(VIANEWS) – Portman Ridge Finance Corporation (PTMN), Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (HRZN), Western Asset Emerging Markets Income Fund (EMD) have the highest dividend yield stocks on this list.
| Financial Asset | Forward Dividend Yield | Updated (EST) |
|---|---|---|
| Portman Ridge Finance Corporation (PTMN) | 11.83% | 2023-03-07 03:47:18 |
| Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (HRZN) | 10.79% | 2023-02-26 23:47:17 |
| Western Asset Emerging Markets Income Fund (EMD) | 10.11% | 2023-03-10 07:47:19 |
| John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund (PDT) | 8.94% | 2023-03-12 15:08:08 |
| OceanFirst Financial Corp. (OCFCP) | 6.73% | 2023-03-06 13:41:16 |
| Moelis & Company (MC) | 5.93% | 2023-03-11 19:07:15 |
| Jerash Holdings (JRSH) | 4.26% | 2023-03-05 15:49:08 |
| Guess? (GES) | 4.15% | 2023-03-10 19:48:15 |
| Southern Company (SO) | 4.09% | 2023-03-14 14:57:12 |
| Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO) | 2.63% | 2023-03-09 03:11:09 |
Close to 2K companies listed in the Nasdaq and NYSE pay out dividends to its shareholders. The dividend yield is a dividend to price ratio showing how much a company pays out in dividends each year.
1. Portman Ridge Finance Corporation (PTMN) – Dividend Yield: 11.83%
Portman Ridge Finance Corporation’s last close was $23.25, 5.06% under its 52-week high of $24.49. Intraday change was 1%.
Portman Ridge Finance Corporation is a business development company specializing in investments in unitranche loans (including last out), first lien loans, second lien loans, subordinated debt, equity co-investment, buyout in middle market companies. It also makes acquisitions in businesses complementary to the firm's business. It primarily invests in healthcare, cargo transport, manufacturing, industrial & environmental services, logistics & distribution, media & telecommunications, real estate, education, automotive, agriculture, aerospace/defense, packaging, electronics, finance, non-durable consumer, consumer products, business services, utilities, insurance, and food and beverage sectors. The fund typically invests $1 million to $20 million in its portfolio companies. It provides senior secured term loans from $2 million to $20 million maturing in five to seven years; second lien term loans from $5 million to $15 million maturing in six to eight years; senior unsecured loans $5 million to $23 million maturing in six to eight years; mezzanine loans from $5 million to $15 million maturing in seven to ten years; and equity investments from $1 to $5 million. The fund targets the companies with EBITDA between $5 million and $25 million. While investing in debt securities, it invests in those middle market firms with EBITDA between $10 million and $50 million and/or total debt between $25 million and $150 million. It invests in minority, and majority or control equity positions alongside its private equity sponsor partners.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Portman Ridge Finance Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.63.
PE Ratio
Portman Ridge Finance Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 36.9. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $36.9 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 negative -4.05%.
Sales Growth
Portman Ridge Finance Corporation’s sales growth is 2.7% for the current quarter and 9.1% for the next.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is a negative 8.4% and a negative 7.3%, respectively.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Portman Ridge Finance Corporation is 12827 which is 19.08% below its average volume of 15853.
Moving Average
Portman Ridge Finance Corporation’s value is higher than its 50-day moving average of $22.59 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $22.35.
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2. Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (HRZN) – Dividend Yield: 10.79%
Horizon Technology Finance Corporation’s last close was $12.61, 20.44% below its 52-week high of $15.85. Intraday change was -1.41%.
Horizon Technology Finance Corporation is a business development company specializing in lending and and investing in development-stage investments. It focuses on making secured debt and venture lending investments to venture capital backed companies in the technology, life science, healthcare information and services, and cleantech industries. It seeks to invest in companies in the United States.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Horizon Technology Finance Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.72.
PE Ratio
Horizon Technology Finance Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 17.54. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $17.54 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 7.11%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Horizon Technology Finance Corporation is 199361 which is 0.69% below its average volume of 200749.
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3. Western Asset Emerging Markets Income Fund (EMD) – Dividend Yield: 10.11%
Western Asset Emerging Markets Income Fund’s last close was $9.04, 17.14% below its 52-week high of $10.91. Intraday change was -1.88%.
Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc. is an open ended fixed-income mutual fund launched and managed by Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC. It is co-managed by Western Asset Management Company, Western Asset Management Company Limited and Western Asset Management Company Pte. Ltd. The fund invests in fixed income markets of emerging market countries across the globe. It seeks to invest in fixed income securities issued by governments, government-related entities, and corporations which are of any maturity and quality. The fund employs fundamental analysis along with a top-down security picking approach focusing on factors like currency, inflation and interest rate trends, growth rate forecasts, liquidity of markets for that country's debt, political outlook, tax environment to create its portfolio. It benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the JPMorgan Emerging Markets Bond Index Global. The fund was formerly known as Salomon Brothers Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc. Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc. was formed on December 1, 2003 and is domiciled in the United States.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Western Asset Emerging Markets Income Fund has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.78.
