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KBR And 5 Other Stocks Have Very High Payout Ratio

Via News Editorial Team

September 10, 2022

KBR And 5 Other Stocks Have Very High Payout Ratio

(VIANEWS) - Nuveen (JPC), BCE (BCE), American Electric Power Company (AEP) are the highest payout ratio stocks on this list.

We have gathered information about stocks with the highest payout ratio at the moment. The payout ratio in itself isn't a promise of good investment but it's an indicator of whether dividends are being paid and how the company chooses to distribute them.

When investigating a potential investment, the dividend payout ratio is a good statistic to know so here are a few stocks with an above 30% percent payout ratio.

1. Nuveen (JPC)

120% Payout Ratio

Nuveen Investments Inc. launched the Nuveen Preferred & Income Opportunities Fund, a closed-ended balanced mutual fund. Nuveen Fund Advisors LLC, Nuveen Asset Management, LLC, NWQ Investment Management Company, LLC co-manage the fund. The fund invests in fixed and public income markets within the United States. It invests in securities from companies that operate across diverse sectors. The fund invests primarily in preferred securities and dividend-paying stocks of companies. It also holds corporate and taxable municipal bonds that are at least BBB/Baa by S&P or Moody's. To create its portfolio, the fund combines fundamental analysis and a top-down stock selection approach. The fund benchmarks its performance against both the BofA/Merrill Lynch Preferred Stock Fixed Rate Index (82.5% BofA/Merrill Lynch Preferred Stock Fixed Rate Index) and the JPC Blended Index (17.5% Barclays Capital Securities Index). The former name of the fund was Nuveen Preferred income Opportunities Fund. Nuveen Preferred Income Opportunities Fund was established on March 26, 2003. It is based in the United States.

Volume

Today's last reported volume for Nuveen is 175782, 34.16% below its average volume of 267020.

As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on May 11, 2022, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.64 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 7.76%.

Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 0.7%, now sitting on 87.28M 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 5.49%.

Volatility

Nuveen 's last day, week, and month's current intraday variation average was 0.25%, 0.87%, and 1.18%, respectively.

Nuveen 's highest amplitude of average volatility was 1.01% (day), 1.39% (last week), and 1.60% (last month), respectively.

Nuveen 's Stock Yearly Top and Bottom Value

Nuveen 's stock is valued at $7.94 at 08:23 EST, way under its 52-week high of $10.05 and above its 52-week low of $7.27.

Nuveen 's Moving Average

Nuveen 's worth is higher than its 50-day moving average of $7.87 and below its 200-day moving average of $8.54.

2. BCE (BCE)

109.41% Payout Ratio

BCE Inc. is a Canadian telecommunications company that offers wireline, Internet and TV services for residential and business customers. Three segments of the company are Bell Wireless, Bell Wireline and Bell Media. Bell Wireless offers voice and data communications products and services as well as electronics consumer products. Bell Wireline offers data services such as internet access, Internet protocol TV (IPTV), long distance and local phone services as well as other products and services. It also provides satellite TV and connectivity services. The segment sells long-distance, local, data and other services to or from resellers. Bell Media provides traditional TV and specialty TV as well as streaming, broadcasting, digital media, out-of-home services, and services such as radio broadcasting, streaming, TV, video, data, and audio services. BCE Inc. was established in Verdun Canada in 1880.

Volume

Today's last reported volume for BCE is 2394940, 93.76% above its average volume of 1235990.

As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jun 13, 2022, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 2.81 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 5.55%.

BCE's sales growth this year is anticipated to be 0.7% and 2.6% for next year.

Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 2.5%, now sitting on 23.59B for the twelve trailing months.

BCE's sales growth for the next quarter is 1.1%. The company's growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is negative 1.5% and 6.2%. The company's return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder's equity, for the twelve trailing months is 13.6%.

Volatility

BCE's last day, week, and month's current intraday variation average was 1.75%, 0.94%, and 0.77%, respectively.

BCE's highest amplitude of average volatility was 1.16% (day), 1.46% (last week), and 1.38% (last month), respectively.

