(VIANEWS) - Great Elm Capital Corp. (GECC), John Hancock (HPI), Bank Nova Scotia Halifax (BNS) have the highest dividend yield stocks on this list.
| Rank | Financial Asset | Price | Change | Forward Dividend Yield | Updated (EST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Great Elm Capital Corp. (GECC) | 8.52 | -0.91% | 21.15% | 2023-01-07 23:46:07 |
| 2 | John Hancock (HPI) | 16.06 | 2.1% | 9.23% | 2022-12-27 07:13:08 |
| 3 | Bank Nova Scotia Halifax (BNS) | 50.07 | 2.27% | 6.33% | 2023-01-08 03:14:04 |
| 4 | Union Bankshares (UNB) | 24.10 | 1.9% | 5.39% | 2023-01-05 03:47:15 |
| 5 | CubeSmart (CUBE) | 40.68 | 1.7% | 4.82% | 2022-12-26 03:10:09 |
| 6 | BlackRock Investment Quality Municipal Trust (BKN) | 11.61 | -0.43% | 4.58% | 2022-12-25 13:10:08 |
| 7 | First Guaranty Bancshares (FGBI) | 24.08 | 2.38% | 2.72% | 2023-01-07 16:42:07 |
| 8 | Business First Bancshares (BFST) | 20.96 | -3.99% | 2.19% | 2023-01-06 07:14:10 |
Close to 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. Great Elm Capital Corp. (GECC) - Dividend Yield: 21.15%
Great Elm Capital Corp.'s last close was $8.52, 56.33% below its 52-week high of $19.51.
Great Elm Capital Corporation is a business development company which specializes in loan and mezzanine, middle market investments. The fund prefers to invest in media, commercial services and supplies, healthcare, telecommunication services, communications equipment. It typically makes equity investments between $3 million and $10 million in companies with revenues between $3 million and $75 million.
Earnings per Share
Great Elm Capital Corp.'s trailing twelve-month EPS is $-6.59.
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 negative at -31.26%.Volume
Today's last reported volume for Great Elm Capital Corp. is 13034 which is 44% below its average volume of 23277.
Growth Estimates Quarters
For the current quarter, the company expects to grow by a negative 84% and negative 77% respectively.Sales Growth
Great Elm Capital Corp. has a negative sales growth of 1% in the current quarter, and 24% the following.
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2. John Hancock (HPI) - Dividend Yield: 9.23%
John Hancock's last close was $16.06, 23.19% below its 52-week high of $20.91.
John Hancock Preferred Income Fund is a closed ended balanced mutual fund launched and managed by John Hancock Investment Management LLC. It is co-managed by John Hancock Asset Management. The fund invests in the public equity and fixed income markets of the United States. It seeks to invest in securities of companies operating across diversified sectors. The fund primarily invests in preferred value stocks of companies, convertible preferred securities, and investment grade fixed-income securities rated investment grade or higher by Moody's or Standard & Poor's. It benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Hybrid Preferred Securities Index and Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. John Hancock Preferred Income Fund was formed on August 27, 2002 and is domiciled in the United States.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, John Hancock has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.59.
PE Ratio
John Hancock has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 10.1. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $10.1 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 -6.92%.Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 0.1%, now sitting on 44.65M for the twelve trailing months.
Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Dec 28, 2022, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.48 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 9.23%.
Volume
Today's last reported volume for John Hancock is 61400 which is 7.55% below its average volume of 66416.
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3. Bank Nova Scotia Halifax (BNS) - Dividend Yield: 6.33%
Bank Nova Scotia Halifax's last close was $49.98, 33.24% under its 52-week high of $74.86.
There are many banking services and products offered by the Bank of Nova Scotia in Canada, Mexico, Peru and Chile. They also offer them internationally. The Bank of Nova Scotia operates four divisions: Canadian Banking and International Banking; Global Wealth Management; and Global Banking and Markets. It offers advice and services in financial matters, as well as day-to-day products such as debit and credit cards and chequing, saving and investing accounts. Insurance to individuals is also offered. Business banking solutions include lending, deposit and cash management. There are trade financing options for small, medium and large companies, which includes automotive financing to dealers. The company also offers wealth management services, such as online brokerage, mobile investing, full-service broker, trust, private banking and private investment counseling. The company also offers international banking services to retail, commercial, and corporate clients; lending and transaction banking advisory services, capital markets access, and investment banking advisory services to corporate customers. It also offers online, mobile and telephone banking services. It has 954 branches in Canada and about 3,766 automatic banking machines. There are also approximately 1,300 international branches. Halifax is the home of The Bank of Nova Scotia, which was established in 1832.