PE Ratio
Western Asset Emerging Markets Income Fund has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 11.4. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $11.4 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 negative -30.55%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Western Asset Emerging Markets Income Fund’s stock is valued at $8.87 at 03:15 EST, way below its 52-week high of $10.91 and way higher than its 52-week low of $7.40.
Moving Average
Western Asset Emerging Markets Income Fund’s worth is below its 50-day moving average of $9.30 and under its 200-day moving average of $8.97.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Western Asset Emerging Markets Income Fund is 129371 which is 41.1% below its average volume of 219666.
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4. John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund (PDT) – Dividend Yield: 8.94%
John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund’s last close was $12.48, 25.71% under its 52-week high of $16.80. Intraday change was -2.97%.
John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund is a closed ended equity mutual fund launched and managed by John Hancock Investment Management LLC. It is co-managed by John Hancock Asset Management. The fund invests in the public equity markets of the United States. It seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors, with an emphasis on the utilities sector. The fund primarily invests in dividend paying preferred stocks and common stocks of companies. It benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against a composite benchmark comprised of 70% Bank of America Merrill Lynch Preferred Stock DRD Eligible Index and 30% S&P 500 Utilities Index. The fund was formerly known as John Hancock Patriot Premium Dividend Fund II. John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund was formed on December 21, 1989 and is domiciled in the United States.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund has a trailing twelve months EPS of $-1.07.
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 -8.12%.
Volatility
John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund’s last week, last month’s, and last quarter’s current intraday variation average was a negative 2.43%, a negative 0.28%, and a positive 0.74%.
John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund’s highest amplitude of average volatility was 2.43% (last week), 0.89% (last month), and 0.74% (last quarter).
Moving Average
John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund’s worth is under its 50-day moving average of $13.15 and way under its 200-day moving average of $13.97.
Stock Price Classification
According to the stochastic oscillator, a useful indicator of overbought and oversold conditions, John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund’s stock is considered to be overbought (>=80).
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5. OceanFirst Financial Corp. (OCFCP) – Dividend Yield: 6.73%
OceanFirst Financial Corp.’s last close was $25.51, 10.18% below its 52-week high of $28.40. Intraday change was 1.47%.
OceanFirst Financial Corp. operates as the bank holding company for OceanFirst Bank N.A. that provides community banking services. The company accepts money market accounts, savings accounts, interest-bearing checking accounts, non-interest-bearing demand deposits, and time deposits to retail, government, and business customers. It also offers commercial real estate, multi-family, land loans, construction, and commercial and industrial loans; fixed-rate and adjustable-rate mortgage loans that are secured by one-to-four family residences; consumer loans, such as home equity loans and lines of credit, student loans, overdraft line of credit, loans on savings accounts, and other consumer loans; and commercial and industrial loans, and lines of credit. In addition, the company invests in mortgage-backed securities, securities issued by the U.S. Government and agencies, corporate securities, and other investments. Further, it offers bankcard, wealth management, and trust and asset management services; and sells alternative investment products and life insurance products. As of December 31, 2020, the company operated through its branch office in Toms River; administrative/branch office located in Red Bank; 61 additional branch offices and six deposit production facilities located throughout central and southern New Jersey; and commercial loan production offices in New York City, the Philadelphia area, as well as Atlantic, and Mercer Counties in New Jersey. OceanFirst Financial Corp. was founded in 1902 and is based in Red Bank, New Jersey.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, OceanFirst Financial Corp. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.94.
PE Ratio
OceanFirst Financial Corp. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 13.34. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $13.34 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 9.5%.
Moving Average
OceanFirst Financial Corp.’s worth is above its 50-day moving average of $25.50 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $25.54.
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6. Moelis & Company (MC) – Dividend Yield: 5.93%
Moelis & Company’s last close was $39.06, 22.24% below its 52-week high of $50.23. Intraday change was -3.48%.
Moelis & Company, an investment bank, provides strategic and financial advisory services in the United States and internationally. It advises clients in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, recapitalizations and restructurings, capital markets advisory, and other corporate finance matters. The company offers its services to public multinational corporations, governments, financial sponsors, middle market private companies, and individual entrepreneurs. It has strategic alliances with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation and SMBC Nikko Securities Inc.; and Alfaro, Dávila y Scherer, S.C. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Moelis & Company has a trailing twelve months EPS of $5.7.
PE Ratio
Moelis & Company has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 6.85. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $6.85 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 35.99%.
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7. Jerash Holdings (JRSH) – Dividend Yield: 4.26%
Jerash Holdings’s last close was $4.76, 33.05% below its 52-week high of $7.11. Intraday change was 1.28%.
Jerash Holdings (US), Inc., through its subsidiaries, manufactures and exports customized and ready-made sports and outerwear. The company offers jackets, polo shirts, t-shirts, pants, and shorts made from knitted fabric. It serves various brand-name retailers in the United States, Jordan, and internationally. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Fairfield, New Jersey.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Jerash Holdings has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.33.