BCE's Stock Yearly Top and Bottom Value

BCE's stock is valued at $48.91 at 08:23 EST, way below its 52-week high of $59.34 and higher than its 52-week low of $47.25.

BCE's Moving Average

BCE's worth is under its 50-day moving average of $49.54 and below its 200-day moving average of $52.17.

3. American Electric Power Company (AEP)

60.75% Payout Ratio

American Electric Power Company, Inc. is an electric utility holding company that specializes in the production, transmission, distribution, and sale of electricity to wholesale and retail customers throughout the United States. The company operates via Vertically Integrated Utilities and Transmission and Distribution Utilities. AEP Transmission Holdco and Generation & Marketing are its segments. It generates electricity from coal, lignite and natural gas as well as nuclear, renewable, solar and wind energy. The company also sells wholesale electric power to electric utilities, rural electric cooperatives and municipalities as well as other market participants. American Electric Power Company, Inc., was founded in 1906. It is located in Columbus, Ohio.

Volume

Today's last reported volume for American Electric Power Company is 1409480, 46.77% below its average volume of 2648380.

As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Aug 8, 2022, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 3.12 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 3.17%.

American Electric Power Company's sales growth this year is expected to be 5.1% and 1.4% for next year.

Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 21.3%, now sitting on 17.92B for the twelve trailing months.

American Electric Power Company's sales growth is 0.8% for the ongoing quarter and negative 4.7% for the next. The company's growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is 8.4% and 3.1%. The company's return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder's equity, for the twelve trailing months is 11.21%.

Volatility

American Electric Power Company's last day, week, and month's current intraday variation average was 0.70%, 1.26%, and 1.00%, respectively.

American Electric Power Company's highest amplitude of average volatility was 1.77% (day), 2.24% (last week), and 1.80% (last month), respectively.

American Electric Power Company's Stock Yearly Top and Bottom Value

American Electric Power Company's stock is valued at $104.67 at 08:23 EST, below its 52-week high of $105.48 and way higher than its 52-week low of $80.22.

American Electric Power Company's Moving Average

American Electric Power Company's value is higher than its 50-day moving average of $98.45 and way above its 200-day moving average of $94.44.

4. KBR (KBR)

46% Payout Ratio

KBR, Inc. offers professional services and technology in the asset- and program life cycle within the government service and hydrocarbons sectors. It operates in three main segments, Government Solutions, Technology Solutions and Energy Solutions. Government Solutions provides life-cycle support for defense, space and aviation and other missions and programs for the military and other government agencies of the United States, United Kingdom and Australia. The services of this segment include research and development through system engineering, testing and evaluation, program management and systems integration, as well as operations support and maintenance. Technology Solutions provides proprietary technology, equipment, catalyst supply, digital solutions, and related knowledge-based services to a global business that includes refining, inorganic and specialty chemicals as well as gasification and syngas. Energy Solutions offers support throughout the life cycle of hydrocarbons. It also provides comprehensive program and project delivery solutions. Engineering services, front-end consultancy and feasibility studies are available. They can also provide engineering services. The segment offers EPC and consulting services as well as engineering and engineering services in the following areas: onshore oil, gas; LNG/GTL oil refining; chemicals; fertilizers offshore oil and gaz; floating solutions. KBR, Inc., was established in Houston, Texas in 1901.

Volume

Today's last reported volume for KBR is 588052, 61.63% below its average volume of 1532750.

According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Sep 13, 2022, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.48 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 0.95%.

KBR's sales growth this year is anticipated to be negative 9.9% and 10% for next year.

Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 5.2%, now sitting on 7.67B for the twelve trailing months.

KBR's sales growth is negative 10.4% for the ongoing quarter and negative 34.3% for the next. The company's growth estimates for the next quarter is negative 11.6%. The company's return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder's equity, for the twelve trailing months is 9.43%.

Volatility

KBR's last day, week, and month's current intraday variation average was 2.94%, 1.34%, and 1.15%, respectively.

