(VIANEWS) – Western Asset High Income Fund II (HIX), Wells Fargo Advantage Global Dividend Opportunity Fund (EOD), Gabelli Utility Trust (GUT) have the highest dividend yield stocks on this list.
| Financial Asset | Forward Dividend Yield | Updated (EST) |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asset High Income Fund II (HIX) | 13.26% | 2024-09-13 04:43:05 |
| Wells Fargo Advantage Global Dividend Opportunity Fund (EOD) | 11.3% | 2024-09-12 11:12:06 |
| Gabelli Utility Trust (GUT) | 10.93% | 2024-09-13 01:43:05 |
| Western Asset Bond Fund Share of Beneficial Interest (WEA) | 7.53% | 2024-09-16 01:55:26 |
| First Financial Bancorp. (FFBC) | 3.62% | 2024-08-31 13:55:11 |
| C.H. Robinson Worldwide (CHRW) | 2.47% | 2024-09-17 13:06:06 |
| The York Water Company (YORW) | 2.19% | 2024-09-04 13:23:06 |
A little less 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. Western Asset High Income Fund II (HIX) – Dividend Yield: 13.26%
Western Asset High Income Fund II’s last close was $4.43, 12.45% under its 52-week high of $5.06. Intraday change was -0.11%.
Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. is a closed-ended fixed income mutual fund launched and managed by Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC. The fund is co-managed by Western Asset Management Company, Western Asset Management Company Limited, and Western Asset Management Company Pte. Ltd. It invests in the fixed income markets across the globe. The fund invests in securities of companies that operate across diversified sectors. It invests in high yield debt securities issued by U.S., foreign corporations and foreign governments. The fund employs a combination of quantitative and fundamental analysis with bottom-up security selection process to create its portfolio. It benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against Barclays Capital U.S. Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Cap Index and the JPMorgan Emerging Markets Bond Index Global. Western Asset High Income Fund II, Inc. was formed on May 28, 1998 and is domiciled in the United States.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Western Asset High Income Fund II has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.49.
PE Ratio
Western Asset High Income Fund II has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 9.05. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $9.05 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 8.16%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 1%, now sitting on 43.42M for the twelve trailing months.
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2. Wells Fargo Advantage Global Dividend Opportunity Fund (EOD) – Dividend Yield: 11.3%
Wells Fargo Advantage Global Dividend Opportunity Fund’s last close was $4.88, 3.37% below its 52-week high of $5.05. Intraday change was 0.31%.
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 $1.03.
PE Ratio
Wells Fargo Advantage Global Dividend Opportunity Fund has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 4.75. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $4.75 for every dollar of annual earnings.
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3. Gabelli Utility Trust (GUT) – Dividend Yield: 10.93%
Gabelli Utility Trust’s last close was $5.49, 18.91% under its 52-week high of $6.77. Intraday change was -1.96%.
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 $0.11.
PE Ratio
Gabelli Utility Trust has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 49.91. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $49.91 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 2.49%.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Sep 16, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.6 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 10.93%.
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4. Western Asset Bond Fund Share of Beneficial Interest (WEA) – Dividend Yield: 7.53%
Western Asset Bond Fund Share of Beneficial Interest’s last close was $11.15, 1.24% below its 52-week high of $11.29. Intraday change was 0.63%.
Western Asset Premier Bond Fund is a closed-ended fixed income mutual fund launched and managed by Western Asset Management Company. The fund is co-managed by Western Asset Management Company Limited, Western Asset Management Company Pte. Ltd., and Western Asset Management Company Ltd. It invests in the fixed income markets of the United States. The fund primarily invests in investment grade bonds, including corporate bonds, U.S. government and agency securities, and mortgage related securities. It seeks to maintain an average duration of around two to three years with an average credit quality of BBB. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the Barclays Capital U.S. Corporate High Yield Index and the Barclays Capital U.S. Credit Index. Western Asset Premier Bond Fund was formed on March 28, 2002 and is domiciled in the United States.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Western Asset Bond Fund Share of Beneficial Interest has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.78.
PE Ratio
Western Asset Bond Fund Share of Beneficial Interest has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 14.29. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $14.29 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 7.05%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Western Asset Bond Fund Share of Beneficial Interest is 24495 which is 23% below its average volume of 31814.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Western Asset Bond Fund Share of Beneficial Interest’s stock is valued at $11.15 at 20:15 EST, below its 52-week high of $11.29 and way higher than its 52-week low of $9.60.
