(VIANEWS) - BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust (BGT), UNITIL Corporation (UTL), Essex Property Trust (ESS) have the highest dividend yield stocks on this list.
| Rank | Financial Asset | Price | Change | Forward Dividend Yield | Updated (EST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust (BGT) | 10.80 | 0% | 7.14% | 2022-09-28 09:06:08 |
| 2 | UNITIL Corporation (UTL) | 46.45 | -1.78% | 3.36% | 2022-10-02 23:07:05 |
| 3 | Essex Property Trust (ESS) | 229.74 | 2.55% | 3.07% | 2022-10-13 14:53:42 |
| 4 | CRH PLC (CRH) | 33.04 | 3.3% | 3.06% | 2022-10-13 14:57:53 |
| 5 | Yamana Gold (AUY) | 4.64 | -1.38% | 2.51% | 2022-10-13 14:54:02 |
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. BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust (BGT) - Dividend Yield: 7.14%
BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust's last close was $10.80, 26.73% under its 52-week high of $14.74.
BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust, a closed-ended fixed income mutual fund that was launched in 2012 by BlackRoack Inc. BlackRock Advisors, LLC, and BlackRock Financial Management, Inc. co-manage the fund. The fund invests in fixed income markets around the world, with a focus on the United States. It invests in bonds issued by companies that operate across diverse sectors. The fund invests in corporate bonds whose average duration will not exceed 1.5 years. The former name of the fund was BlackRock GlobalFloating Rate Income trust. BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust, which was established on August 30, 2004, is based in the United States.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.82.
PE Ratio
BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 13.17. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $13.17 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 -5.63%.More news about BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust.
2. UNITIL Corporation (UTL) - Dividend Yield: 3.36%
UNITIL Corporation's last close was $46.45, 23.98% under its 52-week high of $61.10.
Unitil Corporation is a holding company for public utilities that distributes electricity and natural gas. The company operates in three segments, Utility Electric Operations and Utility Gas Operations. It distributes electricity along the New Hampshire southeastern coast and in New Hampshire's state capital areas. The greater Fitchburg region of northcentral Massachusetts is also served. Natural gas distributions are carried out in southern New Hampshire as well as portions of central Maine. This includes the cities of Portland, Lewiston-Auburn, and greater Fitchburg in north central Massachusetts. The company also owns 86 miles worth of underground natural gas transmission lines that provide interstate access to natural gas and transport services, mainly in New Hampshire and Maine. The company also provides real estate management and energy brokerage services. The company serves approximately 107.700 electricity customers and 86.600 natural gas customers. Unitil Corporation was established in 1984. It is located in Hampton, New Hampshire.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, UNITIL Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.56.
PE Ratio
UNITIL Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 18.14. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $18.14 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 9.46%.Dividend Yield
As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Aug 10, 2022, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.56 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 3.36%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 2.4%, now sitting on 529.4M for the twelve trailing months.
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3. Essex Property Trust (ESS) - Dividend Yield: 3.07%
Essex Property Trust's last close was $224.02, 38.35% below its 52-week high of $363.36.
Essex Property Trust, Inc., which is an S&P 500 Company, is a fully-integrated real estate investment trust. It acquires, develops, renovates, and maintains residential multifamily properties on selected West Coast areas. Essex has current ownership rights in 246 apartment communities, which include approximately 60,000 homes and 6 additional properties that are in different stages of development.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Essex Property Trust has a trailing twelve months EPS of $6.48.
PE Ratio
Essex Property Trust has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 35.46. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $35.46 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 6.7%.Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 6.1%, now sitting on 1.61B for the twelve trailing months.
Moving Average
Essex Property Trust's worth is way under its 50-day moving average of $272.16 and way below its 200-day moving average of $304.72.More news about Essex Property Trust.
4. CRH PLC (CRH) - Dividend Yield: 3.06%
CRH PLC's last close was $31.99, 41.35% below its 52-week high of $54.54.
Through its subsidiaries, CRH plc manufactures and distributes construction materials. The company operates three divisions: Americas Materials and Europe Materials. It manufactures and sells cement, lime and aggregates as well as precast concrete and ready-mix concrete. Precast concrete, polymer-based products are also offered, including underground vaults and drainage pipes, structures and utility enclosures to the water and energy markets, transport, and building structure markets. It also sells construction accessories such as fixing and anchoring solutions and lifting systems. The company also offers network access products that include covers, passive safety system, retention sockets and sealants as well as paving and construction service. It also provides contract surfacing and building engineering services, as well as logistics support and railway infrastructure. The company serves contractors, sub-contractors, homeowners and homebuilders as well as governments. It operates in Ireland, the United Kingdom and other European countries. CRH plc was established in Dublin, Ireland in 1936.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, CRH PLC has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.42.
PE Ratio
CRH PLC has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 23.3. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $23.3 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 12.7%.Volatility
CRH PLC's last week, last month's, and last quarter's current intraday variation average was a negative 1.11%, a negative 0.62%, and a positive 1.85%, respectively.
CRH PLC's highest amplitude of average volatility was 1.71% (last week), 2.12% (last month), and 1.85% (last quarter), respectively.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 10.2%, now sitting on 30.98B for the twelve trailing months.
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5. Yamana Gold (AUY) - Dividend Yield: 2.51%
Yamana Gold's last close was $4.70, 26.56% below its 52-week high of $6.40.
Yamana Gold Inc. and its affiliates operate as precious metal producers. The company has silver and gold production as well as exploration and development properties. It also holds land positions in the Americas including Canada, Brazil and Chile. Yamana Resources Inc. was the company's previous name. In August 2003, Yamana Gold Inc. took over its operations. Yamana Gold Inc. is located in Toronto, Canada.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Yamana Gold has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.22.
PE Ratio
Yamana Gold has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 21.07. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $21.07 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 4.91%.Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Yamana Gold's stock is valued at $4.64 at 20:15 EST, way below its 52-week high of $6.40 and way above its 52-week low of $3.70.
Moving Average
Yamana Gold's value is under its 50-day moving average of $4.65 and under its 200-day moving average of $4.90.Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 11%, now sitting on 1.88B for the twelve trailing months.
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