(VIANEWS) – Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation (OCSL), V.F. Corporation (VFC), Logitech (LOGI) are the highest payout ratio stocks on this list.
Here’s the data we’ve collected of stocks with a high payout ratio at the moment. The payout ratio in itself isn’t a guarantee of a future 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 is a list of some companies with an above 30% payout ratio.
1. Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation (OCSL)
1904.55% Payout Ratio
Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation is a business development company specializing in investments in middle market, bridge financing, first and second lien debt financing, mezzanine debt, senior and junior secured debt, expansions, sponsor-led acquisitions, and management buyouts in small and mid-sized companies. The fund seeks to invest in education services, business services, retail and consumer, healthcare, manufacturing, food and restaurants, construction and engineering, and media and advertising sectors. It invests between $5 million to $75 million principally in the form of one-stop, first lien, and second lien debt investments, which may include an equity co-investment component in companies with enterprise value between $20 million and $150 million and EBITDA between $3 million and $50 million. The fund has a hold size of up to $75 million and may underwrite transactions up to $100 million. It primarily invests in North America. The fund seeks to be a lead investor in its portfolio companies.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.11.
PE Ratio
Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 178.55. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $178.55 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 0.71%.
Moving Average
Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation’s value is above its 50-day moving average of $18.92 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $19.56.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is 25.5% and 16.7%, respectively.
2. V.F. Corporation (VFC)
583.87% Payout Ratio
V.F. Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the design, procurement, marketing, and distribution of branded lifestyle apparel, footwear, and related products for men, women, and children in the Americas, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific. It operates through three segments: Outdoor, Active, and Work. The company offers outdoor, merino wool and other natural fibers-based, lifestyle, and casual apparel; footwear; equipment; accessories; outdoor-inspired, performance-based, youth culture/action sports-inspired, streetwear, and protective work footwear; handbags, luggage, backpacks, and totes; and work and work-inspired lifestyle apparel and footwear. It provides its products under The North Face, Timberland, Smartwool, Icebreaker, Altra, Vans, Supreme, Kipling, Napapijri, Eastpak, JanSport, Dickies, and Timberland PRO brand names. The company sells its products primarily to specialty stores, department stores, national chains, and mass merchants, as well as sells through direct-to-consumer operations, including retail stores, concession retail stores, and e-commerce sites, and other digital platforms. V.F. Corporation was founded in 1899 and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, V.F. Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.3.
PE Ratio
V.F. Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 64.22. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $64.22 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 3.68%.
Sales Growth
V.F. Corporation’s sales growth is negative 8.5% for the ongoing quarter and negative 0.1% for the next.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is a negative 222.2% and a negative 2.7%, respectively.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jun 8, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.2 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 6.39%.
3. Logitech (LOGI)
44.24% Payout Ratio
Logitech International S.A., through its subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, and markets products that connect people to working, creating, gaming, and streaming worldwide. The company offers pointing devices, such as wireless mouse; corded and cordless keyboards, living room keyboards, and keyboard-and-mouse combinations; PC webcams; and keyboards for tablets and smartphones, as well as other accessories for mobile devices. It also provides keyboards, mice, headsets, and simulation products, such as gamepads, steering wheels, simulation controllers, console gaming headsets, and streamlabs services; video conferencing products, such as ConferenceCams, which combine enterprise-quality audio and high-definition video to bring video conferencing to businesses of any size; webcams and headsets that turn desktop into collaboration space; and controller for video conferencing room solutions. In addition, the company offers portable wireless Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connected speakers, mobile speakers, PC speakers, PC headsets, microphones, in-ear headphones, and wireless audio wearables. Its channel network includes consumer electronics distributors, retailers, e-tailers, computer and telecommunications stores, value-added resellers, and online merchants. The company sells its products under the Logitech, Logitech G, ASTRO Gaming, Streamlabs, Blue Microphones, and Ultimate Ears brands. Logitech International S.A. was incorporated in 1981 and is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Logitech has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.28.
PE Ratio
Logitech has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 27.58. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $27.58 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 15.66%.
Sales Growth
Logitech’s sales growth is negative 21.5% for the present quarter and negative 20.2% for the next.
Moving Average
Logitech’s value is higher than its 50-day moving average of $61.38 and way above its 200-day moving average of $56.89.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Logitech is 378750 which is 35.84% below its average volume of 590332.
4. Weyerhaeuser Company (WY)
42.69% Payout Ratio
Weyerhaeuser Company, one of the world's largest private owners of timberlands, began operations in 1900. We own or control approximately 11 million acres of timberlands in the U.S. and manage additional timberlands under long-term licenses in Canada. We manage these timberlands on a sustainable basis in compliance with internationally recognized forestry standards. We are also one of the largest manufacturers of wood products in North America. Our company is a real estate investment trust. In 2021, we generated $10.2 billion in net sales and employed approximately 9,200 people who serve customers worldwide. Our common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol WY.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Weyerhaeuser Company has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.71.
PE Ratio
Weyerhaeuser Company has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 19.81. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $19.81 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 12.41%.
5. Camden National Corporation (CAC)
41.43% Payout Ratio
Camden National Corporation operates as the bank holding company for Camden National Bank that provides various commercial and consumer banking products and services for consumer, institutional, municipal, non-profit, and commercial customers. The company accepts checking, savings, time, and brokered deposits, as well as deposits with the certificate of deposit account registry system. It also offers non-owner-occupied commercial estate loans, owner-occupied commercial real estate loans, unsecured fully-guaranteed commercial loans backed by the U.S. small business administration, loans secured by one-to four-family properties, and consumer and home equity loans. In addition, the company provides brokerage and insurance services through its financial offerings consisting of college, retirement, estate planning, mutual funds, strategic asset management accounts, and variable and fixed annuities. Further, it offers a range of fiduciary and asset management, wealth management, investment management, financial planning, and trustee services. As of December 31, 2021, the company had 57 branches within Maine; one residential mortgage lending office in Braintree, Massachusetts; two locations in New Hampshire, including a branch in Portsmouth and a commercial loan production office in Manchester; and an online residential mortgage and small commercial digital loan platform, as well as 66 ATMs. Camden National Corporation was founded in 1875 and is headquartered in Camden, Maine.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Camden National Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.91.
PE Ratio
Camden National Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 8.11. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $8.11 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 12.11%.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Apr 12, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.68 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 5.26%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Camden National Corporation’s stock is valued at $31.70 at 02:23 EST, way below its 52-week high of $49.10 and way higher than its 52-week low of $28.23.
