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MFA Financial, Chicken Soup For The Soul Entertainment, Another 6 Companies Have A High Estimated Dividend Yield

Via News Editorial Team

December 10, 2022

MFA Financial, Chicken Soup For The Soul Entertainment, Another 6 Companies Have A High Estimated Dividend Yield

(VIANEWS) - MFA Financial (MFA), Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (CSSEP), First Trust Intermediate Duration (FPF) have the highest dividend yield stocks on this list.

Rank Financial Asset Price Change Forward Dividend Yield Updated (EST)
1 MFA Financial (MFA) 11.30 -1.31% 15.77% 2022-12-10 04:17:13
2 Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (CSSEP) 23.20 -0.34% 10.41% 2022-12-02 15:12:07
3 First Trust Intermediate Duration (FPF) 17.28 -1.87% 8.43% 2022-12-08 23:24:02
4 EPR Properties (EPR) 40.78 -0.02% 8.12% 2022-12-08 17:08:07
5 Nordic American Tankers Limited (NAT) 3.22 0.31% 6.54% 2022-12-10 11:23:05
6 Whitestone REIT (WSR) 9.29 -1.48% 5.27% 2022-11-24 19:44:15
7 Ramco (RPT) 11.18 0.99% 4.7% 2022-11-23 17:15:08
8 American Software (AMSWA) 14.54 1.75% 3.03% 2022-11-25 05:11:06

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. MFA Financial (MFA) - Dividend Yield: 15.77%

MFA Financial's last close was $11.30, 40.15% below its 52-week high of $18.88.

MFA Financial, Inc., via its subsidiaries, acts as a US real estate investment trust. It invests in residential real estate assets including agency mortgage-backed securities, non-agency MBS and credit risk transfer security; residential whole loans including those purchased from performing lenders, credit impaired and loans that are not performing; as well as mortgage servicing rights. If it gives at least 90% of its income, the company will be treated as a REIT. MFA Financial, Inc., was established in New York, New York, in 1997.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, MFA Financial has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.11.

PE Ratio

MFA Financial has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 10.18. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $10.18 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 -8.38%.

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2. Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (CSSEP) - Dividend Yield: 10.41%

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment's last close was $23.29, 15.28% below its 52-week high of $27.49.

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, Inc. is a streaming video on-demand company in the United States as well as internationally. The company owns and runs a variety of ad-supported, subscription-based, video-on demand (VOD), networks including Crackle and Popcornflix. The company distributes and exhibits VOD content directly to consumers through various digital platforms, such as connected TVs, smartphones, tablets, gaming consoles, and the web through its owned and operated advertising-supported online VOD Crackle Plus networks; distributes its own and third-party owned content to consumers across various digital platforms through its subscription-based VOD network, Pivotshare; and operates a series of direct-to consumer advertising supported channels. The company also distributes, acquires, and creates original video content. It was established in 2014, and its headquarters are located in Cos Cob in Connecticut. Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, Inc., is a subsidiary to Chicken Soup for the Soul Productions, LLC.

Earnings per Share

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment's trailing 12 months earnings per share (EPS) is $-4.17

For the 12 trailing months, the company's return-on-equity, which is a measure of the profitability and shareholder equity ratio, was negative at -54.87%.

Dividend Yield

As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Nov 28, 2022, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 2.44 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 10.41%.

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3. First Trust Intermediate Duration (FPF) - Dividend Yield: 8.43%

First Trust Intermediate Duration's last close was $17.28, 30.88% under its 52-week high of $25.00.

First Trust Intermediate Duration Preferred & Income Fund, a closed-end fixed income mutual fund that was launched by First Trust Advisors L.P. Stonebridge Advisors, LLC co-manages the fund. The fund invests in fixed-income markets. It will also invest in low-quality securities such as junk and high-yield securities. First Trust Intermediate Duration Preferred & Income Fund, which was established on May 23, 2013, is based in the United States.

Dividend Yield

Morningstar, Inc. claims that the next dividend payment will be on October 31, 2022. The forward dividend rate for the year is estimated at 1.35, and the forward dividend yield to be 8.43%.

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4. EPR Properties (EPR) - Dividend Yield: 8.12%

EPR Properties's last close was $40.79, 27.65% below its 52-week high of $56.38.

EPR Properties is a leading experiential net lease real estate investment trust (REIT), specializing in select enduring experiential properties in the real estate industry. We focus on real estate venues which create value by facilitating out of home leisure and recreation experiences where consumers choose to spend their discretionary time and money. We have nearly $6.7 billion in total investments across 44 states. We adhere to rigorous underwriting and investing criteria centered on key industry, property and tenant level cash flow standards. We believe our focused approach provides a competitive advantage and the potential for stable and attractive returns.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, EPR Properties has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.07.

PE Ratio

EPR Properties has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 19.7. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $19.7 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 6.86%.

Stock Price Classification

According to the stochastic oscillator, a useful indicator of overbought and oversold conditions,

EPR Properties's stock is considered to be oversold (<=20).

Sales Growth

EPR Properties's sales growth is negative 7.1% for the present quarter and 0.5% for the next.

Moving Average

EPR Properties's value exceeds its 50-day average moving price of $38.61, and is well below its 200-day average moving price of $46.92.

