(VIANEWS) – Wells Fargo Advantage Global Dividend Opportunity Fund (EOD), Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund (HIO), Gabelli Utility Trust (GUT) have the highest dividend yield stocks on this list.
| Financial Asset | Forward Dividend Yield | Updated (EST) |
|---|---|---|
| Wells Fargo Advantage Global Dividend Opportunity Fund (EOD) | 11.3% | 2024-07-02 23:48:06 |
| Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund (HIO) | 11.06% | 2024-07-03 17:10:06 |
| Gabelli Utility Trust (GUT) | 9.98% | 2024-07-03 15:11:06 |
| Swiss Helvetia Fund (SWZ) | 6.33% | 2024-07-06 03:13:05 |
| Weyco Group (WEYS) | 3.55% | 2024-06-24 23:46:05 |
| Danaos Corporation (DAC) | 3.48% | 2024-07-02 15:46:11 |
| United Fire Group (UFCS) | 3.02% | 2024-06-24 16:42:06 |
| First Mid Bancshares (FMBH) | 2.85% | 2024-07-09 03:07:05 |
| Mercury General Corporation (MCY) | 2.41% | 2024-07-04 11:12:05 |
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. Wells Fargo Advantage Global Dividend Opportunity Fund (EOD) – Dividend Yield: 11.3%
Wells Fargo Advantage Global Dividend Opportunity Fund’s last close was $4.93, 1.2% under its 52-week high of $4.99. Intraday change was 0.61%.
Wells Fargo Advantage Funds – Allspring Global Dividend Opportunity Fund is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched and managed by Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC. It is co-managed by Crow Point Partners, LLC and Wells Capital Management Incorporated. The fund invests in the public equity markets across the globe. It invests in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors with an emphasis on utilities, telecom, and energy sectors. The fund primarily invests in dividend paying stocks of companies. Wells Fargo Advantage Funds – Allspring Global Dividend Opportunity Fund was formed on March 28, 2007 and is domiciled in the United States.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Wells Fargo Advantage Global Dividend Opportunity Fund has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.4.
PE Ratio
Wells Fargo Advantage Global Dividend Opportunity Fund has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 12.32. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $12.32 for every dollar of annual earnings.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Wells Fargo Advantage Global Dividend Opportunity Fund’s stock is valued at $4.93 at 10:15 EST, below its 52-week high of $4.99 and way above its 52-week low of $3.73.
Moving Average
Wells Fargo Advantage Global Dividend Opportunity Fund’s value is higher than its 50-day moving average of $4.77 and way above its 200-day moving average of $4.42.
Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Sep 11, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.45 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 11.3%.
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2. Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund (HIO) – Dividend Yield: 11.06%
Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund’s last close was $3.85, 4.47% below its 52-week high of $4.03. Intraday change was 0.26%.
Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. is a closed ended fixed-income mutual fund launched and managed by Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC. It is co-managed by Western Asset Management Company and Western Asset Management Company Limited. The fund invests in the fixed income markets of the United States. It seeks to invest in high-yielding corporate debt obligations. The fund seeks to maintain an average duration of around four years with an average credit quality of B. It benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the Barclays Capital U.S. Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Cap Index. The fund was formerly known as High Income Opportunity Fund. Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. was formed on November 16, 1993 and is domiciled in the United States.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.36.
PE Ratio
Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 10.72. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $10.72 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 8.35%.
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3. Gabelli Utility Trust (GUT) – Dividend Yield: 9.98%
Gabelli Utility Trust’s last close was $6.01, 16.18% under its 52-week high of $7.17. Intraday change was -0.5%.
The Gabelli Utility Trust is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched by GAMCO Investors, Inc. It is managed by Gabelli Funds, LLC. The fund invests in the public equity markets across the globe. It makes its investments in stocks of companies providing products, services, or equipment for the generation or distribution of electricity, gas, water, telecommunications services, and infrastructure operations. The fund invests in stocks of companies across market capitalization. It benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against S&P 500 Utilities Index, Lipper Utility Fund Average, and S&P 500 Index. The Gabelli Utility Trust was formed on July 9, 1999 and is domiciled in United States.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Gabelli Utility Trust has a trailing twelve months EPS of $-0.14.
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 -3.64%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Gabelli Utility Trust’s stock is valued at $5.98 at 10:15 EST, way below its 52-week high of $7.17 and way above its 52-week low of $4.60.
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4. Swiss Helvetia Fund (SWZ) – Dividend Yield: 6.33%
Swiss Helvetia Fund’s last close was $8.15, 4.9% below its 52-week high of $8.57. Intraday change was 0.49%.
The Swiss Helvetia Fund Inc. is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched and managed by Schroder Investment Management North America Inc. The fund invests in public equity markets of Switzerland. It seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. The fund primarily invests in value stocks of companies across all market capitalizations. It employs fundamental analysis with a bottom-up stock picking approach, focusing on factors such as capital appreciation, income, economic and industry trends, quality of management, financial condition, business plan, industry and sector market position, dividend payout ratio, and corporate governance to create its portfolio. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the S&P 500 Index and MSCI EAFE Index. It was previously known as The Helvetia Fund, Inc. The Swiss Helvetia Fund Inc. was formed in October 24, 1986 and is domiciled in the United States.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Swiss Helvetia Fund has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.43.
PE Ratio
Swiss Helvetia Fund has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 5.7. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $5.7 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 15.5%.
Moving Average
Swiss Helvetia Fund’s worth is higher than its 50-day moving average of $7.97 and above its 200-day moving average of $7.82.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 16.1%, now sitting on 2.94M for the twelve trailing months.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Swiss Helvetia Fund is 3122 which is 82.92% below its average volume of 18285.
