We have congregated information concerning stocks with the highest payout ratio so far. The payout ratio in itself isn't a assurance of good investment but it's an indicator of whether dividends are being paid and how the company chooses to issue them.
When researching a potential investment, the dividend payout ratio is a good statistic to know and anything around 60 percent is considered high.
1. Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc.
586.5% Payout Ratio
Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. is a closed-ended fixed income mutual fund launched and managed by Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC.
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jan 20, 2021, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.59 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 8.61%.
Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc.'s sales growth this year is expected to be negative 0% and a negative 0% for next year.
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 18%, now sitting on 57.02M for the twelve trailing months.
The company's return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder's equity, for the twelve trailing months is 1.22%.
Volatility
Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc.'s last day, last week, and last month's average volatility was a negative 0.59%, a negative 0.27%, and a negative 0.07%, respectively.
Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc.'s last day, last week, and last month's high and low average amplitude percentage was 1.03%, 1.35%, and 0.88%, respectively.
Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc.'s Stock Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc.'s stock is valued at $6.79 at 16:23 EST, below its 52-week high of $7.12 and way higher than its 52-week low of $3.55.
Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc.'s Moving Average
Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc.'s worth is under its 50-day moving average of $6.92 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $6.62.
2. Blackrock MuniHoldings New Jersey Quality Fund, Inc.
123.68% Payout Ratio
BlackRock MuniHoldings New Jersey Quality Fund, Inc. is a close ended fixed income mutual fund launched by BlackRock, Inc. The fund is managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC.
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jan 13, 2021, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.76 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 5.24%.
Blackrock MuniHoldings New Jersey Quality Fund, Inc.'s sales growth this year is expected to be negative 0% and a negative 0% for next year.
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 2%, now sitting on 30.89M for the twelve trailing months.
The company's return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder's equity, for the twelve trailing months is 3.3%.
Volatility
Blackrock MuniHoldings New Jersey Quality Fund, Inc.'s last day, last week, and last month's average volatility was a negative 0.14%, a negative 0.06%, and a negative 0.04%, respectively.
Blackrock MuniHoldings New Jersey Quality Fund, Inc.'s last day, last week, and last month's high and low average amplitude percentage was 0.35%, 0.78%, and 0.56%, respectively.
Blackrock MuniHoldings New Jersey Quality Fund, Inc.'s Stock Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Blackrock MuniHoldings New Jersey Quality Fund, Inc.'s stock is valued at $14.42 at 16:23 EST, under its 52-week high of $14.92 and way higher than its 52-week low of $10.65.
Blackrock MuniHoldings New Jersey Quality Fund, Inc.'s Moving Average
Blackrock MuniHoldings New Jersey Quality Fund, Inc.'s worth is above its 50-day moving average of $14.36 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $13.98.
3. Blackrock MuniYield Pennsylvania Quality Fund
96.5% Payout Ratio
BlackRock MuniYield Pennsylvania Quality Fund is a closed ended fixed income mutual fund launched by BlackRock, Inc. It is managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC.
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jan 13, 2021, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.66 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 4.48%.
Blackrock MuniYield Pennsylvania Quality Fund's sales growth this year is anticipated to be negative 0% and a negative 0% for next year.
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 3.2%, now sitting on 13.12M for the twelve trailing months.
The company's return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder's equity, for the twelve trailing months is 3.68%.
Volatility
Blackrock MuniYield Pennsylvania Quality Fund's last day, last week, and last month's average volatility was a positive 0.14%, a negative 0.24%, and a negative 0.03%, respectively.
Blackrock MuniYield Pennsylvania Quality Fund's last day, last week, and last month's high and low average amplitude percentage was 1.09%, 0.99%, and 0.82%, respectively.
Blackrock MuniYield Pennsylvania Quality Fund's Stock Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Blackrock MuniYield Pennsylvania Quality Fund's stock is valued at $14.74 at 16:23 EST, below its 52-week high of $14.95 and way higher than its 52-week low of $10.35.
Blackrock MuniYield Pennsylvania Quality Fund's Moving Average
Blackrock MuniYield Pennsylvania Quality Fund's worth is above its 50-day moving average of $14.62 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $14.12.
4. Value Line, Inc.
44.62% Payout Ratio
Value Line, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, produces and sells investment periodicals and related publications primarily in the United States.
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Oct 22, 2020, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.84 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 2.55%.
Value Line, Inc.'s sales growth this year is anticipated to be negative 0% and a negative 0% for next year.
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 1.3%, now sitting on 41.14M for the twelve trailing months.
The company's return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder's equity, for the twelve trailing months is 32.39%.
Volatility
Value Line, Inc.'s last day, last week, and last month's average volatility was a negative 2.88%, a positive 1.54%, and a positive 0.93%, respectively.
Value Line, Inc.'s last day, last week, and last month's high and low average amplitude percentage was 7.95%, 7.33%, and 5.35%, respectively.
Value Line, Inc.'s Stock Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Value Line, Inc.'s stock is valued at $32.97 at 16:23 EST, under its 52-week high of $36.60 and way above its 52-week low of $20.01.
Value Line, Inc.'s Moving Average
Value Line, Inc.'s value is way above its 50-day moving average of $29.47 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $26.99.
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