(VIANEWS) - Williams Companies (WMB), eXp World Holdings (EXPI), Cass Information Systems (CASS) are the highest payout ratio stocks on this list.
Here's the data we've collected of stocks with a high payout ratio as yet. 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 distribute them.
When researching 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. Williams Companies (WMB)
137.92% Payout Ratio
Together with its subsidiaries, The Williams Companies, Inc. operates as an infrastructure company that primarily serves the United States. The company operates in three segments: Transmission & Gulf of Mexico and Northeast G&P. West as well as Gas & NGL Marketing Services. Transco's and Northwest natural gas pipes are part of the Transmission & Gulf of Mexico segment. They also handle natural gas gathering, processing and crude oil production handling. There is also transportation assets for natural gas in the Gulf Coast region. Northeast G&P is involved in midstream gathering and processing in addition to fractionation in Marcellus Shale, mainly in Pennsylvania and New York. It also operates in eastern Ohio's Utica Shale. The West segment includes gas processing and treatment operations in the Rocky Mountain area of Colorado and Wyoming. It also operates in the Eagle Ford Shale Region of South Texas and North Texas. Gas & NGL Marketing Services provides services such as wholesale marketing, trading and storage of natural gas, transportation and production for producers, natural gas utilities and municipalities; risk management and NGL marketing. It owns or operates approximately 30,000 miles worth of pipelines, 29 processing plants, seven fractionation facilities and 23 million barrels NGL storage. Williams Companies, Inc. was established in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1908.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Williams Companies has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.95.
PE Ratio
Williams Companies has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 32.98. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $32.98 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 10.68%.Revenue growth
The year-over-year revenue growth was 2.6%. It now stands at 10.84B in the 12 trailing months.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Williams Companies's stock is valued at $31.26 at 13:23 EST, way under its 52-week high of $37.97 and way above its 52-week low of $24.86.
Sales Growth
Williams Companies has a 34.8% sales increase for this quarter.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company's growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is 29.6% and 8.8%, respectively.2. eXp World Holdings (EXPI)
71.74% Payout Ratio
eXp World Holdings, Inc. provides cloud-based real estate brokerage services for residential homeowners and homebuyers. The company facilitates buyers to search real-time property listings and sellers to list their properties through its various platforms; and provides buyers and sellers with access to a network of professionals, consumer-centric agents, and brokers. It is also involved in building 3D virtual worlds for work, education, and events; and focused on agent website and consumer real estate portal technology. In addition, the company operates SUCCESS print magazine, SUCCESS.com portal, SUCCESS newsletters, podcasts, digital training courses, and affiliated social media accounts across platforms. Further, it provides marketing, training, and other support services to its brokers and agents through proprietary technology enabled services, as well as technology and support services contracted to third parties. The company operates in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, South Africa, India, Portugal, France, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Brazil, Italy, Hong Kong, Colombia, Spain, Israel, Panama, and internationally. The company was formerly known as eXp Realty International Corporation and changed its name to eXp World Holdings, Inc. in May 2016. eXp World Holdings, Inc. was incorporated in 2008 and is based in Bellingham, Washington.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, eXp World Holdings has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.22.
PE Ratio
eXp World Holdings has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 50.5. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $50.5 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 17.05%.Volume
Today's last reported volume for eXp World Holdings is 875585 which is 17.26% below its average volume of 1058290.
Moving Average
eXp World Holdings is currently worth less than its $50 moving average, $11.99, and much lower than its $200 moving average, $13.78.3. Cass Information Systems (CASS)
46.47% Payout Ratio
Cass Information Systems, Inc. provides payment and information processing services to manufacturing, distribution, and retail enterprises in the United States. It operates through two segments, Information Services and Banking Services. The company's services include freight invoice rating, payment processing, auditing, and the generation of accounting and transportation information. It also processes and pays facility-related invoices, such as electricity, gas, waste, and telecommunications expenses; and provides telecom expense management solutions. In addition, the company, through its banking subsidiary, Cass Commercial Bank, provides a range of banking products and services, such as checking, savings, and time deposit accounts; commercial, industrial, and real estate loans; and cash management services to privately-owned businesses and faith-related ministries. Further, it provides B2B payment platform for clients that require an agile fintech partner. It operates through its banking facility near downtown St. Louis, Missouri; operating branch in the Bridgeton, Missouri; and leased facilities in Fenton, Missouri and Colorado Springs, Colorado. The company was formerly known as Cass Commercial Corporation and changed its name to Cass Information Systems, Inc. in January 2001. Cass Information Systems, Inc. was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
Earnings per Share
Cass Information Systems' trailing twelve-month EPS is $2.41.
