordinated debt securities such as senior subordinated loans and senior subordinated notes; junior subordinated debt securities such as subordinated notes and mezzanine loans; limited liability company interests, and warrants or options. The fund does not invest in start-ups. The fund seeks to invest in manufacturing, consumer products and business/consumer services sector. It seeks to invest in small and mid-sized companies based in the United States. The fund prefers to make debt investments between $5 million and $30 million and equity investments between $10 million and $40 million in companies. The fund seeks to invest in companies with revenue between $20 million and $100 million. The fund invests in companies with EBITDA from $3 million to $20 million. It seeks minority equity ownership and prefers to hold a board seat in its portfolio companies. It also prefers to take majority stake in its portfolio companies. The fund typically holds the investments for seven years and exits via sale or recapitalization, initial public offering, or sale to third party.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Gladstone Investment Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.29.
PE Ratio
Gladstone Investment Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 6.18. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $6.18 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 16.68%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Gladstone Investment Corporation is 85099 which is 43.73% below its average volume of 151242.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter is a negative 10% and positive 3.8% for the next.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Gladstone Investment Corporation’s stock is valued at $14.15 at 16:23 EST, under its 52-week high of $14.92 and way higher than its 52-week low of $12.11.
5. Steven Madden, Ltd. (SHOO)
37.67% Payout Ratio
Steven Madden, Ltd. designs, sources, markets, and sells fashion-forward branded and private label footwear, accessories, and apparel for women, men, and children in the United States and internationally. Its Wholesale Footwear segment provides footwear under the Steve Madden, Steven by Steve Madden, Madden Girl, BB Dakota, Dolce Vita, DV Dolce Vita, Betsey Johnson, GREATS, Blondo, Anne Klein, Mad Love, Superga, Madden NYC, and COOL Planet brands, as well as private label footwear. The company's Wholesale Accessories/Apparel segment offers handbags, apparel, small leather goods, belts, soft accessories, fashion scarves, wraps, gifting, and other accessories under the Steve Madden, BB Dakota, Anne Klein, Betsey Johnson, Cejon, Madden NYC, and Dolce Vita brands, as well as private label handbag and accessories to department stores, mass merchants, off-price retailers, online retailers, specialty stores, and independent stores. Its Direct-to-Consumer segment operates Steve Madden and Superga full-price retail stores, Steve Madden outlet stores, and Steve Madden shop-in-shops, as well as digital e-commerce websites, including SteveMadden.com, DolceVita.com, betseyjohnson.com, Blondo.com, GREATS.com, and Superga-USA.com. The company's Licensing segment licenses its Steve Madden, Madden Girl, and Betsey Johnson trademarks. Its First Cost segment operates as a buying agent for footwear products under private labels for national chains, specialty retailers, and value-priced retailers. As of December 31, 2021, it owned and operated 214 brick-and-mortar retail stores that included 147 Steve Madden full-price stores, 66 Steve Madden outlet stores, and 1 Superga store, as well as 6 e-commerce websites. Steven Madden, Ltd. was incorporated in 1990 and is headquartered in Long Island City, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Steven Madden, Ltd. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.23.
PE Ratio
Steven Madden, Ltd. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 16.66. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $16.66 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 19.81%.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Dec 13, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.84 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 2.26%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Steven Madden, Ltd. is 349849 which is 41.2% below its average volume of 595043.
Sales Growth
Steven Madden, Ltd.’s sales growth is 9% for the current quarter and 9.3% for the next.
Moving Average
Steven Madden, Ltd.’s value is way higher than its 50-day moving average of $32.99 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $33.69.
6. First Bancorp (FBNC)
30.45% Payout Ratio
First Bancorp operates as the bank holding company for First Bank that provides banking products and services for individuals and small to medium-sized businesses. It accepts deposit products, such as checking, savings, and money market accounts, as well as time deposits, including certificate of deposits and individual retirement accounts. The company also offers loans for a range of consumer and commercial purposes comprising loans for business, real estate, personal, home improvement, and automobiles, as well as residential mortgages and small business administration loans; and accounts receivable financing and factoring, inventory financing, and purchase order financing services. In addition, it provides credit and debit cards, letter of credits, and safe deposit box rental services, as well as electronic funds transfer services consisting of wire transfers; and internet and mobile banking, cash management, bank-by-phone services, and remote deposit capture services. Further, the company offers investment and insurance products, such as mutual funds, annuities, long-term care insurance, life insurance, and company retirement plans, as well as property and casualty insurance products; and financial planning services. First Bancorp was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Southern Pines, North Carolina.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, First Bancorp has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.89.
PE Ratio
First Bancorp has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 11.73. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $11.73 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 10.07%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 5.2%, now sitting on 383.44M for the twelve trailing months.
Sales Growth
First Bancorp’s sales growth is 0.2% for the present quarter and negative 7.6% for the next.
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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%.