Earnings per Share
Bank Nova Scotia Halifax's trailing twelve-month EPS is $4.34.
PE Ratio
Bank Nova Scotia Halifax's trailing 12-month price-to-earnings ratio is 11.55. The purchaser of the shares is therefore investing $11.55 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 14.6%.Moving Average
Bank Nova Scotia Halifax's value is above its 50-day moving average of $49.53 and way below its 200-day moving average of $59.04.Growth Estimates Quarters
The company's growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is a negative 9.7% and a negative 6.6%, respectively.Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Oct 2, 2022, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 3.05 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 6.33%.
Volatility
Bank Nova Scotia Halifax's intraday variation average for the week ending December 31, 2013 was positive 0.19, negative 0.30% and positive 1.25%, respectively.
Bank Nova Scotia Halifax had the highest average volatility amplitude, at 1.66% last week, 1.06% last month and 1.25% in the quarter.
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4. Union Bankshares (UNB) - Dividend Yield: 5.39%
Union Bankshares's last close was $24.10, 27.04% below its 52-week high of $33.03.
Union Bankshares, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Union Bank that provides retail, commercial, and municipal banking products and services in northern Vermont and New Hampshire. It offers retail depository services, such as personal checking, savings, money market, IRA/SEP/KEOGH, and health savings accounts, as well as certificates of deposit. The company also provides commercial real estate loans; consumer loans; municipal loans; commercial loans for plant and equipment, working capital, real estate renovation, and other business purposes to business owners and investors; and residential real estate loans. In addition, it offers small business administration guaranteed, and residential construction and mortgage loans; online cash management services, including account reconciliation, credit card depository, automated clearing house origination, wire transfers, and night depository services; merchant credit card services; remote deposit capture services; and online mortgage application services. Further, the company provides business checking accounts; standby letters of credit, bank checks or money orders, and safe deposit boxes; ATM services; debit cards; and telephone, Internet, and mobile banking services; home improvement loans and overdraft; and asset management, fiduciary, and trust services. It offers retail banking services to individuals; and commercial banking services to small and medium sized corporations, partnerships, and sole proprietorships, as well as nonprofit organizations, local municipalities, and school districts. The company operates 18 banking offices, 2 loan centers, and various ATMs. Union Bankshares, Inc. was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Morrisville, Vermont.
Earnings per Share
Union Bankshares' trailing 12-month EPS is $2.85.
PE Ratio
Union Bankshares' trailing 12-month price-earnings ratio is 8.46. The purchaser of the shares is therefore investing $8.46 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 17.87%.Classification of Stock Prices
The stochastic oscillator is a helpful indicator for overbought or oversold situations.Union Bankshares is overbought (>=80).
Dividend Yield
Morningstar, Inc. claims that the next dividend payment will be on October 26, 2022. The forward dividend rate and forward dividend yield are both 1.4 and 5.39%, respectively.
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5. CubeSmart (CUBE) - Dividend Yield: 4.82%
CubeSmart's last close was $40.68, 29.05% below its 52-week high of $57.34.
CubeSmart is a self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust. The Company's self-storage properties are designed to offer affordable, easily accessible and secure storage space for residential and commercial customers. According to the 2020 Self-Storage Almanac, CubeSmart is one of the top three owners and operators of self-storage properties in the United States.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, CubeSmart has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.14.
PE Ratio
CubeSmart has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 35.68. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $35.68 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 9.86%.Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Dec 29, 2022, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.96 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 4.82%.
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6. BlackRock Investment Quality Municipal Trust (BKN) - Dividend Yield: 4.58%
BlackRock Investment Quality Municipal Trust's last close was $11.61, 37.45% under its 52-week high of $18.56.
