(VIANEWS) – Randgold (GOLD), EPR Properties (EPR), Gilead Sciences (GILD) are the highest payout ratio stocks on this list.
We have gathered information about stocks with the highest payout ratio at the moment. 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. Randgold (GOLD)
916.67% Payout Ratio
Barrick Gold Corporation engages in the exploration, mine development, production, and sale of gold and copper properties. It has ownership interests in producing gold mines that are located in Argentina, Canada, Côte d'Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Dominican Republic, Mali, Tanzania, and the United States. The company also has ownership interests in producing copper mines located in Chile, Saudi Arabia, and Zambia; and various other projects located throughout the Americas, Asia, and Africa. Barrick Gold Corporation was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Randgold has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.06.
PE Ratio
Randgold has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 282.85. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $282.85 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 1.81%.
2. EPR Properties (EPR)
147.32% Payout Ratio
EPR Properties is a leading experiential net lease real estate investment trust (REIT), specializing in select enduring experiential properties in the real estate industry. We focus on real estate venues which create value by facilitating out of home leisure and recreation experiences where consumers choose to spend their discretionary time and money. We have nearly $6.7 billion in total investments across 44 states. We adhere to rigorous underwriting and investing criteria centered on key industry, property and tenant level cash flow standards. We believe our focused approach provides a competitive advantage and the potential for stable and attractive returns.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, EPR Properties has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.24.
PE Ratio
EPR Properties has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 20.8. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $20.8 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 7.45%.
Sales Growth
EPR Properties’s sales growth is 6.4% for the current quarter and 4.4% for the next.
Moving Average
EPR Properties’s worth is above its 50-day moving average of $43.62 and way above its 200-day moving average of $40.38.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 7.9%, now sitting on 667.78M for the twelve trailing months.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is 41.3% and 3.3%, respectively.
3. Gilead Sciences (GILD)
66.52% Payout Ratio
Gilead Sciences, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, discovers, develops, and commercializes medicines in the areas of unmet medical need in the United States, Europe, and internationally. The company provides Biktarvy, Genvoya, Descovy, Odefsey, Truvada, Complera/ Eviplera, Stribild, and Atripla products for the treatment of HIV/AIDS; Veklury, an injection for intravenous use, for the treatment of coronavirus disease 2019; and Epclusa, Harvoni, Vosevi, Vemlidy, and Viread for the treatment of viral hepatitis. It also offers Yescarta, Tecartus, Trodelvy, and Zydelig products for the treatment of oncology; Letairis, an oral formulation for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension; and AmBisome, a liposomal formulation for the treatment of serious invasive fungal infections. Gilead Sciences, Inc. has collaboration agreements with Arcus Biosciences, Inc.; Merck & Co, Inc.; Pionyr Immunotherapeutics Inc.; Tizona Therapeutics, Inc.; Tango Therapeutics, Inc.; Jounce Therapeutics, Inc.; Galapagos NV; Janssen Sciences Ireland Unlimited Company; Japan Tobacco, Inc.; Dragonfly Therapeutics, Inc.; and Merck & Co, Inc. The company was incorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in Foster City, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Gilead Sciences has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.42.
PE Ratio
Gilead Sciences has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 17.47. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $17.47 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 27.11%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 3.6%, now sitting on 27.04B for the twelve trailing months.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Gilead Sciences is 1758880 which is 69.51% below its average volume of 5769270.
4. Bank Nova Scotia Halifax (BNS)
60.95% Payout Ratio
The Bank of Nova Scotia provides various banking products and services in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Peru, Chile, Colombia, the Caribbean and Central America, and internationally. It operates in four segments: Canadian Banking, International Banking, Global Wealth Management, and Global Banking and Markets. The company offers financial advice and solutions, and day-to-day banking products, including debit and credit cards, chequing and saving accounts, investments, mortgages, loans, and insurance to individuals; and business banking solutions comprising lending, deposit, cash management, and trade finance solutions to small, medium, and large businesses, including automotive financing solutions to dealers and their customers. It also provides wealth management advice and solutions, including online brokerage, mobile investment, full-service brokerage, trust, private banking, and private investment counsel services; and retail mutual funds, exchange traded funds, liquid alternative funds, and institutional funds. In addition, the company offers international banking services for retail, corporate, and commercial customers; and lending and transaction, investment banking advisory, and capital markets access services to corporate customers. Further, it provides online, mobile, and telephone banking services. The Bank of Nova Scotia was founded in 1832 and is headquartered in Halifax, Canada.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Bank Nova Scotia Halifax has a trailing twelve months EPS of $5.13.
PE Ratio
Bank Nova Scotia Halifax has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 9.78. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $9.78 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 11.44%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is a negative 10.4% and a negative 10.3%, respectively.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jul 4, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 3.19 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 6.27%.
5. Suncor Energy (SU)
32.95% Payout Ratio
Suncor Energy Inc. operates as an integrated energy company in Canada and internationally. It operates through Oil Sands; Exploration and Production; and Refining and Marketing segments. The Oil Sands segment explores, develops, and produces bitumen, synthetic crude oil, and related products. This segment also engages in syncrude oil sands mining and upgrading operations; and marketing, supply, transportation, and risk management of crude oil, natural gas, power, and byproducts. The Exploration and Production segment is involved in offshore operations in the East Coast of Canada. The Refining and Marketing segment refines crude oil and petrochemical products; and markets, transports, and manages refined and petrochemical products, and other purchased products through the retail and wholesale networks. This segment also involved in trading of crude oil, natural gas, and power. The company was formerly known as Suncor Inc. and changed its name to Suncor Energy Inc. in April 1997. Suncor Energy Inc. was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Suncor Energy has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.54.
PE Ratio
Suncor Energy has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 6.66. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $6.66 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 20.92%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is a negative 69.3% and a negative 36.7%, respectively.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Suncor Energy ‘s stock is valued at $30.23 at 20:23 EST, way below its 52-week high of $37.23 and way higher than its 52-week low of $26.43.
Sales Growth
Suncor Energy ‘s sales growth is negative 32% for the current quarter and negative 26.9% for the next.
6. Allegion plc Ordinary Shares (ALLE)
30.32% Payout Ratio
Allegion plc manufactures and sells mechanical and electronic security products and solutions worldwide. The company offers door closers and controls; doors and door systems; electronic security products; electronic, biometric and mobile access control systems; exit devices; locks, locksets, portable locks, and key systems; time, attendance, and workforce productivity systems; and other accessories. The company sells its products and solutions to end-users in commercial, institutional, and residential facilities, including education, healthcare, government, hospitality, commercial office, and single and multi-family residential markets under the CISA, Interflex, LCN, Schlage, SimonsVoss, and Von Duprin brands. It sells its products and solutions through distribution and retail channels, such as specialty distribution, e-commerce, and wholesalers, as well as through various retail channels comprising do-it-yourself home improvement centers, on-line and e-commerce platforms, and small specialty showroom outlets. Allegion plc was incorporated in 2013 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Allegion plc Ordinary Shares has a trailing twelve months EPS of $5.54.
PE Ratio
Allegion plc Ordinary Shares has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 21.31. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $21.31 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 54.63%.
Moving Average
Allegion plc Ordinary Shares’s value is higher than its 50-day moving average of $111.94 and above its 200-day moving average of $107.89.
