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Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund, BlackRock Capital Investment Corporation, Another 8 Companies Have A High Estimated Dividend Yield

(VIANEWS) – Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund (HIO), BlackRock Capital Investment Corporation (BKCC), Sprott Focus Trust (FUND) have the highest dividend yield stocks on this list.

Financial Asset Forward Dividend Yield Updated (EST)
Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund (HIO) 10.87% 2024-01-25 01:43:04
BlackRock Capital Investment Corporation (BKCC) 9.95% 2024-01-11 09:08:06
Sprott Focus Trust (FUND) 6.58% 2024-01-13 01:17:05
FNCB Bancorp (FNCB) 5.43% 2024-01-19 01:10:05
Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ) 4.76% 2024-01-26 15:53:41
Noah Holdings Limited (NOAH) 3.11% 2024-01-26 09:23:06
HarborOne Bancorp (HONE) 2.68% 2024-01-19 13:44:06
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NGVC) 2.53% 2024-01-26 07:15:06
Watsco (WSO) 2.42% 2024-01-10 13:12:06
McDonald’s (MCD) 2.22% 2024-01-26 15:22:54

Almost 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 Opportunity Fund (HIO) – Dividend Yield: 10.87%

Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund’s last close was $3.92, 6.44% under its 52-week high of $4.19. Intraday change was 0.51%.

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 $0.3.

PE Ratio

Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 13.07. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $13.07 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 7.06%.

Volatility

Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund’s last week, last month’s, and last quarter’s current intraday variation average was 0.26%, 0.11%, and 0.75%.

Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund’s highest amplitude of average volatility was 1.11% (last week), 0.59% (last month), and 0.75% (last quarter).

Moving Average

Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund’s worth is above its 50-day moving average of $3.85 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $3.78.

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2. BlackRock Capital Investment Corporation (BKCC) – Dividend Yield: 9.95%

BlackRock Capital Investment Corporation’s last close was $4.03, 0% under its 52-week high of $4.03. Intraday change was 0.75%.

BlackRock Capital Investment Corporation, formerly known as BlackRock Kelso Capital Corporation, is a Business Development Company specializing in investments in middle market companies. The fund invests in all industries. It prefers to invest between $10 million and $50 million and can invest more or less in companies with EBITDA or operating cash flow between $10 million and $50 million. The fund invests in the form of senior and junior secured, unsecured, and subordinated debt securities and loans including cash flow, asset backed, and junior lien facilities and equity securities. It's equity investments can be structured in the form of warrants, preferred stock, common equity co-investments, and direct investments in common stock. The fund's debt investments are principally structured to provide for current cash interest and to a lesser extent non-cash interest, particularly with subordinated debt investments, through a pay-in-kind (PIK) feature. It can also make non-control investments.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, BlackRock Capital Investment Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.22.

PE Ratio

BlackRock Capital Investment Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 18.32. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $18.32 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 4.85%.

Sales Growth

BlackRock Capital Investment Corporation’s sales growth is 14.9% for the ongoing quarter and 6.2% for the next.

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3. Sprott Focus Trust (FUND) – Dividend Yield: 6.58%

Sprott Focus Trust’s last close was $7.57, 15.42% below its 52-week high of $8.95. Intraday change was 0%.

Sprott Focus Trust, Inc. is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched and managed by Sprott Asset Management, LP. The fund is co-managed by Sprott Asset Management USA Inc. It invests in the public equity markets of the United States. The fund seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. It primarily invests in value stocks of companies across all market capitalizations. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the Russell 3000 Index. It was formerly known as Royce Focus Trust, Inc. Sprott Focus Trust, Inc. was formed on March 2, 1988 and is domiciled in the United States.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, Sprott Focus Trust has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.1.

PE Ratio

Sprott Focus Trust has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 6.88. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $6.88 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 -0.31%.

Dividend Yield

According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Dec 12, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.5 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 6.58%.

Yearly Top and Bottom Value

Sprott Focus Trust’s stock is valued at $7.57 at 19:15 EST, way under its 52-week high of $8.95 and way above its 52-week low of $6.75.

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4. FNCB Bancorp (FNCB) – Dividend Yield: 5.43%

FNCB Bancorp’s last close was $6.63, 26.33% below its 52-week high of $9.00. Intraday change was 0.45%.