BlackRock Investment Quality Municipal Trust Inc. is a closed ended fixed income mutual fund launched by BlackRock, Inc. It is managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC. The fund invests in fixed income markets. It invests primarily in investment grade municipal bonds municipal obligations exempt from federal income taxes. Blackrock Investment Quality Municipal Trust Inc. was formed on February 28, 1993 and is domiciled in United States.
Earnings per Share
BlackRock Investment Quality Municipal Trust's trailing 12-month EPS is $0.96.
PE Ratio
BlackRock Investment Quality Municipal Trust's trailing 12-month price-earnings ratio is 12.09. The purchaser of the shares is therefore investing $12.09 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 negative at -13.8%.Annual Top and Bottom Value
BlackRock Investment Quality Municipal Trust stock was valued at $11.61 as of 09:15 EST. This is way lower than its 52 week high of $18.56 but higher than its low 52-week of $10.75.
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7. First Guaranty Bancshares (FGBI) - Dividend Yield: 2.72%
First Guaranty Bancshares's last close was $24.08, 18.79% under its 52-week high of $29.65.
First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. is the holding company of First Guaranty Bank, which provides commercial banking services throughout Louisiana and Texas. You can choose from a variety of deposit options, such as personal or business checking, savings and money market accounts. It also offers time deposits for consumers and small-businesses. It also offers loans such as commercial and industrial loans and non-farm loans that are secured by real property, residential and multifamily loans, single- and four-family residential loans, loans for construction or land development, loans for agricultural and farmland, loans for consumers and loans to professionals and small-to-medium-sized companies. It also offers consumer services such as personal and commercial credit cards as well as remote deposit capture and safe deposit boxes. Official checks can be sent online, mobile and online, along with automated bill payment. The company invests in U.S. Government securities and other securities. This includes securities from the United States Government, its agencies and state and municipal obligations. Mutual funds and securities that are backed by mortgages. There are 34 banks that the company uses, primarily in markets such as Hammond, Baton Rouge and Lafayette. First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc., was established in 1934. It is located in Hammond, Louisiana.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, First Guaranty Bancshares has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.75.
PE Ratio
First Guaranty Bancshares has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 8.76. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $8.76 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 14.12%.Volatility
First Guaranty Bancshares's last week, last month's, and last quarter's current intraday variation average was a negative 0.21%, a positive 0.02%, and a positive 2.09%.
First Guaranty Bancshares's highest amplitude of average volatility was 0.21% (last week), 2.02% (last month), and 2.09% (last quarter).
Stock Price Classification
According to the stochastic oscillator, a useful indicator of overbought and oversold conditions,First Guaranty Bancshares's stock is considered to be oversold (<=20).
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
First Guaranty Bancshares's stock is valued at $24.08 at 09:16 EST, way below its 52-week high of $29.65 and way higher than its 52-week low of $19.13.
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8. Business First Bancshares (BFST) - Dividend Yield: 2.19%
Business First Bancshares's last close was $20.96, 28.95% below its 52-week high of $29.50.
Business First Bancshares, Inc. is the bank holding firm for b1BANK, which offers a variety of banking products and services. You can find a variety of deposit products and services offered by it, such as checking, demand and money market accounts; certificates of deposit; remote deposit capture and direct deposits. It also offers commercial and industrial loans. These include working capital loans and term loans. Asset acquisition, expansion, development, financing loans and borrowing base loans. It also offers wealth management products such as mutual funds, annuities and individual retirement accounts. The company also offers a variety of financial services, including automated teller machines and debit and credit card processing, employee and payroll benefit solutions, night depository, personal checks, cash management, merchant, automated clearinghouse, electronic funds transfer, domestic wire transfer and traveler's check, foreign wire transfer and lockbox. There are 42 fully-service banks within the State of Louisiana as well as in Dallas/Fort Worth. Business First Bancshares, Inc., was founded in 2006. It is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Earnings per Share
Business First Bancshares' trailing twelve-month EPS is $2.14.
PE Ratio
The trailing 12-month price-earnings ratio for Business First Bancshares is 9.79. The purchaser of the shares is therefore investing $9.79 per dollar in annual earnings.
For the 12 trailing months, the company's return-on-equity, which is a measure of the business' profitability relative to shareholders' equity, was 10.31%.More news about Business First Bancshares.