PE Ratio
Cass Information Systems' trailing 12-month price-earnings ratio is 20.16. The purchaser of the shares is investing $20.16 per dollar in annual earnings.
For the 12 trailing months, the company's return-on-equity, which is a measure of the profitability and shareholder equity for a business, was 15.17%.Volume
Cass Information Systems' last reported volume is currently 46444, which is 11.25 percent more than its average volume (41745).
Annual Top and Bottom Value
Cass Information Systems stock was valued at $48.59 as of 13:23 EST. This is below its 52 week high of $49.51 but much higher than its low 52-week of $31.85.
Moving Average
Cass Information Systems's value is higher than its 50-day moving average of $44.30 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $38.39.4. Devon Energy (DVN)
45.63% Payout Ratio
Devon Energy Corporation, an independent energy company, primarily engages in the exploration, development, and production of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids in the United States. It operates approximately 5,134 gross wells. Devon Energy Corporation was incorporated in 1971 and is headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Earnings per Share
Devon Energy's trailing 12 months profit per share is $-7.12.
For the 12 trailing months, the company's return-on-equity, which is a measure of the business' profitability relative to shareholders' equity, was 56.38%.Growth Estimates Quarters
For the current quarter, the company expects to grow by 97.2% and 64% respectively.Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 78.9%, now sitting on 17.48B for the twelve trailing months.
Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Sep 8, 2022, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 6.2 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 8.1%.
Volume
Today's last reported volume for Devon Energy is 3993620 which is 57.73% below its average volume of 9449360.
5. Estee Lauder Companies (EL)
35.57% Payout Ratio
Estee Lauder Companies Inc. produces, markets and sells hair, skin, and makeup products around the world. The company offers skin care products such as moisturizers and serums as well as cleansers and toners. It also sells facial masks and cleansing devices. It also offers fragrance products. These include eau de parfum sprays or colognes as well lotions powders creams candles and soaps. Hair care products can include hair shampoos, conditioners styling products, treatments, sprays, sprays, hair colors, hair coloring products as well as ancillary products. The company offers products under several brands, including Estee Lauder and Clinique as well as Lab Series and Origins. It sells products in department and specialty stores as well as pharmacies and upscale perfumeries, salons and spas. New York-based company, The Estee Lauder Companies Inc., was established in 1946.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Estee Lauder Companies has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.78.
PE Ratio
Estee Lauder Companies has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 73.44. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $73.44 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 35.99%.Moving Average
Estee Lauder Companies's value is way above its 50-day moving average of $240.62 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $245.00.Revenue growth
The year-on-year revenue growth fell by 9.5%. We now have 17.74B in the 12 trailing months.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Estee Lauder Companies's stock is valued at $277.37 at 13:24 EST, way below its 52-week high of $324.70 and way higher than its 52-week low of $186.47.
Dividend Yield
As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Aug 29, 2022, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 2.4 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 1.17%.
6. Maximus (MMS)
34.04% Payout Ratio
MAXIMUS, Inc. offers business process services (BPS), to governments worldwide that provide human and health services. The company operates in three areas: U.S. Health and Human Services and U.S. Federal Services. It also has an outside segment. U.S. Health and Human Services offers a variety of BPS and appeals for various state and federal programs. These include Medicaid, Children's Health Insurance Program (ACA), Health Insurance British Columbia, and Health Assessment Advisory Service contracts. Resident reviews and pre-screening are also available. The segment provides program eligibility support, enrollment and application assistance. It also offers independent counseling and health plan enrollment counseling. Beneficiary outreach, education and renewal are all possible. This segment also offers independent disability and long-term sickness assessments; specialist consulting and centralized multilingual customer service centers. There are multichannel self-service options and multiple channels for enrolling. U.S. Federal Services offers central citizen engagement and support services, document and record management, case management, citizen support and education, independent medical reviews, worker's comp benefit appeals and Medicare/Medicaid appeals, as well as program eligibility appeals. The segment also offers modernization services for systems and IT infrastructure, as well as software development and operations services, management services, and data analysis services. BPS solutions are offered by the Outside the U.S. section to governments and businesses outside of the United States. This includes health and disability assessments and program administration for welfare–to-work services. It was established in 1975 in Reston Virginia.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Maximus has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.29.
PE Ratio
Maximus has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 22.3. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $22.3 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 13.46%.Growth Estimates Quarters
The company's growth estimates for the present quarter is a negative 10.6% and positive 18.7% for the next.Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Maximus's stock is valued at $73.36 at 13:25 EST, below its 52-week high of $79.78 and way higher than its 52-week low of $54.46.