PE Ratio
Jerash Holdings has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 14.42. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $14.42 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 6.06%.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Feb 12, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.2 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 4.26%.
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8. Guess? (GES) – Dividend Yield: 4.15%
Guess?’s last close was $21.70, 12% below its 52-week high of $24.66. Intraday change was -0.05%.
Guess?, Inc. designs, markets, distributes, and licenses lifestyle collections of apparel and accessories for men, women, and children. It operates through five segments: Americas Retail, Americas Wholesale, Europe, Asia, and Licensing. The company's clothing collection includes jeans, pants, skirts, dresses, shorts, blouses, shirts, jackets, activewear, knitwear, and intimate apparel. It also grants licenses to design, manufacture, and distribute various products that complement its apparel lines, such as eyewear, watches, handbags, footwear, kids' and infants' apparel, outerwear, fragrance, jewelry, and other fashion accessories, as well as to wholesale partners to operate and sell products through licensed retail stores. The company markets its products under the GUESS, GUESS?, GUESS U.S.A., GUESS Jeans, GUESS? and Triangle Design, MARCIANO, Question Mark and Triangle Design, a stylized G and a stylized M, GUESS Kids, Baby GUESS, YES, G by GUESS, GUESS by MARCIANO, and Gc brand names. It sells its products through direct-to-consumer, wholesale, and licensing distribution channels. As of January 29, 2022, the company directly operated 1,068 retail stores in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Its partner's distributors operated an additional 563 retail stores worldwide. The company also offers its products through its retail websites. Guess?, Inc. was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Guess? has a trailing twelve months EPS of $-1.27.
The company’s return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder’s equity, for the twelve trailing months is 23.96%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 1.5%, now sitting on 2.67B for the twelve trailing months.
Sales Growth
Guess?’s sales growth is negative 3.5% for the ongoing quarter and 2.8% for the next.
Dividend Yield
As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Dec 5, 2022, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.9 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 4.15%.
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9. Southern Company (SO) – Dividend Yield: 4.09%
Southern Company’s last close was $66.18, 17.86% under its 52-week high of $80.57. Intraday change was 1.59%.
The Southern Company, through its subsidiaries, engages in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity. It operates through Gas Distribution Operations, Gas Pipeline Investments, Wholesale Gas Services, and Gas Marketing Services segments. The company also develops, constructs, acquires, owns, and manages power generation assets, including renewable energy projects and sells electricity in the wholesale market; and distributes natural gas in Illinois, Georgia, Virginia, and Tennessee, as well as provides gas marketing services, wholesale gas services, and gas pipeline investments operations. In addition, it owns and/or operates 30 hydroelectric generating stations, 24 fossil fuel generating stations, three nuclear generating stations, 13 combined cycle/cogeneration stations, 45 solar facilities, 15 wind facilities, one fuel cell facility, and four battery storage facility; and constructs, operates, and maintains 76,289 miles of natural gas pipelines and 14 storage facilities with total capacity of 157 Bcf to provide natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The company serves approximately 8.7 million electric and gas utility customers. Further, the company offers digital wireless communications and fiber optics services. The Southern Company was incorporated in 1945 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Southern Company has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.18.
PE Ratio
Southern Company has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 20.81. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $20.81 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 9.44%.
Stock Price Classification
According to the stochastic oscillator, a useful indicator of overbought and oversold conditions, Southern Company’s stock is considered to be oversold (<=20).
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Southern Company’s stock is valued at $66.18 at 03:15 EST, way under its 52-week high of $80.57 and above its 52-week low of $60.71.
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10. Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO) – Dividend Yield: 2.63%
Atmos Energy Corporation’s last close was $112.39, 8.6% under its 52-week high of $122.96. Intraday change was 1.07%.
Atmos Energy Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the regulated natural gas distribution, and pipeline and storage businesses in the United States. It operates in two segments, Distribution, and Pipeline and Storage. The Distribution segment is involved in the regulated natural gas distribution and related sales operations in eight states. This segment distributes natural gas to approximately three million residential, commercial, public authority, and industrial customers. As of September 30, 2020, it owned 71,558 miles of underground distribution and transmission mains. The Pipeline and Storage segment engages in the pipeline and storage operations. This segment transports natural gas for third parties and manages five underground storage reservoirs in Texas; and provides ancillary services to the pipeline industry, including parking arrangements, lending, and inventory sales. As of September 30, 2020, it owned 5,684 miles of gas transmission lines. Atmos Energy Corporation was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Atmos Energy Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $5.65.
PE Ratio
Atmos Energy Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 19.89. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $19.89 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 8.79%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is 4.2% and 10.9%, respectively.
Moving Average
Atmos Energy Corporation’s value is under its 50-day moving average of $114.69 and under its 200-day moving average of $112.76.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Atmos Energy Corporation’s stock is valued at $112.39 at 03:15 EST, under its 52-week high of $122.96 and way above its 52-week low of $97.71.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 46.5%, now sitting on 4.67B for the twelve trailing months.
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