(VIANEWS) – Cato Corporation (CATO), Sociedad Quimica y Minera S.A. (SQM), Flowers Foods (FLO) are the highest payout ratio stocks on this list.
Here’s the data we’ve collected of stocks with a high payout ratio up to now. The payout ratio in itself isn’t a promise of a future 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 is a list of some companies with an above 30% payout ratio.
1. Cato Corporation (CATO)
33057.9% Payout Ratio
The Cato Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a specialty retailer of fashion apparel and accessories primarily in the southeastern United States. It operates through two segments, Retail and Credit. The company's stores and e-commerce Websites offer a range of apparel and accessories, including dressy, career, and casual sportswear; and dresses, coats, shoes, lingerie, costume jewelry, and handbags, as well as men's wear, and lines for kids and infants. It operates its stores and e-commerce Websites under the Cato, Cato Fashions, Cato Plus, It's Fashion, It's Fashion Metro, and Versona names. As of January 30, 2021, the company operated 1,330 stores in 33 states. It also provides credit card services to its customers, as well as layaway plans for customers who agree to make periodic payments. The company was incorporated in 1946 and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Cato Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $-0.9.
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 -8.76%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Cato Corporation’s stock is valued at $4.34 at 08:23 EST, way under its 52-week high of $8.58 and above its 52-week low of $4.30.
Moving Average
Cato Corporation’s worth is way below its 50-day moving average of $5.01 and way under its 200-day moving average of $5.88.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 7.8%, now sitting on 678.87M for the twelve trailing months.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Cato Corporation is 91630 which is 29.11% below its average volume of 129267.
2. Sociedad Quimica y Minera S.A. (SQM)
2252.85% Payout Ratio
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. produces and distributes specialty plant nutrients, iodine derivatives, lithium derivatives, potassium chloride and sulfate, industrial chemicals, and other products and services. The company offers specialty plant nutrients, including potassium nitrate, sodium nitrate, sodium potassium nitrate, specialty blends, and other specialty fertilizers. It also provides iodine and its derivatives for use in medical, pharmaceutical, agricultural, and industrial applications comprising x-ray contrast media, polarizing films for LCD and LED, antiseptics, biocides and disinfectants, pharmaceutical synthesis, electronics, pigments, and dye components. In addition, the company offers lithium carbonates for various applications that include electrochemical materials for batteries, frits for the ceramic and enamel industries, heat-resistant glass, air conditioning chemicals, continuous casting powder for steel extrusion, primary aluminum smelting process, pharmaceuticals, and lithium derivatives, as well as ingredient in manufacturing of gunpowder. Further, it supplies lithium hydroxide for the lubricating greases industry, as well as cathodes for batteries. Additionally, it offers potassium chloride and potassium sulfate for various crops, including corn, rice, sugar, soybean, and wheat; industrial chemicals, including sodium nitrate, potassium nitrate, potassium chloride, and solar salts; and other fertilizers and blends. The company operates in Chile, Latin America and the Caribbean, Europe, North America, Asia, and internationally. The company was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Santiago, Chile.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Sociedad Quimica y Minera S.A. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.09.
PE Ratio
Sociedad Quimica y Minera S.A. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 424.78. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $424.78 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 0.68%.
Sales Growth
Sociedad Quimica y Minera S.A.’s sales growth is negative 39.5% for the present quarter and negative 10.2% for the next.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Sociedad Quimica y Minera S.A. is 873462 which is 18.12% below its average volume of 1066870.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Sociedad Quimica y Minera S.A.’s stock is valued at $38.23 at 08:23 EST, way below its 52-week high of $64.62 and way above its 52-week low of $32.24.
Dividend Yield
As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on May 9, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 2.1 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 5.49%.
