(VIANEWS) – Blackrock Health Sciences Trust (BME), BlackRock Utility and Infrastructure Trust (BUI), International Paper Company (IP) are the highest payout ratio stocks on this list.
We have collected information regarding stocks with the highest payout ratio so far. The payout ratio in itself isn’t a promise of 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 are a few stocks with an above 30% percent payout ratio.
1. Blackrock Health Sciences Trust (BME)
74.3% Payout Ratio
BlackRock Health Sciences Trust is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched by BlackRock, Inc. The fund is managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC. It invests in the public equity markets of the United States. The fund seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating in the health sciences and related sectors, which include businesses involved in researching, developing, producing, distributing or delivering medical, dental, optical, pharmaceutical or biotechnology products, supplies, equipment, or services. It also invests through equity derivatives, with an emphasis on option writing. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the Russell 3000 Healthcare Index. BlackRock Health Sciences Trust was formed on March 31, 2005 and is domiciled in the United States.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Blackrock Health Sciences Trust has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.44.
PE Ratio
Blackrock Health Sciences Trust has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 11.42. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $11.42 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 8.1%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Blackrock Health Sciences Trust is 26375 which is 13.17% below its average volume of 30376.
2. BlackRock Utility and Infrastructure Trust (BUI)
52.8% Payout Ratio
BlackRock Utility, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust is a closed ended equity mutual fund launched by BlackRock, Inc. The fund is managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC. It invests in public equity markets across the globe. The fund seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating in the utilities and infrastructure sectors. It invests in stocks of companies across diversified market capitalizations. The fund also invests through derivatives, with an emphasis on option writing. The fund was formerly known as BlackRock Utility and Infrastructure Trust. BlackRock Utility, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust was formed on November 22, 2011 and is domiciled in the United States.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, BlackRock Utility and Infrastructure Trust has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.75.
PE Ratio
BlackRock Utility and Infrastructure Trust has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 7.54. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $7.54 for every dollar of annual earnings.
Dividend Yield
As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Sep 13, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.45 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 7.05%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
BlackRock Utility and Infrastructure Trust’s stock is valued at $20.74 at 20:23 EST, way below its 52-week high of $24.22 and way above its 52-week low of $18.71.
Moving Average
BlackRock Utility and Infrastructure Trust’s value is under its 50-day moving average of $21.98 and under its 200-day moving average of $22.24.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for BlackRock Utility and Infrastructure Trust is 33438 which is 31.42% below its average volume of 48761.
3. International Paper Company (IP)
45.79% Payout Ratio
International Paper Company produces renewable fiber-based packaging and pulp products in North America, Latin America, Europe, and North Africa. It operates through Industrial Packaging and Global Cellulose Fibers segment. The company's Industrial Packaging segment manufactures containerboards, including linerboard, medium, whitetop, recycled linerboard, recycled medium, and saturating kraft. Its Global Cellulose Fibers segment provides fluff, market, and specialty pulps that are used in absorbent hygiene products, such as baby diapers, feminine care, adult incontinence, and other non-woven products; tissue and paper products; and non-absorbent end applications, including textiles, filtration, construction material, paints and coatings applications. In addition, it sells its products directly to end users and converters, as well as through agents, resellers, and distributors. The company was founded in 1898 and is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, International Paper Company has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.04.
PE Ratio
International Paper Company has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 8.66. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $8.66 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 16.65%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for International Paper Company is 1670540 which is 43.93% below its average volume of 2979590.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is a negative 42.6% and a negative 50.6%, respectively.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
International Paper Company’s EBITDA is 29.56.
4. 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 $3.36.
PE Ratio
Oracle has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 30.84. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $30.84 for every dollar of annual earnings.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is 9.1% and 11.5%, respectively.
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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%.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jan 1, 1970, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 1%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 1%, now sitting on 1 for the twelve trailing months.
Sales Growth
1’s sales growth is 1% for the present quarter and 1% for the next.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
1’s EBITDA is 1.