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5. First Financial Bancorp. (FFBC) – Dividend Yield: 3.62%
First Financial Bancorp.’s last close was $26.47, 6.3% under its 52-week high of $28.25. Intraday change was 0.72%.
First Financial Bancorp. operates as the bank holding company for First Financial Bank that provides commercial banking and related services to individuals and businesses in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois. The company offers checking, savings, and money-market accounts; and accepts various deposit products, such as interest-bearing and non-interest-bearing accounts, time deposits, and cash management services for commercial customers. It also provides real estate loans secured by residential property, such as one to four family residential housing units or commercial property comprising owner-occupied and/or investor income producing real estate consisting of apartments, shopping centers, and office buildings; commercial and industrial loans for various purposes, including inventory, receivables, and equipment, as well as equipment and leasehold improvement financing for franchisees; consumer loans comprising new and used vehicle loans, second mortgages on residential real estate, and unsecured loans; and home equity lines of credit. In addition, the company offers commercial financing to the insurance industry, registered investment advisors, certified public accountants, indirect auto finance companies, and restaurant franchisees. Further, it provides a range of trust and wealth management services; lease and equipment financing services; and currency payments, foreign exchange hedging, and other advisory products. First Financial Bancorp. was founded in 1863 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, First Financial Bancorp. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.43.
PE Ratio
First Financial Bancorp. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 10.89. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $10.89 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 10.35%.
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6. C.H. Robinson Worldwide (CHRW) – Dividend Yield: 2.47%
C.H. Robinson Worldwide’s last close was $100.31, 4.84% under its 52-week high of $105.41. Intraday change was -0.35%.
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides freight transportation services and logistics solutions to companies in various industries worldwide. The company operates in two segments, North American Surface Transportation and Global Forwarding. It offers transportation and logistics services, such as truckload; less than truckload transportation brokerage services, which include the shipment of single or multiple pallets of freight; intermodal transportation that comprise the shipment service of freight in containers or trailers by a combination of truck and rail; and non-vessel ocean common carrier and freight forwarding services, as well as organizes air shipments and provides door-to-door services. The company also offers customs broker services; and other logistics services, such as fee-based managed, warehousing, small parcel, and other services. It has contractual relationships with approximately 85,000 transportation companies, including motor carriers, railroads, and air and ocean carriers. In addition, the company is involved in buying, selling, and/or marketing of fresh produce, including fresh fruits, vegetables, and other value-added perishable items under the Robinson Fresh name. Further, it provides transportation management services or managed TMS; and other surface transportation services. The company offers its fresh produce to grocery retailers, restaurants, produce wholesalers, and foodservice distributors through a network of independent produce growers and suppliers. C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. was founded in 1905 and is headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, C.H. Robinson Worldwide has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.78.
PE Ratio
C.H. Robinson Worldwide has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 35.96. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $35.96 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 22.91%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is 32.1% and 108%, respectively.
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7. The York Water Company (YORW) – Dividend Yield: 2.19%
The York Water Company’s last close was $38.50, 8.25% below its 52-week high of $41.96. Intraday change was -0.39%.
The York Water Company impounds, purifies, and distributes drinking water. It owns and operates three wastewater collection systems; ten wastewater collection and treatment systems; and two reservoirs, including Lake Williams and Lake Redman, which hold approximately 2.2 billion gallons of water. The company also operates a 15-mile pipeline from the Susquehanna River to Lake Redman; and owns satellite groundwater systems in York, Adams, and Lancaster Counties, as well as two impounding dams on primary system located in York and Springfield Townships. It serves customers in the fixtures and furniture, electrical machinery, food products, paper, ordnance units, textile products, air conditioning systems, laundry detergents, barbells, and motorcycle industries in 56 municipalities within four counties in south-central Pennsylvania. The York Water Company was incorporated in 1816 and is based in York, Pennsylvania.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, The York Water Company has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.6.
PE Ratio
The York Water Company has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 23.97. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $23.97 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 10.46%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for The York Water Company is 8038 which is 86.22% below its average volume of 58341.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 0.1%, now sitting on 73.24M for the twelve trailing months.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is a negative 22.6% and a negative 11.9%, respectively.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Sep 30, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.84 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 2.19%.
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