(VIANEWS) - Telephone and Data Systems (TDS), Ares Management L.P. (ARES), Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (SCM) are the highest payout ratio stocks on this list.
Here's the data we've collected of stocks with a high payout ratio up until now. 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. Telephone and Data Systems (TDS)
174.39% Payout Ratio
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc., a telecommunications company, provides communications services in the United States. It operates through two segments: UScellular and TDS Telecom. The company offers wireless solutions to consumers and business and government customers, including a suite of connected Internet of things (IoT) solutions, and software applications for monitor and control, business automation/operations, communication, fleet and asset management, smart water solutions, private cellular networks and custom, and end-to-end IoT solutions; wireless priority services and quality priority and preemption options; smartphones and other handsets, tablets, wearables, mobile hotspots, routers, and IoT devices; and accessories, such as cases, screen protectors, chargers, and memory cards, as well as consumer electronics, including audio, home automation and networking products. It also provides replace and repair services; Trade-In program through which it buys customers' used equipment; internet connections and all-home WI-FI services; TDS TV+, an integrated cloud television platform that offers video content; local and long-distance telephone service, VoIP, and enhanced services; and broadband, IP-based services, and hosted voice and video collaboration services. The company sells its products through retail sales, direct and indirect sales, third-party retailers, and independent agents, as well as through ecommerce and telesales. As of December 31, 2021, it offers its services to customers 5 million wireless connections, and 1.2 million wireline and cable connections. The company was incorporated in 1968 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Telephone and Data Systems has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.41.
PE Ratio
Telephone and Data Systems has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 24.44. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $24.44 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 2.04%.Volume
The current volume reported for Telephone and Data Systems was 1838460, which is 14.3% higher than its average volume (1610800).
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Dec 13, 2022, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.72 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 7.19%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
For the current quarter, the company expects a decline of 418.2% in growth and an increase of 62.2% for the following quarter.Moving Average
Telephone and Data Systems's value is way below its 50-day moving average of $12.96 and way below its 200-day moving average of $16.10.2. Ares Management L.P. (ARES)
137.58% Payout Ratio
Ares Management Corporation is an alternative asset manager that operates in America, Europe and Asia. Its Tradable credit group segment, which manages various investment funds such as separately and commingled accounts for institutional investors and publicly traded vehicles, and sub-advised money for retail investors in the non-investment-grade corporate credit markets. The company's Direct Lending Group segment offers financing options to small and medium-sized businesses. Private Equity Group focuses on investments in majority- or shared-control companies. The company's Real Estate Group invests in new developments, repositioning assets and in control investments. It also originates and invests a variety of financing options for commercial realty operators and owners in the middle market. Formerly known as Ares Management L.P., the firm is now headquartered in Los Angeles and has additional offices throughout America, Europe, and Asia. The general partner is Ares Management GP LLC.
Earnings per Share
Ares Management L.P.'s trailing 12 months EPS is $1.38.
PE Ratio
Ares Management L.P.'s trailing 12-month price-earnings ratio is 49.05. The purchaser of the shares is therefore investing $49.05 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 14.69%.Annual Top and Bottom Value
At 01:23 EST Ares Management L.P. stock was valued at $67.69, which is way below its 52 week high of $86.06 but much higher than its 52 week low of $53.15.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Sep 14, 2022, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 2.44 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 3.4%.
Sales Growth
Ares Management L.P. has a negative 24% quarter-on-quarter sales growth and a 23.8% next.
3. Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (SCM)
105.62% Payout Ratio
Stellus Capital Investment Corporation is a business development company specializing in investments in private middle-market companies. It invests through first lien, second lien, unitranche, and mezzanine debt financing, often with a corresponding equity investment. The fund prefers to invest in US and Canada. The fund seeks to invest in companies with an EBITDA between $5 million and $50 million.
Earnings per Share
Stellus Capital Investment Corporation's trailing 12 months EPS is $1.06.
PE Ratio
Stellus Capital Investment Corporation's trailing 12 months price-to-earnings ratio is 12.7. The purchaser of the shares is investing $12.7 per dollar in annual earnings.
For the 12 trailing months, the company's return-on-equity, which is an indicator of the business' profitability relative to shareholders' equity, was 7.51%.Growth Estimates Quarters
For the current quarter, the company expects to grow by 46.2% and 39.3% respectively.4. Eagle Bulk Shipping (EGLE)
42.72% Payout Ratio
Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. engages in the ocean transportation of dry bulk cargoes worldwide. The company owns, charters, and operates dry bulk vessels that transport a range of bulk cargoes, including iron ore, coal, grains, fertilizers, steel products, petcoke, cement, and forest products. It serves miners, producers, traders, and end users. As of December 31, 2021, the company owned and operated a fleet of 53 vessels. Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. was incorporated in 2005 and is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut.
Earnings per Share
Eagle Bulk Shipping's trailing 12 month EPS is $19.45.
PE Ratio
Eagle Bulk Shipping's trailing 12 months earnings to price ratio is 2.54. The purchaser of the shares is therefore investing $2.54 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 43.76%.Volume
The current volume reported for Eagle Bulk Shipping stands at 48765, which is 83.21% lower than its average volume (290492).
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 1%, now sitting on 753.13M for the twelve trailing months.
5. FactSet Research Systems (FDS)
31.79% Payout Ratio
FactSet Research Systems Inc. provides integrated financial information and analytical applications to the investment and corporate communities in the United States, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. The company delivers insight and information through the workflow solutions of research, analytics and trading, content and technology solutions, and wealth. It serves portfolio managers, investment research professionals, investment bankers, risk and performance analysts, and wealth advisors. FactSet Research Systems Inc. was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, FactSet Research Systems has a trailing twelve months EPS of $10.98.
PE Ratio
FactSet Research Systems has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 36.25. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $36.25 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 33.12%.