FNCB Bancorp, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for FNCB Bank that provides retail and commercial banking services to individuals, businesses, local governments, and municipalities in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The company offers checking, savings, money market, and certificate of deposit products; and debit cards. It also provides 1-4 family residential loans; construction, land acquisition, and development loans; commercial real estate loans; commercial and industrial loans; consumer loans, such as secured and unsecured installment loans, lines of credit, overdraft protection loans, automobile financing, home equity term loans and lines of credit; and state and political subdivision loans. In addition, the company offers mobile and telephone banking, check imaging, and electronic statement services; online banking products, such as bill payment, internal and external funds transfer, and purchase rewards; remote deposit capture and merchant services; and wealth management services through a third party. As of February 16, 2021, it operated 17 community offices located in Lackawanna, Luzerne and Wayne Counties. The company was formerly known as First National Community Bancorp, Inc. and changed its name to FNCB Bancorp, Inc. in October 2016. FNCB Bancorp, Inc. was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in Dunmore, Pennsylvania.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, FNCB Bancorp has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.73.

PE Ratio

FNCB Bancorp has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 9.08. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $9.08 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 12.69%.

Yearly Top and Bottom Value

FNCB Bancorp’s stock is valued at $6.63 at 19:15 EST, way below its 52-week high of $9.00 and way higher than its 52-week low of $5.45.

Moving Average

FNCB Bancorp’s value is higher than its 50-day moving average of $6.40 and above its 200-day moving average of $6.10.

Dividend Yield

As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Nov 29, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.36 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 5.43%.

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5. Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ) – Dividend Yield: 4.76%

Canadian Natural Resources Limited’s last close was $64.43, 6.27% under its 52-week high of $68.74. Intraday change was -0.43%.

Canadian Natural Resources Limited acquires, explores for, develops, produces, markets, and sells crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids (NGLs). The company offers light and medium crude oil, primary heavy crude oil, Pelican Lake heavy crude oil, bitumen (thermal oil), and synthetic crude oil (SCO). The company's midstream assets include two pipeline systems; and a 50% working interest in an 84-megawatt cogeneration plant at Primrose. It operates primarily in Western Canada; the United Kingdom portion of the North Sea; and Offshore Africa. The company was formerly known as AEX Minerals Corporation and changed its name to Canadian Natural Resources Limited in December 1975. Canadian Natural Resources Limited was incorporated in 1973 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, Canadian Natural Resources Limited has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.78.

PE Ratio

Canadian Natural Resources Limited has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 13.42. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $13.42 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 18.33%.

Moving Average

Canadian Natural Resources Limited’s value is under its 50-day moving average of $64.80 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $61.28.

Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization

Canadian Natural Resources Limited’s EBITDA is 16.58.

Growth Estimates Quarters

The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is 10.3% and 13.3%, respectively.

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6. Noah Holdings Limited (NOAH) – Dividend Yield: 3.11%

Noah Holdings Limited’s last close was $12.33, 42.73% below its 52-week high of $21.53. Intraday change was -1.04%.

Noah Holdings Limited, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a wealth and asset management service provider with the focus on investment and asset allocation services for high net worth individuals and enterprises in Mainland of China, Hong Kong, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Wealth Management, Asset Management, and Other Businesses. The company offers investment products, including domestic and overseas publicly raised and public securities investment funds, privately-raised investment funds, and private equity products; customized value-added financial services, such as investor education and trust services, as well as insurance brokerage services; and insurance products. It also provides onshore and offshore private equity, real estate, public securities, multi-strategy, and other investment products, as well as lending services. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Shanghai, the People's Republic of China.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, Noah Holdings Limited has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.78.

PE Ratio

Noah Holdings Limited has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 6.93. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $6.93 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 9.42%.

Volume

Today’s last reported volume for Noah Holdings Limited is 53833 which is 11.64% below its average volume of 60931.

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7. HarborOne Bancorp (HONE) – Dividend Yield: 2.68%

HarborOne Bancorp’s last close was $11.21, 22.58% under its 52-week high of $14.48. Intraday change was 1.52%.

HarborOne Bancorp, Inc. operates as the holding company for HarborOne Bank that provides financial services to individuals, families, small and mid-size businesses, and municipalities. The company operates in two segments, HarborOne Bank and HarborOne Mortgage. Its primary deposit products include checking, money market, savings, and term certificate of deposit accounts; and lending products comprise commercial real estate, commercial and industrial, commercial construction, one-to four-family residential real estate, second mortgages and equity lines of credit, residential construction, and auto and other consumer loans. The company, through HarborOne Mortgage, LLC, originates, sells, and services residential mortgage loans. It also provides a range of educational services through HarborOne U, such as classes on small business, financial literacy, and personal enrichment. As of December 31, 2020, the company operated 26 full-service branches located in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, as well as a commercial lending office in each of Boston, Massachusetts, and Providence, Rhode Island. It also operates administrative offices in Brockton, Massachusetts, as well as 5 ATM locations in Massachusetts; and maintains 39 offices in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Maine, New Jersey, and Florida. The company was founded in 1917 and is based in Brockton, Massachusetts.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, HarborOne Bancorp has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.74.

PE Ratio

HarborOne Bancorp has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 15.38. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $15.38 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 5.48%.

