(VIANEWS) - Alexander & Baldwin (ALEX), Nuveen Quality (JPS), M&T Bank (MTB) are the highest payout ratio stocks on this list.
We have gathered information about stocks with the highest payout ratio at the moment. The payout ratio in itself isn't a promise of 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 are a few stocks with an above 30% percent payout ratio.
1. Alexander & Baldwin (ALEX)
192.31% Payout Ratio
Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. (A&B) is Hawai'i's largest commercial real estate firm and owner of neighborhood grocery stores that are retail-anchored. A&B manages approximately 3.9 million square feet in commercial space across Hawaii. This includes 22 retail centers and ten industrial assets. There are also four offices and 154 acres of ground leasing. A&B has nearly 72% of its total assets in these core assets. A&B also owns 27,000 acres in agricultural land, conservation land, and a vertically integrated paver business. A&B has set itself the goal of being a Hawai'i-focused, commercial real estate firm. This is done by strengthening and expanding its Hawai'i CRE assets and monetizing its non-core assets. A&B's 150-year history has seen it evolve with the state and play a leading role in developing the residential, commercial, and transportation real estate sectors.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Alexander & Baldwin has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.39.
PE Ratio
Alexander & Baldwin has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 43.59. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $43.59 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 2.61%.Growth Estimates Quarters
The company's growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is 77.8% and 112.5%, respectively.2. Nuveen Quality (JPS)
178.24% Payout Ratio
Nuveen Investments, Inc. launched the Nuveen Preferred Securities Income Fund, a closed-end fixed income mutual fund. Nuveen Fund Advisors LLC, Spectrum Asset Management, Inc. co-manage the fund. The fund invests in fixed income markets across the United States. It invests primarily in preferred and investment-grade preferred bonds, as well as convertible securities. Convertible preferred securities with ratings of BBB/Baa, Moody's or Fitch, are also included. It used to be known as Nuveen QPreferred Income Fund 2. Nuveen Preferred Securities Income Fund, which was established June 24, 2002, is based in the United States.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Nuveen Quality has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.34.
PE Ratio
Nuveen Quality has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 19.21. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $19.21 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 3.45%.Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Nuveen Quality's stock is valued at $6.53 at 08:23 EST, way below its 52-week high of $9.95 and higher than its 52-week low of $6.48.
Volume
Today's last reported volume for Nuveen Quality is 987599 which is 86.81% above its average volume of 528663.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 2.2%, now sitting on 160.82M for the twelve trailing months.
3. M&T Bank (MTB)
44.68% Payout Ratio
M&T Bank Corporation is a bank holding firm that offers retail and commercial banking services. M&T Bank Corporation's Business Banking section offers small business and professional financial services such as deposit and lending. The company's Commercial Banking segment offers deposit products, commercial loans and leasing, letters-of credit and cash management services to large and middle market commercial clients. Commercial Real Estate is the company's segment that originates, services, and sells commercial real estate loans. It also offers deposit services. The company's Discretionary portfolio segment offers deposits, securities, residential loans and other assets. It also provides foreign exchange and short- and long-term borrowed funds. Residential Mortgage Banking is a segment of the company that offers loans to homeowners for residential property. It also sells these loans on the secondary market. The Residential Mortgage Banking segment purchases servicing rights from loans issued by other companies. The company's Retail Banking segment provides demand, savings and time accounts, consumer installment loans as well as automobile and recreational financing loans. It also offers credit cards, credit card lines, credit cards, credit loans, line of credit and home equity loans. Mutual funds and annuities are some other offerings. It also offers trust and wealth management, fiduciary & custodial, insurance agency; institutional broker and securities; as well as investment management services. The company offers services via banking offices, bank centers, phone and internet banking as well as automated teller machines. The company has 688 offices within the New York State, Maryland and New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware. It also operates a number of commercial banks in Ontario, Canada. M&T Bank Corporation was established in 1856. It is located in Buffalo, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, M&T Bank has a trailing twelve months EPS of $11.35.
PE Ratio
M&T Bank has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 16.34. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $16.34 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 10.33%.4. eXp World Holdings (EXPI)
44.44% Payout Ratio
eXp World Holdings, Inc. offers cloud-based brokerage services to residential homebuyers and homeowners. It allows buyers to find real-time listings of properties and sellers to sell their property through the various platforms. Buyers and sellers have access to an extensive network of professional, consumer-centric agents and brokers. The company is involved in the creation of 3D virtual environments for education and work. It focuses on technology that allows agents to create websites and portals for consumers. The company also publishes SUCCESS magazine and SUCCESS.com portal. It hosts podcasts, digital courses, podcasts, and associated social media accounts. It also provides training and marketing services for its agents and brokers through proprietary technology-enabled services as well as support and technology services that are contracted to third parties. It operates internationally in countries such as the United States of America, Canada, Australia, South Africa and Portugal. Formerly known as eXp Realty International Corporation, the company changed its name in May 2016 to eXp World Holdings, Inc.. Founded in 2008, eXp World Holdings, Inc. is based at Bellingham, Washington.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, eXp World Holdings has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.36.
PE Ratio
eXp World Holdings has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 35.47. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $35.47 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 26.8%.Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
eXp World Holdings's EBITDA is 117.74.