We have gathered information concerning stocks with the highest payout ratio so far. The payout ratio in itself isn't a guarantee of 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 and anything around 60 percent is considered high.
1. Lexington Realty Trust
67.74% Payout Ratio
Lexington Realty Trust (NYSE: LXP) is a publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns a diversified portfolio of real estate assets consisting primarily of equity investments in single-tenant net-leased commercial properties across the United States.
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Dec 29, 2020, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.43 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 4.19%.
Lexington Realty Trust's sales growth this year is anticipated to be 0.5% and 1.3% for next year.
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 3.6%, now sitting on 330.17M for the twelve trailing months.
Lexington Realty Trust's sales growth is negative 0.4% for the ongoing quarter and 1.7% for the next. The company's growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is negative 75.8% and negative -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 9.5%.
Volatility
Lexington Realty Trust's last day, last week, and last month's average volatility was a positive 1.46%, a positive 0.59%, and a negative 0.33%, respectively.
Lexington Realty Trust's last day, last week, and last month's high and low average amplitude percentage was 2.55%, 1.79%, and 2.43%, respectively.
Lexington Realty Trust's Stock Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Lexington Realty Trust's stock is valued at $10.41 at 13:23 EST, way under its 52-week high of $12.08 and way higher than its 52-week low of $7.86.
Lexington Realty Trust's Moving Average
Lexington Realty Trust's value is under its 50-day moving average of $10.52 and below its 200-day moving average of $10.78.2. Watsco, Inc.
99.56% Payout Ratio
Watsco, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, distributes air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration equipment; and related parts and supplies in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico.
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jan 13, 2021, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 7.1 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 2.89%.
Watsco, Inc.'s sales growth this year is expected to be 4.7% and 4.2% for next year.
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 10.2%, now sitting on 4.97B for the twelve trailing months.
Watsco, Inc.'s sales growth is 1.5% for the ongoing ongoing quarter and 3.8% for the next. The company's growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is 7.6% and 15.3%. The company's return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder's equity, for the twelve trailing months is 17.46%.
Volatility
Watsco, Inc.'s last day, last week, and last month's average volatility was a negative 1.48%, a positive 0.86%, and a positive 0.35%, respectively.
Watsco, Inc.'s last day, last week, and last month's high and low average amplitude percentage was 2.39%, 2.63%, and 2.64%, respectively.
Watsco, Inc.'s Stock Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Watsco, Inc.'s stock is valued at $245.57 at 13:23 EST, under its 52-week high of $250.91 and way above its 52-week low of $132.97.
Watsco, Inc.'s Moving Average
Watsco, Inc.'s worth is higher than its 50-day moving average of $230.81 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $229.28.3. Schweitzer
62.41% Payout Ratio
Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides engineered solutions and advanced materials for various industries worldwide.
As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Nov 24, 2020, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.76 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 4.21%.
Schweitzer's sales growth this year is expected to be 2.2% and 3.1% for next year.
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 8.9%, now sitting on 1.03B for the twelve trailing months.
Schweitzer's sales growth for the current quarter is 5%. The company's growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is negative 12.5% and 15.5%. The company's return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder's equity, for the twelve trailing months is 14.74%.
Volatility
Schweitzer's last day, last week, and last month's average volatility was a negative 1.28%, a negative 0.63%, and a negative 0.03%, respectively.
Schweitzer's last day, last week, and last month's high and low average amplitude percentage was 2.43%, 3.25%, and 3.43%, respectively.
Schweitzer's Stock Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Schweitzer's stock is valued at $41.31 at 13:23 EST, below its 52-week high of $44.29 and way above its 52-week low of $20.00.
Schweitzer's Moving Average
Schweitzer's worth is above its 50-day moving average of $39.97 and way above its 200-day moving average of $34.39.4. Ecolab Inc.
45.86% Payout Ratio
Ecolab Inc. provides water, hygiene, and energy technologies and services worldwide.
As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Dec 13, 2020, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.92 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 0.89%.
Ecolab Inc.'s sales growth this year is expected to be negative 19.6% and 6.6% for next year.
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 6.4%, now sitting on 14.31B for the twelve trailing months.
Ecolab Inc.'s sales growth is negative 18.5% for the ongoing quarter and negative 16.7% for the next. The company's growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is negative 24.7% and negative -2%. The company's return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder's equity, for the twelve trailing months is 16.55%.
Volatility
Ecolab Inc.'s last day, last week, and last month's average volatility was a positive 2.44%, a negative 0.48%, and a negative 0.09%, respectively.
Ecolab Inc.'s last day, last week, and last month's high and low average amplitude percentage was 2.69%, 2.58%, and 2.28%, respectively.
Ecolab Inc.'s Stock Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Ecolab Inc.'s stock is valued at $215.91 at 13:23 EST, below its 52-week high of $231.36 and way above its 52-week low of $124.60.

