(VIANEWS) - John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund (HEQ), Blackrock MuniAssets Fund (MUA), Dreyfus Strategic Municipals (LEO) have the highest dividend yield stocks on this list.
| Rank | Financial Asset | Price | Change | Forward Dividend Yield | Updated (EST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund (HEQ) | 11.68 | -1.27% | 10.1% | 2022-11-03 21:09:06 |
| 2 | Blackrock MuniAssets Fund (MUA) | 9.57 | -0.1% | 5.7% | 2022-11-04 23:06:07 |
| 3 | Dreyfus Strategic Municipals (LEO) | 6.14 | 0.66% | 4.57% | 2022-11-04 13:07:06 |
| 4 | Restaurant Brands International (QSR) | 63.74 | 6.69% | 4.03% | 2022-11-16 15:54:45 |
| 5 | Unilever (UL) | 48.47 | 1.14% | 3.85% | 2022-11-16 15:50:13 |
| 6 | The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (CAKE) | 33.50 | -0.8% | 3.25% | 2022-11-07 23:06:08 |
| 7 | First Merchants Corporation (FRME) | 43.89 | -0.88% | 2.92% | 2022-11-09 09:07:06 |
| 8 | InterDigital (IDCC) | 47.47 | -2.28% | 2.87% | 2022-11-09 23:14:05 |
A little less 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. John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund (HEQ) - Dividend Yield: 10.1%
John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund's last close was $11.68, 18.32% below its 52-week high of $14.30.
John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched and managed by John Hancock Investment Management LLC. The fund is co-managed by Wellington Management Company LLP. It invests in the public equity markets of the United States. The fund seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. It invests in stocks of companies across all market capitalizations. The fund also invests through derivatives such as call options and equity futures. John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund was formed on May 26, 2011 and is domiciled in the United States.
Earnings per Share
John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund's trailing 12 months EPS is $1.44.
PE Ratio
John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund's trailing 12 months price-to-earnings ratio is 8.11. The purchaser of the shares is therefore investing $8.11 per dollar in annual earnings.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Sep 8, 2022, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.16 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 10.1%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund's stock is valued at $11.68 at 19:15 EST, way under its 52-week high of $14.30 and higher than its 52-week low of $10.71.
Moving Average
John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund is worth less than its moving averages of $11.85 for 50 days and $12.54 for 200 days.Volume
The volume reported for John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund today is 35045, which is 31.94% higher than its average volume (26560).
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2. Blackrock MuniAssets Fund (MUA) - Dividend Yield: 5.7%
Blackrock MuniAssets Fund's last close was $9.57, 42% below its 52-week high of $16.50.
BlackRock MuniAssets Fund, 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 seeks to provide current income exempt from federal income taxes by investing primarily in a portfolio of medium-to-lower grade or unrated municipal obligations the interest on which is exempt from federal income taxes. The fund was formerly known as MuniAssets Fund, Inc. BlackRock MuniAssets Fund, Inc. was formed on June 25, 1993 and is domiciled in United States.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Blackrock MuniAssets Fund has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.56.
PE Ratio
Blackrock MuniAssets Fund has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 6.13. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $6.13 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 -11.56%.Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 17.5%, now sitting on 28.23M for the twelve trailing months.
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3. Dreyfus Strategic Municipals (LEO) - Dividend Yield: 4.57%
Dreyfus Strategic Municipals's last close was $6.10, 28.99% under its 52-week high of $8.59.
BNY Mellon Strategic Municipals, Inc., a closed-ended fixed income mutual fund, was launched by and is managed by BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. The fund invests in fixed income markets across the United States. It invests mainly in municipal bonds of investment quality, whose income is exempted from federal income taxes. To create its portfolio, it uses fundamental analysis. The former name of the fund was Dreyfus Strategic Municipals, Inc. BNY Mellon Strategic Municipals, Inc. It was established on September 23, 1987, and is based in the United States.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Dreyfus Strategic Municipals has a trailing twelve months EPS of $-0.45.