Moving Average

HarborOne Bancorp’s value is under its 50-day moving average of $11.42 and way above its 200-day moving average of $10.10.

Revenue Growth

Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 19.1%, now sitting on 172.47M for the twelve trailing months.

Growth Estimates Quarters

The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is a negative 28.6% and a negative 25%, respectively.

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8. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NGVC) – Dividend Yield: 2.53%

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage’s last close was $15.79, 9.72% below its 52-week high of $17.49. Intraday change was 1.41%.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, retails natural and organic groceries, and dietary supplements in the United States. The company's stores offer natural and organic grocery products, such as organic produce; bulk food products; private label products comprising pasta, pasta sauce, ketchup, canned beans and vegetables, frozen vegetables, frozen fruits, frozen meals, frozen pizza, bread, baking mixes, plant based butter, olive and coconut oil, coconut milk, honey, maple syrup, preserves, chocolate, coffee, bacon, beef jerky, canned seafood, popcorn, tortilla chips, taco shells, eggs, cheese, apple sauce, apple cider vinegar, spring water, paper products, cleaning products, and other products; dry, frozen, and canned groceries; meat and seafood products; dairy products, dairy substitutes, and eggs; prepared foods; bread and baked products; beverages; and beer, wine, and hard cider products. Its stores also provide private label dietary supplements; body care products consisting of cosmetics, skin care, hair care, fragrance, and personal care products containing natural and organic ingredients; pet care and food products; books and handouts; and household and general merchandise, including cleaning supplies, paper products, and dish and laundry soaps, as well as other common household products, such as diapers. The company operates its retail stores under the Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage trademark. The company also offers science-based nutrition education programs to help customers make informed health and nutrition choices. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Lakewood, Colorado.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.02.

PE Ratio

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 15.48. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $15.48 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 14.23%.

Yearly Top and Bottom Value

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage’s stock is valued at $15.79 at 19:15 EST, under its 52-week high of $17.49 and way above its 52-week low of $9.50.

Moving Average

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage’s worth is below its 50-day moving average of $15.98 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $13.15.

Dividend Yield

As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Nov 23, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.4 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 2.53%.

Revenue Growth

Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 7.6%, now sitting on 1.14B for the twelve trailing months.

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9. Watsco (WSO) – Dividend Yield: 2.42%

Watsco’s last close was $404.59, 6.6% below its 52-week high of $433.19. Intraday change was 0.88%.

Watsco, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the distribution of air conditioning, heating, refrigeration equipment, and related parts and supplies. The company distributes equipment, including residential ducted and ductless air conditioners, such as gas, electric, and oil furnaces; commercial air conditioning and heating equipment systems; and other specialized equipment. It also offers parts comprising replacement compressors, evaporator coils, motors, and other component parts; and supplies, such as thermostats, insulation materials, refrigerants, ductworks, grills, registers, sheet metals, tools, copper tubing, concrete pads, tapes, adhesives, and other ancillary supplies, as well as plumbing and bathroom remodeling supplies. The company serves contractors and dealers that service the replacement and new construction markets for residential and light commercial central air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration systems. It operates in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico, as well as exports its products to Latin America and the Caribbean Basin. Watsco, Inc. was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in Miami, Florida.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, Watsco has a trailing twelve months EPS of $15.13.

PE Ratio

Watsco has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 26.98. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $26.98 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 27.84%.

Sales Growth

Watsco’s sales growth for the current quarter is 5%.

Yearly Top and Bottom Value

Watsco’s stock is valued at $408.14 at 19:15 EST, under its 52-week high of $433.19 and way above its 52-week low of $261.25.

Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization

Watsco’s EBITDA is 57.72.

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10. McDonald’s (MCD) – Dividend Yield: 2.22%

McDonald’s’s last close was $292.26, 2.93% under its 52-week high of $301.08. Intraday change was -1.53%.

McDonald's Corporation operates and franchises McDonald's restaurants in the United States and internationally. The company's restaurants offer hamburgers and cheeseburgers, chicken sandwiches and nuggets, fries, salads, shakes, frozen desserts, sundaes, soft serve cones, bakery items, soft drinks, coffee, and beverages and other beverages, as well as breakfast menu, including muffins, Sausages, biscuit and bagel sandwiches, oatmeal, hash browns, breakfast burritos and hotcakes. McDonald's Corporation was founded in 1940 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, McDonald’s has a trailing twelve months EPS of $11.35.

PE Ratio

McDonald’s has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 25.79. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $25.79 for every dollar of annual earnings.

Volume

Today’s last reported volume for McDonald’s is 2775560 which is 7.68% below its average volume of 3006720.

Sales Growth

McDonald’s’s sales growth is 8.7% for the present quarter and 6.4% for the next.

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