(VIANEWS) – Allianceberstein Holding L.P. Units (AB), GDL Fund, The (GDL), Oracle (ORCL) are the highest payout ratio stocks on this list.
We have congregated information concerning stocks with the highest payout ratio as yet. 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 distribute 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. Allianceberstein Holding L.P. Units (AB)
118.1% Payout Ratio
AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. is publicly owned investment manager. The firm also provides research services to its clients. It provides its services to investment companies, pension and profit sharing plans, banks and thrift institutions, trusts, estates, government agencies, charitable organizations, individuals, corporations, and other business entities. The firm invests in public equity, fixed income, and alternative investment markets across the globe. It employs long/short strategy to make its investments. The firm conducts in-house research to make its investments. AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. was founded in 1987 and is based in New York, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Allianceberstein Holding L.P. Units has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.26.
PE Ratio
Allianceberstein Holding L.P. Units has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 13.74. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $13.74 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 14.05%.
2. GDL Fund, The (GDL)
106.67% Payout Ratio
The GDL Fund is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched by GAMCO Investors, Inc. It is managed by Gabelli Funds, LLC. The fund invests in public equity markets across the globe. It invests in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. The fund invests in securities of companies involved in publicly announced mergers, takeovers, tender offers, and leveraged buyouts. It also invests in companies undergoing corporate reorganizations involving stubs, spin-offs, and liquidations. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against Bank of America Merrill Lynch 3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill Index. It was formerly known as Gabelli Global Deal Fund. The GDL Fund was formed on October 17, 2006 and is domiciled in the United States.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, GDL Fund, The has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.45.
PE Ratio
GDL Fund, The has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 17.73. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $17.73 for every dollar of annual earnings.
Moving Average
GDL Fund, The’s worth is above its 50-day moving average of $7.89 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $7.85.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for GDL Fund, The is 4134 which is 63.58% below its average volume of 11354.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
GDL Fund, The’s stock is valued at $7.98 at 13:23 EST, below its 52-week high of $8.22 and higher than its 52-week low of $7.65.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Sep 13, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.48 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 6.2%.
3. Oracle (ORCL)
41.99% 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 $3.62.
PE Ratio
Oracle has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 29.86. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $29.86 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 3367.77%.
Moving Average
Oracle’s worth is below its 50-day moving average of $109.53 and under its 200-day moving average of $108.94.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jan 9, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.6 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 1.5%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Oracle is 4802410 which is 48.45% below its average volume of 9316670.
Previous days news about Oracle (ORCL)
- According to VentureBeat on Tuesday, 16 January, "Oracle’s newly-formed organization Oracle Health Applications & Infrastructure is looking for a Software Developer to join the team. "
4. Zions Bancorporation N.A. (ZION)
30.37% Payout Ratio
Zions Bancorporation, National Association provides various banking and related services primarily in the states of Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. The company offers corporate banking services; commercial banking, including a focus on small- and medium-sized businesses; commercial real estate banking services; municipal and public finance services; retail banking, including residential mortgages; trust services; wealth management and private client banking services; and capital markets products and services. As of December 31, 2020, it operated 422 branches, which included 273 owned and 149 leased. The company was formerly known as ZB, National Association and changed its name to Zions Bancorporation, National Association in September 2018. Zions Bancorporation, National Association was founded in 1873 and is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Zions Bancorporation N.A. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $5.4.
PE Ratio
Zions Bancorporation N.A. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 7.62. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $7.62 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 16.74%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Zions Bancorporation N.A.’s stock is valued at $41.16 at 13:23 EST, way under its 52-week high of $55.20 and way higher than its 52-week low of $18.26.
1. 1 (1)
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%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for 1 is 1 which is 1% above its average volume of 1.
Dividend Yield
According to 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%.
Stock Price Classification
According to the stochastic oscillator, a useful indicator of overbought and oversold conditions, 1’s stock is considered to be overbought (>=80).
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
1’s EBITDA is 1.
