(VIANEWS) - Nielsen N.V. (NLSN), Shaw Communications (SJR), American Water Works (AWK) are the highest payout ratio stocks on this list.
Here's the data we've collected of stocks with a high payout ratio at the moment. The payout ratio in itself isn't a promise of a future good investment but it's an indicator of whether dividends are being paid and how the company chooses to distribute them.
When investigating a potential investment, the dividend payout ratio is a good statistic to know so here is a list of some companies with an above 30% payout ratio.
1. Nielsen N.V. (NLSN)
85.71% Payout Ratio
Nielsen Holdings plc, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a measurement and data analytics company.
Volume
Today's last reported volume for Nielsen N.V. is 3782840, 3.12% above its average volume of 3668070.
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Aug 17, 2021, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.24 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 1.24%.
Nielsen N.V.'s sales growth this year is anticipated to be negative 44.5% and 3% for next year.
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 6.2%, now sitting on 6.36B for the twelve trailing months.
Nielsen N.V.'s sales growth is negative 42.7% for the current quarter and negative 46.3% for the next. The company's growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is negative 16.3% and negative -34%. The company's return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder's equity, for the twelve trailing months is 4.14%.
Volatility
Nielsen N.V.'s last day, week, and month's current volatility was 1.86%, 0.91%, and 1.44%, respectively.
Nielsen N.V.'s current volatility rank, which measures how volatile a financial asset is (variation between the lowest and highest value in a period), was 1.91% (day), 1.91% (last week), and 1.93% (last month), respectively.
Nielsen N.V.'s Stock Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Nielsen N.V.'s stock is valued at $19.68 at 02:23 EST, way under its 52-week high of $28.42 and way higher than its 52-week low of $13.13.
Nielsen N.V.'s Moving Average
Nielsen N.V.'s value is under its 50-day moving average of $20.13 and way under its 200-day moving average of $23.89.2. Shaw Communications (SJR)
66.57% Payout Ratio
Shaw Communications Inc. operates as a connectivity company in North America.
Volume
Today's last reported volume for Shaw Communications is 169241, 18.23% below its average volume of 206993.
As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Oct 13, 2021, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.96 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 3.29%.
Shaw Communications's sales growth this year is expected to be 4.2% and 5% for next year.
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 4.8%, now sitting on 5.48B for the twelve trailing months.
Shaw Communications's sales growth is negative 1.7% for the current quarter and negative 0.7% for the next. The company's growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is negative 8.3% and 3.8%. The company's return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder's equity, for the twelve trailing months is 14.58%.
Volatility
Shaw Communications's last day, week, and month's current volatility was 0.17%, 0.48%, and 0.75%, respectively.
Shaw Communications's current volatility rank, which measures how volatile a financial asset is (variation between the lowest and highest value in a period), was 1.09% (day), 0.79% (last week), and 0.92% (last month), respectively.
Shaw Communications's Stock Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Shaw Communications's stock is valued at $29.49 at 02:23 EST, under its 52-week high of $30.41 and way above its 52-week low of $16.12.
Shaw Communications's Moving Average
Shaw Communications's value is above its 50-day moving average of $29.13 and above its 200-day moving average of $28.89.Previous days news about Shaw Communications (SJR)
- According to Bloomberg Quint on Tuesday, 12 October, "One overhang on the stock is the proposed $16 billion takeover of Shaw Communications Inc., unveiled in March."
- According to Bloomberg Quint on Thursday, 14 October, "On the other hand, Natale scored a major victory with the landmark takeover agreement with Shaw Communications Inc., announced in March. "
3. American Water Works (AWK)
54.67% Payout Ratio
American Water Works Company, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides water and wastewater services in the United States.
Volume
Today's last reported volume for American Water Works is 659181, 3.82% below its average volume of 685403.
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Aug 8, 2021, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 2.41 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 1.32%.
American Water Works's sales growth this year is expected to be 6.6% and 5.6% for next year.
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 7.3%, now sitting on 3.89B for the twelve trailing months.
American Water Works's sales growth is 7.7% for the ongoing quarter and 0.9% for the next. The company's growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is 4.8% and 8.7%. The company's return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder's equity, for the twelve trailing months is 11.5%.
Volatility
American Water Works's last day, week, and month's current volatility was 1.05%, 0.80%, and 1.41%, respectively.
American Water Works's current volatility rank, which measures how volatile a financial asset is (variation between the lowest and highest value in a period), was 1.07% (day), 1.64% (last week), and 1.81% (last month), respectively.
American Water Works's Stock Yearly Top and Bottom Value
American Water Works's stock is valued at $171.42 at 02:23 EST, under its 52-week high of $189.35 and way higher than its 52-week low of $131.01.
American Water Works's Moving Average
American Water Works's value is below its 50-day moving average of $178.09 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $165.30.4. Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund (DSU)
46.29% Payout Ratio
BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. is a closed ended fixed income mutual fund launched by BlackRock, Inc. The fund is managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC.
Volume
Today's last reported volume for Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund is 66605, 51.07% below its average volume of 136140.
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Oct 13, 2021, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.73 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 6.29%.
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 13.2%, now sitting on 35.18M for the twelve trailing months.
Volatility
Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund's last day, week, and month's current volatility was 0.17%, 0.14%, and 0.48%, respectively.
Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund's current volatility rank, which measures how volatile a financial asset is (variation between the lowest and highest value in a period), was 0.35% (day), 0.61% (last week), and 1.00% (last month), respectively.
Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund's Stock Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund's stock is valued at $11.54 at 02:23 EST, below its 52-week high of $11.74 and way higher than its 52-week low of $9.19.