KBR's highest amplitude of average volatility was 3.59% (day), 1.75% (last week), and 2.39% (last month), respectively.

KBR's Stock Yearly Top and Bottom Value

KBR's stock is valued at $50.07 at 08:23 EST, way below its 52-week high of $56.94 and way above its 52-week low of $36.98.

KBR's Moving Average

KBR's value is above its 50-day moving average of $49.56 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $48.63.

5. ABB Ltd (ABB)

40.2% Payout Ratio

ABB Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sales of automation, electrification and robotics for customers in industry, transport and utilities. The company's Electrification division offers electric vehicle charging infrastructures, renewable power solutions and modular substation packages. It also sells distribution automation products. This includes switchboard and panelboards as well switchgear and UPS solutions. Circuit breakers and measuring devices are available. Control products include wiring accessories and enclosures. Robotics & Discrete Automation offers industrial robots and software as well as robotic systems and solutions. It also provides field services and spare parts. The segment offers solutions that are based on its industrial PCs and programmable logic controllers. It also has servo motion, transport systems, machine vision, and servo movement. The company's Motion segment produces and sells motors, generators and traction converters as well as mechanical power transmission products. These products are key to a low-carbon future in industries, cities and infrastructure. Process Automation, a division of the company, offers process and discrete controls technologies, advanced manufacturing execution software, sensing and measurement, analytical instrumentation and marine propulsion systems. This segment also offers cybersecurity and remote monitoring services, as well as preventive maintenance, asset performance monitoring, emission monitoring, monitoring of emissions, and remote monitoring. The company serves the following industries: aluminum, building and infrastructure, cement and channel partners, chemical and data centers, food, beverage, process automation and life sciences. It was established in Zurich in Switzerland in 1883.

Volume

Today's last reported volume for ABB Ltd is 1724920, 7.09% below its average volume of 1856740.

According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Mar 27, 2022, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.88 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 2.89%.

ABB Ltd's sales growth this year is expected to be 2% and 5% for next year.

Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 2.7%, now sitting on 28.81B for the twelve trailing months.

ABB Ltd's sales growth is 3.8% for the ongoing quarter and 2.3% for the next. The company's growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is negative 12.5% and 24.2%. The company's return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder's equity, for the twelve trailing months is 32.97%.

Volatility

ABB Ltd's last day, week, and month's current intraday variation average was 2.11%, 0.93%, and 1.22%, respectively.

ABB Ltd's highest amplitude of average volatility was 0.99% (day), 2.00% (last week), and 1.58% (last month), respectively.

ABB Ltd's Stock Yearly Top and Bottom Value

ABB Ltd's stock is valued at $28.53 at 08:23 EST, way below its 52-week high of $39.11 and way above its 52-week low of $25.80.

ABB Ltd's Moving Average

ABB Ltd's worth is higher than its 50-day moving average of $28.38 and way under its 200-day moving average of $32.09.

6. Maximus (MMS)

37.33% 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.

Volume

Today's last reported volume for Maximus is 271616, 20.39% below its average volume of 341217.

As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Aug 11, 2022, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.12 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 1.82%.

Maximus's sales growth this year is expected to be 7.4% and 1.7% for next year.

Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 9.5%, now sitting on 4.56B for the twelve trailing months.

Maximus's sales growth for the current quarter is 1%. The company's growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is negative 16.9% and negative -5.9%. The company's return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder's equity, for the twelve trailing months is 12.56%.

Volatility

Maximus's last day, week, and month's current intraday variation average was 1.65%, 1.12%, and 0.79%, respectively.

Maximus's highest amplitude of average volatility was 2.05% (day), 1.60% (last week), and 1.77% (last month), respectively.

Maximus's Stock Yearly Top and Bottom Value

Maximus's stock is valued at $61.66 at 08:23 EST, way under its 52-week high of $88.51 and above its 52-week low of $56.50.

Maximus's Moving Average

Maximus's value is under its 50-day moving average of $63.43 and way below its 200-day moving average of $71.75.