(VIANEWS) - Cousins Properties Incorporated (CUZ), Western Asset High Income Fund II (HIX), CME Group (CME) 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 guarantee of a future good investment but it's an indicator of whether dividends are being paid and how the company chooses to issue 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. Cousins Properties Incorporated (CUZ)
150% Payout Ratio
Cousins Properties is a fully integrated, self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust (REIT).
Volume
Today's last reported volume for Cousins Properties Incorporated is 419557, 55.34% below its average volume of 939513.
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jan 3, 2022, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.24 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 2.94%.
Cousins Properties Incorporated's sales growth this year is anticipated to be 2.6% and 1.6% for next year.
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 3.2%, now sitting on 755.73M for the twelve trailing months.
Cousins Properties Incorporated's sales growth is 4.5% for the current quarter and 0.9% for the next. The company's growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is 11.8% and negative -5%. The company's return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder's equity, for the twelve trailing months is 2.73%.
Volatility
Cousins Properties Incorporated's last day, week, and month's current intraday variation average was 0.05%, 0.84%, and 1.24%, respectively.
Cousins Properties Incorporated's highest amplitude of average volatility was 2.07% (day), 2.19% (last week), and 2.50% (last month), respectively.
Cousins Properties Incorporated's Stock Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Cousins Properties Incorporated's stock is valued at $39.84 at 08:23 EST, under its 52-week high of $42.41 and way higher than its 52-week low of $33.83.
Cousins Properties Incorporated's Moving Average
Cousins Properties Incorporated's worth is above its 50-day moving average of $39.37 and above its 200-day moving average of $38.90.2. Western Asset High Income Fund II (HIX)
76.36% 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.
Volume
Today's last reported volume for Western Asset High Income Fund II is 136445, 37.47% below its average volume of 218218.
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Mar 22, 2022, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.59 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 9.56%.
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 24.6%, now sitting on 38.84M 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 10.29%.
Volatility
Western Asset High Income Fund II's last day, week, and month's current intraday variation average was 0.33%, 0.78%, and 0.91%, respectively.
Western Asset High Income Fund II's highest amplitude of average volatility was 2.15% (day), 1.54% (last week), and 1.71% (last month), respectively.
Western Asset High Income Fund II's Stock Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Western Asset High Income Fund II's stock is valued at $6.10 at 08:23 EST, way below its 52-week high of $7.75 and above its 52-week low of $6.05.
Western Asset High Income Fund II's Moving Average
Western Asset High Income Fund II's value is under its 50-day moving average of $6.56 and way below its 200-day moving average of $7.09.3. CME Group (CME)
65.42% Payout Ratio
CME Group Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates contract markets for the trading of futures and options on futures contracts worldwide.
Volume
Today's last reported volume for CME Group is 1792990, 4.96% above its average volume of 1708170.
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Sep 8, 2021, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 3.6 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 1.65%.
CME Group's sales growth this year is expected to be negative 1.3% and 6.8% for next year.
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 0.2%, now sitting on 4.6B for the twelve trailing months.
CME Group's sales growth for the next quarter is 9.8%. The company's growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is 17.4% and 18.7%. The company's return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder's equity, for the twelve trailing months is 7.17%.
Volatility
CME Group's last day, week, and month's current intraday variation average was 0.76%, 0.84%, and 1.91%, respectively.
CME Group's highest amplitude of average volatility was 1.93% (day), 1.78% (last week), and 2.48% (last month), respectively.
CME Group's Stock Yearly Top and Bottom Value
CME Group's stock is valued at $244.93 at 08:23 EST, higher than its 52-week high of $232.64.
CME Group's Moving Average
CME Group's worth is way above its 50-day moving average of $218.57 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $209.69.Previous days news about CME Group (CME)
- According to Benzinga on Monday, 21 March, "Burke says that while retail investors have been particularly enthusiastic about the product, he notes that CME Group has designed it to appeal to the institutional market also."
- According to FXStreet on Wednesday, 23 March, "Considering preliminary readings from CME Group for natural gas futures markets, open interest reversed two daily pullbacks in a row and increased by around 2.7K contracts. "
4. BlackRock Capital Investment Corporation (BKCC)
44.94% Payout Ratio
BlackRock Capital Investment Corporation, formerly known as BlackRock Kelso Capital Corporation, is a Business Development Company specializing in investments in middle market companies.
Volume
Today's last reported volume for BlackRock Capital Investment Corporation is 267745, 15.24% below its average volume of 315895.
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Dec 14, 2021, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.4 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 9.85%.
BlackRock Capital Investment Corporation's sales growth this year is anticipated to be negative 35.9% and 20.9% for next year.
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 23.2%, now sitting on 48.26M for the twelve trailing months.
BlackRock Capital Investment Corporation's sales growth is negative 13.4% for the present quarter and 39.4% for the next. The company's growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is negative 10% and 50%. The company's return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder's equity, for the twelve trailing months is 21.21%.
Volatility
BlackRock Capital Investment Corporation's last day, week, and month's current intraday variation average was 0.49%, 1.23%, and 0.97%, respectively.
BlackRock Capital Investment Corporation's highest amplitude of average volatility was 1.98% (day), 2.28% (last week), and 2.21% (last month), respectively.
BlackRock Capital Investment Corporation's Stock Yearly Top and Bottom Value
BlackRock Capital Investment Corporation's stock is valued at $4.11 at 08:23 EST, under its 52-week high of $4.47 and way higher than its 52-week low of $3.25.
BlackRock Capital Investment Corporation's Moving Average
BlackRock Capital Investment Corporation's value is below its 50-day moving average of $4.12 and above its 200-day moving average of $4.11.5. John Hancock (HPF)
37.9% Payout Ratio
John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II is a closed ended fixed income mutual fund launched and managed by John Hancock Investment Management LLC.
Volume
Today's last reported volume for John Hancock is 24968, 55.72% below its average volume of 56395.
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Mar 9, 2022, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.48 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 8.17%.
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 3%, now sitting on 36.52M 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 20.25%.
John Hancock's Stock Yearly Top and Bottom Value
John Hancock's stock is valued at $18.07 at 08:23 EST, way under its 52-week high of $22.93 and above its 52-week low of $17.60.
John Hancock's Moving Average
John Hancock's worth is below its 50-day moving average of $19.42 and way under its 200-day moving average of $21.12.Previous days news about John Hancock (HPF)
- According to Bloomberg Quint on Thursday, 24 March, "The gains are a sign that the resilient fundamentals in the technology sector are starting to shine through concerns about macroeconomic factors, according to Emily Roland, co-chief investment strategist at John Hancock Investments."
6. Eaton Vance Enhance Equity Income Fund II (EOS)
35.44% Payout Ratio
Eaton Vance Enhanced Equity Income Fund II is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched and managed by Eaton Vance Management.
Volume
Today's last reported volume for Eaton Vance Enhance Equity Income Fund II is 44436, 71.6% below its average volume of 156503.
As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Sep 19, 2018, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.65 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 8.26%.
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 39.9%, now sitting on 8.24M 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 17.15%.
Volatility
Eaton Vance Enhance Equity Income Fund II's last day, week, and month's current intraday variation average was 0.35%, 1.40%, and 1.57%, respectively.
Eaton Vance Enhance Equity Income Fund II's highest amplitude of average volatility was 1.68% (day), 2.27% (last week), and 2.52% (last month), respectively.
Eaton Vance Enhance Equity Income Fund II's Stock Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Eaton Vance Enhance Equity Income Fund II's stock is valued at $19.89 at 08:23 EST, way below its 52-week high of $25.70 and higher than its 52-week low of $18.61.