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 -4.76%.Moving Average
Dreyfus Strategic Municipals is valued at $6.25 per day, which is below the 50-day average and well below its $200-day average of $6.84.More news about Dreyfus Strategic Municipals.
4. Restaurant Brands International (QSR) - Dividend Yield: 4.03%
Restaurant Brands International's last close was $59.74, 3.32% below its 52-week high of $61.79.
Restaurant Brands International Inc. is a fast-food restaurant chain in Canada. There are four main segments to the company: Tim Hortons, Burger King (BK), Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen(PLK) and Firehouse Subss (FHS). It owns the TH donut/coffee/tea restaurant chain and franchises it. They offer blend coffee, tea and espresso-based hot or cold specialty drinks. Fresh baked goods include donuts (Timbits), bagels, donuts, donuts, donuts, donuts, donuts, donuts, pastries, cookie dough, donuts, donuts, donuts, donuts, donuts, donuts and Timbits. BK is a chain of fast-food hamburger restaurants. It also owns and franchises BK. This restaurant offers flame-grilled hamburgers and chicken, as well as french fries and soft drinks. PLK quick-service restaurants offer Louisiana style fried chicken. FHS fast-service restaurants, which offer subs, soft drink, and other local specialties, are also owned and franchised by the company. The company owned approximately 29,000 restaurants across 100 countries as of February 15, 2022. Restaurant Brands International Inc. was established in 1954 in Toronto, Canada.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Restaurant Brands International has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.7.
PE Ratio
Restaurant Brands International has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 37.49. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $37.49 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 31.44%.Growth Estimates Quarters
The company's growth estimates for the ongoing quarter is a negative 5.2% and positive 3.9% for the next.Volume
Restaurant Brands International's latest reported volume is now 4021780, which is 185.75% more than its average volume 1407440.
Volatility
Restaurant Brands International's last week, last month's, and last quarter's current intraday variation average was a negative 0.35%, a positive 0.56%, and a positive 1.27%.
Restaurant Brands International's highest amplitude of average volatility was 1.88% (last week), 1.17% (last month), and 1.27% (last quarter).
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5. Unilever (UL) - Dividend Yield: 3.85%
Unilever's last close was $47.92, 12.89% under its 52-week high of $55.01.
Unilever PLC is a rapidly-moving company that sells consumer goods. The company operates in three segments: Beauty & Personal Care and Foods & Refreshment. The Beauty & Personal care segment offers skin and hair care products as well as deodorants and skin cleaning products. Foods & Refreshment offers ice creams, soups and bouillons as well as seasonings such mayonnaise, ketchups, or mayonnaise. Home Care offers fabric solutions as well as various cleaning products. It offers products under OMO, Seventh Generation and Domestos brands. Unilever PLC, a British company founded in 1894, is located in London.
Earnings per Share
Unilever's trailing 12-month EPS is $2.55.
PE Ratio
Unilever's trailing 12-month price-to-earnings ratio is 19.01. The purchaser of the shares is therefore investing $19.01 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 30.43%.Volume
Unilever's current reported volume is 2513240, which is 9.8% lower than its average volume (2786560).
Dividend Yield
Morningstar, Inc. estimates that the next dividend payment will be on Aug 3rd 2022. The forward annual dividend rate for the future is 1.87, and the forward annual dividend yield at 3.85%.
Volatility
Unilever's intraday variation average for the week and quarter ended last week at 0.58%, 0.433% and 1.03% respectively.
Unilever had the highest average volatility amplitude at 1.23%, 1.06% and 1.03% respectively in last week, quarter and month.
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6. The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (CAKE) - Dividend Yield: 3.25%
The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated's last close was $33.50, 26.62% under its 52-week high of $45.65.
