(VIANEWS) - AGNC Investment Corp. (AGNCM), First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II (FCT), Adecoagro S.A. (AGRO) have the highest dividend yield stocks on this list.
| Rank | Financial Asset | Price | Change | Forward Dividend Yield | Updated (EST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AGNC Investment Corp. (AGNCM) | 20.75 | 1.22% | 9.84% | 2023-01-05 18:23:15 |
| 2 | First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II (FCT) | 9.86 | -0.16% | 8.6% | 2023-01-13 11:46:17 |
| 3 | Adecoagro S.A. (AGRO) | 8.04 | 0.37% | 3.85% | 2023-01-11 21:13:07 |
| 4 | Northern Trust (NTRS) | 98.20 | 0.89% | 3.65% | 2023-01-17 08:14:59 |
| 5 | Western Asset Municipal High Income Fund (MHF) | 6.65 | 1.06% | 3.61% | 2023-01-14 19:12:07 |
| 6 | Kennametal (KMT) | 27.32 | 1.75% | 2.93% | 2023-01-14 11:07:12 |
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. AGNC Investment Corp. (AGNCM) - Dividend Yield: 9.84%
AGNC Investment Corp.'s last close was $20.56, 19.88% below its 52-week high of $25.66.
AGNC Investment Corp. operates as a real estate investment trust (REIT) in the United States. The company invests in residential mortgage pass-through securities and collateralized mortgage obligations for which the principal and interest payments are guaranteed by the United States government-sponsored enterprise or by the United States government agency. It funds its investments primarily through collateralized borrowings structured as repurchase agreements. The company has elected to be taxed as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and would not be subject to federal corporate income taxes, if it distributes at least 90% of its taxable income to its stockholders. The company was formerly known as American Capital Agency Corp. and changed its name to AGNC Investment Corp. in September 2016. AGNC Investment Corp. was incorporated in 2008 and is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland.
Earnings per Share
AGNC Investment Corp.'s trailing 12 months EPS is $5.52.
PE Ratio
AGNC Investment Corp.'s trailing 12-month price-earnings ratio is 3.76. The purchaser of the shares is therefore investing $3.76 per dollar in annual earnings.
For the 12 trailing months, the company's return-on-equity, which is a measure of the profitability of a company relative to shareholders' equity, was negative at -19.87%.More news about AGNC Investment Corp..
2. First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II (FCT) - Dividend Yield: 8.6%
First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II's last close was $9.88, 24.41% below its 52-week high of $13.07.
First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II is a closed-ended fixed income mutual fund launched and managed by First Trust Advisors L.P. The fund invests in the fixed income markets of the United States. It seeks to invest in a portfolio of senior secured floating rate corporate loans. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the S&P/LSTA Leveraged Loan Index. It was formerly known as First Trust/Four Corners Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II. First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II was formed on May 25, 2004 and is domiciled in the United States.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.12.
PE Ratio
First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 80.2. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $80.2 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 -3.56%.Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., there will be a next dividend payment on October 31, 2022. The forward dividend rate for 2020 is 0.83, and the forward dividend yield of 8.6%.
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3. Adecoagro S.A. (AGRO) - Dividend Yield: 3.85%
Adecoagro S.A.'s last close was $8.04, 40.66% below its 52-week high of $13.55.
Adecoagro S.A. is an agroindustrial company that engages in the cultivation of crops, other agricultural products and dairy operations. It also produces sugar, ethanol, energy and production. The company is involved in the planting, harvesting, and sale of grains and oilseeds, as well as fibers, including wheat, corn, soybeans, cotton, sunflowers, and other; provision of grain warehousing/conditioning, handling, and drying services to third parties; and purchase and sale of crops produced by third parties. The company also produces and markets milk, as well as other dairy products. The company also cultivates and processes sugar and ethanol; cogeneration of electric power from sugarcane bagasse. It is involved in identification and acquisitions of farmland that are underdeveloped or poorly managed, and the realization of their value by the strategic disposition of these assets. It also leases approximately 18.005 hectares to Argentina's cattle farmers and is involved with coffee plantation. The company had 225,630 hectares as of December 31, 2019. This includes 19 farms in Argentina and 8 in Brazil. It also owns 1 farm in Uruguay. There are 3 rice processing plants in Argentina and three dairy farms with about 9,066 milking cattle in Argentina. The company also owned 11 rice and grain conditioning and storage facilities in Argentina, and three sugar and ethanol plants in Brazil. These had a combined sugarcane crushing and processing capacity of 14.2 millions tons and had an installed cogeneration power of 232 megawatts. Adecoagro S.A. is an Italian company that was established in 2002. Its headquarters are in Luxembourg.
Earnings per Share
Adecoagro S.A.'s trailing 12 months EPS is $1.33.
PE Ratio
Adecoagro S.A.'s trailing 12-month price-to-earnings ratio is 6.05. The purchaser of the shares is expected to invest $6.05 per dollar in annual earnings.
For the 12 trailing months, the company's return-on-equity, which is a measure of the business' profitability relative to shareholders' equity, was 15.23%.Moving Average
Adecoagro S.A.'s value is above its 50-day moving average of $8.00 and way below its 200-day moving average of $9.14.Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Adecoagro S.A.'s EBITDA is 14.81.
Volatility
Adecoagro S.A.'s last week, last month's, and last quarter's current intraday variation average was 0.12%, 0.27%, and 2.20%.