3. Flowers Foods (FLO)
152.46% Payout Ratio
Flowers Foods, Inc. produces and markets packaged bakery products in the United States. It offers fresh breads, buns, rolls, snack cakes, and tortillas, as well as frozen breads and rolls under the Nature's Own, Dave's Killer Bread, Wonder, Canyon Bakehouse, Mrs. Freshley's, and Tastykake brand names. The company distributes its products through a direct-store-delivery distribution and a warehouse delivery system, as well as operates 46 bakeries comprising 44 owned and two leased. Its customers include mass merchandisers, supermarkets and other retailers, convenience stores, national and regional restaurants, quick-serve chains, retail in-store bakeries, foodservice distributors, food wholesalers, institutions, dollar stores, and vending companies. The company was formerly known as Flowers Industries and changed its name to Flowers Foods, Inc. in 2001. Flowers Foods, Inc. was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Thomasville, Georgia.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Flowers Foods has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.61.
PE Ratio
Flowers Foods has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 37.49. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $37.49 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 9.04%.
Moving Average
Flowers Foods’s worth is above its 50-day moving average of $22.56 and below its 200-day moving average of $22.90.
Previous days news about Flowers Foods (FLO)
- According to Zacks on Monday, 16 September, "Here, we have highlighted three other top-ranked food stocks, namely, The Chef’s Warehouse (CHEF Quick QuoteCHEF – Free Report) , Ollie’s Bargain Outlet (OLLI Quick QuoteOLLI – Free Report) , and Flowers Foods (FLO Quick QuoteFLO – Free Report) ."
4. Sunoco LP (SUN)
43.44% Payout Ratio
Sunoco LP, together with its subsidiaries, distributes and retails motor fuels in the United States. It operates through two segments: Fuel Distribution and Marketing, and All Other. The Fuel Distribution and Marketing segment purchases motor fuel, as well as other petroleum products, such as propane and lubricating oil from independent refiners and oil companies and supplies it to company-operated retail stores, independently operated commission agents, and retail stores, as well as other commercial customers, including unbranded retail stores, other fuel distributors, school districts, municipalities, and other industrial customers. It owns and operates retail stores under the APlus and Aloha Island Mart brand names; and offers food, beverages, snacks, grocery and non-food merchandise, motor fuels, and other services. The All Other segment includes partnership credit card services, franchise royalties, and retail operations; and offers credit card processing, car washes, lottery, automated teller machines, money order, prepaid phone cards, and wireless services. The company was formerly known as Susser Petroleum Partners LP and changed its name to Sunoco LP in 2014. Sunoco LP was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Sunoco LP has a trailing twelve months EPS of $7.83.
PE Ratio
Sunoco LP has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 6.83. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $6.83 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 33.67%.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Aug 9, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 3.5 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 6.55%.
Sales Growth
Sunoco LP’s sales growth is 2.9% for the current quarter and 17.7% for the next.
5. Old National Bancorp (ONB)
32.94% Payout Ratio
Old National Bancorp operates as the bank holding company for Old National Bank that provides various financial services to individual and commercial customers in the United States. It accepts deposit accounts, including noninterest-bearing demand, interest-bearing checking, negotiable order of withdrawal, savings and money market, and time deposits; and offers loans, such as home equity lines of credit, residential real estate loans, consumer loans, commercial loans, commercial real estate loans, letters of credit, and lease financing. The company also provides debit and automated teller machine cards, telephone access, online banking, and other electronic and mobile banking services; cash management, private banking, brokerage, trust, investment advisory, and other traditional banking services; wealth management, investment, and foreign currency services; and treasury management, merchant, health savings, and capital markets services, as well as community development lending and equity investment solutions. As of December 31, 2021, it operated a total of 162 banking centers located primarily in the states of Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. Old National Bancorp was founded in 1834 and is headquartered in Evansville, Indiana.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Old National Bancorp has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.7.
PE Ratio
Old National Bancorp has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 11.68. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $11.68 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 9.18%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 2.1%, now sitting on 1.73B for the twelve trailing months.
Moving Average
Old National Bancorp’s value is above its 50-day moving average of $18.46 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $16.94.
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%.
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).
Volatility
1’s last week, last month’s, and last quarter’s current intraday variation average was 1.00%, 1.00%, and 1.00%.
1’s highest amplitude of average volatility was 1.00% (last week), 1.00% (last month), and 1.00% (last quarter).
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%.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
1’s EBITDA is 1.
