(VIANEWS) – Open Text Corporation (OTEX), Pimco Corporate & Income Strategy Fund (PCN), Movado Group (MOV) are the highest payout ratio stocks on this list.
Here’s the data we’ve collected of stocks with a high payout ratio up to now. 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 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. Open Text Corporation (OTEX)
160.16% Payout Ratio
Open Text Corporation engages in the designs, develops, markets, and sells information management software and solutions. It offers content services; business network that manages data within the organization and outside the firewall; security and protection solutions for defending against cyber threats, and preparing for business continuity and response in the event of a breach; digital investigation and forensic security solutions; OpenText security solutions to address information cyber resilience needs; Carbonite and Webroot products; and OpenText Information Management software platform. The company also provides Discovery platform that provides forensics and unstructured data analytics; OpenText Developer Cloud; key developer API services; AI and analytics that leverages structured or unstructured data; digital process automation solutions, which enables organizations to transform into digital data-driven businesses; and OpenText Digital Experience platform. In addition, it offers customer support programs, including access to software upgrades, a knowledge base, discussions, product information, and an online mechanism to post and review trouble tickets; and consulting and learning services relating to the implementation, training, and integration of its licensed product offerings, as well as cloud services. The company serves organizations, enterprise and mid-market companies, public sector agencies, small and medium-sized businesses, and direct consumers in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, rest of Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and internationally. It has strategic partnerships with SAP SE, Google Cloud, Amazon AWS, Microsoft Corporation, Oracle Corporation, Salesforce.com Corporation, Accenture plc, ATOS, Capgemini Technology Services SAS, Cognizant Technology Solutions U.S. Corp., Deloitte Consulting LLP, and Tata Consultancy Services. The company was incorporated in 1991 and is headquartered in Waterloo, Canada.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Open Text Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.62.
PE Ratio
Open Text Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 50.29. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $50.29 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 4.08%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter is 11% and a drop 24.8% for the next.
Moving Average
Open Text Corporation’s value is above its 50-day moving average of $30.25 and way under its 200-day moving average of $36.33.
Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on May 31, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 3.21%.
Sales Growth
Open Text Corporation’s sales growth for the current quarter is negative 5.7%.
2. Pimco Corporate & Income Strategy Fund (PCN)
91.22% Payout Ratio
PIMCO Corporate & Income Strategy Fund is a closed-ended fixed income mutual fund launched and managed by Allianz Global Investors Fund Management LLC. The fund is co-managed by Pacific Investment Management Company LLC. It invests in the fixed income markets of the United States. The fund invests in securities of companies that operate across diversified sectors. It invests in fixed income securities such as treasury bonds, corporate notes, U.S. government agency securities, mortgage backed and asset-backed securities. The fund employs fundamental analysis with a top-down security selection process to create its portfolio. The fund was formerly known as PIMCO Corporate Income Fund. PIMCO Corporate & Income Strategy Fund was formed on October 17, 2001 and is domiciled in the United States.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Pimco Corporate & Income Strategy Fund has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.48.
PE Ratio
Pimco Corporate & Income Strategy Fund has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 9.11. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $9.11 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 7.59%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Pimco Corporate & Income Strategy Fund’s stock is valued at $13.48 at 14:23 EST, under its 52-week high of $14.48 and way higher than its 52-week low of $10.70.
Moving Average
Pimco Corporate & Income Strategy Fund’s value is higher than its 50-day moving average of $13.15 and above its 200-day moving average of $12.83.
3. Movado Group (MOV)
78.21% Payout Ratio
Movado Group, Inc. designs, sources, markets, and distributes watches worldwide. The company operates in two segments, Watch and Accessory Brands, and Company Stores. It offers its watches under the Movado, Concord, Ebel, Olivia Burton, and MVMT brands, as well as licensed brands, such as Coach, Tommy Hilfiger, HUGO BOSS, Lacoste, and Calvin Klein. The company also provides after-sales and shipping services. Its customers include jewelry store chains, department stores, independent regional jewelers, network of independent distributors, online marketplaces, licensors' retail stores, and third-party e-commerce retailers. The company also sells directly to consumers through its e-commerce platforms. Movado Group, Inc. was formerly known as North American Watch Corporation and changed its name to Movado Group, Inc. in 1996. The company was founded in 1961 and is based in Paramus, New Jersey.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Movado Group has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.79.
PE Ratio
Movado Group has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 14.01. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $14.01 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 8.28%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is a negative 47.2% and a negative 37.7%, respectively.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Movado Group’s stock is valued at $25.08 at 14:23 EST, way under its 52-week high of $31.44 and above its 52-week low of $23.93.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 5.7%, now sitting on 664.36M for the twelve trailing months.
Moving Average
Movado Group’s worth is below its 50-day moving average of $25.79 and below its 200-day moving average of $27.42.
4. Franklin Financial Services Corporation (FRAF)
41.03% Payout Ratio
Franklin Financial Services Corporation operates as the bank holding company for Farmers and Merchants Trust Company of Chambersburg that provides commercial, retail banking, and trust services to small and medium-sized businesses, individuals, governmental entities, and non-profit organizations in Pennsylvania. It offers various deposit products, including checking, savings, money management, and time deposit accounts, as well as demand deposits. The company also provides commercial real estate, construction and land development, agricultural, commercial and industrial, and residential mortgage loans, as well as installment and revolving loans to consumers; and secured and unsecured commercial and industrial loans, including accounts receivable and inventory financing, and commercial equipment financing. In addition, it offers various investment and trust services comprising estate planning and administration, corporate and personal trust fund management, pension, and profit sharing and other employee benefit funds management services, as well as custodial services; sells mutual funds, annuities, and insurance products; and offers safe deposit facilities and fiduciary services. Further, the company, through its subsidiary, Franklin Future Fund Inc., operates as a non-bank investment company that makes venture capital investments. It operates twenty-two community banking offices in Franklin, Cumberland, Fulton, and Huntingdon counties, Pennsylvania. Franklin Financial Services Corporation was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Franklin Financial Services Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.12.
PE Ratio
Franklin Financial Services Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 8.81. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $8.81 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 10.6%.
Moving Average
Franklin Financial Services Corporation’s value is higher than its 50-day moving average of $27.39 and below its 200-day moving average of $29.02.
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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%.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
1’s EBITDA is 1.
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).