Adecoagro S.A.'s highest amplitude of average volatility was 0.80% (last week), 2.37% (last month), and 2.20% (last quarter).
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4. Northern Trust (NTRS) - Dividend Yield: 3.65%
Northern Trust's last close was $98.20, 26.35% under its 52-week high of $133.34.
Northern Trust Corporation is a financial holding firm that provides asset servicing and wealth management services. It also offers banking solutions to individuals, corporations and families worldwide. The company operates two divisions, Corporate & Institutional Services and Wealth Management. C&IS offers services such as custody, fund management, investment operations outsourcing and investment management. It also provides employee benefits services like securities lending, foreign currency, treasury and brokerage services. Transition management services can be provided, along with banking and cash management. This section serves institutional and corporate investors, including foundations, endowments and fund managers as well as insurance companies and sovereign wealth funds. Wealth Management offers financial services such as trust and investment management; custody and philanthropic, guardianship, estate administration, family business consulting, financial education, brokerage services, and private and commercial banking services. The Wealth Management segment is for high-net worth individuals, families, professional, retired, or established private businesses. It also offers asset management services such as passive and active equity, active fixed income, cash management, and alternative asset classes including private equity or hedge funds. The multi-manager advisory service and products include separately managed accounts, collective and bank funds, register investment companies, exchange traded fund, non-U.S. mutual funds and unregistered private funds. It also offers other services such as overlay or risk management. It was established in Chicago, Illinois in 1889.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Northern Trust has a trailing twelve months EPS of $5.61.
PE Ratio
Northern Trust has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 17.51. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $17.51 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 13.84%.Moving Average
Northern Trust's worth is above its 50-day moving average of $90.12 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $96.67.Sales Growth
Northern Trust has a 5% quarter-over-quarter sales increase and 3.6% in the following.
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5. Western Asset Municipal High Income Fund (MHF) - Dividend Yield: 3.61%
Western Asset Municipal High Income Fund's last close was $6.65, 13.86% below its 52-week high of $7.72.
Western Asset Municipal High Income 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. The fund invests in the fixed income markets of the United States. It invests primarily in intermediate and long-term municipal debt securities issued by state and local governments including U.S. territories and possessions, political subdivisions, agencies and public authorities. The fund seeks to invest in investment grade debt securities rated in one of the four highest rating categories by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization to create its portfolio. It benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond Index. The fund was formerly known as Municipal High Income Fund Inc. Western Asset Municipal High Income Fund Inc. was formed on November 28, 1988 and is domiciled in the United States.
Earnings per Share
The trailing 12 months' EPS for Western Asset Municipal High Income Fund is $0.41.
PE Ratio
The trailing 12 months earnings to price ratio for Western Asset Municipal High Income Fund is 16.22. The purchaser of the shares is investing $16.22 per dollar in annual earnings.
For the 12 trailing months, the company's return-on-equity, which is a measure of the profitability and shareholder equity ratio, was negative at -12.96%.Annual Top and Bottom Value
At 10:08 EST Western Asset Municipal High Income Fund stock was valued at $6.65. This is a significant drop from its 52 week high of $7.72, and surpasses its 52-week low at $6.10.
Dividend Yield
As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jan 22, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.24 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 3.61%.
Volume
Today's last reported volume for Western Asset Municipal High Income Fund is 102581 which is 28.55% above its average volume of 79796.
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6. Kennametal (KMT) - Dividend Yield: 2.93%
Kennametal's last close was $27.32, 25.5% below its 52-week high of $36.67.
Kennametal Inc. develops and applies tungsten carbides, ceramics, and super-hard materials and solutions for use in metal cutting and extreme wear applications to enable customers work against corrosion and high temperatures conditions worldwide. It operates through three segments: Industrial, Widia, and Infrastructure. The company offers standard and custom products, including turning, milling, hole making, tooling systems, and services, as well as specialized wear components and metallurgical powders for manufacturers engaged in various industries, such as the manufacturers of transportation vehicles and components, machine tools, and light and heavy machinery; airframe and aerospace components; and energy-related components for the oil and gas industry, as well as power generation. It also provides specified product design, selection, application, and support services; and standard and custom metal cutting solutions to general engineering, aerospace, energy, and transportation customers. In addition, the company produces compacts, nozzles, frac seats, and custom components used in oil and gas, and petrochemical industries; rod blanks and abrasive water jet nozzles for general industries; earth cutting tools and systems used in underground mining, trenching and foundation drilling, and road milling; tungsten carbide and specialty alloy powders for the oil and gas, aerospace, and process industries; and ceramics used by the packaging industry for metallization of films and papers. It provides its products under the Kennametal, WIDIA, WIDIA Hanita, and WIDIA GTD brands through its direct sales force; a network of independent and national chain distributors; integrated supplier channels; and value added resellers, as well as through the Internet. Kennametal Inc. was founded in 1938 and is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Kennametal has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.63.
PE Ratio
Kennametal has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 16.76. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $16.76 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 10.92%.Revenue growth
The year-over-year growth in quarterly revenue was 2.3%. We now have 2.02B in the 12 trailing months.
Moving Average
Kennametal's value is higher than its 50-day moving average of $25.40 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $25.18.Dividend Yield
Morningstar, Inc. claims that the next dividend payment will be made on November 6, 2022. The forward dividend rate for the year is estimated at 0.8, and the forward dividend yield to the year is estimated at 2.93%.
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