(VIANEWS) – Open Text Corporation (OTEX), LCNB Corporation (LCNB), Whirlpool Corporation (WHR) are the highest payout ratio stocks on this list.
We have gathered information concerning stocks with the highest payout ratio so far. 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 investigating 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. 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%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Open Text Corporation’s stock is valued at $31.18 at 08:23 EST, way under its 52-week high of $45.47 and way higher than its 52-week low of $27.54.
2. LCNB Corporation (LCNB)
97.73% Payout Ratio
LCNB Corp. operates as the financial holding company for LCNB National Bank that provides banking services in Ohio. Its deposit products include checking accounts, demand deposits, savings accounts, NOW and money market deposits, as well as individual retirement accounts and time certificates. The company's loan products comprise commercial and industrial, commercial and residential real estate, agricultural, construction, and small business administration loans; and residential mortgage loans that consists of loans for purchasing or refinancing personal residences, home equity lines of credit, and loans for commercial or consumer purposes secured by residential mortgages. It also offers consumer loans, such as automobile, recreational vehicles, boat, home improvement, and personal loans. In addition, the company provides trust administration, estate settlement, and fiduciary services; and investment management services for trusts, agency accounts, individual retirement accounts, and foundations/endowments. Further, it offers investment services and products, including financial needs analysis, mutual funds, securities trading, annuities, and life insurance; and security brokerage services. Additionally, the company provides safe deposit boxes, night depositories, cashier's checks, bank-by-mail, ATMs, cash and transaction services, debit cards, wire transfers, electronic funds transfer, utility bill collections, notary public service, cash management services, telephone banking, PC Internet banking, mobile banking, and other services for individuals and businesses. The company was founded in 1877 and is headquartered in Lebanon, Ohio.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, LCNB Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.88.
PE Ratio
LCNB Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 15.22. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $15.22 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 4.74%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is a negative 57.1% and a negative 37.8%, respectively.
Moving Average
LCNB Corporation’s worth is below its 50-day moving average of $14.04 and below its 200-day moving average of $14.57.
Sales Growth
LCNB Corporation’s sales growth is 21.3% for the present quarter and 34.1% for the next.
Dividend Yield
As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jun 3, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.88 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 6.57%.
3. Whirlpool Corporation (WHR)
96.29% Payout Ratio
Whirlpool Corporation manufactures and markets home appliances and related products and services in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and Asia. The company's principal products include refrigerators, freezers, ice makers, and refrigerator water filters; laundry appliances, and commercial laundry products and related laundry accessories; cooking and other small domestic appliances; and dishwasher appliances and related accessories, as well as mixers. It markets and distributes its products primarily under the Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, JennAir, Consul, Brastemp, Amana, Bauknecht, Hotpoint, Indesit, InSinkErator, Yummly, Affresh, Gladiator, Swash, everydrop, Speed Queen, Ignis, Privileg, Eslabon de Lujo, Acros, and Ariston brands. The company sells its products to retailers, distributors, dealers, builders, and other manufacturers, as well as directly to consumers. Whirlpool Corporation was founded in 1911 and is headquartered in Benton Harbor, Michigan.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Whirlpool Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $7.27.
PE Ratio
Whirlpool Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 13.81. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $13.81 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 16.97%.
Sales Growth
Whirlpool Corporation’s sales growth for the current quarter is negative 17.4%.
Moving Average
Whirlpool Corporation’s value is higher than its 50-day moving average of $93.30 and under its 200-day moving average of $109.40.
4. Babson Capital Corporate Investors (MCI)
78.02% Payout Ratio
Babson Capital Corporate Investors trust is a closed ended fixed income mutual fund launched and managed by Barings LLC. It invests in fixed income markets of the United States. The fund seeks to invest in securities of companies operating across diversified sectors. It primarily invests in a portfolio of privately placed, below-investment grade, long term corporate debt obligations. The fund also invests in marketable investment grade debt securities, other marketable debt securities, and marketable common stocks. It was formerly known as Babson Capital Corporate Investors. Babson Capital Corporate Investors trust was formed in 1971 and is domiciled in the United States.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Babson Capital Corporate Investors has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.82.
PE Ratio
Babson Capital Corporate Investors has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 10.14. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $10.14 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 11.01%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Babson Capital Corporate Investors’s stock is valued at $18.46 at 08:23 EST, under its 52-week high of $19.24 and way higher than its 52-week low of $14.36.
Moving Average
Babson Capital Corporate Investors’s worth is above its 50-day moving average of $18.03 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $17.50.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 22%, now sitting on 41.19M for the twelve trailing months.
5. Sandy Spring Bancorp (SASR)
66.67% Payout Ratio
Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Sandy Spring Bank that provides commercial and retail banking, mortgage, private banking, and trust services to individuals and businesses. It operates through three segments: Community Banking, Insurance, and Investment Management. The Community Banking segment offers financial products and services, including various loan and deposit products. Its loan products include commercial real estate loans, commercial construction loans, and other commercial loans; residential real estate loans; and consumer loans comprising home equity loans and lines, installment loans, and personal lines of credit. The Insurance segment provides general insurance agency services and annuities, such as commercial, personal, and medical liability lines. The Investment Management segment offers investment management and financial planning, including cash flow analysis, investment review, tax and retirement planning, insurance analysis, and estate planning to individuals, families, small businesses, and associations. It also provides personal trust and wealth management services. The company operates a network of approximately 50 locations in Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington D.C. Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc. was founded in 1868 and is headquartered in Olney, Maryland.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Sandy Spring Bancorp has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.04.
PE Ratio
Sandy Spring Bancorp has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 13.24. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $13.24 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 5.88%.
6. Heartland Express (HTLD)
42.11% Payout Ratio
Heartland Express, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a short-to-medium, and long haul truckload carrier in the United States and Canada. It primarily provides nationwide asset-based dry van truckload service for shippers; cross-border freight and other transportation services; and temperature-controlled truckload services. The company offers its services under the Heartland Express and Millis Transfer brand names. It primarily serves retailers and manufacturers in consumer goods, appliances, food products, and automotive industries. Heartland Express, Inc. was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in North Liberty, Iowa.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Heartland Express has a trailing twelve months EPS of $-0.16.
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 -1.51%.
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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%.