Yearly Top and Bottom Value

EPR Properties's stock is valued at $40.78 at 16:15 EST, way below its 52-week high of $56.38 and way above its 52-week low of $34.58.

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5. Nordic American Tankers Limited (NAT) - Dividend Yield: 6.54%

Nordic American Tankers Limited's last close was $3.22, 18.27% under its 52-week high of $3.94.

Nordic American Tankers Limited is a tanker company that charters double-hull tanks in Bermuda as well as internationally. The company owns 23 Suezmax crude oil tanksers. Nordic American Tanker Shipping Limited was the company's previous name. It changed its name in June 2011 to Nordic American Tankers Limited. Nordic American Tankers Limited was established in 1995. It is located in Hamilton, Bermuda.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, Nordic American Tankers Limited has a trailing twelve months EPS of $-1.005.

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 -17.69%.

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6. Whitestone REIT (WSR) - Dividend Yield: 5.27%

Whitestone REIT's last close was $9.29, 31.99% below its 52-week high of $13.66.

Whitestone is a community-centered shopping center REIT that acquires, owns, manages, develops and redevelops high-quality open-air neighborhood centers primarily in the largest, fastest-growing and most affluent markets in the Sunbelt. Whitestone seeks to create communities that thrive through creating local connections between consumers in the surrounding communities and a well-crafted mix of national, regional and local tenants that provide daily necessities, needed services, entertainment and experiences. Whitestone is a monthly dividend paying stock and has consistently paid dividends for over 15 years. Whitestone's strong, balanced and managed capital structure provides stability and flexibility for growth and positions Whitestone to perform well through economic cycles.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, Whitestone REIT has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.14.

PE Ratio

Whitestone REIT has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 66.36. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $66.36 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 4.45%.

Sales Growth

Whitestone REIT's sales growth is 8.6% for the ongoing quarter and 8% for the next.

Growth Estimates Quarters

The company's growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is 33.3% and 60%, respectively.

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7. Ramco (RPT) - Dividend Yield: 4.7%

Ramco's last close was $11.07, 22.96% below its 52-week high of $14.37.

RPT Realty operates and owns a nationwide portfolio of open-air retail destinations, primarily in the top U.S. cities. RPT Realty's malls offer a variety of locally-curated experiences for consumers that are reflective of the lives of local communities as well as meeting the needs of its retail partners. The Company, a self-managed REIT that is fully integrated and publicly traded on New York Stock Exchange (the "NYSEA"), has its common shares. Common shares, valued at $0.01 each share (the "A"common sharesA"), are traded on the NYSE as the ticker symbol A'RPTA. Our property portfolio included 49 malls, five of which were joint venture owned, and 11.9 million square feet in gross leaseable area. The Company had 93.6% of the total portfolio leased as of June 30, 2020.

Earnings per Share

Ramco's trailing 12 month EPS is $0.08.

PE Ratio

Ramco's trailing 12-month price-earnings ratio is 139.75. The purchaser of the shares is therefore investing $139.75 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 1.7%.

Dividend Yield

According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Dec 18, 2022, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.52 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 4.7%.

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8. American Software (AMSWA) - Dividend Yield: 3.03%

American Software's last close was $14.54, 46.05% below its 52-week high of $26.95.

American Software, Inc. markets, develops, supports, and maintains a variety of software applications for computer businesses in the United States as well internationally. The company operates three divisions: Supply Chain Management, Information Technology Consulting (IT Consulting) and Other. SCM offers retail planning solutions and supply chain optimization. This includes sales planning, demand optimizations, inventory optimization, planning and scheduling, product allocation and merchandise planning. It also provides transportation optimization. The SCM section improves and streamlines forecasting, stock, production, supply and distribution. The cloud solution provides solutions to supply chain management and product lifecycle management. It includes quality control and vendor compliance. Enterprise resource planning is available for manufacturers and retailers. Advanced analytics and business intelligence are also offered for the supply market. IT Consulting offers IT staffing services and consulting, including professional, product management and project outsourcing services. It also provides staff augmentation in areas such as cloud, collaboration and network security. Software enhancement, documentation and updates are all provided. Support services include maintenance, support, software integration, services for maintaining systems, as well as consulting services. The other segment provides purchasing, materials management, customer orders processing, financial and e-commerce services, as well as human resources and manufacturing solutions. It sells its products directly and indirectly through retail and apparel, footwear, chemical, petroleum, life sciences, industrial products and other manufacturing sectors. American Software, Inc., was established in 1970. It is located in Atlanta, Georgia.

Earnings per Share

American Software's trailing twelve-month EPS is $0.31.

PE Ratio

American Software's trailing 12 months earnings to price ratio is 46.9. The purchaser of the shares is required to invest $46.9 per dollar in annual earnings.

For the 12 trailing months, the company's return-on-equity, which is an indicator of the business' profitability relative to shareholders' equity, was 8.88%.

Annual Top and Bottom Value

American Software stock was valued at $14.54 as of 16:15 EST. This is lower than the 52-week high at $26.95, and more than the 52-week low at $13.39.

Moving Average

American Software's stock value has fallen below its $50-day moving mean of $15.82, and is well below its $200-day moving median of $17.63.

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