The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated operates restaurants. The company produces cheesecakes and other baked products for its restaurants, international licensees, and third-party bakery customers, as well as external foodservice operators, retailers, and distributors. It owns and operates 294 restaurants throughout the United States and Canada under brands, including The Cheesecake Factory and North Italia; and a collection of Fox Restaurant Concepts, as well as 27 The Cheesecake Factory restaurants under licensing agreements internationally. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Calabasas, California.
Earnings per Share
The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated's trailing twelve-month EPS is $0.97.
PE Ratio
Cheesecake Factory Incorporated's trailing 12-month price-earnings ratio is 34.54. The purchaser of the shares is investing $34.54 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 15.04%.Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Nov 13, 2022, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.08 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 3.25%.
Revenue growth
The year-over-year growth in quarterly revenue was 3.9%. We now have 3.19B dollars for the 12 trailing months.
Growth Estimates Quarters
For the current quarter, the company expects to grow by 22.4% and 48.9% respectively.Sales Growth
Cheesecake Factory Inc.'s quarterly sales growth was 16.2% and 8.7%, respectively.
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7. First Merchants Corporation (FRME) - Dividend Yield: 2.92%
First Merchants Corporation's last close was $43.89, 4.84% below its 52-week high of $46.12.
First Merchants Corporation operates as the financial holding company for First Merchants Bank that provides community banking services. It accepts time, savings, and demand deposits; and provides consumer, commercial, agri-business, and real estate mortgage loans, as well as public finance. The company also offers personal and corporate trust; brokerage and private wealth management; and letters of credit, repurchase agreements, and other corporate services. It operates 109 banking locations in Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, and Michigan counties. The company also offers its services through electronic and mobile delivery channels. First Merchants Corporation was founded in 1893 and is headquartered in Muncie, Indiana.
Earnings per Share
First Merchants Corporation's trailing twelve-month EPS is $3.51.
PE Ratio
First Merchants Corporation's trailing 12 months earnings to price ratio is 12.5. The purchaser of the shares is therefore investing $12.5 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 10.55%.More news about First Merchants Corporation.
8. InterDigital (IDCC) - Dividend Yield: 2.87%
InterDigital's last close was $47.47, 36.08% under its 52-week high of $74.27.
InterDigital, Inc. designs and develops technologies that enable and enhance wireless communications in the United States and internationally. It provides technology solutions for use in digital cellular and wireless products and networks, including 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G, and IEEE 802-related products and networks. The company develops cellular technologies, such as technologies related to CDMA, TDMA, OFDM/OFDMA, and MIMO for use in 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G wireless networks, as well as mobile terminal devices; and 3GPP technology portfolio in 5G NR, beyond 5G (B5G), extended reality over wireless, and cellular Internet of Things (IoT) areas, as well as technologies for automobiles, wearables, smart homes, drones, and other connected consumer electronic products. It also provides video coding and transmission technologies; and engages in the research and development of artificial intelligence. The company's patented technologies are used in various products that include cellular phones, tablets, notebook computers, and wireless personal digital assistants; wireless infrastructure equipment, which comprise base stations; components, dongles, and modules for wireless devices; and IoT devices and software platforms. As of December 31, 2020, it had a portfolio of approximately 28,000 patents and patent applications related to wireless communications, video coding, display technology, and other areas. InterDigital, Inc. was incorporated in 1972 and is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, InterDigital has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.7.
PE Ratio
InterDigital has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 17.58. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $17.58 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 11.11%.Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
InterDigital's EBITDA is 2.62.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
InterDigital's stock is valued at $47.47 at 19:16 EST, way below its 52-week high of $74.27 and way higher than its 52-week low of $40.23.
Volume
Today's last reported volume for InterDigital is 174259 which is 37.77% below its average volume of 280053.
Dividend Yield
Morningstar, Inc. has stated that the next dividend payment will be on October 10, 2022. The forward dividend rate for the year is estimated at 1.4, and the forward dividend yield to be 2.87%.
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