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5. Weyco Group (WEYS) – Dividend Yield: 3.55%
Weyco Group’s last close was $29.22, 13.29% below its 52-week high of $33.70. Intraday change was 0.03%.
Weyco Group, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, designs and distributes footwear for men, women, and children. It operates through two segments, North American Wholesale Operations and North American Retail Operations. The company offers mid-priced leather dress shoes and casual footwear of man-made materials or leather; and outdoor boots, shoes, and sandals under the Florsheim, Nunn Bush, Stacy Adams, BOGS, and Rafters brand names. It is also involved in the wholesale of its products to approximately 10,000 footwear, department, and specialty stores, as well as e-commerce retailers. As of December 31, 2020, the company had five brick and mortar retail stores in the United States. In addition, it has licensing agreements with third parties, who sell its branded apparel, accessories, and specialty footwear. Weyco Group, Inc. serves in the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, Asia, and South Africa. The company was formerly known as Weyenberg Shoe Manufacturing Company and changed its name to Weyco Group, Inc. in April 1990. Weyco Group, Inc. was incorporated in 1906 and is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Weyco Group has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.08.
PE Ratio
Weyco Group has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 9.49. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $9.49 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 12.36%.
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6. Danaos Corporation (DAC) – Dividend Yield: 3.48%
Danaos Corporation’s last close was $92.02, 6.34% below its 52-week high of $98.25. Intraday change was -0.67%.
Danaos Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, owns and operates containerships in Australia, Asia, Europe, and the United States. The company offers seaborne transportation services, such as chartering its vessels to liner companies. As of February 28, 2021, it had a fleet of 65 containerships aggregating 403,793 twenty foot equivalent units in capacity. The company was formerly known as Danaos Holdings Limited and changed its name to Danaos Corporation in October 2005. Danaos Corporation was founded in 1972 and is based in Piraeus, Greece.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Danaos Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $29.45.
PE Ratio
Danaos Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 3.1. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $3.1 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 19.88%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Danaos Corporation’s stock is valued at $91.40 at 10:15 EST, under its 52-week high of $98.25 and way higher than its 52-week low of $62.37.
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7. United Fire Group (UFCS) – Dividend Yield: 3.02%
United Fire Group’s last close was $21.17, 17.14% below its 52-week high of $25.55. Intraday change was -1.28%.
United Fire Group, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides property and casualty insurance for individuals and businesses in the United States. The company offers commercial and personal lines of property and casualty insurance; and commercial multiple peril and inland marine insurance, as well as assumed reinsurance products. Its commercial policies include fire and allied lines, other liability, automobile, workers' compensation, and fidelity and surety coverage; and personal lines comprise automobile, and fire and allied lines coverage, including homeowners. The company sells its products through a network of independent agencies. United Fire Group, Inc. was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, United Fire Group has a trailing twelve months EPS of $-0.69.
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 -2.27%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for United Fire Group is 293841 which is 197.02% above its average volume of 98927.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on May 31, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.64 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 3.02%.
Sales Growth
United Fire Group’s sales growth for the next quarter is 13.2%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter is 100% and a drop 58.1% for the next.
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8. First Mid Bancshares (FMBH) – Dividend Yield: 2.85%
First Mid Bancshares’s last close was $32.24, 10.02% below its 52-week high of $35.83. Intraday change was 1.32%.
First Mid Bancshares, Inc., a financial holding company, provides community banking products and services to commercial, retail, and agricultural customers in the United States. It accepts various deposit products, such as demand deposits, savings accounts, money market deposits, and time deposits. The company's loan products include commercial real estate, commercial and industrial, agricultural and agricultural real estate, residential real estate, and consumer loans; and other loans comprising loans to municipalities to support community projects, such as infrastructure improvements or equipment purchases. It also offers wealth management services, which include estate planning, investment, and farm management and brokerage services for individuals; and employee benefit services for business enterprises. In addition, the company provides property and casualty, senior insurance products, and group medical insurance for businesses; and personal lines insurance to individuals. It operates through a network of 52 banking centers in Illinois and 14 offices in Missouri, as well as a loan production office in Indiana. The company was formerly known as First Mid-Illinois Bancshares, Inc. and changed its name to First Mid Bancshares, Inc. in April 2019. First Mid Bancshares, Inc. was founded in 1865 and is headquartered in Mattoon, Illinois.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, First Mid Bancshares has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.08.
PE Ratio
First Mid Bancshares has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 10.47. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $10.47 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 9.63%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 20.8%, now sitting on 287.96M for the twelve trailing months.
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9. Mercury General Corporation (MCY) – Dividend Yield: 2.41%
Mercury General Corporation’s last close was $52.80, 11.84% under its 52-week high of $59.89. Intraday change was -0.15%.
Mercury General Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in writing personal automobile insurance in the United States. It also writes homeowners, commercial automobile, commercial property, mechanical protection, fire, and umbrella insurance. The company's automobile insurance products cover collision, property damage, bodily injury, comprehensive, personal injury protection, underinsured and uninsured motorist, and other hazards; and homeowners' insurance products cover dwelling, liability, personal property, fire, and other hazards. It sells its policies through a network of independent agents, 100% owned insurance agents, and direct channels in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Texas, and Virginia. The company was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Mercury General Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.89.
PE Ratio
Mercury General Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 13.57. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $13.57 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 14.04%.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jun 13, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.27 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 2.41%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 15.1%, now sitting on 4.8B for the twelve trailing months.
Sales Growth
Mercury General Corporation’s sales growth is 22.5% for the current quarter and 29.3% for the next.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter is 270.2% and a drop 56.1% for the next.
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